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We wanted a nice dinner for our last meal in Playa Del Carmen and Ictio did not disappoint. On the hunt for good seafood, I found this local establishment and couldn't have been happier. It's near the shopping area of 5th Avenue but far enough away it wasn't like all the shops and restaurants. Small and intimate, with open air seating to stifle the heat and humidity of the region. Dimly lit to set the mood for a nice meal. The service was excellent. Our server let us know of the fresh catch of the day and how big the sea bass was. We ordered almost everything on the menu. Raw oysters, aguachiles, baked clams, tuna tiridato, ceviche, grilled octopus, jumbo shrimp, salmon. The seafood was fresh, seasoned to perfection, great balance of acidity and saltiness. The cocktails were delicious and strong enough we just got one each. The pacing of dishes that came out were perfect. The only complaint I have is the main entree was the grilled butter catch of the day, we ordered coconut rice as a side and the rice came out last. We did our best to not touch the fish but you want to eat that hot off the grill with something. I loved the soft shell crab tacos. The crabs were huge and fried and seasoned perfectly. We were lucky enough to have a street performance of dancers right in front of the restaurant that rounded out the evening. We ordered churros and the like panna cotta for dessert. The sour and sweetness of the panna cotta was the perfect way to end the meal. I highly recommend Ictio for a nice dinner away from the crowded areas of Central Playa del Carmen and off resort. It wasn't a cheap meal but well worth it
My family stopped in for our final meal in Cancun and we ordered almost everything on the menu. For those who are concerned, they do have English-speaking servers and everyone is very friendly. Forgive me, I don't remember the names of anything on the menu, but I'll try to describe everything as best I can. For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit cocktail and it was probably the best one at the table. It was perfectly balanced with sweet, sour, and smokiness. It was also very alcoholic, and I felt a buzz before I saw the bottom of my cup, but I couldn't even taste it! It was so very good. Appetizers, we ordered chocolata grilled clams, soft shell crab tacos, tuna tiradito, every variety of oysters on a half shell, ceviche, and aguachiles to share. My favorite of them all is probably a tie between the soft shell crab and aguachiles. The flavor of the soft shell crab was so unique and it perfectly complemented the texture of the dish. It was as easy to eat as it was to order, haha. Not only was the crab perfectly seasoned, but it had a delectable crunch. My mouth is watering thinking about it! Aguachiles, you can't go wrong with--excellent flavor and texture, especially served with chips. (I also liked that they served the fresh tortilla chips in a coconut shell! Very campy, but cute!) I also loved the tuna, but it wasn't incredibly unique--if you would like a meal that you can't get anywhere else, definitely order the soft shell crab tacos and chocolata clams. Otherwise, the tuna is a good choice. We also ordered the catch of the day (it was a type of bass when we visited), adobo octopus, jumbo shrimps, and grilled salmon. The octopus and shrimps were really good, but I think the star of the entrees was their catch of the day: an entire grilled fish prepared with garlic and butter. The aroma alone would tell you that this thing was de-lic-ous. We ate it with the coconut rice and we ate every single bite. There was nothing left on the plate. It was so well-prepared and rightfully so, as the star of our meal. I think the catch of the day really made this meal stand out for us during the trip--I've never had anything like it! Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience and everything was so good that we left no crumbs. Every plate was cleared. But we still had room for dessert! Their churros and pana cotta were delicious! The churros were so crunchy, but so soft inside, served with a delicious sauce. The pana cotta was incredibly refreshing and not too sweet after such a big meal. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. I hope that everyone who visits Cancun will be able to enjoy a meal here!
My wife and I had a great lunch there and wow it was great food was amazing and so was the service! I highly recommend it. The ambiance was super chill and you need to order the fish of the day and the tostadas ceviche, muah! Super fantastic! Go immediately and also they have a great selection of Mexican craft beer to select.
