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    Don Sirloin

    4.4 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Mon • 2:00 pm - 6:00 am (Next day)
    Tue • 2:00 pm - 6:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Sirloin tacos
    Sarah H.

    The pineapple salsa is unreal - is provided on the table and pairs incredibly with an al pastor taco. Sirloin tacos, queso fundido, and their margarita are also exceptional. Nice fast service, can get busy at night.

    They look better than they actually tasted
    Michelle D.

    Review is long overdue. We came here (mid April) as my last street taco fix before heading back home... el fogón wasn't open yet so we decided to check this spot out. to say it was a disappointment is an understatement. The pastor tacos AND the sirloin were extremely salty, guac was honestly tasteless and needed the extra salt that was in my taco (not joking), and the drinks (i ordered a michelada which was missing Clamato and my girlfriend ordered a margarita) they both were disgusting. We are usually not one to complain but when my girlfriend mentioned the margarita not tasting right, they refused to even solve the issue... eventually the manager comes out and TASTES her margarita only to agree that it wasn't "mixed correctly" and asked if she wanted a new one. No thanks! We paid for our tab and left but never plan on coming back. Our first street tacos were from el fogón which was SO bomb and their service was good (we were a larger group so we ordered more food and EVERYONE was happy with their food) so to go from that to this was a 360 experience.

    Sunil R.

    This place was highly recommended by a local and we made a stop and grabbed some tacos. Solid food, good but not great. The queso fundido was my favorite.

    Annie L.

    A couple weeks ago...I had someone ask if I ever went to the same restaurant twice on vacation, and I answered no. And then, I made it to Don Sirloin. I actually tried to dine at Don Sirloin three times, but they were closed on the third, haha! A majority of the reviews speak of the al pastor taco (while I agree it's delicious but I think El Fogon does al pastor better). The winner here is really the Sirloin tacos. And make sure to pair it with the pineapple salsa, which I think you only get if you dine in. (because I didn't get it in my to go order). There is a MUCH larger Don Sirloin just a couple blocks down that has better hours I believe, but this location was closest to our hotel. Thanks for feeding my belly Don Sirloin! I wish you would open a branch closer to me, but not with Bay Area prices, ha-ha.

    Guacamole
    Lexy A.

    This place hit the spot!! Definitely a most go for the quality and quantity. The prices are extremely fair!! The quality and flavor of the meat is amazing!! We loved the pastor and sirloin. The guacamole was a little pricey. Though they did give us a LOT of guacamole, it was really just avocado and nothing too memorable. The pollo wasn't super memorable either - the chicken wasn't super juicy and didn't have much flavor. Def recommend the other too tho! If you're in the area, you should def give it a try. We didn't have to wait too long but when it gets later, there seems to be a line.

    Tacos
    Chris S.

    Absolutely hands down the BEST tacos in Playa! I've been coming here for 15 years. I've been to now hundreds of taco places. This one in my humble option is the best one. It's off the tourist street but still easy to get to and across from Mega (a great store to shop at for groceries, sunscreen, pharmacy, alcohol, etc) and it will be worth the walk. Pictures is my usual order both sirloin (beef) and Al pastor pork. They come with cilantro and onions and salsas on the side. Mango, pico, and the green sauce is homemade and it's spicy but incredible.

    Fresh guacamole
    John A.

    Based on other Yelp reviews we decided to eat here. We arrived a bit before 6. Wait staff friendly. Food came lickity-split. Sirloin soft tacos were Muy delicioso. Previews are moderate. It's open front to street so do not expect AC. Many fans keep the hot air circulating. You'll be sweating from the sauces on the table. Try the pineapple salsa with jalapeño is awesome on your tacos.

    Queso fundido with chorizo

    The food here was AMAZING! I got the Queso fundido with chorizo and then Don Burro burrito (steak, chicken, pork, bacon). The salsas they give you are both delicious. One is your standard pico de gallo, the other was pineapple and red onion. A must try spot when visiting Playa Del Carmen!

    Chips with their delicious salsas
    Amber-Sky S.

