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    Taquerías El Ñero

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 6:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Christina N V.

    I've tried many taquerias around here and these happen to be one of my favorite. The meat was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. I loved the tortillas too. It wasn't too thick and it had the right texture. The salsas were perfection. They had little spicy all the way to habanero spicy. Each taco was between $19-$25 pesos or about $1-2 usd each. Very affordable and more authentic compared to the tacos spots I went to at 5th avenue. This place is packed but we were seated right away. The workers are nice and friendly. Our favorites were the suadero tacos.. soooo good and tender. I could eat them all day.

    Steve C.

    Escape the tourist traps and eat here. I ate a lot of tacos during my 11 day Riviera Maya roadtrip and these are definitely in the top! Unfortunately my friend and I arrived late in the evening when they were close to closing, so they only had the Suadero and Asada left out of the 13 types that they have; however, the Suadero was so delicious! Super tender and soft pulled pork, with a generous topping of onions and cilantro on spicy salsa. The best part, each taco was only 15 pesos! Can't wait to come back and try all the tacos I couldn't get to.

    Deez N.

    Taco heaven!! The customer services is great and the 30 tacos my family inhaled were better. The tacos were served piping hot with mounds of bistek and your choice of 4 salsas.

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    Christopher B.

    This the best Mexican Food I've had in my life. I'm from LA so I'm no novice to the cuisine. It's also not a real tourist location either. Our waiter didn't really speak English but the menu is so straight forward that it's relatively easy to communicate if you can read. 10/10 would recommend Stay away from the facade of the resorts Get some authentic food in you!

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    Duong V.

    My tour guide from Alltournative told me about this place and vote it as his best street food place. So I came to check it out and feel so happy I did! It's truly a good street food place serving only taco with several options. I got beef tongue (lengua) taco, beef cheeks (cachete) taco, chorizo taco and beef flank mix with chorizo (campechano) taco. The cachete is super tender and delicious! Lengua taco has big piece instead of small chunky pieces as I used to have. I like the lengua but it could be fried a bit more. Chorizo in here is the best among all places I have been to. Each taco only cost 15 peso and each drink is 17 peso. Really good deal for a quick meal. However, they are not really good with English so it's better to order in Spanish. Just listen to Pitbull, uno dos tres... jk. They also dont take USD and we were 14 peso under, so we have to run across the street to buy a drink for peso exchange. If I could work remotely, I would stay here and come to this place every day.

    Tyler R.

    If you're thinking of going to eat on 5th Ave. do yourself a favour and just walk the 10 minutes up to 45th to visit Ñeros for some authentic food instead. This place was recommended to us by a tour guide from Alltournative the other day and we finally decided to give it a try. They have around 8 or 9 different tacos to choose from and all of them are just 15 pesos! I can attest that nearly all of them were some of the best tacos we've had in Playa del Carmen. Favourites included the chorizo, lengua (beef tongue), cachete (beef cheek) and campechano (mixed pork and steak). Its a pretty casual place and has a 'street food' like atmosphere, so when you arrive just grab yourself a table and a server will be right with you to bring some fresh cucumber and radish and sauteed onions. Each table is set with an array of green and red salsas, but be careful because they aren't messing around with the heat. Servers were incredibly friendly, fast and helpful. Our entire meal took probably 15 minutes from sitting down to paying. One thing to keep in mind is that they only take pesos, so make sure you have enough, or be prepared to run to the nearby Oxxo to get change. For less than 10 USD we were able to stuff ourselves with more tacos than we could finish along with refeshments, incredible value for your money. I'd highly recommend stopping by at least once for anyone visiting downtown Playa del Carmen, we'll probably be back before our trip ends

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    Sammy M.

    YUM! Definitely my definition of authentic tacos in Mexico! They have all of the odd meats including but limited to lengua, cabeza, suadero, tripas, etc and they were all done well! A little bit off of the super touristy area but well worth the adventure. Each taco was $12-$15 pesos which is $0.66-$0.83 USD. They don't have any bottled water for sale but they do have bottled sodas and juices. Service is super quick and they have an assortment of salsas and veggies to accompany. Probably one of my favorite meals while here!

