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!

Great food! Here for a spring break trip. Saw this wasn't too far from our hotel and off the beaten…read morepath. Reviews are right. This place is great. My husband got sirloin tacos off the rotisserie. I got a pollo plate. So good! We also added on guac, chips and a potato taco. Everything was great. Will come again. Sorry forgot to take a pic before we dug in.

This spot is definitely low-key, so don't go expecting any frills or even AC. That said, it's…read moreabsolutely worth the walk. I did a mile and a half round trip from my hotel just to try it, and I'd do it again. They are cash only and prefer pesos, and there's very little English spoken. But don't let that stop you. Just point to what you want on the menu sign, say how many in Spanish, and they will take care of the rest. The birria I had was incredible. It felt like I was sitting at a family member's table, being served something made with love. Warm, flavorful, and filling. If you're in Playa del Carmen and want a great burrito with no extra fuss, this is definitely the place. I didn't try the sauces on the table since they're left out continuously, but honestly, the food didn't need it. The service was great too. Our waitress did her best to understand my order, and everything came out perfectly. Ten out of ten, highly recommend.

I just ate there. I got 3 birra tacos with cheese. My expectations were moderate, but I had seen a…read morelot of talk about the place on different sites including this one. Very underwhelmed. Not much flavor and full of grease. Thank goodness for the limes I put on them. All the different salsa they had was not safe for muy gringo's like myself. Price was good at 32 pesos per taco. Maybe that had something to do with it.

Cute restaurant with about 6 indoor tables and large outdoor space located in "The Village", which…read moreis about a 5-minute bike ride from the Rosewood resort.  The guest relations manager who greeted us on the beach the day prior strongly recommended us to try out this spot and their toastadas (fried corn tortillas topped with beans and/or meat).  We started with some guacamole, chips and Chicharrón. Then we tried 3 different types of toastadas - chicken, beef birria, and pulled pork. The beef birria is definitely our favorite. The meat is well-cooked, tender, juicy, and flavorful!  Service is courteous. Ambiance is vibrant, elevated and family-friendly. If we return to the Mayakoba property again, we would 100% return to this spot!

Cute little spot in the town square. Love everything we had…read moreesp the roasted garlic/habenero pepper infused olive oil! So good that I wanted to buy a bottle (only if I didn't have to worry the oil breaking in transit!)

My friend directed me to this taco stall with sparse info. I walked 20 minutes from the main strip…read moreand do not regret it one bit!!! The tacos are filled with lots of meats and are so tasty! I got mine with a light cheese layer on the double tortillas. Tried 6 different tacos, conchinito, campacho, chorizo, al pastor, pollo, and mixto. My favorite by far was the mixto and al pastor; pollo came right behind. I shouldn't have eaten 6 tacos, but I'm full and satisfied, so who cares! Make the walk to patronize this family business. No a/c and no one speaks English, but just point at the meat you want on your tacos on the menu. Oh, they definitely can say "cheese" lol

If your looking for good cheap food, this is the place to stop at. We fed two families (a group of…read more9) for $40. They have a variety of options and meat options. It's about a 5 minute walk from la 5ta y Calle 38.

We loved their Tripa Suave tacos - the flavorful tripe was stewed soft and melted in our mouths…read more The Bistec de Res and Enchilada tacos were very good. Unfortunately, they sold out of Lengua tacos. Service was excellent. We will return for more delicious Tripa Suave tacos.

Hands down the best tacos we had in Playa del Carmen. Last month we were traveling all over the…read moreYucatán and we were staying down in Quinta Ave when we came across this place. My husband had the chorizo tacos and it was so yummy. I had carne asada and the Al pastor. The salsa was also delicious. These tacos are way better than anything down on Quinta Avenue. The staff was very efficient and you can tell this is where the locals come to eat. The place is super laid back. The tacos are inexpensive but seriously flavorful. If you're looking for the real deal step away from Quinta Ave and check this place out.

Great tacos grilled on charcoal at reasonable prices. They bring out four spicy salsas and the…read moretortillas (doubled) were of good quality. I'll likely go back and try their guacamole tomorrow. Recommended for sure. Probably the best tacos I've had in Playa.

This place deserves 5/5 stars!!! Super affordable tacos to dine in or take out. The employees here…read moreare also very friendly.  I came here yesterday to get some tacos after a long day at the beach. I decided on 5 mixto tacos and 5 chicken tacos to take out. I ate all 10 tacos when I got home because they were so delicious. I wish I bought more!!! I also really enjoy their habanero salsa..so yummy and spicy!!!  I will definitely come back soon.

It's definitely a locals spot. It was our cabbies favorite spot. The prices reflect this. We got…read morethere at noon. Bad move as they had run low on everything and we were scraping the bottom of their bowls. Their tortillas are handmade there and were delicious. Very clean with hand sinks. Tables were spotless. We were in good hands

It's so good! My wife and I like this place. It's a great value and great meal. They have many…read moreoptions. I recommend the chili relleno, the chicken fajita taco, and some Jamaica.

Outdoor seating with shade directly across from Vidanta…read more Excellent service. They spoke English and Spanish. Very fast with the orders Generous portions of meat. We tried the asada, Barbacoa, and canpechano tacos and a quesadilla.

We had very good tacos - Lengua, Sesos, Tripa, Arrachera and Campechano. Their salsas were good…read more Service was excellent and fast.

When on vacation, I love to find local, authentic cuisine and one of the things we really wanted to…read moreeat was some tacos! Luckily, Taquerías El Ñero was a quick taxi ride from our resort. These tacos are incredibly fairly priced, and luckily so because I recommend trying as many meats as your stomach can handle, ranging around $20-$30 pesos or about $1-2 USD. I tried the tripa, al pastor, and one other beef one and I loved all three, but my favorite was the tripa. It was so flavorful and crispy! I wish I ordered two or three of those, but it was good to try a variety. Just a heads up, the salsa was SUPER spicy and if you're a tourist who doesn't speak Spanish, they've got you covered with some English-speaking staff. There's no air conditioning, so eating spicy food made it feel even hotter, so I would suggest bringing a hand-held fan and asking for a bottle of cold water or Coke!

First, this restaurant had the best ambiance! I loved how they incorporated the natural trees and…read morenature into their architecture. It was adorable and I felt like I was in another world. It's very crowded so you may experience a wait but it's worth it. Lots of food options with decent pricing. Fast staff and delicious food!

Adorable location with attentive staff and great food! We…read moreeven sampled some Mezcal at the suggestion of our waiter and found some new favorites. The seating is comfortable. We look forward to a return trip.