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I wanted to like this place so badly. But holy shit. We waited an hour for 3 tacos. I think if we got the tacos right away of course my experience would've been different and may e I woulda said the tacos were good. But for an hour wait it wasn't worth it at all. What sucked was service was a mixed bag. I recommend going before dinner time to ensure you don't have the same experience as us. It was painful to see people seated after us leaving before us. :,(
The service is great, the food is good, not my favorite place, but they have a lot of locations which is convenient. I don't recommend the mojitos. Shrimp tacos were really good.
Such a delicious restaurant. Fresh seafood and very unique salsas. Everything we ate was amazing . The peanut salsa / chili oil is bomb . Ambient is great and staff is friendly and very nice. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back.
Cool little seafood restaurant near 5 ave on your way to the water. Our experience was good here, but not great. Ambiance/Service: The service is very nice and friendly. The place is nice and simple with some tv's that were playing a soccer game, simple tables, and a backyard which overlooks a hotel and pool (which looked a little rundown). Food/Drinks: We just had beer here, so we couldn't really speak to the drinks, but they were nice and cold and exactly what we wanted. As far as the food, it was good, but nothing great. We had the fried fish dish (and decided to order some french fries along with it for a little fish and chips) along with the grilled octopus. Again, both dishes were good, but just nothing special.. The fries were pretty bland with no seasoning at all, the fish was cooked nice and was very juicy, and the octopus was grilled nicely, but the glaze (their special sauce) was a little too much and tasted almost like franks red hot sauce, which was a little bit of a turnoff, and I love octopus. Was really hoping to like this place, but it was only good vs great. It is a nice little bar and would say its ok to go since it is better than other places right around here, but there are better places in Playa that does have better.
Solid all-around seafood spot. Love the array of sauces the tacos come with! Ceviche was also great.
Ordered mix ceviche with green sauce. Spicy and delicious. The waiter was nice to mention that shrimps are raw in this dish. The complementary sauces are bomb, and compliments the dish very well. The other thing I ordered is the battered fish taco, and it was good as well. Prices are not the cheapest but again it's in Playa next to the most touristy street. Disclaimer: If you want something simple and authentic then it's not for you. Said that the food is definitely worth a try.
Sea Una Estrella Sábado (OSS) de Playa del Carmen, and the start of my reviews during my trip to Mexico. I saw positive reviews of Aguachiles, but I didn't know the waiters were desperate for tips. I'll stick to what I ordered. The coctel mixto (181 pesos @ 17.75 exch rate) was pretty good. It was packed full of fresh seafood. The only downside was the price. It costs as much as the U.S.: 4 Stars. Secondarily, the octopus (257 pesos) was spicy as advertised. It was also very tender. The only downside was the price: 4 Stars. At first the service was OK. I think our waiter's name was Ilyvius (working Fri, 6/23/17 @ 7:30 in the evening). However, he brought out the octopus first, when I ordered it for my dinner. The coctel came second. The ribeye came third, the rice fourth, and the fish last. Aurite, the spacing of the dishes is forgivable, and is mainly on the kitchen. What is not forgivable is Ilyvius trying to cheat me on the tip. I told him to include the 10% tip in the bill. I was told that tipping is optional in Mexico, and that 10% is OK. However, when the bill came, the tip was 13% or $2 higher vs what I told the waiter. Diez por ciento (10%), sounds nothing like ciento sesenta (160), so it could not have been he didn't understand my Spanish. Then he tried to argue w/ me until I insisted that I told him 10%. He finally agreed to give me the difference in cash. Nonetheless, when he returned, he gave me 6 pesos less vs what he owed me. Now 6 pesos isn't much, nor is $2, but its the principal of the matter. I told him 10%, and he tries to snake 13%. Then he gives me 6 pesos less than he should?!?!?!?!?! Avoid this crooked place like the plague!!!!! The food is overpriced, and they try to cheat you on your bill.