    The taco de campechana puffff the best. Very good tacos de Pasto, just like they are suppose to be . The tacos of head ... the bistec (which are not like the typical tacos de carne asada) those were ok is not that way that I like he meat, everyone have different criteria. very economical . The dollar was 15 pesos. is basically one dollar for taco and the soda and everything !!!!! Very good service . Recommended. El taco de campechana puffff el mejor, los del pastor muy buenos justo en su punto. Los de cabeza ...los de bistec (qué no son como los típicos tacos de carne asada) esos estaban ok no es mi gusto la carne de esa manera, so cada quien su criterio. muy económico . El dólar a 15 so básicamente ahorita está a Dólar el taco y la soda y todo!!!!! MUy buen servicio . Recomendado.

    Liz R.

    Taquería El Ñero in Cozumel is the best taco place in Cozumel. They have a variety of tacos and will not disappoint you. They have 4 different sauces. I love 2 of the 4 - green and orangey colored ones. During our stay we literally had dinner here every night. Have to stop by here if you're in the area!

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    Delicious tacos Al Pastor! Would recommend! Order more than you think, because you'll definitely want more!

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    Fast, cheap, and delicious. Many selections to chose from and good range of condiments

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    Best tacos we had on this trip. We will definitely recommend them to others. This taqueria taste like the ones you would eat in Mexico City.

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    Tacos are delicious. They have all the good meats...cabeza, lengua, arrachera, tripas. Great service... they have flan!!!

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    So amazing. Had their tacos everyday while in Playa (except for Sunday since they're closed )!! You will not regret!

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    Axiote - Course 5 of tasting menu - beef tongue

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    4.4(280 reviews)
    1.7 kmGonzalo Guerrero
    $$

    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!

    Okay, where do I start…read more I made a reservation about a month before our trip, they were already pretty booked so I made a 4:45pm. I somehow missed that the coursed meal doesn't start until 6...and we didn't realize until same day. They couldn't rebook us until 9PM but told us to swing by early to see if they could get us in AND THEY DID. It was a Christmas miracle. And I'm glad they did because the whole experience was about 2.5 hours from start to finish. The place isn't very big, but is beautiful inside. They have an awesome bar and and open kitchen so you can see everything. It's a really neat place. We were seated pretty quick once they got the table cleaned, and then were greeted by our waitress. When we told her we were there for the 8 course meal, they switched waiters on us, and then the upselling started. Right off the bat they tried to talk us into a cocktail...when we were doing a pairing with our meal. It took them a little time to get the meal going, and then between courses was a little hit or miss. Sometimes it was free flowing and sometimes it took 10-15 minutes to get our next dish. The food. We were a little nervous we would leave still a little hungry but I assure you, you will not. For ~$100USD each, you get so much food, and a drink with every course. It was fantastic and so worth it. Here were the courses and pairings (that I can remember lol): 1. We started with the dips - a bean dip with cheese sauce and guacamole with crickets. Very classic, very well done. The crickets added a nice, nutty flavor. I was a huge fan of the beans with their blue corn tostadas, so much flavor. They also had a third dip that was pumpkin seed based, it was good but not as memorable. Their hot sauces came out with this course. It was paired with a house mezcal (with salts, cucumber, and orange) that was incredible and smooth. 2. Shrimp ceviche which was super refreshing and flavorful. They paired this with sparkling wine. 3. Sea bass with a cream sauce and grapefruit. I'm not a huge fishy flavor person - my first bite had all three compnents and I thought it was delicious. My husband just had fish as his first bite and thought it a little fishy, but once we added everything else he agreed it was great. Three small pieces, so it was a nice course. Paired with a sauv blanc. 4. Roasted tomatoes in a mole sauce. A nice veggie course. I thought they were cooked well, nothing super fancy. Paired with a Chardonnay. 5. Cooked shrimp with potatoes. My husband called this a "filler" course - there wasn't much to it. The sauce had some greens in it but it was just something light and easy to serve. Can't remember the pairing here. 6. THE CARROTS. MY FAV THING. OMG. Literally so fresh, the perfect texture, and the sauces. I could have eated a whole bowl with this one. Paired it with a red blend. 7. Cow tongue. I forgot a photo. I was starting to get drunk, I'm sorry. Paired with a red wine. This was tender, the sauce was delicious. If you're not used to beef tongue, please don't let it scare you. It was amazing. 8. Dessert. Also amazing. I think it was paired with a sweet red but....a little drunk here...we got a cheesecake which was more on the savory side, super unique, and so delicious. I was a huge fan. We also got a passion fruit custard and I'm a SUCKER for passion fruit. This was phenomenal. The food was INCREDIBLE. And such an amazing experience. And now the loss of a star. I hit on the service a little, but there was also some upselling which we don't love, especially at what is supposed to be michelin recognized. We often try Michelin recognized when we travel and the upselling was unexpected, I undertsand the culture down here, but still. ALSO we LOVED the house mezcal so much we asked for another shot ($280 pesos/shot). When we got the bill, the waiter upcharged to one of the most expensive mezcals on their menu ($520 pesos/shot) and refused to change it. We spent $60 on two shots after paying for our 8-course meal. It honestly was SUCH a dissapointing end to our meal and felt so icky. Be very careful with the service here.

