Awesome restaurant serving yummy Venezuelan food. Clearly this spot is a labor of love for the…read moreowners and people working here. The waitress was great, very fluent in English since she lived in NC for a while. Everything we ate and drank from the delicious fresh juices to the different items on their menu was great. The only nit is that the food took a super long time to come out.

Must try: Cachapa Chévere!…read more Why: Delicious breakfast, which I tried the Cachapa for the first time! It came with black beans, plantains, cheese, avocado, and I added an egg. The corn battered pancake-like shell was soft sweetness. The Cachapa was much larger than I thought so it was filling! I was happy and my tummy was full to kick off the morning right. Notes: Cute place a few blocks from main 5th Avenue. They have indoor and outdoor seats. Clean and spacious. The server was awesome! Super welcoming and helpful. I was practicing my Spanish while he was practicing English. It was fun and engaging. The other workers were friendly too checking in if I needed anything. They provided 4 shot sized juices to start and my fav was passion fruit. Had a great time and a great breakfast! Definitely saving this place for a future visit!

Fish tacos in Mexico by the beach... cant go wrong. Beers were nice and cold. Service was great…read morefriendly and fast. The octopus was so soft. Definitely recommend. They have a nice outdoor seating where performers came and danced. Dinner and a show.

Carboncitos was a really enjoyable experience overall. The food was genuinely delicious. I started…read morewith the chicken soup, which had great flavor, but the portion was pretty small. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak, and it was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sweet potato with honey and cinnamon was absolutely delicious. My only real complaint is the portion sizes on a couple of items. The salad was very small, and I would have loved a more generous serving. I also ordered an amaretto sour. It was a little weak at first, so I asked for more amaretto, which made it better, but it still wasn't quite as strong as I prefer. The service was phenomenal. The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire experience. I felt well taken care of and truly enjoyed myself. I would definitely return.

We enjoyed a great dinner of Grilled Fish Fillet and Las Suizas Enchiladas. The fish was perfectly…read morecooked and lightly seasoned in butter and Mexican seasoning (can't remember the name). The enchiladas were delicious and accompanied by black beans. This restaurant has a large juice bar so try a fruit juice or smoothie. I loved my Kiwi, Strawberry and Orange fruit juice which was served in a huge glass. Service was friendly. The great staff are very welcoming. We came back the next night for their delicious Breaded Fish Fillet and Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. They are open for breakfast as well. It is CASH only so bring pesos or US dollars.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Love the decor and color in the upstairs seating. Service was…read moreattentive. My chicken burrito was full of good tasting chicken. Hubby's tacos were also full of goodness. Both salsas offered were quite spicy, which we enjoy. And the lemonada mineral was probably some of the best I've had. A solid and dependable choice for good Mexican food.

Great little spot just a short walk from the end of Quinta Avenida. We loved the ambiance,…read moredecoration and murals and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Being married to a Colombian and having spent quite a bit of time in Colombia might have me a bit biased. They have all the typical plates like empanadas, arepas, chorizo, aguapanela, etc. The food and service were both good. But they lost a star for not having a cut of beef on the bandeja paisa. All in all, a good and fair representation of Colombia and a taste of the country.

The service was great the real Colombian hospitality was amazing, the place was cozy and very…read moreColombian looking, I love the decor. The food was good, we had empanadas, bandeja paisa and arepa. For drinks we had aguapanela con limón and Milo frio. Everything has great

Food and service was great! Pretty expensive but the food was good!…read more My sister and I did the shareable meal. It came with 3 different cuts of steak, 2 sausages, veggies, salad, and 2 empanadas. The presentation was beautiful. The reason we chose that is because we walked past a table that had ordered it and we were both in awe. When we sat down, we sat closest to the street, and our food looked so enticing at least 3 other groups stopped after seeing our food, then decided to eat at El Diez! All three steaks were great! Well seasoned with a perfect hint of salt. We chose the sausage cheese and the corn cheese empanadas, both were delicious. The grilled veggies were mostly onions and green peppers with a very small amount of zucchini. I didn't try the sausages, but it looked good!