Wanted some seafood so I gave this place a try. It was toss up between 3 or 4 stars. I gave it a 4 because there was nothing that tasted bad. And service was great.. Live music was nice touch to the dinner experience. First off I was not too thrilled with my table being on a tad sticky side.. Wth can you wipe the table little better.. Ordered coke and Jamaica for drinks.. I laughed when server brought me a small can of coke.. If I knew that I would not have ordered it.. Something about getting served can of soda at a restaurant kills me.. Ordered guac, calamari and some fresh oysters for start. Guac was yummy like all the other places I've been to. Calamari was tasty, nice and tender. Little different with added fried pickled carrot and jalapeño along with it. Oyster was very fresh and yummy.. Ordered 2 different kind.. Both very yummy. They also gave complimentary dried anchovies.. Which wasn't bad. Anchovies not my favorite so I was not thrilled.. Ordered grilled octopus and grilled grouper for main course. Also orders side of grilled vegetables and coconut rice. Octopus had nice grilled char flavored to it.. But it lacked little on seasoning.. Definitely had better ones in Greece and Italy. But octopus was nice and tender. Grouper was pretty good, grilled perfect and tasted fresh.. But again seasoning was little lacking. Over all the food was pretty good. Service was great like all the restaurants in Mexico. I was debating on 3 stars because of the darn table and some of the food lacking in flavor.. Oh not to mention price.. It is not cheap.. This place was most expensive of all the places we been to so far. But overall experience and food not tasting like crap I decided to give it a 4. Would I come back here again? Probably not.. But if you are in the area and want some good seafood you should give this place a try.
This place after just two visits is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The atmosphere, the service, and the best part... THE FOOD! What's pictured is the sea bass (catch of the day) cooked perfectly from head to tail. It's the most succulent and light sea bass I've ever had and the flavors are something I will never forget. I mean that. If you are traveling here and want some fresh seafood, LEAVE YOUR HOTEL, and come straight here. In the heart of 5th Ave so you will have plenty to do after.
We stopped in here while looking for a restaurant that we couldn't find. They were grilling right in the dining area which was fun to watch. I selected the red snapper after seeing it on a platter. It was grilled right in front of us. I was disappointed in the flavor of it. It didn't seem cooked enough and quite bland. My partner had grilled octopus which was very tasty. Even as good as the octopus was, the total cost of the meal was a little high.
This place is subject to the tourist bias (rated higher because it's frequented by tourists). Only started with the octopus tacos. I found the choice of burnt cheese a very odd choice for octopus. That cheesey flavor overpowered what was an otherwise well-executed octopus taco. The tortillas were fresh and the cabbage and carrots were crunchy and refreshing. The red snapper filet I had as an entree had excellent pickled veggies as a side. They were just the right balance of crisp and still soft enough from the pickling process. The garlic butter sauce and capers I chose with the snapper were savory and just slightly floral and astringent. The fish itself was fairly executed. It wasn't overcooked, but it wasn't ultra tender or flaky. And there were bits of it that definitely had an off-putting fishy flavor.
