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    Lara & Luca

    4.8 (228 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    ample outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful water feature
    Donna J.

    Wellllll, it all started with the still raw "cooked" fish.The first time the fish came out it was a wonderful presentation. The fish sat on top of a bed of very flavorful mashed potatoes and was garnished with delicious sausage and a bit of vegetables. Lurking beneath the cooked exterior was a raw and frozen interior. Needless to say this affected the overall experience. When I notified the wait staff of the issue, they apologized and took it back to the kitchen and shortly after returned with the same piece of fish cooked a bit better. There were no discounts or dessert offered as compensation for the inconvenience. This was a bit disappointing and frankly surprising. Menus are offered in both Spanish and English and the wait staff was very attentive and overall it was a nice experience.

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    Avram L.

    A little less conversation, a little more action, please All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me A little more bite, a little less bark A little less fight and a little more spark... Satisfy me, baby.... Lara & Luca is a cute little cafe on a Main Drag, not too far for us Beachcombers to walk... One of us Satisfied: The Lass, ate... "FriedEggw.Cauliflower&Brussels" w. parmesan cheese and cauliflower puree...creating sounds like.."oh so good", "yummy"..:) One of us Not-So: The Lad ate... "GoatCheeseAvocadoToast" w. sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini and seeds... aal-bee-uht missing goat cheese w. seeds that stuck in your teeth over Dry Bread..:) There must be lights burning brighter somewhere Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue If I can dream of a better land Where Goat Cheese is the moo.. Tell me why, oh why, oh why can't my dream come true..:) Best, Avram Houndddog Jr.

    Digvijay S.

    Came here for a birthday brunch, and we had an amazing time. It was a casual environment. The service was excellent, and the staff did a great job surprising our friend with a birthday treat. Ordered the bloody mary, and it was on point with the right amount of spice and alcohol. Also, the eggs Benedict were delicious, and the eggs were cooked thoroughly. Bacon was crispy and wasn't dry at all, which went perfectly well with the eggs.

    Latte
    Madeline G.

    Found this place on Yelp and it's worthy of its rating! I'm also always hesitant to believe ratings in other countries but this one is worth it. We wanted some delicious brunch that we could pay with card and our food was awesome! We had a fruit bowl, chilaquiles and a yummy bread. The starter parfaits were delicious and coffee and juices were also really good. Our service was just fine and we will most definitely return next time we are in the area. Super cute place and definitely recommend over some of the other highly rated brunch places.

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    Audrey L.

    It was a rainy Sunday and we were looking for a cute breakfast spot. We found Lara & Luca on Yelp! There was a bit of a wait probably due to the weather and we were a group of 7. It probably took 20-30 minutes to be seated. We place our order and shortly after they brought around a mini yogurt cup with granola and fruit. It was a perfect kick off to our meal. I ordered a cafe latte that was delicious. It came with a little biscotti on the side! I also ordered their avocado toast with scrambled eggs. It was one of my favorite avocado toasts I've ever had! Definitely a great place to stop in for breakfast or lunch!

    White mushroom ravioli
    Elizabeth H.

    This is an excellent place to eat at for breakfast or lunch/dinner. While staying in Playa I went here a few times since it was near my Airbnb, but often ordered from their establishment on UberEats. The food is excellent, and I definitely recommend the pasta with short rib ragu--absolutely delicious!

    Eggs Benedict
    Lee B.

    Great food. Great service. Very pleasant restaurant beside the dolphin excursion. Fun to watch the dolphins. Excellent coffee, excellent. Very friendly staff.

    Young C.

