This place was a fun stop. It was right by our hotel and we wanted to come in and see what they…read morehad. We came here twice. The first time it was just for some drinks and then we ate here on New Years Eve. Our bartender was Frank and our server was Esencia Vital. Both were friendly and helpful. We ordered 4 things and all of them were pretty good. We got the Tempura Oysters which were excellent and not greasy at all. The Tiradito Boticario was my favorite. Great texture and flavor without being overwhelmed with sauce. The Camarones Boticario were also quite good. My wife had the Ceviche Boticario and said it was on point. I drank mostly beer which was Corona and I had a glass of white wine. The wine list was limited but they really specialize in their drinks which looked fantastic. We would recommend this place to anyone.

The husband and I were walking around Playa looking for a good place to have a drink and we came…read moreacross El Boticario. The previous year when we were there, this was not open. We were very happy that is open now! I decided to start off with the "Mieles De Maria Sabina" A wonderful mix of 400 Conejos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, cranberry juice and a "homemade punch". It was very refreshing, well balanced and came in a really cool glass! My second drink was the "Amarra Hombres Cascados". Gin, Aperol, grapefruit juice. It too hit the spot on a really hot day. Definitely a place we will hit when we need a good cocktail!

This spot is super cute. Love the vibes. Outdoor seating jungle like. I've been here a couple times…read moreand it was delicious both times. The steak was huge and juice cooked perfectly. The Caribbean chicken had great flavor. Also tried the risotto with steak and it was cooked perfectly. The cocktails are made to perfection. The bartenders were very friendly. I'd recommend this spot over the other ones on 38th.

Tuvimos una buena experiencia en Trujillos, desde que entramos el personal fue amable. La música…read moreestaba muy fuerte para platicar, la selección no tan buena ya que no estábamos en un antro. Todo lo demás muy bien, desde las bebidas y la comida ni decir, todos lo platos tuvieron mucho sabor. Empezamos con el chicharrón con guacamole, probamos el pulpo asado muy bueno con la salsita de mesa de tamarindo, el risotto con camarón bien cremoso igual el bistec cocinado a perfección.

This bar was one of the rare gems in PDC! Their drinks were delicious and people who work there…read morewere super nice, also they always served awesome complimentary snacks too! Did I mention they play good chill out music every night ? If you happen to be in the area, go check out this sweet spot!

My favorite cocktail bar in the PDC! Great people, great music, great cocktails and an amazing…read morevibe. Please do not miss out on this place! My fav cocktails were the Cilantropico and the Tamarind margarita!

Axiote Cocina de México was an incredible, beautiful restaurant, and one of the highlights of our…read moretrip--a perfect reminder to get out of the hotel and experience the local fare. The space is warm and completely unpretentious--wood, simple tables, an open kitchen and a palapa-style roof. Nothing about it screams "fine dining," and that's part of the charm. The perfectly prepared food does all the work. We chose the tasting experience, and bite for bite it was outstanding. The fried mushrooms were perfect, the fish ceviche was awesome, and the beef tongue was cooked beautifully. And don't be afraid of the grasshoppers--seriously. Yummy. Even ingredients I normally don't gravitate toward, like black beans, were used so thoughtfully that I enjoyed them. The drink pairings were equally impressive--tequila, beer, wine and espresso--and each one genuinely complemented the course it accompanied. We were basically the only guests that evening, and our waiter turned that into a wonderfully personal experience. He patiently answered every one of our many "American questions" about the ingredients, preparation and pairings, never making us feel rushed or out of place. A sincere thank-you to him, the cooks--who my partner and I gave a standing ovation to--and the entire team for making the evening so memorable. My one tiny suggestion? Cloth napkins. With that many courses, sauces and textures, the paper ones felt a little out of step with the quality of the food. But when the napkin is your biggest criticism, they're doing something right. And then there's the value. For an experience of this quality, the price was remarkable. Our total was about $320 including tip for the full tasting experience and pairings for two. We have spent more than twice that on comparable special-occasion dinners at home, so Axiote felt not just exceptional, but genuinely budget-friendly for what you receive. Axiote is relaxed, confident, welcoming and absolutely worth leaving the resort for. Go hungry, ask questions, trust the kitchen--and yes, eat the grasshoppers.

Great experience last Friday night at this Michinlin Bib restaurant. So glad I stopped by this…read moreplace is bomb and super not pretentious! Wish I got the tasting menu but I opted for 3 of the specialties instead and they were delicious... Tasting menu is best value tho! I got the raw trout sashimi thing and it was by far the best plate of the meal (first dish/appetizer) , then got the shrimp flautas (good not amazing) then I got the trout loin for the entree (good not amazing) Skinny marg was perfect and so was the waitress! Would recommend and go back but like I said I would for sure do with the 6 or 8 course tasting menu!

