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!

This little gem sits off 5th Avenue. We almost walked past and glad we came up this little street…read more The Mayan lobster flambé is made table side. This is amazing!!!!!!! The aroma of fresh garlic, onion and peppers filled the air immediately. I was over joyed with the flavors and medley of the dish coming together. Fresh ingredients, bold mix of flavors and amazing staff!! I love this place

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 read good reviews so we decided to have drinks and appetizers. It's a small place off of fifth…read moreAvenue, which made it much quieter. We ordered the guacamole chips and they were below average . We've been having guacamole and chips every day and these seem to be on the lower end of the taste spectrum for all the guacamole we've had so far. The piña colada did not taste like a piña colada . The margarita tasted really good. It's a small restaurant so the menu is a little on the small side. The service was quick and we were able to get our check quickly too .

This place is very romantic and overlooks the ocean. Now it is not easy to find. When you are…read moreclose, you must take the back gate and walk up some steps. Don't give up, it is worth it. Make sure you make a reservation. We ordered the wood fired brie cheese, special ravioli (spinach) and my wife ordered the tagliatelle all Bolognese. There is no need to order a starter. The dinner meals are more than plenty. We were miserable because we finished our plates. We have spent time in Italy, and it was that good. I will never forget smelling the ocean while we ate delicious food. This is a no brainer. Give it a try. We hope you like it too.

The only restaurant in my years of visits to Playa Del Carmen that truly in every way deserves 5…read morestars. The dishes are authentic to Italy, and in my own personal experiences traveling there, better than most restaurants you can afford let alone find, in Italy. Multiple attendants serve you - we didn't have a moment without hydration or service. They were very attentive and very professional. Also, we had a great table in the back, for our group of 9. Before I end this review I have to give my extreme props to this place- for getting Italian food right!! Every dish I took a bite of, I wanted to cry. This is how it's meant to be- Italian food AND eating out at a restaurant. The espresso at the end - made me cry. So perfect.

Dined here for dinner and the service was good. There's a complimentary bread set while waiting for…read moreyour food. I ordered a half pasta with grilled chicken on the side since I'm not that hungry. It was really good and tasty. We also ordered pepperoni pizza & squid for sharing which were equally enjoyable. My husband had a spicy pasta which he really liked. At the end of dinner, they offered us free lemoncello (they have 2 different flavors to choose from).

Had dinner on 1/31/25. Service was friendly, fast and great…read more I recommend the tacos I ordered Korean style and bang bang Very tasty and at $2.50 each $50mxn a reasonable priced. I would shy away from the kung pao dish. It's a little too saucy and was just okay. However keep in mind I'm resistant to different twists to the dish so it's a personal thing. Still we finished it up . The egg rolls were good I would recommend this place for the ambience, excellent service and solid food preparation.

Our family found this place by accident while on vacation in Playa del Carmen - AWESOME food,…read moreservice, and atmosphere! Highly Highly recommend!

The food was delicious. Service was good and the gentleman was bilingual which was a plus for me…read morealthough we had Spanish speakers among us. We were very happy that there was air conditioning in the restaurant upstairs in this quaint little restaurant. Only setback to going upstairs was it was difficult for my 91yr old mother.

Incredible Italian in playa del Carmen - just a block from 5th Avenue. Highly recommend.read more

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.

Good food served promptly in great atmospheric oceanfront location. I own a condo there and always…read morego to Lido while im there!!

A bit of a challenge to find, tucked in front of a beach side hotel…read more Customized a frozen drink that did not disappoint. Service was attentive but not intrusive- would return

Alex and Julian were fantastic servers! The service was top-notch, the passionfruit martini was…read moredelicious, the restaurant itself feels open and inviting, and everything was served beautifully! This is a "must eat at" place in Playa Del Carmen

Had great experiences at yum yum last week while in playa... during my 5 nights there I went 3…read moretimes! lol To be fair my hostel was literally 2 minutes away but... this place is great. I'm going to give them 5 stars mostly because of the food... I had better, more attentive service at other places during my stay but the food here is unreal. Make sure you get the sushi and the potsticker. Wish I had a pic of the potstickers but I do of the sushi! I highly recommend this restaurant and would definitely come back! See below.

A very quaint spot near fifth Avenue. This was about a 10 min walk for us but very easy to find…read more We were greater immediately and sat. The establishment was busy but attention to guests was great. Ordered the waffle with side of sausage. The waffle was perfection. Very light and buttery. The whipped cream was not overly sweet and a perfect compliment. My partner had French toast with bacon. By the silence and how quickly it disappeared I'll say it was also good. The highlight to me was our server. I did not catch her name but her tattoos were beautiful! She was very attentive to us (and others around us). She switched seamlessly from Spanish to English, which was helpful for me. I had my translator out to help with my broken Spanish but it was not needed . Beautiful breakfast and the walk back afterward was rough since we were stuffed. It did help in digestion though We paired

We went to brunch at Lara & Luca. Very cute place with easy parking in the front, a guide is there…read moreto help you park, which is nice! Walking in, they're very welcoming! The restaurant is clean and very modern. The ceiling is cute! They have egg cartons as their ceiling! I was surprised that I couldn't just got hot black coffee, so I ordered a latte, wasn't disappointed! They even designed a heart at the top! We shared an almond croissant and they gave out passionfruit yogurt with a crunchy topping - these two things were my favorite of the meal. We are even talking about going back tomorrow just to get these two things! We also shared the Luca sandwich - this was delicious!! The sandwich has ham, cream cheese, mushrooms, and truffle oil, and topped with an egg. So delicious! There was a salad on the side that had some type of vinaigrette on it. The only complaint was that the vinaigrette was soaked up in the bottom piece of bread which made those bites a little busy when all in one bite. If I ever get a chance to order this again, I'd ask for the dressing on the side. We also got the chicken and waffles. This is the only thing we were disappointed with, not disappointed enough to mark the rest of the experience down though. The chicken was pretty good, but some bites were really salty. The waffle was so dry, even with adding the syrup, it didn't help with the waffle much. Overall, we loved this place! So glad we got to eat here! And the service was wonderful throughout the whole meal!