Awesome restaurant serving yummy Venezuelan food. Clearly this spot is a labor of love for the…read moreowners and people working here. The waitress was great, very fluent in English since she lived in NC for a while. Everything we ate and drank from the delicious fresh juices to the different items on their menu was great. The only nit is that the food took a super long time to come out.

Must try: Cachapa Chévere!…read more Why: Delicious breakfast, which I tried the Cachapa for the first time! It came with black beans, plantains, cheese, avocado, and I added an egg. The corn battered pancake-like shell was soft sweetness. The Cachapa was much larger than I thought so it was filling! I was happy and my tummy was full to kick off the morning right. Notes: Cute place a few blocks from main 5th Avenue. They have indoor and outdoor seats. Clean and spacious. The server was awesome! Super welcoming and helpful. I was practicing my Spanish while he was practicing English. It was fun and engaging. The other workers were friendly too checking in if I needed anything. They provided 4 shot sized juices to start and my fav was passion fruit. Had a great time and a great breakfast! Definitely saving this place for a future visit!

This little gem sits off 5th Avenue. We almost walked past and glad we came up this little street…read more The Mayan lobster flambé is made table side. This is amazing!!!!!!! The aroma of fresh garlic, onion and peppers filled the air immediately. I was over joyed with the flavors and medley of the dish coming together. Fresh ingredients, bold mix of flavors and amazing staff!! I love this place

Carboncitos was a really enjoyable experience overall. The food was genuinely delicious. I started…read morewith the chicken soup, which had great flavor, but the portion was pretty small. For my entrée, I had the skirt steak, and it was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sweet potato with honey and cinnamon was absolutely delicious. My only real complaint is the portion sizes on a couple of items. The salad was very small, and I would have loved a more generous serving. I also ordered an amaretto sour. It was a little weak at first, so I asked for more amaretto, which made it better, but it still wasn't quite as strong as I prefer. The service was phenomenal. The staff was attentive, kind, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire experience. I felt well taken care of and truly enjoyed myself. I would definitely return.

We enjoyed a great dinner of Grilled Fish Fillet and Las Suizas Enchiladas. The fish was perfectly…read morecooked and lightly seasoned in butter and Mexican seasoning (can't remember the name). The enchiladas were delicious and accompanied by black beans. This restaurant has a large juice bar so try a fruit juice or smoothie. I loved my Kiwi, Strawberry and Orange fruit juice which was served in a huge glass. Service was friendly. The great staff are very welcoming. We came back the next night for their delicious Breaded Fish Fillet and Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. They are open for breakfast as well. It is CASH only so bring pesos or US dollars.

It is hit or miss with this place. Great location, nice…read moredecor and atmosphere. The staff was nice as well. This place may be more known for their fresh juices but the food menu had a decent spread of choices. What I found to be unique was the bread they use for the tortas. I forgot to ask the server but I believe it was Cemita style bread. The torta did lack the appropriate amount of met I feel. If you are going to serve a sandwich this big, don't make the bite have more bread than meat per ratio. The flavor was good though just wish it had more met in it. For the price they charge I was a bit let down. That is the other thing guys, for some reason the price of this establishment could rival a lot of places in the US so don't assume you will have more cost effective eats as you may find some places are close American pricing. Most likely because of the tourism in the region but I bet you can find the same or similar sandwich on a street stall for about 30-40% less and just as good. Be careful with the green habanero salsa too btw. It is very very very spicy

Great little spot just a short walk from the end of Quinta Avenida. We loved the ambiance,…read moredecoration and murals and the staff were all friendly and helpful. Being married to a Colombian and having spent quite a bit of time in Colombia might have me a bit biased. They have all the typical plates like empanadas, arepas, chorizo, aguapanela, etc. The food and service were both good. But they lost a star for not having a cut of beef on the bandeja paisa. All in all, a good and fair representation of Colombia and a taste of the country.