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    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería - CRICKETS, don't hesitate!!

    La Perla Pixan & La Carbonería

    4.3(184 reviews)
    2.0 kmGonzalo Guerrero
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    This place is amazing from the food to the staff! We came in with our 2 year old who was asleep…read morethey accommodated her and my wife to make her comfortable while she slept and the service was above and beyond and the food was the best food I have eaten while here definitely recommend!

    We were wanting a "smaller" lunch and I had read that this place was awesome, so we decided to give…read moreit a try. It helped that it was pouring rain and most of the restaurant was under cover, unlike a lot of spots, so it was perfect. We were seated quickly and helped shortly after. Service was...interesting. Felt like we had the hardest experience with communication here, which is fine, as Americans that is our fault. Things like they have a porn star martini ( my fav) as a mocktail so I asked if it was possible to add a shot of vodka. They initially recommended the espresso martini which I did not want so I was just opting for water and he pushed the original option on me then charged be $20 for it, which was insane. They also pushed sales hard here, it felt a little off...like we just wanted to enjoy a meal and at the end we're hounded to try their mezcals. BUT food came quick and effeciently so no major complaints there, just be aware. As for the food, it was incredible. Again with the communication, we pointed and asked for the beet carpaccio....they brought out beef carpaccio WHICH thankfully we both eat meat because honestly, it was freaking incredible. We didn't even say anything about the mix up because it was a highlight. They brought it out under a glass smoker, it had a cream sauce, and rosemary, lime, cheese, it was just perfect. We also had the corn which was super unique, the tuna appetizer which had SO MUCH FLAVOR, and the fundito which was on par with everywhere else in the area. It ended up being more food than we planned but it was incredible in flavor, whoever the cook is does a great job of marrying flavors because it was an incredible meal. Be ready for the communication gap, but know you won't eat anything bad here.

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    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen - 2 big steaks

    Porfirio's Playa del Carmen

    4.1(221 reviews)
    1.1 kmCentro

    Saw this had great OpenTable reviews but didn't want to commit to a reservation, so we checked it…read moreout while exploring. We were also considering a steakhouse nearby...but when in Mexico, right? Glad we did--this ended up being the best meal we had all week (even compared to our resort). Food: great. Service: standout. Amii and Santi were the perfect balance--attentive without hovering, quick, and clearly in sync. They made everything easy. Highlights: - Hot stone seared New York strip -- fun, interactive, and really flavorful - Street-style al pastor for two -- fall-off-the-bone and worth it - Marinades + salsas were so good we asked for more - Drinks were a surprise win--especially the curated cocktails We walked in, but I'd recommend a reservation for busy season, we didn't have to wait but they had a lot of patrons in comparison. The vibe was awesome - from the modern cantina style to the liver performers that weren't cheesy and 1000% on point. We stayed all week at a private resort, if it were closer, we'd have gone back again. Would absolutely recommend

    We came here for my birthday dinner, and it was such a fun spot to celebrate. Honestly, we were…read moreexpecting it to be a lot more expensive based on the vibe and presentation but it was surprisingly affordable for what you get. We ordered the steak (medium) because that's always our go-to and it was really good. Cooked properly with a nice sear on the outside and still juicy inside. Solid, reliable choice. We also tried the charred octopus, and this one was a bit of a miss for us. It leaned more on the soft side and felt slightly overcooked. We were hoping for more of that tender-with-a-slight-char texture contrast. You can never go wrong with French fries crispy, well-seasoned, and perfect for the table. For dessert, we got the chocolate cake, and wow !! the slice was huge. Definitely shareable. It was rich, moist, and indulgent. We couldn't even finish it, which says a lot because we tried. Overall, it was a great birthday dinner spot lively atmosphere, good food, and better value than we expected. I'd definitely come back, especially for another celebration.

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