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    De Local

    4.2 (49 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Touristy
    Good for groups

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    Grilled Salmon
    Sarah H.

    Moderately priced Argentinian restaurant. Nice place to grab lunch and sit on their patio. I got the salmon and it was pretty good! Service was great.

    Menu
    Gerardo P.

    Wanted to try some Argentinean food while in town. Service was outstanding. Super friendly staff. Quick service and great location, off 5th Avenue. The parrillada (grill) for $1200 MX pesos was enough for 3 people. It was very good and we liked everything in it, except I thought the blood sausage (Morcilla) was only average. The choripán (Argentine style chorizo) was good but did not really come with the authentic bread, like other establishments. I felt the chorizo lacked a bit of flavor. Overall, very good and recommend it. Good prices and affordable.

    Shangri-la Milenesa
    Jack M.

    The shangri-la Milenesa was insanely good. It's juicy steak breaded and friend. And then served with chipotle sauce, onions, cheese, and bacon. The caramelized onions play well with the chipotle. The steak was well executed. The portion is massive. This is a really unique and delicious dish.

    Sarah R.

    Initially wanted to go to the wine bar across the street, but found out they're still closed for renovations. Oh well! Checked out the menu and definitely wanted to get a steak, so De Local to the rescue. Ordered the skirt steak (perfectly medium rare) with some mashed potatoes, while my friend got an empanada and the tuna carpaccio. All the dishes we tried were delicious, and their awesome servers completed the experience. Will be back!

    Maria S.

    This is a small moderately-priced Argentinean restaurant in Quinta Avenida. You are served a generous amount of complimentary bread with chimichurri sauce. I ordered a vegetarian burger made with lentils. It was good but the patty didn't reach the edges of the bread. The bread was dry too. The burger comes with French fries. Paula was my waitress and she was amiable.

    View of 5th ave
    Evanson B.

    We visit this place whenever we visit playa del carmen. The great pizza wonderful people .. great view of 5th ave ..

    Great local spot for quick bites in Playa Del Carmen. Empanada's we're great (the chicken is amazing!) ambience was nice for a date night. Staff was very respectful towards my boyfriend and I.

    Elote, caprese, spicy meat, and one other empanada!
    Isabella H.

    Very nice outdoor scene. Also some of the best empanadas that I've eaten (and I've been to nearly half of Latin America)!! They aren't fried, so you' don't feel sick afterwords. They also have the "De Local" salad which is enough for two people and very very delicious! Service and location are nice as well. They don't try to persuade you on the streets simply because they don't have to!

    Empanadas and drinks
    Rod S.

    The place serves Argentinian style Empanadas which tasted great. Got a chicken, beef, and mixed Empanada and they all came in different shapes but all stuffed with delicious meat. The sauces they provide are tangy and one of them is quite spicy. The servers were very kind! The drinks were also great. Tried a gin and tonic and the sangria!

    Beautiful place to eat love the ambiance but the food was mediocre. The family order empanadas, pizzas and pasta this was our first meal in PDC mmm not my favorite for pasta the noodles I think were handmade but weren't rolled properly so they had this strange chewy texture. The sauce tasted similar to a canned sauce so I can't say I'd recommend eating any of the pastas. My empanada was a little toasty but I can looked past that but it was dry and doughy as well. The pizza on the other had was rolled well and had a good crust not fantastic but good. The server didn't seem to bust but he was struggling keeping up with our needs I waited for a half an hour to order a lemonade into the meal and finally had to give up on it. Overall I'd give this spot a 50/50 depending on what you order and maybe time of day.

    'De Local' pizza
    Nick S.

    Piola may have the most well-known pizza in Playa, but De Local could seriously give it a run for their money. The namesake 'De Local' pizza comes with chorizo, onions and a hearty helping of chilis on a perfectly charred, buttery crust that would bring an Italian to tears. While their small pizzas are more expensive than Piola (~160 vs. ~110 pesos), the large pizzas are actually cheaper! If you have three people it's a steal to split, and you'll walk away stuffed with leftovers. They also provide some fantastic bread and homemade dips that are soooooo good I practically begged them for more!

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    Dee F.

    Great Fresh Food Veg Burger Flavor full & Pizza is AMAZIN Highly Recommend nice spot in Mexico nice chill spot relaxing atmosphere with great Service

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    Madre Tierra - Te va a encantar desde la textura hasta el sabor de esta presentación de nuestro atún.

    Madre Tierra

    4.3(73 reviews)
    1.0 kmCentro
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    This was a nice find on 5th Avenue. We walked past it on our way down the street, but stopped by…read moreon our back. The seating on the 2nd floor overlooking the shopping area is the best for people watching. We started with table side guacamole and it was good. We asked the preparer to add a little more spice to heat it up and it was added flavor. The main meals were very good and the menu has many options. My wife ordered a mango margarita and it was great. We enjoyed our lunch here and we will be back on our next visit to Playa Del Carmen.

    On our last night in Playa del Carmen last week, Daniel picked this spot for dinner and I am so…read morehappy he did. The location is fabulous. it is on the main strip on 5th Ave but on the second floor overlooking the hustle and bustle below. You get a great view with a romantic, peaceful atmosphere. The décor has a tropical vibe with lots of plants. The hostess, server and manager were all super nice and helped us choose the best items on the diverse menu. We started with some ceviche and stuffed jalapenos. Both were delicious. I order a glass of Malbec from Argentina- happy they had a decent wine selection as many places in Mexico only have good beer or tequila. For my entrée, I had bacon wrapped tiger shrimp on a bed of mashed potatoes. Yum!! Daniel had a lobster pasta dish and it was quite good too though I think we both preferred mine. The price was very reasonable - for 2 apps, 2 entrees and 2 glasses of wine it was $77 USD before tip. It would be nearly impossible to have that much for that price at a fine dining place here. Thanks for a lovely experience, Madre Tierra!

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    Madre Tierra - MEJILLONES AL VINO BLANCO
Sarteneados con mantequilla, finas hierbas, limón y ajo.

    MEJILLONES AL VINO BLANCO Sarteneados con mantequilla, finas hierbas, limón y ajo.

    Madre Tierra - ROLLOS DE SALMÓN
Salmón, queso crema y espinaca envueltos en hoja de arroz con salsa de soya y piña.

    ROLLOS DE SALMÓN Salmón, queso crema y espinaca envueltos en hoja de arroz con salsa de soya y piña.

    Madre Tierra - Exquisito seria el nombre de este platillo, pero lo puedes encontrar en nuestra carta como Surf and Turf. :)

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    Exquisito seria el nombre de este platillo, pero lo puedes encontrar en nuestra carta como Surf and Turf. :)

    De Local - pizza - Updated August 2026

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