Coco&#x27;s Cabanas

Excelente comida.. gran selección de platos con base de camarón, pulpo en cebiches y otras…read morepresentaciones. No tienen pescado entero pero tienen algunos cortes en filete. Un servicio muy bueno por Daniel!... muy atento y servicial. Un ambiente familiar con música en vivo con corte cubano. Yo regresaría con gusto cada vez que esté en playa. No es un restaurante fancy pero un lugar que amerita su vista. Los felicito y recomiendo.. sigan con el buen trabajo

Nicer restaurant with cool vibe off the main road. Casual enough for kids. We couldn't figure out…read morehow to make a reservation online and no one answered when we called but it wasn't an issue for us as walk in's. Definitely get the guacamole. I know it's Mexico and it's generally done well a lot of places but this guacamole was notable. Seafood was excellent. I have a shrimp allergy so it was good that they indicated that the fish fillet was cooked in the same style and to avoid. Instead I had a fantastic tuna tostado and King Octopus dish. Their aguachiles fish was fresh and tasty as well. All in all, highly recommend. Price point is on the higher side but not as much as fine dining.

Exterior

Hugo's Rice with shrimp, octopus and calamari

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La Cueva del Pez

4.9(17 reviews)

6.1 km•Centro

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If you're in Playa del Carmen, then you definitely have to check out this place/ its authentic…read moreMayan food and its delicious! Everything is fresh and if you order their daily catch if the day, you get to pick which one you want. I picked my own fish and it was grilled in achiote paste- it was good good. We also ordered the aguachiles and those were great too. The staff is very friendly and attentive, the place is definitely giving beach vibe- very authentic place to eat. The drinks were ok.

Good grub and drinks! Fast and friendly service. Clean and nice place and vibe! I'll be back.read more

Pescado zarandeado

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Blue Lobster

4.0(106 reviews)

5.6 km•Centro

I thought it closed? Last time I checked it said it was no longer open?…read moreWas here on my honeymoon 14 years ago. It was our favorite meal!

Closed permanently during Covid. It was the best when it was open. It is still listed as open but…read moreit is not. A decent comparable but in Cancun Hotel dist is Freds.

Great lighting with an intimate feel

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Lobster are stupid large

El Pirata

4.3(190 reviews)

4.4 km•Zazil Ha

Our first time trying this place and it didn't disappoint!! The fried whole Red Snapper is…read moreexcellent! They serve really fresh guacamole and refried beans are good. Definitely will go back again!

they take advantage of Americans and triple the price of the fish. The fish was delicious, but I…read morehighly recommend you go to a fish market where they can cook it for you for a quarter of the price. The people are honest at the fish markets. If you don't mind paying almost 1000 pesos for one fish then I highly recommend you go here because it was good and the people are nice but they do take advantage of you.

5.2 km•Paraíso del Carmen

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Ictio

4.6(65 reviews)

Came here on a Wednesday night and they were packed. Thankfully, we managed to snag a table even…read morewithout a reservation but the service was pretty slow the whole night. I guess they weren't prepared for it to be this busy on a Wednesday night. The food was all really good, except for the fish. It was grilled well but tasted a bit dry. Only the top of the fish that was covered in sauce had flavor but it didn't seep through to the bottom of the fish. I recommend getting the Seafood Ceviche because they make it with coconut milk, which was different from all the other ceviches we had on our trip. Other than the slow service, this was a good experience. Seafood Ceviche 9/10 Crispy Jumbo Shrimps 9/10 Soft Shell Crab Taco 9/10 Fresh Catch of the Day (half garlic butter, half ictio) 7/10

On a local's recommendation, I stopped in for lunch at ICTIO Fish House and it instantly became one…read moreof my favorite dining experiences here. Then came the whole fried fish -- crispy, golden, incredibly fresh, and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a charred lime on the side. It was so delicious I could barely put my fork down! The owner himself came out to check on us -- so kind, humble, and genuinely passionate about his food. Everything is made with the freshest local ingredients, and it shows in every bite. The flavors are bright, authentic, and unforgettable. ICTIO is an absolute must. This is the kind of meal you'll remember and tell everyone about.

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Live music.. They were pretty good. Restaurant filled up by the time we started to eat.

Langosteria Maya

4.5(13 reviews)

5.5 km•Calica

My friend took me to this restaurant with others to try this restaurant near the local WalMart. It…read morewas an amazing experience. We started off with a round of tequila that was accompanied by salsa and chips. We had a hard time deciding what to order as everything seemed very appealing. We landed on sharing a few dishes amongst the group of 5. We started out with an order of the seafood platter which came with a lot of seafood like fresh shrimp, fish, octopus and squid. Next, we had paella which is a Spanish dish and not a Mexican one. But it was so good that everyone was satisfied by the end. There was shrimp, crab, fish and squid I also ordered a local beer called Modelo Especial. It was actually really good. Although I liked this place, I wanted to try other restaurants and didn't have a chance to return for one more meal. I definitely recommend this restaurant as the food is excellent and the staff are super friendly.