The service was great the real Colombian hospitality was amazing, the place was cozy and very…read moreColombian looking, I love the decor. The food was good, we had empanadas, bandeja paisa and arepa. For drinks we had aguapanela con limón and Milo frio. Everything has great

Food and service was great! Pretty expensive but the food was good!…read more My sister and I did the shareable meal. It came with 3 different cuts of steak, 2 sausages, veggies, salad, and 2 empanadas. The presentation was beautiful. The reason we chose that is because we walked past a table that had ordered it and we were both in awe. When we sat down, we sat closest to the street, and our food looked so enticing at least 3 other groups stopped after seeing our food, then decided to eat at El Diez! All three steaks were great! Well seasoned with a perfect hint of salt. We chose the sausage cheese and the corn cheese empanadas, both were delicious. The grilled veggies were mostly onions and green peppers with a very small amount of zucchini. I didn't try the sausages, but it looked good!

Location: Main Street at playa Parking: on side street,…read morestreet parking Food: had pizza and fries Drinks: lemonade was delish Price: average, higher end Staff: Great! Very friendly

My husband and I agree this is a solid 4 stars. Salt Rock Grille is a great new addition to the…read morerestaurants on 5th avenue. -The owner and servers treat you well. Julian was especially caring and really attentive. -The price is fair -The food is great We weren't too hungry, so we shared the special of the day which was Penne with salmon in a delicious creamy sauce with dill and capers. It also came with the house salad (we substituted for the Caesar salad). Every meal also comes with homemade bread with mango chutney and also a bruschetta with a special tomato salsa topping. All of this for only $150 pesos! Oh and did I mention that they have a great dessert selection too?! We were debating over the key lime pie or brownie. We chose the brownie and it did not disappoint. It was a warm melt-in-your-mouth delight!

The grouper was amazing. The tacos were to die for. We had dinner here and it was wonderful. The…read morefood was great. The drinks were. The service was excellent. They really took care of us. The owners were awesome people. The server was such nice guy even we could not understand him.

Omg yes! This place is addicting , menu is small in the sense that it only has a few items they…read moreoffer but everything was so delicious. While our all inclusive trip we made it a point to go out twice to get this food.

This place is located off 30th ave, right around the corner from the famous El Fogon. This spot is…read moreopen late night and is very busy with locals. I had someone give me a tip to try this place, very local Mayan cuisine. Its a small whole in the wall place with tables out front and usually only one server, which means long waits. They serve up some basic items, tostadas, empanadas, and soup. I got to try both the tostadas and empanadas. They were both very delicious. The chicken was moist and seasoned correctly. The bit of avocado they out on to makes it taste fresh. All the tortillas are made fresh to order and taste amazing. I did not get to try the soup, but I noticed a lot of people around me were eating it, so it must have also been really good. The hot sauce on the table is located in nameless red and yellow squeeze containers, made for ketchup and musturd I suppose. One contains a mild red sauce and the other is a very spicy green sauce that made my eyes water, but it was worth it. For drinks they serve only sodas and agua frescas. I got a horchata, and it was perfectly cinnamon tasting. I highly advise this place, because the food is great, my server didn't speak English but was very pleasant. They have both menus in English and Spanish. Also, did I mention the food is absolutely dirt cheap? My whole meal was like seven USD (70 pesos). I got a drink and four items along with chips. What a deal.

Despite the great service and lovely location on the beach, if you have other options, I'd go there…read morefirst. This restaurant specializes in charring their dishes. The flavor of what we ordered was definitely accentuated by how the food was prepared. I guess I can't complain about the "Fuego "part of their food. Why it is lacking to stars is that basically everything they served was charred, there was nothing else offered that could balance out all the burnt food we were eating. So it made everything start to taste the same which was rather unfortunate considering how tasty the food initially seemed. We did get a bit burnt out (haha) with all the char and nothing fresh to balance the burnt flavor. This place would be better for a snack I guess?

First time having grilled octopus and it was delicious and perfectly grilled with a slight char and…read morewhile remaining tender. My entree came with some mashed potatoes that were also awesome with plenty of butter whipped in which made them rich and super creamy. My only regret was I didn't order two of them.....low lighting gives this place a romantic ambiance. Service was top notch.. thank you for the great meal.

Authentic Venezuelan food here people. You won't be disappointed. I had no idea what to expect…read morebefore we sat down. I'm stuffed, that's all!

A pleasant taste of Venezuela in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The staff is friendly and attentive…read more Cafe con leche, jugo de fresa, and meal "criollo" was on point. This new establishment is a great new addition to the area and have informed my local family to visit this great restaurant.

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!