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!

If you're up to exploring outside the central tourist area and have some confidence with your…read moreskills in Spanish, this is a great place for brunch, lunch or coffee, juices and delicious refreshments to cool down! It also offers MANY delicious choices for vegans + vegetarians. It is tucked in a residential street that's an easy taxi ride from the central area. It's also CA$H ONLY. The food is healthy, creative, homemade and delicious, but the vibe and garden surroundings make it an ideal place to relax or meet for a leisurely time. The service is slow, adding to a relaxing visit. The staff are attentive and kind. The prices are very good to order several plates to try. It has been one of my favorite spots I've visited in PDC. Being kind and patient can always go far as a visitor in Paradise!

Excellent salmon and pesto toast and Cafe de Olla! This place has a very trendy vibe with a lot of…read moreinteresting, unique decor. Great to eat and relax. The service was very personable with great cultural notes.

Punta Bonita is the beach restaurant on the Rosewood Mayakoba property. During the day they offer a…read moremenu that offers many dishes including; different ceviches, pizza, nachos, quesadillas, lobster rolls, and much more. You can order from your chair and have lunch on the beach/pool or you can eat at the restaurant overlooking the pool and beach area. They also can make you any cocktail you desire. At night the restaurant is very romantic with a wonderful ambience of lights and candlelight. The menu at night changes to more regional Mexican food with different vegetables from the region as well as meat/seafood. The menu can be confusing, but the waiter is very knowledgeable and can answer any questions as well as make modifications. The prices are steep, but the portions are generous. Again this is on the property of the Rosewood Mayakoba so expect to pay for the best.

Just came back from this gorgeous restaurant by the beach. Tonight, we had lobster tacos, catch of…read morethe day (grouper), and sea bass. All tasted clean and light, yet full of flavors. Romantic ambience (beach, great music and bonfire), luxurious interior and courteous staffs. Our server went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. I really wanted to try their famous lobster tacos which wasn't on the dinner menu. When I expressed my disappointment, our server spoke with the chef and came back with the dish ! He also brought my partner a complementary shot of his favorite tequila. We went in with T shirts and beach sandals, but they made us feel like a VIP.

Cute little restaurant inside of the Mercado de artesinas. The menu features a three quesadilla for…read more90 peso special which is a must-order. Huitlacoche, nopales, calabazita are three highlights. Just keep in mind that the red salsa is fire-hot, and the green is pretty darn hot. The consome de pollo is deep and delicious. The service is great, and it's nice for pictures. Good restaurant, great food & people.

We were on vacation for a week in Playa and this was by far our favorite dining experience. Our…read moreserver was knowledgeable and kind, and the ambiance was super vibey. The dinner was out of this world! I also ordered a smoked mezcal cocktail which they smoked at the table; always a fun presentation! The pork belly is a Must and their grilled Caesar blew my mind. When we return to Mexico, we'll be back!

This place is an absolute must when visiting Playa. I been to Playa twice now and both times I've…read moreeaten dinner here on my last night of my trip. Amazing food, Amazing drinks, wonderful atmosphere and the service is fantastic. I look forward to next time.

After a long of exploring both Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, we were crazy hungry as we pulled into…read morePlaya Del Carmen. Not wanting to walk forever tp food or hassle with trying to find a parking spot to get to 5th Avenue, we stayed on outskirts and found this gem! What ambience off the beaten path!! There is an art gallery upstairs after we finally found the place (there is a sign in medium pointing south). Our two teenagers devoured the Fettucine Carbonara whip my husband tried the Asparagus stuffed Chicken. I couldn't resist duck tacos as my entree along with their mixed lettuce salad. Jose our server was absolutely wonderful and encouraged us to try all three butters for our bread and of course he enticed is with the dessert tray which we gladly jumped for! The chocolate cake is pretty dark, the passion fruit cheesecake is pretty delicious, our favorite was the carrot cake, have never had a moister bite! As we left to return to our condo in Akumal, our boys asked if we could make the 20 minute trek there again during our Mexico stay...that tells us this place is a winner!

Best restaurant in Playa del Carmen. Food, service and ambiance were all excellent. The dinner…read moreplates were amazing. They make their own pasta, and their meat is top quality. My dad is picky when it comes to meat, he was hesitant to order a meat dish in Mexico, but after he tried the pork dish with the bone, he wanted to go back every day during our vacation. Their breakfast is equally good too.

Excellent service, food, atmosphere. Shrimp cocktail, fresh fruit smoothies, pancakes fluffy &…read morethick, excellent tacos!

Best chilaquiles I've ever had. Almost came back the next day for them but had more traveling to do…read morethat didn't allow time. I live in Los Angeles where we have great Mexican food but I fear I'll never find anything close to this.

We had very good tacos - Lengua, Sesos, Tripa, Arrachera and Campechano. Their salsas were good…read more Service was excellent and fast.

When on vacation, I love to find local, authentic cuisine and one of the things we really wanted to…read moreeat was some tacos! Luckily, Taquerías El Ñero was a quick taxi ride from our resort. These tacos are incredibly fairly priced, and luckily so because I recommend trying as many meats as your stomach can handle, ranging around $20-$30 pesos or about $1-2 USD. I tried the tripa, al pastor, and one other beef one and I loved all three, but my favorite was the tripa. It was so flavorful and crispy! I wish I ordered two or three of those, but it was good to try a variety. Just a heads up, the salsa was SUPER spicy and if you're a tourist who doesn't speak Spanish, they've got you covered with some English-speaking staff. There's no air conditioning, so eating spicy food made it feel even hotter, so I would suggest bringing a hand-held fan and asking for a bottle of cold water or Coke!

Spotted strolling to the beach and stopped when I saw the sign for an açaí bowl. It was excellent,…read moretopped with fresh, ripe fruit and homemade granola with nuts and seeds. The peanut butter smoothie was also a hit. Lots of healthy and refreshing options

One of my fav spots for fresh smoothies (and bowls!) for the past couple years in PDC. I love to…read morecome in for the spirulina smoothie bowl. I also really like the berry smoothie- I get it before heading out to the beach. They also have toasts- but I haven't had them so can't comment. They take card. It's also a good spot to work from.