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OMG! Nothing but good things to say about our time at The Lost Tiki last night. Fun atmosphere, great service, and seriously yummy food. I had the new chicken sandwich, hot honey gochujang of course, and it was crunchy outside, tender inside, and with a super tasty sweet/spicy sauce. Quite frankly, it was craveable. Hubby got an assortment of tacos and the pastor egg roll. He enjoyed it all and we even have leftovers to snack on so I can try them too. We both also enjoyed a couple happy hour margaritas. All told, the bill was 620 pesos before tip, incredibly reasonable IMO. We were there in a group of 11. Some had been before and some not, but all discussed going again. There are many more things on the menu we want to try!
So, found this place on a whim...of course in Yelp. So, let's down to the nitty gritty. The drinks? SO DELICIOUS AND ONKY ABOUT $6 EACH!!!!!!! Then the food, weell, we were able to order the bang bang shrimp before the kitchen had to close due to some reason. But they were VERY delicious. If we get a chance to come back before we leave I WILL be coming back here!
The best cocktail bar in Playa Del Carmen and the only place with food that tastes like what you get in the USA. I've been coming to PDC for 15 years now. My only frustration and the reason I don't seem to stay more than a month at a time is that I end up missing the food from back home in San Francisco. If you are like me you will notice that just about everything in Mexico that is "American food" or Italian food typically doesn't quite taste the same. It will be 95% there but often something is different. This is often because dairy products are unavailable is my best guess. So typically when I'm in Mexico I try as much as possible to stick to the local places at eat Mexican food. Don Sirloin for example has excellent tacos, or Pime for high end Mexican specialties like suckling pig. But when you really want a taste of home - this bar is just like going to a Tiki bar in the United States. Be it The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas or Trader Vic's in Emeryville, California. I had the tuna as well as the KFC - Korean Fried Chicken as well as a Mezcal Negroni which was properly served with large format ice. Fantastic.
The place was so perfect. Small and quaint so get there early if you have a large group. They were able to accommodate our group of seven (although it was a stretch). But they had live music and great food. I enjoyed having an option different than the typical Mexican food. Drinks were very good I wish I could have tried more. The waiters were friendly and it was just an overall good experience. Would recommend!
Amazing, delicious, so darn good. Do not hesitate, run, don't walk, you won't be disappointed. Being from Chicago and very spoiled with amazing food, this place was right up there with them. The staff was super attentive, inviting, and brought a great vibe to the atmosphere. We had the El Pastor eggroll, bang bang shrimp, pork belly tacos and General Tao and all of the were outstanding. Drinks are also creative and delicious. Just go and see for yourself!
Not impressed. Service was a 5/10 had to keep asking for the same things over & over. They were tripping about not letting customers in because of Covid rules or something. Bang bang shrimp- Nasty, instead of the shrimp coming coated in sauce like I'm used to, it was drizzled on. Had to ask for extra sauce multiple times in order to get it. The shrimp was pretty bland, the sauce made it easier for me to eat. I noticed that the shrimp is either already cooked bagged shrimp, then they fry it. Or they cook the shrimp first and then fry it. Either way that shrimp is cooked before it gets fried which I didn't like. The Korean Taco- definitely not impressed. Very dry, had nothing special about it. The meat didn't taste too seasoned. Honestly I probably won't come here again.
This place was an unexpected find. On my second day in PDC I searched restaurants on Yelp and found this spot. Tiny Tiki Hut is a cool & unique restaurant. Me and my boyfriend ordered a few things off the menu. Coconut Curry Roll Street Tacos (beef & pork) Ramen KFC Fried Rice Everything was actually flavorful & delicious. My favorite of everything was the Pork Belly Tacos, I ordered 2! Great presentation... I'm a sucker for food pics. My camera always eats first. For drinks, I ordered the Zombie which was ok, I'm glad I tried because I was eyeing it lol but I'll try something different next time. We also got a round of shots that came on this cute display. For vegetarians & vegans, they have a lot of options to choose from so I will definitely bring my family when they come and visit. Diego was great, he answered all the questions we had about the menu and he was funny. Wonderful service on a rainy Sunday! -Fork n Fly
Having been in PDC for almost 2 months now, we have eaten at many places and enjoyed some good food here and there. When we walked into The Tiny Tiki Hut , however, we were not expecting the amazingness that we encountered when dining here. Let's get straight to the point... Atmosphere - This was a Saturday evening with a DJ who was spinning old skool 90's hip hop that could be heard from outside. That already set the right tone for the night. Inside, the place was dimly lit giving a chill, cozy island vibe. The decor added to the nicely designed interior. We must say, the canoes used for bar shelving were pretty rad! Rating - 5/5 Service - Staff was accommodating and friendly. Our server was knowledgeable on different spirits and recommended fabulous drinks. We think it really says something when the owner is present and greets you with a warm smile and kind words. Juan definitely has a passion for what he does and it shows! Rating - 5/5 Food - And the most epic part...the FOOD! Hands down the best meal we've had in PDC. We ordered the KFC Cauliflower, Teriyaki Chicken Wings, Bulgogi Tacos, Chicken Fried Rice and Crispy Wok Beef and multiple drinks. Each dish was well prepared. All of the food was seasoned to perfection and savory! No extra sauce necessary! Great selection of cocktails, especially for those who enjoy a smoky mezcal or tequila. Drinks were delicious and paired well with everything we ordered. Suffice it to say, we left very satisfied! Rating -5/5 In conclusion, The Tiny Tiki Hut offered a very enjoyable experience. It is surprisingly not packed (and it should be!) and offers some exquisite and unique dishes if you tire of the local faire. It is also located away from the very busy 5th Avenida which is a nice change. Overall, we highly recommend this place and will return again!