The best high end steak house in Playa with the best service and high quality ambiance and that…read moremakes you feel like royalty.

Honestly cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. Exactly why I love Yelp and Mexico in…read moregeneral lol. The service here rivals any restaurant that I've ever been too! The staff is SOO friendly and professional and the food is amazing. Fine dining quality service and food without the fine dining pretentiousness and prices. I've been here 5-ish times now and have loved every single experience. Favorites are for sure the empanadas and the soft shell crab. Entrees are bomb too. You cannot go wrong! Highly recommend.

Ice Cold Beer. Have been coming here every year since 2021…read moreIt is at the end of our long shopping trek down 10 Ave and it is a well deserved Cold Beer and at very little cost. It is in an open shopping court area just off 10th.

Great music, fun staff & crowd, cool vibe, tasty drinks situated in the middle of Paseo de Carmen.read more

Super disappointing experience at this bar tonight and it's a shame because I've been here many…read moretimes before and really like this bar. Usually it is a good atmosphere. But the bartender here tonight was really bizarrely rude and I couldn't figure out why. A group of 6 of us came in. We all ordered drinks. I ordered a beer for myself and one of my friends. I handed her 100 pesos for the 90 peso tab and left the change as tip. When I ordered my second drink I noticed I had a lot of difficulty getting her attention and she didn't seem to be looking at me or even actively avoiding making eye contact. Having tried to get her attention many times, I was able to speak loud enough to get her attention when she came to get the order of someone near to me. I was shocked when she practically THREW my change back at me. Well, that was bizarre....am I imagining things? I couldn't imagine what I might have done that would cause her to be so rude so I shrugged it off. One of the 6 people in our party was not drinking. Everyone else ordered more than one drink and I know them to be considerate people and people who tip. I was SHOCKED again when the bartender approached the man in our party who wasn't drinking and asked if she could get him anything. She interrrupted his conversation -- basically tapped him on the shoulder while I was talking to him!!!! Meanwhile, when I'd actually WANTED to buy a drink, she wouldn't even make eye contact or look in our direction!!!! He thanked her and said no he didn't and resumed the conversation. At which point, she loudly screamed at him, "I'M TALKING TO YOU." He turned back to the bar and politely said, "I heard you, thank you. I'm good." Later, one of my friends approached us at the bar trying to get a drink and same deal, she said the bartender had been actively avoiding her and getting drinks had been very difficult. Lo and behold, my friend wanted a drink and now the bartender was ignoring us again. My friend tried on several occasions to get her attention and it was clear she was actively avoiding us. She wasn't far away so I did raise my voice to yell, "Can my friend get a Victoria?!" Now it was on. She SCREAMS back at me, "Will you please wait your turn?????!!!" So I told her exactly how rude she was and we left the bar. To be clear, this was the blonde bartender (wearing red on the Mexican independence day shift) and not the dark-haired woman behind the bar. I can only gather that this bartender was upset that one in our group occupied a bar seat when he was not drinking but there are much better and more civil ways to handle the situation. He was with 5 people who all WERE drinking. I also have no idea why this bartender decided to be so disgusting to me and my friend who politely ordered drinks and tipped her just because we were associated with someone else at the bar who wasn't drinking? Anyway, this bartender was completely rude and really spoiled what should have been a fun night out for no reason. I'd love to recommend this spot and return but unfortunately, not with this woman behind the bar.

My husband and I happened to be passing by this little bar and decided to stop in to catch the…read moreMexico vs Holland soccer game that was almost ending. I'm so happy we did. Very fun to cheer for Mexico in Mexico! This little place has such a lovely atmosphere. The staff is very welcoming and made me feel like a local. The manager Jorge invited us to come back a couple days later to celebrate our anniversary with a bottle of sparkling wine on the house! We had such a fun time having delicious beers and tequila shots. They play some of my favorite indie rock tunes that adds the perfect touch to the fun atmosphere. This is a great spot to relax and meet friendly locals.

Great little spot to grab some beers. We did not eat here, we just had some drinks…read more Their beer menu is small, but refreshing. A fun little spot when most other spots offer dos equis and coronas. Light beers with good flavor. Service was great, and they also made some awesome cocktails (mezcalitas, frescas, etc). Perfect place to chill with friends and chat.

