Delicious! Our picky eaters were very satisfied! The rice…read morewas delicious! The horchata and lime pepino aguas were great! We got a whole chicken to feed a family of 4. Service was quick!

A whole Fresh grilled chicken with tortilla, rice, and pickled red onion. The homemade habanero…read morelime chili salsa is so spicy and addicting . Service was quick in an open air ambiance

Food is solid, and delicious. Nothing fancy is guaranteed. The Pork Ribs & Chicken are sold by the…read morequantity you desire, then coarse chopped & bagged with tortillas. The facility is basic. Grilling station built inside a plain concrete block building, some coolers to keep things hot, and a beverage cooler round out the kitchen. Didnt notice any beers. There are tables inside to sit. I could see grabbing meats alone to take to the beach for the day. Other items are sold in bags, so will be tricky to eat on the run.

If you want a cheap lunch this is the spot! PDC is full of overpriced food and this little place is…read morea gem. They cook pork ribs and chicken all day long. Tasty, smokey, and fresh. Half a chicken to go with beans, rice, sauce, slaw, and tortillas is 70 pesos (Dec 2020). USD $3.50! They also have fresh juices (pina, horchata, tamarind) for 15 pesos. Price wise it's a 5. Taste wise I'd say closer to a 3 because this is a no frills place. Overall, a 4 because we have gotten lunch here a few times. Get your food and get out haha!

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!

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.

It's too bad this place is kind of hidden. It was amazing. The waiter Damíem was great. The…read moreambiance was understated and comforting. The food was delicious. Everyone enjoy a delicious dish. When I asked if my drink could be less sweet they were accommodating. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and they were so sweet about singing happy birthday.

Pooh and I came here for supper. We wanted some place quiet and this fit the bill. It's off of…read moreFifth Avenue and surrounded by trees. We ordered a bottle of red wine since we're eating steak. The wine was robust I ordered the T-bone steak and Pooh ordered the Fillet Mignon. Both of us asked for medium rare but both were more rare than medium. Still the steak melted in my mouth. Our server, Damian was great. He brought out a tray with the different cuts of steaks to show us what each looked like (see photo). He did the same for the desserts (see photo) I ordered the Lime Charlotte and Pooh chocolate mousse. I had no idea what a Charlotte was but it was amazing. It was like a key lime pie without the crust but layers of cake with chunks of lime curd throughout-sublime truly Pooh loved his mousse. The taste and texture was velvety and he enjoyed the extra crunch of the chocolate chips. A wonderful supper. No complaints!!!

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 grilled cactus along with a plate of fresh radishes, cucumber, and lime wedges, plus a selection of toppings including tomatoes, onions, and both a green and red salsa. 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.

These al pastor tacos are a problem. I came in for a few and immediately started convincing myself…read moreI could handle two dozen. Crispy, juicy, loaded with flavor, and that pineapple combo is unreal. Absolute taco addiction.

Great quality food for a decent price. Flavors are great and so was the service. Portion sizes are…read morenot as big as the states but then again, I'm visiting from Texas where the portion sizes are outrageous. Great for kids due to the outdoors play place. My daughter loved it. Would definitely recommend other to come try!

We ordered 3 burgers. The burgers come with a bun 2x the size of the patty. My 9yr old kid was…read moreholding his burger and on the first bite the whole patty fell out the bottom of the bun and onto the ground. These things happen. I assumed we wouldn't get a replacement for free but I asked if the restaurant could sell us a replacement patty at a lower cost as we didn't need anything else but that. No bun, veggies, or fries were needed or requested. We asked to pay anything less than full price for a replacement but that was not possible. In USA we are used to a restaurant just fixing the issue. I don't assume that in Mexico. But I hoped for a little bit of compassion for the situation and letting us pay a reduced amount for a replacement meat patty a 9yr old dropped! I felt it was petty. I won't return.

I ordered the 2XL burger and jalapeno poppers by delivery…read more At the core of my burger joint ratings will always by the meat, and the bread. The meat on this burger was overseasoned and had the dense and springy crumb that I've chided in previous reviews. The bread was decent, but nothing special. The jalapeno poppers were the highlight of the meal. They were large, well cooked, and a nice balance of fried breading, pepper, and cream cheese.

Gourmet Burger spot in Playa? Word?! Say no more! We were so excited to check out 3XL, seeing as it…read moreis the only place of its kind in this area that we've come across so far. It is in an accessible location across from Walmart, close to the central plaza, which made for an easy find. On a hot, Saturday afternoon after biking around a bit, a fat burger and fries sounded positively delightful! So what did we think of this spot? Let's get straight to the point... Atmosphere - 3XL offers casual indoor dining, similar to any fast food burger joint. Tables were spaced out and social distancing with enhanced cleaning was in place. Rating 4/5 Service - Although it feels like a fast food joint, you are still "waited" upon. Menus are digital and not very clear in regards to what toppings are included with burgers. Our server was not extremely helpful in explaining their "XL" concepts to us and never checked on us after we ordered. Rating 3/5 Food - 3XL apparently charges extra for all toppings outside of the usual lettuce, tomato and onion. Totally disappointing as the burgers you see on their menu are misleading since everything on the burger is actually an extra charge. At $5-$10 a pop, these burgers by themselves are not cheap! 3XL states that burgers are made fresh and they even make their own bread in house. In all honesty, we can't really say we tasted this difference in regards to the bread or meat. We tried the XL "Pio-Pio" and the 2XL "Muuu" with corn, fries and posteles as sides. Our horchata was also slightly watered down. Everything was good, albeit not amazing and for the price you pay here, you expect amazing. Rating 3/5 Overall, the experience we were hoping for with 3XL was a tad disappointing. We found it to be pricey for average quality. If you're into one-time "I went there" splurges, then you'll enjoy what 3XL has to offer, however, if you're craving a juicy burger on a budget, this place may not be what you're looking for.

So, here we are in Playa Del Carmen, MX. got here a bit late and wanted something close for dinner…read more Well, have no fear, this is RIGHT across the street from our hotel, Acanto Playa Del Carmen. Very friendly staff, great drinks and some tasty food. A bit pricey, but still good food. For an appetizer, we got their scallops and pork belly, which was AMAZING! Then We both got the grilled Octopus and if you like this sort of seafood, then you will love this. I know people don't like the texture, so then you can try a steak or something. But this Octopus was very delicious. The mashed potatoes were a hit and the French fries were really good as well. The serving size was enough to share one of these side dishes, but whatever, we were not n vacay mode, lol Our drinks were good, and the building were very modern and nice.

I found the smoked bourbon cocktail to be fairly watered down. It did not express the Makers Mark…read morewell at all. For appetizer we ordered Grilled Octopus. That had an firm but very chewable texture. The grilled flavor was prominent but not overpowering. For my main I ordered the Sea Bass en papillote. I found the bass to be overly lemony and not particularly flavorful as a fish. The side dish of potatoes was large, but just a basic goopy buttery, too gummy mush. Overall at the price point, I'd say I thought it was OK. Next time I'd order a steak.

So cute!! This is the best place to people watch and have a drink. The staff is super nice and they…read morealso have live music. We sat for a bit and had two micheladas. Great service and prices! No rush to leave and can't beat the view.

Great service, drinks are reasonably priced! Great view of the shops! Great spot to spend some time…read moreto wind down!