Viva La Mexican Tacos ! Just how good are tacos from LOS AGUACHILES ? To answer that question in mathematical terms: 4 meals in my less than 5 days visiting Play Del Carmen (and that's not even counting the 1st visit we made to the other location (just north of this location). I first visited the other location which was just within walking distance but far enough from my condo that I hailed a taxi for the ride back. That was my first meal arriving in Playa Del Carmen and it was spectacular; a no-brainer in planning a return visit in the next few days so how rewarding to learn that a 2nd location is 1 block from my place (literally a 5 minute walk). WELCOME: The place is an open-air place with a tiki type of roof, set over brick pavers with a variety of counters/store front cases and refrigerators and colorful signage and knick-knacks hanging here and there.... the tables are solid wood with flimsy, plastic chairs... it may sound overly busy and it is but it's a very comfortable setting and the vibe is exactly what Playa Del Carmen is expected to be (Chilled). On all our visits, the place was busy but they get the food out quick and keep those drinks filled. I wouldn't say any of our servers (4 visits) were all that friendly but none were unfriendly/rude. The manager was always walking around keeping things efficient and he was quite friendly. FIRST VISIT: Our trip was only scheduled for 5 nights so our plan was to be sure to come here at least once more (counting the north location as already knowing we'd like the food), but lunchtime the very next day had us craving for more.... so here we are (1st full day in Playa Del Carmen and already considering ourselves repeat customers). The menu is a bit overwhelming with numerous options for taco choices alone... but they also have tostadas, ceviches and more. Since it was the tacos I craved (a craving that seems to last 365 days per year; maybe more), I figure lets talk about the tacos.... BY FAR, my favorite was the Cilantro Shrimps Taco... shrimp covered with a cilantro sauce, radicchio, pickled red onion and some light greens. I've managed to double order this one; it was just THAT good ! Also managed to try their Breaded Shrimp Taco, Mixed Ceviche Tostada, Scallop Taco and a Popeye Shrimp Taco.... all were very good SECOND VISIT: We woke very early and spent hours in a shuttle van traveling to Coba (Mayan Ruins) and it was hot and we walked/climbed more than expected... on the ride back we were VERY HUNGRY and headed straight to Los Aguachiles upon arrival to Playa Del Carmen desiring ice cold beer and tacos.... We shared a variety of tacos (Steamed Fish, Grilled Shrimp, Smoked Tuna and a Cilantro Shrimps Taco)... and again, all was excellent. We also ordered a couple tostadas (boiled octopus and shrimp ceviche). THIRD VISIT: First time coming for dinner.... in addition to the variety of more tostadas and tacos, we ordered their Suntanned Octopus. A whole octopus marinated in their special sauce and cooked on a grill. The ends of the tentacles were a bit scorched and had a crackling texture (Marisol's favorite parts) and the rest of the tentacles were firm and cooked well... all in all, it was delicious. Also, tried to fulfill that sweet tooth but instead of the Sweet Tooth Brownie, we took our chances on a Corn Cake with vanilla ice cream... I do recommend it ! LAST VISIT: With only 45 minutes to kill before our shuttle van was expected to return us to the airport, we decided to grab one last round of tacos... I said farewell to Playa Del Carmen with a Cilantro Shrimps Taco in my hand !
This place is worth the wait!!! The food was sooo good! The portions are good as well. The service was on point. The drinks aren't too strong but you can always order an extra shot. Highly recommend!