Food was sub par. Fried food was overly bread coated, and beans were watery. Elote was uneatable,…read morehorrible texture, tasted reheated. Service was okay, took a while for simple foods. Ambiance is gorgeous though.

A bit of a challenge to find, tucked in front of a beach side hotel…read more Customized a frozen drink that did not disappoint. Service was attentive but not intrusive- would return

Location 5/5, Service 5/5, Food 4/5, Drinks 5/5, Clientele…read more2/5 *more on that below* This spot has one of the best beachside settings in Playa del Carmen. The entire restaurant, including the bar, is literally set in the sand, with tables right on the water just a few feet from the ocean. It's barefoot, toes in the sand dining done right, and the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. We did have one hiccup in the evening due to a rowdy group from a drone company that was extremely intoxicated and invasive of our space. Their belongings kept ending up on our table, and there were drunk men taking their shirts off and doing shots just a few feet away. Not sure if they didn't have enough tables or what, but we had made a reservation to celebrate a special event months in advanced, so it was a bit irritating. The servers eventually handled it and intervened multiple times, but at no point were they asked to move or relocate. Once that group settled down, the night became a much more enjoyable experience. We were a party of 12, and every single person raved about both their food and drinks. For drinks we had: Prickly Pear: Made with Orange Blossom Condesa Gin, St Germain, fresh lemon juice, rosemary syrup, mint, and strawberry. Bright and refreshing, though it came with more foam on top than expected. Coco Loco: A fresh whole coconut with Patrón Silver tequila, vodka, rum, gin, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. A true showstopper. Don't be intimidated by the mix of liquor, it is smooth, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink. No hangovers were had. Espresso Martini: Simple and clean with a light foam. Well executed, but not a signature cocktail compared to the others. For food we had: We were surprised with an amuse bouche of huitlacoche, often called Mexican truffle. It's a corn fungus with a rich, earthy flavor and this small bite was outstanding and set the tone for the meal. Queso Fundido: Oaxaca cheese with chorizo and flour tortillas. Great flavor, but very thick, making it a bit messy and difficult to serve. Guacamole: Prepared with tomato, onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Perfectly seasoned, fresh, and especially enjoyable paired with the queso fundido. Brisket: Served in chileatole sauce with huitlacoche truffle, carrots, and cotija cheese. Comforting, rich, and deeply flavorful. Robalo Guayaba: Guava sea bass served in guava sauce with chiltepín chili. Beautifully cooked with just a little too much sweetness and citrus. It would have benefited from a little bit of heat, or a vegetable or side to pair it with, as it is not served with anything other than a cooked slices of lemon. Creme Brulee Mexicano: A rice pudding infused crème brûlée with caramel and vanilla ice cream. A thoughtful twist on the classic, with the rice pudding adding depth and warmth to the dessert. Knocked down to 4 stars due to the rowdiness of some surrounding guests. We were seated on the sand and needed to walk through the entirety of the restaurant, but people without tables or reservations were standing in the middle of walkways and sitting on the steps down to the beach, many too intoxicated to stand up. I'm hopeful this is not the usual clientele, and I would return for the quality of the food, drinks, and the gorgeous setting.

We are a middle-aged couple who visits Playacar at least once or twice each year. We've visited the…read moreBarra Artesanal on most visits. This year, we returned EVERY DAY of our vacation! The lovely lady that was working the bar whose name we both already forgot was the warmest, most enthusiastic and positive person you could ever meet! She smiled so much it almost made MY cheeks hurt! She sang along with every song that came on! We had the nachos con res the first visit, and a few of their IPA beers. My favorite was the Mosaic IPA. EXCELLENT beer! The nachos were fantastic, but the two condiments that came with them were REALLY hot!! Consider yourself warned! Also had a freshly made Don Julio Margarita! One of the days, the bar was closed because they were having mechanical issues with the refrigeration system. But the next day we went back and had beef tacos and some more IPA. Again, this lady just made the place vibrant and cheerful. On our final day, we went back and there was a guy working there. This guy never smiled. He was low energy and really should not be working in a position where he deals with the public. Because of his unfriendly demeanor we decided to just have one beer each and go on with our day. Since the order was so small, we decided to just pay cash. This guy tipped himself GENEROUSLY! Let's put it this way. The tacos and I think 5-6 beers cost $53US. He charged us $20US for two beers!! Either way, we had a fantastic vacation, and we will be back as soon as possible!!

amazing bar, great bartenders. the best beverages!!!! the best michilada!! mario, gus, nuba are…read morephenomenal!!!