Well we wanted to have a small meal to share and we thought paella for 2 sounds like a great…read moreoption... OMG... there was paella more for like 4 lol.. so much seafood, fish, squirrel, shrimp, oysters and clams... we walked out of there stuffed. Amazing food, super fresh, made on the spot. Yes it might take a minute to get it but hey you're getting it made right there not just heated up. Margaritas were good too and the place was nice and super quiet. If lobster is your thing, then I think you can pick your dinner too :) there were a few fresh ones in the tank right behind us. Say hi Mr lobster before you turn into someone's succulent meal. Recommend the paella.. for 260 pesos a meal for 2 you cannot go wrong.. talk about cheap seafood.

Paella(seafood rice) food & drinks are excellent service is outstanding. not over priced at all. This is a must come to place.

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Sotavento

4.3(12 reviews)

2.9 km•Mayakoba

Nice beachfront grill at the Andaz Mayakoba. The food is solid, the cocktails are even better and…read morethe service is great. The main attraction is the ambience of being on the beach facing the Caribbean.

Sotavento is one of the four restaurants on-site at the Andaz Mayakoba. Though comparing the four…read moreto each other feels like comparing apples to oranges, the experience at Sotavento cannot be matched. Imagine, you're seated at a table with front row views of a gorgeous beach, hair blowing in the wind, toes in the sand, with a cocktail in hand. Now, imagine fresh fish being caught for the day and being served ceviche, fish tacos, &/or even grilled fish to satisfy your empty belly. Everything that's been described IS real and you can have it here at Sotavento. The dishes at Sotavento are fresh and lightly seasoned (but also its downfall if you're wanting more flavor). My all time favorite order were the grilled oysters with habanero. Though the oysters alone were silky and already perfect to taste, the habanero really elevated the taste with it's spice.

Grill on the beach

Grilled Polenta

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Seating area

El Fogón

4.6(1.3k reviews)

6.0 km•Centro

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After visiting all three El Fogón locations in Playa del Carmen, I can confidently say they're all…read morefantastic. The service is quick, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and the food is consistently delicious. Before your meal even arrives, you're served a plate of fresh radishes, cucumber, and lime wedges, plus a selection of toppings including tomatoes, onions, and both a green and red salsa. Unfortunately this location didn't give us the cactus like the other locations did. The red salsa was my favourite, it paired perfectly with the tacos and had just the right amount of heat and flavour. The standout for me was the al pastor taco. The meat was incredibly flavourful with crispy edges, a smoky char, and the perfect balance of savoury spice and sweet pineapple. It was easily one of the best al pastor tacos I had in Playa del Carmen. I also tried the sirloin taco and the chicken breast plate, both of which were excellent. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh, and the quality was impressive, especially for the price. El Fogón absolutely lived up to the hype. If you're looking for authentic, delicious tacos and grilled meats that won't break the bank, this is a must visit. I loved it so much that I ended up eating at all three locations and every visit was just as good as the last.

We had a fantastic meal at El Fogón in Playa del Carmen! The atmosphere was fun, lively, and felt…read morevery authentic. The service was outstanding, and everyone made us feel welcome. My wife and I shared the chicken fajitas, which were excellent. My friend ordered the al pastor fajitas, and his wife had the pork chops--everyone agreed the food was delicious. The guacamole was fresh and amazing, and every dish was flavorful and generously portioned. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with excellent service and a great atmosphere, I highly recommend El Fogón. We would definitely come back!

View from interior towards the corner intersection.

Nopales

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Strawberries smoothie

La Coronela Playa Del Carmen

4.5(124 reviews)

6.3 km•Centro

Four vegetarians in Mexico can struggle finding delicious authentic food that we can eat. The chef…read morecame out and helped us order and customized our dishes and did not disappoint. The food looked beautiful and tasted incredible. We had veggie fajitas, a burrito and a plate of nachos that went on for days.

We read good reviews so we decided to have drinks and appetizers. It's a small place off of fifth…read moreAvenue, which made it much quieter. We ordered the guacamole chips and they were below average . We've been having guacamole and chips every day and these seem to be on the lower end of the taste spectrum for all the guacamole we've had so far. The piña colada did not taste like a piña colada . The margarita tasted really good. It's a small restaurant so the menu is a little on the small side. The service was quick and we were able to get our check quickly too .

The front of the restaurant

The best!!

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Mimosas 2x1 every day from 8am to 12pm with your breakfast!

La Famiglia

4.7(297 reviews)

5.7 km•Centro

The food was delicious. Service was good and the gentleman was bilingual which was a plus for me…read morealthough we had Spanish speakers among us. We were very happy that there was air conditioning in the restaurant upstairs in this quaint little restaurant. Only setback to going upstairs was it was difficult for my 91yr old mother.

Amazing service, amazing food, walk in options available, waited about 10 minutes but it was worth…read moreit. The prices are great too, our meal was $50 including tip and we got a few drinks, a salad, and 2 entrees! Definitely recommend for authentic Italian food!

Little glimpse of the place

Mushroom and Pepperoni Pizza

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Find your way here. This is an amazing experience. Great people, great food, awesome drinks. So glad we found it

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