Came here on a Wednesday night and they were packed. Thankfully, we managed to snag a table even without a reservation but the service was pretty slow the whole night. I guess they weren't prepared for it to be this busy on a Wednesday night. The food was all really good, except for the fish. It was grilled well but tasted a bit dry. Only the top of the fish that was covered in sauce had flavor but it didn't seep through to the bottom of the fish. I recommend getting the Seafood Ceviche because they make it with coconut milk, which was different from all the other ceviches we had on our trip. Other than the slow service, this was a good experience. Seafood Ceviche 9/10 Crispy Jumbo Shrimps 9/10 Soft Shell Crab Taco 9/10 Fresh Catch of the Day (half garlic butter, half ictio) 7/10 read more
6 months ago
On a local's recommendation, I stopped in for lunch at ICTIO Fish House and it instantly became one of my favorite dining experiences here. Then came the whole fried fish -- crispy, golden, incredibly fresh, and topped with fresh onions, cilantro, jalapeños, and a charred lime on the side. It was so delicious I could barely put my fork down! The owner himself came out to check on us -- so kind, humble, and genuinely passionate about his food. Everything is made with the freshest local ingredients, and it shows in every bite. The flavors are bright, authentic, and unforgettable. ICTIO is an absolute must. This is the kind of meal you'll remember and tell everyone about. read more
6 months ago
We wanted a nice dinner for our last meal in Playa Del Carmen and Ictio did not disappoint. On the hunt for good seafood, I found this local establishment and couldn't have been happier. It's near the shopping area of 5th Avenue but far enough away it wasn't like all the shops and restaurants. Small and intimate, with open air seating to stifle the heat and humidity of the region. Dimly lit to set the mood for a nice meal. The service was excellent. Our server let us know of the fresh catch of the day and how big the sea bass was. We ordered almost everything on the menu. Raw oysters, aguachiles, baked clams, tuna tiridato, ceviche, grilled octopus, jumbo shrimp, salmon. The seafood was fresh, seasoned to perfection, great balance of acidity and saltiness. The cocktails were delicious and strong enough we just got one each. The pacing of dishes that came out were perfect. The only complaint I have is the main entree was the grilled butter catch of the day, we ordered coconut rice as a side and the rice came out last. We did our best to not touch the fish but you want to eat that hot off the grill with something. I loved the soft shell crab tacos. The crabs were huge and fried and seasoned perfectly. We were lucky enough to have a street performance of dancers right in front of the restaurant that rounded out the evening. We ordered churros and the like panna cotta for dessert. The sour and sweetness of the panna cotta was the perfect way to end the meal. I highly recommend Ictio for a nice dinner away from the crowded areas of Central Playa del Carmen and off resort. It wasn't a cheap meal but well worth it read more
My family stopped in for our final meal in Cancun and we ordered almost everything on the menu. For those who are concerned, they do have English-speaking servers and everyone is very friendly. Forgive me, I don't remember the names of anything on the menu, but I'll try to describe everything as best I can. For drinks, I ordered the passion fruit cocktail and it was probably the best one at the table. It was perfectly balanced with sweet, sour, and smokiness. It was also very alcoholic, and I felt a buzz before I saw the bottom of my cup, but I couldn't even taste it! It was so very good. Appetizers, we ordered chocolata grilled clams, soft shell crab tacos, tuna tiradito, every variety of oysters on a half shell, ceviche, and aguachiles to share. My favorite of them all is probably a tie between the soft shell crab and aguachiles. The flavor of the soft shell crab was so unique and it perfectly complemented the texture of the dish. It was as easy to eat as it was to order, haha. Not only was the crab perfectly seasoned, but it had a delectable crunch. My mouth is watering thinking about it! Aguachiles, you can't go wrong with--excellent flavor and texture, especially served with chips. (I also liked that they served the fresh tortilla chips in a coconut shell! Very campy, but cute!) I also loved the tuna, but it wasn't incredibly unique--if you would like a meal that you can't get anywhere else, definitely order the soft shell crab tacos and chocolata clams. Otherwise, the tuna is a good choice. We also ordered the catch of the day (it was a type of bass when we visited), adobo octopus, jumbo shrimps, and grilled salmon. The octopus and shrimps were really good, but I think the star of the entrees was their catch of the day: an entire grilled fish prepared with garlic and butter. The aroma alone would tell you that this thing was de-lic-ous. We ate it with the coconut rice and we ate every single bite. There was nothing left on the plate. It was so well-prepared and rightfully so, as the star of our meal. I think the catch of the day really made this meal stand out for us during the trip--I've never had anything like it! Overall, I had a wonderful dining experience and everything was so good that we left no crumbs. Every plate was cleared. But we still had room for dessert! Their churros and pana cotta were delicious! The churros were so crunchy, but so soft inside, served with a delicious sauce. The pana cotta was incredibly refreshing and not too sweet after such a big meal. From the moment we sat down to the moment we left, we were well taken care of. I hope that everyone who visits Cancun will be able to enjoy a meal here! read more
