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    El Ranchito de la 10

    3.9 (32 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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

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    Kristen M.

    Don't pass this place up!! I inhaled my chorizo chimichanga before I even thought about taking a picture. Chimichanga was delicious, not over fried. Had black beans inside. Served with a side of rice and salad. Perfect sized, not huge or small like some other places in the USA. Server was friendly and spoke spanish and english. He had 2 servers call off today since it was New Years Day so he was running around like crazy doing it all by himself. Decorated super cute. There's seating inside and out. Breeze blows through so it's very comfortable. Definitely worth a stop in!

    Halal lamb chops with French Fries and salad
    Jasmyn S.

    Halal lamb and chicken available! Lamb chops were delicious with a rosemary green sauce on them. Lamb burgers were slices of lamb with some herbs in it. Lamb fajitas were delicious. If you are looking for halal this is a great place to come, hey have a separate halal menu even!

    AJ C.

    It was my last day of vacation.. all I wanted was some good tacos. Unfortunately, the restaurant I initially wanted to go to (Don Sirloin) was closed and el ranchito de la 10 was the closest restaurant serving tacos at 10am. I was intrigued by the reviews on yelp, and I had high expectations of this place. Locals come here, dirt cheap.. The reviews on this page did not reflect my experience at all. I left Mexico extremely disappointed and unsatisfied. PROS: Friendly front staff Cheap food CONS: Dry meat. Think of a jerky..... yea.. VERY salty Not enough pico de gallo to chips ratio Nasty tasting watery horchata Exchange rate was 16pesos=1USD. All the restaurants and stores were around 18+pesos=1USD. I left 1 extra star because of the very kind man who helped me with my order. The quality of food here is shitty and not worth a single peso even if it is dirt cheap. I can probably make better tacos if I were drunk at 4 in the morning. There are so many different taco places to choose from. Don't settle for this location, you will leave unsatisfied.

    Mike M.

    Only my second time here today. Probably enjoyed at least 7 tacos and one big burrito. Oh man...what a place to come to. The food tastest amazing and the portions are big. Definitely had my cheating day today!!!!!

    Charlie S.

    Don't think twice. You have arrived this is a great place to eat you won't regret it. Everything here is fresh cooked undoubtably you won't be disappointed I stumbled across this place years ago I continue to eat here whenever I am in Playa. Sorry I did not post pictures of the meals, I seem to get caught up in the moment and dig into the food. Enjoy!

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    Mr B.

    I am in town and attending a school to study Spanish for 2 weeks. I pass this place everyday on my way. They had a special board and a sample of "the big burrito " on a table. I came back the next night and had to have "the big Burrito" it was all that and more! I was expecting it to be filled with rice like the American style burrito. It was not! It was filled with delicious meat and veggies. It was the bomb . Although I would have liked it filled with a small amount of beans and rice it was still great! The fundido appetizer of melted cheese was awesome! It only came with 3 flour tortillas. And we were 2 people. Why not give us 4??? Our Waiter Rubin brought us 2 more! The burrito special also came with a free beer! Awesome! Our total bill with 4 beers and 2 burritos and and appetizer came to less then 400 pesos with tip! Thank you Rubin and the Chef and cook And the owner Daniel! You are my favorite restaurant in Playa! And the complimentary shot of tequila was the icing on the cake! Plus free nachos and salsa was and extra bonus! Do Yourself and favor and visit this place!

    Melina E.

    All this & 2 rounds of piña coladas for $17 (USD) One of my favorite places right off the Main Street in Playa. The prices are soooo much more affordable. Our first visit here, the restaurant was empty and the staff was super attentive and friendly. The second time every seat was filled so it took longer to get our bill (understandable) but food was delicious both times! The shrimp tacos and asada quesadillas are

    M M.

    Went the evening of Jan 24. We were actually looking for a tried and true favorite - Guacamole Grill - which used to be next door and is now called Kiwi (?) So we made a big mistake and went into El Ranchito de la 10. Our first clue should have been the ridiculous touristy community sombrero that the owner/manager puts on various diner's heads. No locals here! We liked that they gave us chips and salsa immediately when we sat down, however the chips were stale and then we discovered, mushy from water or whatever on earth was spilled on them on the bottom of the bowl. Were they leftover from other diners' plates? It was disgusting . The salsas also were not good/fresh. Our margaritas came in PLASTIC glasses and were clearly not made with fresh ingredients. The shrimp in the shrimp tacos were tiny, overcooked little wet blobs (not crispy style) and the chicken fajita was weird tiny little pieces of mystery meat stuck inside of some flavorless cheese product. Neither of these dishes had any other flavorings, salsa to accompany them. They were close to inedible. I'd like to be able to say something positive about the place, but, alas, the waiter wasn't attentive either and the place was not busy. There are SO many wonderful places to eat and drink in Playa that you should really avoid this place at all cost and go anywhere else.