How is this place not packed? Maybe it gets crowded later at night but this was seriously one of the best meals I've eaten. They have a tapas style menu, with tacos, small plates, or ramen and fried rice bowls. I got the pork belly taco and the Bang Bang shrimp. My son ordered the chicken fried rice, and my husband ordered the KFC chicken, tacos, and spring rolls. Ya'll- these tacos are off the chain. My pork belly taco had this soy and smoky with sesame seeds. I would eat these all day, every day and never tire of them. My son are pretty much all his chicken fried rice and my husband raves about his food. The drinks were delicious and were served in tiki style glasses. The vibe is instagram worthy, right down to the bathrooms. An incredible deal for some incredible food.
Had dinner on 1/31/25. Service was friendly, fast and great. I recommend the tacos I ordered Korean style and bang bang Very tasty and at $2.50 each $50mxn a reasonable priced. I would shy away from the kung pao dish. It's a little too saucy and was just okay. However keep in mind I'm resistant to different twists to the dish so it's a personal thing. Still we finished it up . The egg rolls were good I would recommend this place for the ambience, excellent service and solid food preparation. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
Our family found this place by accident while on vacation in Playa del Carmen - AWESOME food, service, and atmosphere! Highly Highly recommend! read more
OMG! Nothing but good things to say about our time at The Lost Tiki last night. Fun atmosphere, great service, and seriously yummy food. I had the new chicken sandwich, hot honey gochujang of course, and it was crunchy outside, tender inside, and with a super tasty sweet/spicy sauce. Quite frankly, it was craveable. Hubby got an assortment of tacos and the pastor egg roll. He enjoyed it all and we even have leftovers to snack on so I can try them too. We both also enjoyed a couple happy hour margaritas. All told, the bill was 620 pesos before tip, incredibly reasonable IMO. We were there in a group of 11. Some had been before and some not, but all discussed going again. There are many more things on the menu we want to try! read more
10 months ago
So, found this place on a whim...of course in Yelp. So, let's down to the nitty gritty. The drinks? SO DELICIOUS AND ONKY ABOUT $6 EACH!!!!!!! Then the food, weell, we were able to order the bang bang shrimp before the kitchen had to close due to some reason. But they were VERY delicious. If we get a chance to come back before we leave I WILL be coming back here! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Love this place. So cute inside, the staff is friendly, music is awesome, and the food is great. We had fried rice with the chicken, the chow mein, shrimp appetizer, and the pastor egg roll. Everything was so good and yummy. Can't wait to return. I recommend for great drinks. read more
The best cocktail bar in Playa Del Carmen and the only place with food that tastes like what you get in the USA. I've been coming to PDC for 15 years now. My only frustration and the reason I don't seem to stay more than a month at a time is that I end up missing the food from back home in San Francisco. If you are like me you will notice that just about everything in Mexico that is "American food" or Italian food typically doesn't quite taste the same. It will be 95% there but often something is different. This is often because dairy products are unavailable is my best guess. So typically when I'm in Mexico I try as much as possible to stick to the local places at eat Mexican food. Don Sirloin for example has excellent tacos, or Pime for high end Mexican specialties like suckling pig. But when you really want a taste of home - this bar is just like going to a Tiki bar in the United States. Be it The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas or Trader Vic's in Emeryville, California. I had the tuna as well as the KFC - Korean Fried Chicken as well as a Mezcal Negroni which was properly served with large format ice. Fantastic. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
The place was so perfect. Small and quaint so get there early if you have a large group. They were able to accommodate our group of seven (although it was a stretch). But they had live music and great food. I enjoyed having an option different than the typical Mexican food. Drinks were very good I wish I could have tried more. The waiters were friendly and it was just an overall good experience. Would recommend! read more
3 years ago
Amazing, delicious, so darn good. Do not hesitate, run, don't walk, you won't be disappointed. Being from Chicago and very spoiled with amazing food, this place was right up there with them. The staff was super attentive, inviting, and brought a great vibe to the atmosphere. We had the El Pastor eggroll, bang bang shrimp, pork belly tacos and General Tao and all of the were outstanding. Drinks are also creative and delicious. Just go and see for yourself! read more