1 year ago
Cute open air restaurant off the beaten track in Playa del C. Featuring battered fish, octopus tacos. Good drinks- I had a st Germain spritz, others had the cinnamon mandarin cocktail recommended by our waiter which was delicious. Service was vigilant but not obtrusive. A welcome find. read more
1 year ago
My wife and I had a great lunch there and wow it was great food was amazing and so was the service! I highly recommend it. The ambiance was super chill and you need to order the fish of the day and the tostadas ceviche, muah! Super fantastic! Go immediately and also they have a great selection of Mexican craft beer to select. read more
Wanted some seafood so I gave this place a try. It was toss up between 3 or 4 stars. I gave it a 4 because there was nothing that tasted bad. And service was great.. Live music was nice touch to the dinner experience. First off I was not too thrilled with my table being on a tad sticky side.. Wth can you wipe the table little better.. Ordered coke and Jamaica for drinks.. I laughed when server brought me a small can of coke.. If I knew that I would not have ordered it.. Something about getting served can of soda at a restaurant kills me.. Ordered guac, calamari and some fresh oysters for start. Guac was yummy like all the other places I've been to. Calamari was tasty, nice and tender. Little different with added fried pickled carrot and jalapeño along with it. Oyster was very fresh and yummy.. Ordered 2 different kind.. Both very yummy. They also gave complimentary dried anchovies.. Which wasn't bad. Anchovies not my favorite so I was not thrilled.. Ordered grilled octopus and grilled grouper for main course. Also orders side of grilled vegetables and coconut rice. Octopus had nice grilled char flavored to it.. But it lacked little on seasoning.. Definitely had better ones in Greece and Italy. But octopus was nice and tender. Grouper was pretty good, grilled perfect and tasted fresh.. But again seasoning was little lacking. Over all the food was pretty good. Service was great like all the restaurants in Mexico. I was debating on 3 stars because of the darn table and some of the food lacking in flavor.. Oh not to mention price.. It is not cheap.. This place was most expensive of all the places we been to so far. But overall experience and food not tasting like crap I decided to give it a 4. Would I come back here again? Probably not.. But if you are in the area and want some good seafood you should give this place a try. read more
We returned to Ictio in October 2024- it was still great. Benjamin was there and he was still wonderful, and we had a fabulous time. Great food, drinks, and service- again. So I've found Ictio to be consistent. This has become a must visit place for me, when visiting Playa. read more
2 years ago
Amazing seafood! Went twice on last trip and so happy they maintained the good vibe. Sri is are on point and seafood is fresh and amazing read more
1 year ago
This place after just two visits is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The atmosphere, the service, and the best part... THE FOOD! What's pictured is the sea bass (catch of the day) cooked perfectly from head to tail. It's the most succulent and light sea bass I've ever had and the flavors are something I will never forget. I mean that. If you are traveling here and want some fresh seafood, LEAVE YOUR HOTEL, and come straight here. In the heart of 5th Ave so you will have plenty to do after. read more
2 years ago
Food isn't cheap but was very good. Service was good and the food came out fast. The seafood is fresh and made well. read more
3 years ago
We stopped in here while looking for a restaurant that we couldn't find. They were grilling right in the dining area which was fun to watch. I selected the red snapper after seeing it on a platter. It was grilled right in front of us. I was disappointed in the flavor of it. It didn't seem cooked enough and quite bland. My partner had grilled octopus which was very tasty. Even as good as the octopus was, the total cost of the meal was a little high. read more