5 months ago
We had amazing shrimp and fish tacos here. We had the Chilli Shrimp, Embanardo Fish, Popeye and Steamed Fish tacos. The Strawberry Mojitos were delicious. Service was excellent. It is 0.3 miles from the Super Chedraui grocery store and just around the corner from the main 5th Avenue shops. read more
Our first dinner off our resort and it was soooo good. So good in fact some of our party went back as their last dinner for the trip. The horny shrimp and octopus were my favorite. The ceviche and aguachiles were so flavorful, perfect balance of salty, acid, and heat. The drinks are huge so come thirsty. And save room for dessert! read more
2 years ago
Fast and casual yet still oh so tasty and good! Loved the mustard habanero aguachiles! Opted for a half portion of the fish and it was enough to share to get a taste. The heat is real! Complemented the spice with a seafood soup that hit the spot. Affordable and deliciously fresh seafood right off of 5th! read more
8 months ago
I would give it 20 stars! Soooooo good! Fresh. Wow! Will come back again and again! Highly recommended! read more
4 years ago
I wanted to like this place so badly. But holy shit. We waited an hour for 3 tacos. I think if we got the tacos right away of course my experience would've been different and may e I woulda said the tacos were good. But for an hour wait it wasn't worth it at all. What sucked was service was a mixed bag. I recommend going before dinner time to ensure you don't have the same experience as us. It was painful to see people seated after us leaving before us. :,( read more
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The service is great, the food is good, not my favorite place, but they have a lot of locations which is convenient. I don't recommend the mojitos. Shrimp tacos were really good. read more
Such a delicious restaurant. Fresh seafood and very unique salsas. Everything we ate was amazing . The peanut salsa / chili oil is bomb . Ambient is great and staff is friendly and very nice. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back. read more
7 years ago
Cool little seafood restaurant near 5 ave on your way to the water. Our experience was good here, but not great. Ambiance/Service: The service is very nice and friendly. The place is nice and simple with some tv's that were playing a soccer game, simple tables, and a backyard which overlooks a hotel and pool (which looked a little rundown). Food/Drinks: We just had beer here, so we couldn't really speak to the drinks, but they were nice and cold and exactly what we wanted. As far as the food, it was good, but nothing great. We had the fried fish dish (and decided to order some french fries along with it for a little fish and chips) along with the grilled octopus. Again, both dishes were good, but just nothing special.. The fries were pretty bland with no seasoning at all, the fish was cooked nice and was very juicy, and the octopus was grilled nicely, but the glaze (their special sauce) was a little too much and tasted almost like franks red hot sauce, which was a little bit of a turnoff, and I love octopus. Was really hoping to like this place, but it was only good vs great. It is a nice little bar and would say its ok to go since it is better than other places right around here, but there are better places in Playa that does have better. read more
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4 years ago
Solid all-around seafood spot. Love the array of sauces the tacos come with! Ceviche was also great. read more
5 years ago
Ordered mix ceviche with green sauce. Spicy and delicious. The waiter was nice to mention that shrimps are raw in this dish. The complementary sauces are bomb, and compliments the dish very well. The other thing I ordered is the battered fish taco, and it was good as well. Prices are not the cheapest but again it's in Playa next to the most touristy street. Disclaimer: If you want something simple and authentic then it's not for you. Said that the food is definitely worth a try. read more
2 years ago