    We were on the hunt for the best tacos in PDC and found our favorite here at Don Sirloin. We were only in Playa for 4 days but we found Don Sirloin and liked it so much, we came back 3 times! Definitely recommend the sirloin steak - it's thinly sliced and SO good! The first time we ate there we liked the tacos but the pineapple salsa was what pushed it over the edge... you have to try it! After trying a few other places, we realized how much better Don Sirloins tacos are and ended up going back again. And again. Their fajitas are also good, as is the queso fundido con chorizo, and plain cheese quesadilla, but I'll be dreaming about those tacos for a while! Viktor was our waiter every night that we visited and he is such a great guy; hard working and very nice. Highly recommend Don Sirloin to everyone looking for good steak tacos on Playa del Carmen! Please note that although Yelp says they are open all day, they don't open until about 5:30 or 6pm, at least when we were in town in the beginning of September.

    Slicing the sirloin for our tacos
    Sean G.

    Overall Very yummy tacos and friendly staff. Worth a visit The Good This was recommended to us for their sirloin taco. They cook it on the rotisserie similar to tacos al pastor. Incredibly delicious. Highly recommend. The green salsa is perfect and the red has a delightful spicy kick. The chorizo tacos were good. The Bad The tacos al pastor are good, but nothing special. This is worth stopping by for some delicious sirloin tacos with a beer or horchata.

    All this for under $30
    Edward M.

    Super affordable a 10 min short walk from 5ta avenida across the street from Walmart their plates are way better than their tacos

    Whitney W.

    I'll be honest, I had high expectations for this place after being recommended to try this place. I definitely enjoyed the sirloin taco, but hoped everything else would have been as great. I probably should have stuck to all tacos but I'll remember that next time. My dad didn't enjoy his al pastor tortas and my fajita could have been better. My mom did enjoy her chicken tacos tho. I also tried the horchata, which was just ok. After eating a lot of tacos while in Mexico, I can say I've had better, but I'm willing to give them another try if I get the chance.

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    3 months ago

    Good stuff! Quick dinner - a couple of tasty tacos, more than reasonable cost and excellent service.

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    2 years ago

    We've been to this place quite a bit now. Cheap, but great food, and fast service. Food was soo good. I miss it! Highly recommend.

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    Convenient location, clean, helpful staff, and all the expected food choices. Very reliable.

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    Best tacos in Playa Del Carmen. Place looks like a hole in the wall but the food is excellent! Their Steak and Pastor Tacos are to die for!

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    3 years ago

    Place is great. Food, service and price. Definitely worth the walk if you're near by.

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    2 years ago

    Wayyy better than el fogon it actually has flavor and the food is massive for the price

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    3 years ago

    Take the time a find this place. Absolutely amazing. Tacos and apps were all very good.

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    3 years ago

    This restaurant has been great. All the food that we tried has been excellent. I'd recommend the steak tacos.

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    4 years ago

    Food was very flavorful, friendly service, good vibes, good prices, great overall experience. Would definitely recommend!

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    “But as good as the pastor is here (the pastor nachos are the bomb too), the sirloin is maybe even better.”

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    El Fogón

    El Fogón

    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    0.6 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!

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    View from interior towards the corner intersection.

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    Axiote - Mezcal tasting pairing

    Axiote

    4.4(280 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Axiote - Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

    Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería - CRICKETS, don't hesitate!!

    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería

    4.3(184 reviews)
    1.0 km•Gonzalo Guerrero
    •$$

    We were wanting a "smaller" lunch and I had read that this place was awesome, so we decided to give…read moreit a try. It helped that it was pouring rain and most of the restaurant was under cover, unlike a lot of spots, so it was perfect. We were seated quickly and helped shortly after. Service was...interesting. Felt like we had the hardest experience with communication here, which is fine, as Americans that is our fault. Things like they have a porn star martini ( my fav) as a mocktail so I asked if it was possible to add a shot of vodka. They initially recommended the espresso martini which I did not want so I was just opting for water and he pushed the original option on me then charged be $20 for it, which was insane. They also pushed sales hard here, it felt a little off...like we just wanted to enjoy a meal and at the end we're hounded to try their mezcals. BUT food came quick and effeciently so no major complaints there, just be aware. As for the food, it was incredible. Again with the communication, we pointed and asked for the beet carpaccio....they brought out beef carpaccio WHICH thankfully we both eat meat because honestly, it was freaking incredible. We didn't even say anything about the mix up because it was a highlight. They brought it out under a glass smoker, it had a cream sauce, and rosemary, lime, cheese, it was just perfect. We also had the corn which was super unique, the tuna appetizer which had SO MUCH FLAVOR, and the fundito which was on par with everywhere else in the area. It ended up being more food than we planned but it was incredible in flavor, whoever the cook is does a great job of marrying flavors because it was an incredible meal. Be ready for the communication gap, but know you won't eat anything bad here.