Not impressed. Service was a 5/10 had to keep asking for the same things over & over. They were tripping about not letting customers in because of Covid rules or something. Bang bang shrimp- Nasty, instead of the shrimp coming coated in sauce like I'm used to, it was drizzled on. Had to ask for extra sauce multiple times in order to get it. The shrimp was pretty bland, the sauce made it easier for me to eat. I noticed that the shrimp is either already cooked bagged shrimp, then they fry it. Or they cook the shrimp first and then fry it. Either way that shrimp is cooked before it gets fried which I didn't like. The Korean Taco- definitely not impressed. Very dry, had nothing special about it. The meat didn't taste too seasoned. Honestly I probably won't come here again. read more
5 years ago
So after last night's disappointment at another local restaurant, we were so pleased we could get a table at The Tiny Hut. Always delicious and consistent ( like my photography!). We enjoyed yummy delicious General Tso's Chicken and Fried Rice with chicken. Thanks to our girl Karl Ik Sgv read more
5 years ago
This place was an unexpected find. On my second day in PDC I searched restaurants on Yelp and found this spot. Tiny Tiki Hut is a cool & unique restaurant. Me and my boyfriend ordered a few things off the menu. Coconut Curry Roll Street Tacos (beef & pork) Ramen KFC Fried Rice Everything was actually flavorful & delicious. My favorite of everything was the Pork Belly Tacos, I ordered 2! Great presentation... I'm a sucker for food pics. My camera always eats first. For drinks, I ordered the Zombie which was ok, I'm glad I tried because I was eyeing it lol but I'll try something different next time. We also got a round of shots that came on this cute display. For vegetarians & vegans, they have a lot of options to choose from so I will definitely bring my family when they come and visit. Diego was great, he answered all the questions we had about the menu and he was funny. Wonderful service on a rainy Sunday! -Fork n Fly read more
5 years ago
Having been in PDC for almost 2 months now, we have eaten at many places and enjoyed some good food here and there. When we walked into The Tiny Tiki Hut , however, we were not expecting the amazingness that we encountered when dining here. Let's get straight to the point... Atmosphere - This was a Saturday evening with a DJ who was spinning old skool 90's hip hop that could be heard from outside. That already set the right tone for the night. Inside, the place was dimly lit giving a chill, cozy island vibe. The decor added to the nicely designed interior. We must say, the canoes used for bar shelving were pretty rad! Rating - 5/5 Service - Staff was accommodating and friendly. Our server was knowledgeable on different spirits and recommended fabulous drinks. We think it really says something when the owner is present and greets you with a warm smile and kind words. Juan definitely has a passion for what he does and it shows! Rating - 5/5 Food - And the most epic part...the FOOD! Hands down the best meal we've had in PDC. We ordered the KFC Cauliflower, Teriyaki Chicken Wings, Bulgogi Tacos, Chicken Fried Rice and Crispy Wok Beef and multiple drinks. Each dish was well prepared. All of the food was seasoned to perfection and savory! No extra sauce necessary! Great selection of cocktails, especially for those who enjoy a smoky mezcal or tequila. Drinks were delicious and paired well with everything we ordered. Suffice it to say, we left very satisfied! Rating -5/5 In conclusion, The Tiny Tiki Hut offered a very enjoyable experience. It is surprisingly not packed (and it should be!) and offers some exquisite and unique dishes if you tire of the local faire. It is also located away from the very busy 5th Avenida which is a nice change. Overall, we highly recommend this place and will return again! read more
How is this place not packed? Maybe it gets crowded later at night but this was seriously one of the best meals I've eaten. They have a tapas style menu, with tacos, small plates, or ramen and fried rice bowls. I got the pork belly taco and the Bang Bang shrimp. My son ordered the chicken fried rice, and my husband ordered the KFC chicken, tacos, and spring rolls. Ya'll- these tacos are off the chain. My pork belly taco had this soy and smoky with sesame seeds. I would eat these all day, every day and never tire of them. My son are pretty much all his chicken fried rice and my husband raves about his food. The drinks were delicious and were served in tiki style glasses. The vibe is instagram worthy, right down to the bathrooms. An incredible deal for some incredible food. read more
3 years ago
I like this place. They are just getting started, and Juan, the owner, is so welcoming. He is also great about making substitutions and offering such things off the menu like kimchi, if you give him some notice. Talk to him and see what he can do for you. ;) I've been two times now, and the atmosphere and music are amazing. They have the tall chairs and tables and some bar seating. The decorations and thatch roof or palapa gives the tropical feel. They are doing all kinds of cool things like Sunday brunch and painting classes, but I haven't had a chance to check them out yet. The food is good. I love the KFC chicken. It is a huge portion, crispy skin with a good sauce coating it. The sauce has a sweet and sour flavor. Also, the fried rice is very good. I have tried the trio of tacos and my favorite is the fish taco, but the bulgogi is a close second. They also have a poke appetizer that is really good. My friend ordered it, but I snuck a taste. Im also excited to go back and try the drinks now that they have their license. You need to check this place out whether you are a tourist or a local. It's great!! read more