Sea Una Estrella Sábado (OSS) de Playa del Carmen, and the start of my reviews during my trip to Mexico. I saw positive reviews of Aguachiles, but I didn't know the waiters were desperate for tips. I'll stick to what I ordered. The coctel mixto (181 pesos @ 17.75 exch rate) was pretty good. It was packed full of fresh seafood. The only downside was the price. It costs as much as the U.S.: 4 Stars. Secondarily, the octopus (257 pesos) was spicy as advertised. It was also very tender. The only downside was the price: 4 Stars. At first the service was OK. I think our waiter's name was Ilyvius (working Fri, 6/23/17 @ 7:30 in the evening). However, he brought out the octopus first, when I ordered it for my dinner. The coctel came second. The ribeye came third, the rice fourth, and the fish last. Aurite, the spacing of the dishes is forgivable, and is mainly on the kitchen. What is not forgivable is Ilyvius trying to cheat me on the tip. I told him to include the 10% tip in the bill. I was told that tipping is optional in Mexico, and that 10% is OK. However, when the bill came, the tip was 13% or $2 higher vs what I told the waiter. Diez por ciento (10%), sounds nothing like ciento sesenta (160), so it could not have been he didn't understand my Spanish. Then he tried to argue w/ me until I insisted that I told him 10%. He finally agreed to give me the difference in cash. Nonetheless, when he returned, he gave me 6 pesos less vs what he owed me. Now 6 pesos isn't much, nor is $2, but its the principal of the matter. I told him 10%, and he tries to snake 13%. Then he gives me 6 pesos less than he should?!?!?!?!?! Avoid this crooked place like the plague!!!!! The food is overpriced, and they try to cheat you on your bill. read more
5 years ago
Viva La Mexican Tacos ! Just how good are tacos from LOS AGUACHILES ? To answer that question in mathematical terms: 4 meals in my less than 5 days visiting Play Del Carmen (and that's not even counting the 1st visit we made to the other location (just north of this location). I first visited the other location which was just within walking distance but far enough from my condo that I hailed a taxi for the ride back. That was my first meal arriving in Playa Del Carmen and it was spectacular; a no-brainer in planning a return visit in the next few days so how rewarding to learn that a 2nd location is 1 block from my place (literally a 5 minute walk). WELCOME: The place is an open-air place with a tiki type of roof, set over brick pavers with a variety of counters/store front cases and refrigerators and colorful signage and knick-knacks hanging here and there.... the tables are solid wood with flimsy, plastic chairs... it may sound overly busy and it is but it's a very comfortable setting and the vibe is exactly what Playa Del Carmen is expected to be (Chilled). On all our visits, the place was busy but they get the food out quick and keep those drinks filled. I wouldn't say any of our servers (4 visits) were all that friendly but none were unfriendly/rude. The manager was always walking around keeping things efficient and he was quite friendly. FIRST VISIT: Our trip was only scheduled for 5 nights so our plan was to be sure to come here at least once more (counting the north location as already knowing we'd like the food), but lunchtime the very next day had us craving for more.... so here we are (1st full day in Playa Del Carmen and already considering ourselves repeat customers). The menu is a bit overwhelming with numerous options for taco choices alone... but they also have tostadas, ceviches and more. Since it was the tacos I craved (a craving that seems to last 365 days per year; maybe more), I figure lets talk about the tacos.... BY FAR, my favorite was the Cilantro Shrimps Taco... shrimp covered with a cilantro sauce, radicchio, pickled red onion and some light greens. I've managed to double order this one; it was just THAT good ! Also managed to try their Breaded Shrimp Taco, Mixed Ceviche Tostada, Scallop Taco and a Popeye Shrimp Taco.... all were very good SECOND VISIT: We woke very early and spent hours in a shuttle van traveling to Coba (Mayan Ruins) and it was hot and we walked/climbed more than expected... on the ride back we were VERY HUNGRY and headed straight to Los Aguachiles upon arrival to Playa Del Carmen desiring ice cold beer and tacos.... We shared a variety of tacos (Steamed Fish, Grilled Shrimp, Smoked Tuna and a Cilantro Shrimps Taco)... and again, all was excellent. We also ordered a couple tostadas (boiled octopus and shrimp ceviche). THIRD VISIT: First time coming for dinner.... in addition to the variety of more tostadas and tacos, we ordered their Suntanned Octopus. A whole octopus marinated in their special sauce and cooked on a grill. The ends of the tentacles were a bit scorched and had a crackling texture (Marisol's favorite parts) and the rest of the tentacles were firm and cooked well... all in all, it was delicious. Also, tried to fulfill that sweet tooth but instead of the Sweet Tooth Brownie, we took our chances on a Corn Cake with vanilla ice cream... I do recommend it ! LAST VISIT: With only 45 minutes to kill before our shuttle van was expected to return us to the airport, we decided to grab one last round of tacos... I said farewell to Playa Del Carmen with a Cilantro Shrimps Taco in my hand ! read more