    Nice place for a dinner with a live (but not too loud) music and good service. They have very…read morespacious patio so there's no need to book a table. I liked the grilled octopus with baby potatoes and chile relleno was very flavorful. The kids menu was a real hit for my daughter too! We got a chicken with cheese plate which had a side of guacamole and corn on the cob- she ate it all.

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    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería
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    HUAUZONTLE WEATHERED

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    La Cueva del Chango - Huevos motuleños con jamón de pavo, chícharos y salsa de jitomate, 
 acompañados de plátano macho frito

    La Cueva del Chango

    4.4(492 reviews)
    1.0 km•Gonzalo Guerrero
    •$$

    I'm still sitting here eating. This soup oh my God. It's so good. Very flavorful and so fresh. It's…read morethe chicken broth soup with veggies. We also got chicken enchiladas and chilaquiles. Our server fakoundo is wonderful. Everyone here is great and the ambiance is perfect. I love it here. This is my 4th time in Playa and I've never been here but I will always come back!

    Okay this place is so adorable. We were staying at an AirBnb around the corner and I had made a…read moreshort list of places to try if we were hungry, this somehow popped up on my Tik Tok one day and was glad I had written it down. We walked up for brunch timeframe and were told it would be 10-15 minutes, they had plenty of seating to wait BUT it was really only 3-4 minutes which was perfect. They have an open air concept, and we sat in back which was like a little magical garden area with a creek running through it. It was so adorable, and so tropical. Their drink menu was tasty, we got a couple of their mezcal drinks which low key were probably the best in all of Playa. Unique, fresh, and delicious. The food was incredible. My husband got a shrimp dish, it came with some very unique and creamy potatoes and a sauce that was so flavorful. I got a classic Chilaquiles dish that had so much flavor, but all the ingredients tasted so fresh and amazing. And almost a whole avocado on top which was insane. Such a great experience. We weren't rushed, taken care of, fantastic food and drink. I can see why it's highly rated.

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    La Cueva del Chango - Fresh flowers

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    La Cueva del Chango - Empanadas con frijoles de la olla y pico de gallo. A escoger con: queso Oaxaca, chaya, champiñones, nopales.

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    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen - 2 big steaks

    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen

    4.1(222 reviews)
    0.1 km•Centro

    Saw this had great OpenTable reviews but didn't want to commit to a reservation, so we checked it…read moreout while exploring. We were also considering a steakhouse nearby...but when in Mexico, right? Glad we did--this ended up being the best meal we had all week (even compared to our resort). Food: great. Service: standout. Amii and Santi were the perfect balance--attentive without hovering, quick, and clearly in sync. They made everything easy. Highlights: - Hot stone seared New York strip -- fun, interactive, and really flavorful - Street-style al pastor for two -- fall-off-the-bone and worth it - Marinades + salsas were so good we asked for more - Drinks were a surprise win--especially the curated cocktails We walked in, but I'd recommend a reservation for busy season, we didn't have to wait but they had a lot of patrons in comparison. The vibe was awesome - from the modern cantina style to the liver performers that weren't cheesy and 1000% on point. We stayed all week at a private resort, if it were closer, we'd have gone back again. Would absolutely recommend

    We came here for my birthday dinner, and it was such a fun spot to celebrate. Honestly, we were…read moreexpecting it to be a lot more expensive based on the vibe and presentation but it was surprisingly affordable for what you get. We ordered the steak (medium) because that's always our go-to and it was really good. Cooked properly with a nice sear on the outside and still juicy inside. Solid, reliable choice. We also tried the charred octopus, and this one was a bit of a miss for us. It leaned more on the soft side and felt slightly overcooked. We were hoping for more of that tender-with-a-slight-char texture contrast. You can never go wrong with French fries crispy, well-seasoned, and perfect for the table. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake, and wow !! the slice was huge. Definitely shareable. It was rich, moist, and indulgent. We couldn't even finish it, which says a lot because we tried. Overall, it was a great birthday dinner spot lively atmosphere, good food, and better value than we expected. I'd definitely come back, especially for another celebration.

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