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    Don Sirloin

    4.2 (100 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Tacos
    Mon • 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Tue • 12:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Samira B.

    This place is like a block away from the infamous El Fogón! But it's also a really good taco ! I really love the pineapple salsa and their green salsa! Their steak tacos are really good! Definitely worth a visit! The staff are really nice and always had a smile on their face! I'll definitely come back! ¡Hasta Luego! Until Next Time Xoxo

    Jocelyn R.

    The BEST tacos in Playa del Carmen. I cannot emphasize how addicting and mouthwatering the tacos are. Brenda did an amazing job, absolutely amazing service. If you're in the area and considering coming here... just do it! You won't have any regrets.

    Taco  Arrachero - the best taco  I've tried
    Lyubov L.

    The place was busy. Service is not very fast, but our server was nice. The food is very good. Tacos were super delicious

    Alambre de arrachera, highly recommend!
    Tiffany L.

    Delicious and affordable. The best sirloin tacos and highly recommend the alambre de arrachera (basically Mexican cheese steak mmmm). The pastor is very good, but El Fogon right next door does it better. Horchata is a bottled brand and way too sweet.

    Gerardo D.

    If you like tacos (and really, who doesn't) you need to stop by and try the Alambre de Arrachera con Queso, or at least some arrachera tacos. It may be the best meal you have in your entire trip to Mexico. This is an authentic taqueria with delicious pastor, choriqueso, and tacos de alambre. Heck, even the burger looks good!

    Don Sirloin 06-02-21
    Michael U.

    Known as a late-night hotspot in the days before COVID-19 Don Sirloin remains during daylight hours today, all four locations still doing good business with the most popular that on Avenida Constituyentes not far from El Fogon. A little more expensive than the competition, approximately 2 additional pesos and one less Tortilla per Taco, it is directly from the spit that Meat is sliced quickly, the Pastor bright orange but not nearly so succulent as El Fogon, though the eponymous Beef finds fat rendered with flesh extra-tender. Also offering Hamburgers, Burritos and booze, with service English-fluent and friendly, an under-discussed surprise is Don Sirloin's Chorizo with unexpected brightness and medium-heat that dissipates with a hint of Cinnamon lingering.

    sirloin torta con queso
    Zig W.

    +upgrading these guys to 4 stars +sirloin tacos +sirloin TORTA con queso!! +same idea as El Fogon, but less crowded & better hours -no agua fresca -probably EXTREMELY unhealthy

    Skirt steak tacos. Best taco meat ever!
    Allen D.

    Our favorite taco place in town. The skirt steak is a must try. The beef is sooooo tender and juicy. The sirloin was really good as well. Recommend!

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    Delicious ! One of few delicious places of playa del Carmen if you're on a lower budget ! Went 3 times during our vacation !

    Steak tacos after I added the garnish and salsa.  They literally just come with only the meat.
    Jason V.

    I wanted to like this place since it was so close to me but I have to say I was a bit disappointed. I might be a little spoiled because I ate at Fogón twice which is literally 10 steps up from here so I expected something of similar quality since the ratings was good here. But this is how it compares... All the tacos I received came with just the plain meat. Absolutely no garnish on it. They give you salsa and garnish on the side but only enough for maybe 2 tacos. At Fogón the tacos come fully garnished plus extra. I ordered a quesadilla for my kids to share. It comes as two pieces while at Fogón the quesadilla comes as 3 pieces plus each piece is larger and with more cheese. My wife ordered a torta which also did not look very impressive. Flavor wise Fogón also has this place beat. The staff was excellent but I would have to recommend just going next door to Fogón.

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    Short and sweet... the food was outstanding as well as the prices. Make the walk from your hotel and get cha some

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    Steak tacos...steak tacos....steak tacos!!!!! Sooooo good we ate at DS nearly every day for lunch.

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    Great Value! Head here right after a Conzumel day trip or a Playa shopping trip if you are coming from Conzumel.

