Falafel Nessya

Fuimos pero ya no estaba! Que triste que no avisen porque solo va uno a perder su tiempo!!read more

Food was tasteless - we ordered the alfredo & mexicolor bowl - they had no flavor. My mexicolor…read morebowl was so bland that I ordered side of pesto to mix it with it & was still charged for the sauce after stating that bowl had no flavors. CC accepted.

Sweet pancake like a crepe filed with fruit and drizzled with chocolate & strawberry sauce

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Savory pancake made of chickpea flour, filled with veg, topped with cream sauce and avocado, served with salsas!

La Cueva del Chango

4.4(492 reviews)

1.4 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.

Fresh flowers

Empanadas con frijoles de la olla y pico de gallo. A escoger con: queso Oaxaca, chaya, champiñones, nopales.

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Restaurant entrance

Bio-Natural

4.4(79 reviews)

0.6 km•Centro

Must visit. Ate breakfast/brunch here religiously every day I was in Playa. Absolute delight!…read more The service is speedy and friendly, and the cafe vibe suits the vacation flow. Whether burger, enchiladas or omelette- they nailed it all 4 days. Highly recommend!

It's true to its name everything here is gluten free fruity and delicious can't beat this on 5th…read moreAve! Stop in for a fruit bowl smoothie or delicious brunch you'll love this place! Better than greasy and too much gluten in your diet with a try it's yummy!

Entrance

Enchiladas

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Cacao Smoothie with banana

Axiote

4.4(280 reviews)

1.2 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!

Inside

Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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Tomate - mezcal, cucumber, parsley, tomatillo, worm salt

Amate 38

4.6(80 reviews)

1.4 km•Gonzalo Guerrero

Best restaurant we hit in PDC. Genuinely helpful staff. Their breakfast is to die for. The…read morechiliquiles are amazing. The Chechen Mezcalita is to die for! We are going back our last night to try dinner and our last meal in Playa. Highly recommend this gem with a wonderful outdoor patio.

The ambiance and juice were delicious and the service was good. The Pok Chuk was the best dish we…read moregot, the cochinta pibil was dry and lacked flavor. The meat was tough and the beans it was served with were fairly bland. One of the better restaurants in playa maybe, but honestly the bar is kind of low.

0.9 km•Paraíso del Carmen

The little creek beside the restaurant has sweet koi!

EMPANADAS Corn dough with chaya, filled with plantain and sikil pa'k, served with fried tomato sauce and pickled purple onions

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Experience the best of Yucatecan cuisine at Amate 38, where authentic flavors and nature come together for an unforgettable journey.

Clorofila

4.6(47 reviews)

The place is closed. Walked there with my tastebuds ready lol. Only to be disappointed to see that…read morethey were closed.

Phenomenal!!! One of the best vegan restaurants !!!…read moreI've had lunch and breakfast here now and both meals were fantastic!!!

Pizza on the carrot crust with olives, tomatoes, sprouts, pesto, sage

The vegan omelette - made with chickpea flour. Crispy and perfect. Delicious

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Pizza on the carrot crust with caramelized onions, eggplant, arugula, etc - Super good!!

Bio-Organicos

4.5(31 reviews)

0.4 km•Centro

The BEST Green Juice in Town, excellent food, wonderful service, the store have great product and…read moregreat customer service. MUST TRY WAFLES DE MATCHA, BIO-NATURAL Hamburger and crispy vegan chicken burger.

The only thing that is confusing is that there are a bunch of places with similar names such as…read morethis one. There is also Bio Natural and 100% Natural. I guess nobody told them about this and they haven't rebranded. I had Jamaica tacos and a delicious green salad, a seaweed salad. They have a variety of fusion Mexican dishes that are with a healthier twist. Their food is delicious. Their dishes are inventive and creative.

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La Coronela Playa Del Carmen

4.5(124 reviews)

0.4 km•Centro

Four vegetarians in Mexico can struggle finding delicious authentic food that we can eat. The chef…read morecame out and helped us order and customized our dishes and did not disappoint. The food looked beautiful and tasted incredible. We had veggie fajitas, a burrito and a plate of nachos that went on for days.

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 .

The front of the restaurant

The best!!

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Mimosas 2x1 every day from 8am to 12pm with your breakfast!

El Fogón

4.6(1.3k reviews)

0.4 km•Centro

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!

View from interior towards the corner intersection.

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Strawberries smoothie

Yala

4.0(7 reviews)

0.3 km•Centro

This restaurant makes really good falafels at good prices. I noticed someone on Yelp patronized…read morethis location and got sick but that wasn't the case for me. I spent one whole month at Playa Del Carmen and visited this location several times. I never got sick while eating here. The falafel balls are made fresh while you wait and the hummus is made fresh daily every morning as I personally saw. I will not say the place is kosher but they're clean. I like the service and the food. I would definitely visit this place again.

We only tried the chicken shawarma here. It is excellent. They don't accept credit cards which is a…read morebummer. If you pay with US cash you get pesos back in change another bummer. Putting that aside the meal is a good value. No air conditioning so lunch is a bad idea as it is very hot inside this small restaurant.