This place is subject to the tourist bias (rated higher because it's frequented by tourists). Only started with the octopus tacos. I found the choice of burnt cheese a very odd choice for octopus. That cheesey flavor overpowered what was an otherwise well-executed octopus taco. The tortillas were fresh and the cabbage and carrots were crunchy and refreshing. The red snapper filet I had as an entree had excellent pickled veggies as a side. They were just the right balance of crisp and still soft enough from the pickling process. The garlic butter sauce and capers I chose with the snapper were savory and just slightly floral and astringent. The fish itself was fairly executed. It wasn't overcooked, but it wasn't ultra tender or flaky. And there were bits of it that definitely had an off-putting fishy flavor. read more
2 years ago
Delicious and service was very good. Small and intimate place - great place to bring a date. read more
2 years ago
This place is so perfect I want to keep it to myself- but I'll be nice and share. The atmosphere is great. it's a block off the main drag and instead of over-the-top touristy it feels casual and authentic. It's not fancy but just right. The staff are great. Our waiter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and very nice. The food -Every bite was a JOY! We had the tuna ceviche and shrimp aguachile plus guacamole to start. Then came the grilled fish of the day Ictio style. Cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. We finished with the best churros. I was sad to miss the oysters but we were full- next time. I'd highly recommend everything. 5 stars and 10 yums. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
When you walk passed it does not look nearly as cool as the other places in the area. But i have to say, as a ceviche expert, i was so happy with everything! So good! The raw oysters, the fish of the day, the civichie and the drinks! Amazing! Everyone is so nice too! Javier was the sweetest and was so funny! 10/10 read more
Lovely fish and seafood experience here! We picked out our fish and watched it as it was grilled not far from out outdoor patio seating. Nice romantic setting, great service from Jaime. My grilled octopus was my favorite seafood meal here in Playa del Carmen! Perfectly grilled, local seafood (we watched as the fresh fish came in-including the lobster). read more
6 years ago
We randomly came upon this place while walking and looking for a place to eat. Someone literally told us this was one of the best restaurants so we decided to give it a shot. DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! The seafood here is so good and fresh. I got the catch of the day, and my friends had the caesar salad, calamari, fish tacos, and the shrimp ceviche. The service was also pretty good! The people here were really nice and attentive, highly recommend! read more
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Wow wow wow! Super fresh. Delicious. I am so happy my friend and I got to come. Apparently it's hard to get a reservation but we managed to get in on a Friday. I loved my shrimp but that fish was BOMB! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Meal was PHENOMENAL. I highly recommend it. I had the seafood ceviche, fried shrimp taco, fish tacos, and octopus tacos. All were so so good. The calamari was good but not on the same caliber as the tacos but I would still order it. Definitely worth going out of the way to come here. Benjamin was great! read more
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5 years ago
The food/drinks and service is sooo amazing we came 2 days in a row. Try the fish and shrimp tacos, and calamari! Probably will be back tomorrow! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
After 4 nights in Playa del Carmen, this is far the best food we had this whole time! Every dish was amazing and had an unique taste. The place is very nice as well and the costumer service! We loved it! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Not only the best seafood restaurant in Playa but the best meal in Playa, period. Damian, the chef couldn't have been kinder and more hospitable and Benjamin, our server was fantastic. They made us feel very welcome. The menu is small but focused and fresh. Best fish taco I've ever had, clams were exceptional, ceviche de pescado was bright and refreshing, and the whole fish Ictio (with red and green sauce) was flavorful and outstanding. All the handmade flour and corn tortillas were delicious and well made. Don't forget the churros with a carajillo! Very stylish little restaurant too with great music! Wish we had found this sooner on our trip! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
Place is so good! Ambiance is chill and the food is flavorful. HIGHLY recommend the aguachile, pulpo, grilled oysters and grilled fish. read more
This restaurant has one of the best ceviches and aguachiles I've had in Mexico! The chef used to work at a luxury hotel nearby before starting his own thing here. The cocktails and mocktails are really good and so is their churros. read more
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Calle 22 Nte S/N
Gonzalo Guerrero
77720 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
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