    Pastor los alambres....deeeelicoous

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    Great tacos very affordable. The black salsa is awesome! Looking forward to the next visit.

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    Actually, double checking my receipt, it looks like they didn't take my order off the bill.

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    Good if your looking for a lot of cheap food. It's not anything special. I got the big burrito and it was freaking big but not much flavor.

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    Wonderful small restaurant owned by a French man. 47 stellar reviews on TripAdvisor but doesn't exist on Yelp...so I just created it.

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    Review Highlights - El Ranchito de la 10

    Our total bill with 4 beers and 2 burritos and and appetizer came to less then 400 pesos with tip!

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    Axiote - Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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    4.4(280 reviews)
    1.0 kmGonzalo Guerrero
    $$

    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!

    Okay, where do I start…read more I made a reservation about a month before our trip, they were already pretty booked so I made a 4:45pm. I somehow missed that the coursed meal doesn't start until 6...and we didn't realize until same day. They couldn't rebook us until 9PM but told us to swing by early to see if they could get us in AND THEY DID. It was a Christmas miracle. And I'm glad they did because the whole experience was about 2.5 hours from start to finish. The place isn't very big, but is beautiful inside. They have an awesome bar and and open kitchen so you can see everything. It's a really neat place. We were seated pretty quick once they got the table cleaned, and then were greeted by our waitress. When we told her we were there for the 8 course meal, they switched waiters on us, and then the upselling started. Right off the bat they tried to talk us into a cocktail...when we were doing a pairing with our meal. It took them a little time to get the meal going, and then between courses was a little hit or miss. Sometimes it was free flowing and sometimes it took 10-15 minutes to get our next dish. The food. We were a little nervous we would leave still a little hungry but I assure you, you will not. For ~$100USD each, you get so much food, and a drink with every course. It was fantastic and so worth it. Here were the courses and pairings (that I can remember lol): 1. We started with the dips - a bean dip with cheese sauce and guacamole with crickets. Very classic, very well done. The crickets added a nice, nutty flavor. I was a huge fan of the beans with their blue corn tostadas, so much flavor. They also had a third dip that was pumpkin seed based, it was good but not as memorable. Their hot sauces came out with this course. It was paired with a house mezcal (with salts, cucumber, and orange) that was incredible and smooth. 2. Shrimp ceviche which was super refreshing and flavorful. They paired this with sparkling wine. 3. Sea bass with a cream sauce and grapefruit. I'm not a huge fishy flavor person - my first bite had all three compnents and I thought it was delicious. My husband just had fish as his first bite and thought it a little fishy, but once we added everything else he agreed it was great. Three small pieces, so it was a nice course. Paired with a sauv blanc. 4. Roasted tomatoes in a mole sauce. A nice veggie course. I thought they were cooked well, nothing super fancy. Paired with a Chardonnay. 5. Cooked shrimp with potatoes. My husband called this a "filler" course - there wasn't much to it. The sauce had some greens in it but it was just something light and easy to serve. Can't remember the pairing here. 6. THE CARROTS. MY FAV THING. OMG. Literally so fresh, the perfect texture, and the sauces. I could have eated a whole bowl with this one. Paired it with a red blend. 7. Cow tongue. I forgot a photo. I was starting to get drunk, I'm sorry. Paired with a red wine. This was tender, the sauce was delicious. If you're not used to beef tongue, please don't let it scare you. It was amazing. 8. Dessert. Also amazing. I think it was paired with a sweet red but....a little drunk here...we got a cheesecake which was more on the savory side, super unique, and so delicious. I was a huge fan. We also got a passion fruit custard and I'm a SUCKER for passion fruit. This was phenomenal. The food was INCREDIBLE. And such an amazing experience. And now the loss of a star. I hit on the service a little, but there was also some upselling which we don't love, especially at what is supposed to be michelin recognized. We often try Michelin recognized when we travel and the upselling was unexpected, I undertsand the culture down here, but still. ALSO we LOVED the house mezcal so much we asked for another shot ($280 pesos/shot). When we got the bill, the waiter upcharged to one of the most expensive mezcals on their menu ($520 pesos/shot) and refused to change it. We spent $60 on two shots after paying for our 8-course meal. It honestly was SUCH a dissapointing end to our meal and felt so icky. Be very careful with the service here.

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

    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería

    4.3(184 reviews)
    1.2 kmGonzalo Guerrero
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    This place is amazing from the food to the staff! We came in with our 2 year old who was asleep…read morethey accommodated her and my wife to make her comfortable while she slept and the service was above and beyond and the food was the best food I have eaten while here definitely recommend!

    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.

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    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen - 2 big steaks

    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen

    4.1(222 reviews)
    0.2 kmCentro

    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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    El Ranchito de la 10 - mexican - Updated July 2026

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