5 years ago
Such a gem! Found this place our first week in playa and will keep going back! Drinks are strong and on point. The food would be considered great anywhere in the world. Loved the shrimp, wings. Ahi tuna. A must go while in playa del Carmen read more
4 years ago
The drinks all had a weird smoke to them and a weird aftertaste. The food was ok? Overall I'd prolly go somewhere else read more
2 years ago
The food, service, and ambience were all fantastic, making it a top-notch dining experience. Highly recommend! If you're thirsty for a banging drink don't hesitate to try the Freaky Tiki!! read more
3 years ago
I had the tiki salad. Crunch and mouth feel is good. It's a nice variety of julienned vegetables that are crisp and fresh. Dressing is good, soy sauce and perhaps a little fish sauce in there, well seasoned. Price is about $7 US, a fair price in Feb 2023 in this location. Had a beef taco. Really quite good., Hint of sweet and sour, nice beef flavor, chewy tortilla. Overall, food is very good for this price range. read more
4 years ago
I absolutely loved this place. The ambiance is great, the drinks are amazing, and the owner is so kind. This is a little off the beaten path so it's a calmer experience from the restaurants in 5th. Unfortunately we didn't eat this time around but the menu looks awesome and they've got great specials every night of the week! Highly highly recommend adding this to your list of musts! This is just my kind of place while on vacation! The only reason I didn't give 4 stars is because there was no air circulation, if there were some fans this would have been a place I would have liked to hang out at a lot longer than 1 drink. read more
6 years ago
I love tiki style anything... so when I passed by I had to go in. Even just for a snack. Great selection of tiki drinks in tiki mugs, fusion food like ramen, popcorn chicken, fried rice, and tacos. I would definitely come back with a group when I am in town to enjoy the drinks. read more
4 years ago
The food, drinks and service where all awesome. The food was delicious we had the edamame and it's probably the best I've ever had. It's on the spicy side if you like spicy don't hesitate. We'll certainly go back. read more
4 years ago
Local spot with live music, great drinks, and a fun time. The food was tasty and filling. I would love to come back again. read more
4 years ago
We absolutely loved The Lost Tiki. A fun little place off the beaten path that has great food and drinks. The bartenders are wonderful. We enjoyed it so much that we went back a couple times during our stay in Playa. read more
4 years ago
The food is amazing! We're from Texas and we were craving something other than Mexican food. This was perfect! The food had the best flavor and so many unique and delicious drinks. We got Edemame, wings, bang bang shrimp, curry chicken roll, ramen, and general tso chicken. Loved it all! Plus live music! Great vibe read more
5 years ago
3 years ago
This place was so good! The ambience, music, food, drinks, & service were all amazing! Walter was our server and he was not only kind and friendly, but very attentive. I don't know why there weren't more people eating here! We got the bang bang shrimp, so good! Buffalo wings, fries, & chicken chow mein. I also tried a couple of cocktails, including the bikini bottom that was great. We might eat here again before our trip is over! read more
Mexican/Asian fusion. The restaurant is located a couple of block away from the strip so prices were a lot more reasonable. The food was very tasty! The drinks were strong and about US$5. Every drink is meticulously decorated like a piece of art. It is a quiet place to settle down after a hard day of shopping on the bustling streets of playa del Carmen. read more
6 years ago
What a wonderful find!! We had such a great time here. The bartender and servers were so helpful with our questions. The decorations too were beautiful and we couldn't stop talking pics. read more
This place is a gem! From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with a warm greeting and everyone was super attentive. The owner came over to chat and recommended a couple of dishes (I posted pictures of our favorites). The restaurant is small and personable. The atmosphere was chilled and inviting. We decided to order a couple of dishes; al pastor egg roll, bang bang shrimp, KFC, and the pancita taco. Wow! The food was phenomenal. Every bite of each dish left us wanting more. The food even tasted better because of the delightful service. If you are reading my review, tell them the family from Chicago that loves Lou Malnati's pizza sent you (; read more
4 years ago
So much fun! The food was so good and the staff was so nice. Diego was the best!! Get the Baja tacos and the poke for sure. read more
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