5 years ago
This place is worth the wait!!! The food was sooo good! The portions are good as well. The service was on point. The drinks aren't too strong but you can always order an extra shot. Highly recommend! read more
5 years ago
Went to the location closer to the water in April. They had later hours. Staff was masked and it's all outdoor seating. The digital menu is in Spanish but our server David was SOOO helpful. Recommended the tuna tiradito and whitefish aguachiles. Some others had the fish tacos which got a five star endorsement. Passion fruit margaritas - more than one round. Loved it. Wanted to go to a place that was fresh and cool and not touristy and this hit all the marks. Thanks David and the chefs in the kitchen. We will be back! read more
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Great little spot to grab a drink and the ceviches was amazing. Margarita a little lite but still good. read more
This spot in playa del Carmen is known for their fish tacos. The portions on the tacos are very good. I recommend the tuna and shirmp tacos. Also their mixed ceviche is a pretty large portion. The prices are on the higher side since this is right near the main shopping area. They have a large selection of drinks and outdoor seating (or I should say seating without a roof, it's mostly outdoors). read more
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Came here by recommendation and it did not disappoint. The restaurant has a nice casual atmosphere and open patio setting; almost like hanging out in someone's backyard. The menu is full of delicious seafood options, locally brewed beer, and cocktails. For non-Spanish speakers, there is an English menu. Each table begins with a complimentary basket of tostadas, crackers, and various sauces that come in squeeze tubes. Order a cocktail while you're waiting, they're tasty! Here's what we ordered: fried fish tacos, fried shrimp tacos, shrimp aguaschiles (the signature), mixed seafood tostadas, and cocktails. The fried fish tacos were the all-stars of the meal. Fish is perfectly battered and crispy, and topped with pickled vegetables. So juicy! The aguaschiles...oh my, packed with so much flavor! It's like salsa and ceviche made love and had a baby. Highly recommend! We enjoyed our first try so much that we went back for lunch the next day. There are two locations -- one close to the local town and one near the beach on First Avenue. Both are equally good. Go! read more
7 years ago
6 years ago
Food is on point. Amazing shrimp tacos, figurines. Very good service. Been going there for years now. read more
5 years ago
Order the tuna marivillosa tostadas, you won't be disappointed! It was 10/10. The micheladas and agua chile in green salsa were just as good. I would recommend this to anyone I know. So delicious, attentive and the food was fresh! read more
9 years ago
Loved the pork taco and the shrimp ceviche. I was not a fan of the cilantro shrimp taco as it had far too much cilantro mayo sauce in it. The ceviche had great flavor although I wish it came with a few jalapeños in it. I was very surprised by their "spicy sauce". It was definitely spicy and worked really well with the ceviche. If you decide to use the sauce do not dump a lot on your food as it's fairly spicy! read more
4 years ago
This was the second stop of a taco run with our friends from Miami. We had had quite a few beverages by this point but the party continued at Aguachiles. This place is a small outdoor taco place right by the Royal hotel. If you are staying at the Royal it is a great place to get your authentic taco fix and is much better than the tacos in the resort. Don't expect anything fancy though as this is an outdoor shack with no AC. On the advice of our buds we had the shrimp cilantro tacos and I can confirm that they are as good as advertised. I also was able to try the BBQ octopus and WOW it is amazing. It is a whole octopus grilled in a type of BBQ sauce. It was amazing!! The best part about this place is it is CHEAP. I think after conversion the tacos were less than $2 a piece. Plus they have a full bar here which we certainly took advantage of so by the time we left our bellies were full and we were SAUCED. If you are in the area it is definitely worth a stop by here for some tacos and drinks. read more
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Av Constituyentes S/N
Manzana 63
Lote 3
08830 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
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Gonzalo Guerrero
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