Location: Main Street at playa Parking: on side street,…read morestreet parking Food: had pizza and fries Drinks: lemonade was delish Price: average, higher end Staff: Great! Very friendly

A fantastic addition to Playa's restaurant scene! My wife and I are annual visitors to PDC and…read moretried Salt Rock Grille last night at the recommendation of friends. We were not disappointed. We started with calamari, which was excellent, and mussels, which were amazing....we agreed it was one of the best versions we'd ever had. The mussels were served in a delicious Thai style broth that had us sopping up every last drop with the grilled toast accompaniment. If you enjoy mussels this is a MUST try. Our entrees were also terrific. My wife and her friend had the skirt steak and I had the jerk chicken, which was as good (if not better) as any I've had in Jamaica. Great side dishes too. The new owners have revamped the entire menu, including drinks. The "Salt Rock-tini" is a take on the classic drink with tropical flavors and goes down easily....maybe a bit too easily! Bottom line: Salt Rock Grille is a great place for casual lunch or dinner (I see they've also added breakfast if you're staying near 5th Ave.) or to enjoy drinks while doing some people watching. As a bonus, it's away from the densest part of 5th Ave. and the atmosphere is much more relaxed. Highly recommended.

My husband and I agree this is a solid 4 stars. Salt Rock Grille is a great new addition to the…read morerestaurants on 5th avenue. -The owner and servers treat you well. Julian was especially caring and really attentive. -The price is fair -The food is great We weren't too hungry, so we shared the special of the day which was Penne with salmon in a delicious creamy sauce with dill and capers. It also came with the house salad (we substituted for the Caesar salad). Every meal also comes with homemade bread with mango chutney and also a bruschetta with a special tomato salsa topping. All of this for only $150 pesos! Oh and did I mention that they have a great dessert selection too?! We were debating over the key lime pie or brownie. We chose the brownie and it did not disappoint. It was a warm melt-in-your-mouth delight!

Despite the great service and lovely location on the beach, if you have other options, I'd go there…read morefirst. This restaurant specializes in charring their dishes. The flavor of what we ordered was definitely accentuated by how the food was prepared. I guess I can't complain about the "Fuego "part of their food. Why it is lacking to stars is that basically everything they served was charred, there was nothing else offered that could balance out all the burnt food we were eating. So it made everything start to taste the same which was rather unfortunate considering how tasty the food initially seemed. We did get a bit burnt out (haha) with all the char and nothing fresh to balance the burnt flavor. This place would be better for a snack I guess?

First time having grilled octopus and it was delicious and perfectly grilled with a slight char and…read morewhile remaining tender. My entree came with some mashed potatoes that were also awesome with plenty of butter whipped in which made them rich and super creamy. My only regret was I didn't order two of them.....low lighting gives this place a romantic ambiance. Service was top notch.. thank you for the great meal.

The service was great. Had less than an hour to kill while waiting for a ferry back over to Cozumel…read moreand needed a quick dinner. They were so accommodating and got us in and out so quickly while still being so friendly. The food was very good, just way more pricey than we were used to over in Cozumel. So it didn't seem worth the price. But definitely would recommend this if you are in playa and needing a good meal.

Get the Mayan Coffee for a show and a great tasting coffee then share the Seafood Platter.read more

Authentic Venezuelan food here people. You won't be disappointed. I had no idea what to expect…read morebefore we sat down. I'm stuffed, that's all!

A pleasant taste of Venezuela in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The staff is friendly and attentive…read more Cafe con leche, jugo de fresa, and meal "criollo" was on point. This new establishment is a great new addition to the area and have informed my local family to visit this great restaurant.

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!

Great food! Here for a spring break trip. Saw this wasn't too far from our hotel and off the beaten…read morepath. Reviews are right. This place is great. My husband got sirloin tacos off the rotisserie. I got a pollo plate. So good! We also added on guac, chips and a potato taco. Everything was great. Will come again. Sorry forgot to take a pic before we dug in.