    Wow.. Finally restaurant worthy of 5 stars... This happen to be last place we stopped before we headed back home. This place is kind of out of the way so you need a car. Luckily we still had a rental car. First of all parking attendant guy was nice and guide us in. Restaurant was nice and clean. Well decorated and very welcoming. Very friendly staff sat us right away. Ordered some blackberry, habiscus, and basil drink which was very refreshing and tasty. Ordered coffee latte with some fresh green juice which was also yummy. Coffee was also nice and foamy and tasty. For main course ordered chilaquile with chicken and eggs and French toast. Chilaquile was very yummy. Tangy green chilli sauce mostly on the bottom, nice shreds of chicken and perfectly cooked eggs. Now the French toast.. It's made out of brioche bread so it was nice and soft.. First tasted the bacon which was nice and crispy.. First bite of the French toast was soooo heavenly... Till I noticed a hair in the middle of the bread.. I'm like wth.. But honestly it tasted so good I didn't care. Told the server, server was very upset about the hair and quickly took it away and brought another one.. Again... Normally I would be annoyed and say I don't want another one. But the dang thing was so freaking yummy I ordered another one. I mean how often you get hair dropped in a bread dough . Server said they make their own bread. The French toast was so soft, fluffy, moist, and melt in your mouth. Not a French toast person but best French toast I've ever eaten. I was so happy to finally eat at a place that was soooo yummy. You know it's good when I'm driving away and and I'm thinking about the French toast going.... Num Num Num... . Oh and we got small serving of yogurt which was also yummy. This place is most definitely must try place.. I can't wait to come back to this place again when we visit again.

    Waffle. Decent but nothing amazing.
    Bridget K.

    I have very mixed feelings about this restaurant. They have a bakery side and a restaurant side. Both spaces are beautiful, warm and welcoming! I didn't try any of the bakery items but they all looked amazing! The restaurant side had an option to sit inside or outside, which is really nice. The service was excellent and for that reason I'm giving this place 4 stars, otherwise they would only receive 3 from me based on food alone. I ordered a chai latte to start and it was the worst chai latte I've ever had in my life! It tasted like they boiled a tea bag and then added a splash of milk to it. It was awful. I had two sips snd then it just sat on the table. My friend and I ordered the waffle and French toast to share based on other reviews. The waffle was okay, but nothing incredible. The French toast was inedible in my opinion. It was SO soggy. It tasted like bread just drenched in water. My friend couldn't eat it either. The waitress was very kind and offered to bring us something else. So we chose the eggs Benedict based on her recommendation and they were excellent! They are worth coming back for. Definitely ask questions and ask the waitress/waiter for recommendations before ordering.

    Had visited this restaurant about 3 years ago and had to come back! Service and food was really good. Well recommended when visiting Playa del Carmen.

    Starter

    The food was not good for its price at all, the food around my table was bland and even the chai tea was bland. They didn't have any mocha latte so I couldn't try that out but I wanted too. The environment is nice though, but I just wish the food was better. Lastly, the service was very mediocre... not very good.

    Yogurt parfait on the house, sweetest hospitality here!
    Tiffany N.

    We found this place on the way from Tulum back to the airport and are so glad that we decided to make a quick stop for brunch! Immediately upon arrival, we were greeted smiles from all the friendly staff and given yogurt parfaits on the house. They were made with house granola and papaya drizzle and perfectly sweet and light! I had their cold brew which was rich and full bodied and their orange juice was fresh as well. My boyfriend ordered the famous French toast and it did not disappoint! It was perfectly sweet and fluffy and the date flavor was super unique but went incredibly well with the whole meal! I got the eggs and bacon and it was also seasoned to perfection! I was obsessed with the bacon too :) We had a side order of butter and French baguette which was served with a delicious pineapple jam and it was the perfect cherry on top to a great brunch! Will definitely have to stop by again next time we are in town!

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    Jen N.

    We stayed in Playa del Carmen for 2 nights and this was the best spot we found. About 10 minutes away from the main strip with free parking in the front. Friendly staff, cosy atmosphere, and great value. Temperature checks at the door and all the staff wore masks. I had the bread with goat cheese (5/5) and my boyfriend had the eggs benedict (4/5). Both very filling and delicious! Juice of the day was beet + orange We stayed for about an hour and a half but this seems like the perfect spot to get some work done on the outdoor patio. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area

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    Very delicious. Patio in back is cozy. Best breakfast I had in Playacar. Pastries are house made and very good. They take cards.

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    Great location and food is wonderful. Presentation of food was beautiful and staff is friendly. Definitely a repeat visit is necessary.

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    Delicious, delicious & delicious! Definitely a must while in Playa Del Carmen. The French toast was delicious...

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    Excellent breakfast, had the avocado toast - great- yogurt with granola very good freebie, service great

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    Well put together business... very enjoyable. Good food, service and ambiance. The best breakfast we had in Playa.

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