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    “The best sirloin tacos and highly recommend the alambre de arrachera (basically Mexican cheese steak mmmm).”

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    El Fogón

    El Fogón

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 km•Centro
    •$

    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!

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    El Fogón - View from interior towards the corner intersection.

    View from interior towards the corner intersection.

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    El Fogón

    El Fogón

    4.7(151 reviews)
    0.1 km•Paraíso del Carmen

    Food: I'll never be able to explain just how amazing this food was. From the dips at the table to…read morethe amazing mango margarita to every taco and quesadilla; it was prepared masterfully. I'm sure to the incredible chefs here it's just another day in the kitchen but it made our trip memorable. Nothing was greasy or poorly executed. The quesadillas were incredible; the cheese they use has the perfect stretch to it and it tasted so good. The Al pastor, which I normally stay away from in America, was especially special; beautiful char and flavor to it, as well as the chorizo! Service: Impeccable; happy and smiling faces all around. We were sitting around sweating so you can imagine being the servers who never stopped moving. But there was a joy to their service and I loved that they recommended food that was incredible. Ambiance: When you're sitting amongst locals, the experience is that much better. It was awesome to see the place so busy (we ate here twice in three days). Even the warm tequila shots were nothing to complain about. Grateful for the amazing company that was with me both times. You will love this place, I can guarantee it. So if you're nearby for a vacation, skip that resort food and dine here with the people of the city.

    Back again two years later (From our last trip to Mexico). Hadn't changed at all which in this case…read moreis an excellent compliment! Same great staff who deliver exceptional service. In fact, we were greater and taken care of by the same people. The food! Delicious. Our favorite place to visit when we arrive in the Riviera Maya area. Our favorite is the taco loco and chorizo queso. We always order extra food to take back to our hotel. Will we be back! Absolutely yes!

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    El Fogón - Street View. Place is hopping 830pm on a Tuesday.

    Street View. Place is hopping 830pm on a Tuesday.

    El Fogón - Grilled nopales (cactus) they'll serve you before you receive your orders.

    Grilled nopales (cactus) they'll serve you before you receive your orders.

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    Axiote - Mezcal tasting pairing

    Axiote

    4.4(280 reviews)
    0.6 km•Gonzalo Guerrero
    •$$

    Axiote Cocina de México was an incredible, beautiful restaurant, and one of the highlights of our…read moretrip--a perfect reminder to get out of the hotel and experience the local fare. The space is warm and completely unpretentious--wood, simple tables, an open kitchen and a palapa-style roof. Nothing about it screams "fine dining," and that's part of the charm. The perfectly prepared food does all the work. We chose the tasting experience, and bite for bite it was outstanding. The fried mushrooms were perfect, the fish ceviche was awesome, and the beef tongue was cooked beautifully. And don't be afraid of the grasshoppers--seriously. Yummy. Even ingredients I normally don't gravitate toward, like black beans, were used so thoughtfully that I enjoyed them. The drink pairings were equally impressive--tequila, beer, wine and espresso--and each one genuinely complemented the course it accompanied. We were basically the only guests that evening, and our waiter turned that into a wonderfully personal experience. He patiently answered every one of our many "American questions" about the ingredients, preparation and pairings, never making us feel rushed or out of place. A sincere thank-you to him, the cooks--who my partner and I gave a standing ovation to--and the entire team for making the evening so memorable. My one tiny suggestion? Cloth napkins. With that many courses, sauces and textures, the paper ones felt a little out of step with the quality of the food. But when the napkin is your biggest criticism, they're doing something right. And then there's the value. For an experience of this quality, the price was remarkable. Our total was about $320 including tip for the full tasting experience and pairings for two. We have spent more than twice that on comparable special-occasion dinners at home, so Axiote felt not just exceptional, but genuinely budget-friendly for what you receive. Axiote is relaxed, confident, welcoming and absolutely worth leaving the resort for. Go hungry, ask questions, trust the kitchen--and yes, eat the grasshoppers.

    Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

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    Inside

    Axiote - Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

    Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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