THE 15 BEST Playa Del Carmen Restaurants | May 2024 Guide (2024)

Explore Playa del Carmen’s culinary landscape with our guide to the best Playa Del Carmen restaurants. From authentic street-side tacos to upscale international fusion, discover diverse dining experiences that capture the essence of this coastal town. Navigate cobblestone streets, uncover hidden culinary gems, and savor iconic beachfront eateries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican flavors crafted by talented local chefs. Whether it’s a romantic evening, laid-back brunch, or a tour of local Yucatan specialties, our curated selection of restaurants has something for everyone. Here is our guide to the best Playa Del Carmen restaurants.

Explore Playa del Carmen’s culinary landscape with our guide to the best Playa Del Carmen restaurants. From authentic street-side tacos to upscale international fusion, discover diverse dining experiences that capture the essence of this coastal town. Navigate cobblestone streets, uncover hidden culinary gems, and savor iconic beachfront eateries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Mexican flavors crafted by talented local chefs. Whether it’s a romantic evening, laid-back brunch, or a tour of local Yucatan specialties, our curated selection of restaurants has something for everyone. Here is our guide to the best Playa Del Carmen restaurants.

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El Fogón, in the North End, is one of the top rated restaurants in Playa del Carmen for a reason, the best tacos. This wildly popular eatery serves delicious tacos, fajitas, and refreshing fruit juices. Don’t miss the tacos al pastor shaved right off of the trompa (vertical meat spit), flank steak tacos, and other tasty Mexican favorites.

If you want to feel like someone prepared a home cooked meal for you, try Cocina Doña Paula in Centro. Slow cooked traditional specialties are the featured attraction here. Four talented ladies serve up meal combos daily. Make sure to try the authentic Sopa Aguada. Cocina Doña Paula is known for large, hearty meals made from the heart.

Come for the famous and sumptuous Mexican rotisserie chicken at La Brocherie in Centro. Combos come with a variety of fixings and rice and tortillas. One of the chefs is Parisienne, you can often catch French classics, if you’re lucky. Looking for a French classic, try the chicken cordon bleu with blue cheese sauce.

Stop by El Nativo, in the North End, to satisfy all your breakfast cravings. The restaurant has lighter fare like fruit smoothies and fresh fruit plates or more hearty American or Mexican style breakfasts including homemade classics. Don’t miss the large and refreshing fruit juices blended right in front of you, and the classic chilaquiles.

A favorite Playa del Carmen eatery is the quirky El Hongo. This family-run business is a bit off-the-beaten-path in Ejidal but is well worth the trek for its delicious classic Mexican food, ridiculous pancakes, and live music. Try the fresh blended/frozen lemonade with mint and the fresh ceviche, you won’t be disappointed!

Los Aguachiles is an excellent spot for seafood and upscale Mexican cuisine in the North End. This open-air restaurant serves delicious classic dishes such as grilled octopus, seafood tacos, and tostadas. The seafood at Los Aguachiles is fresh, well prepared, and incredibly flavorful. Don’t miss the aguachiles camarón (shrimp), delicious ceviche, or fish tacos.

For all things seafood, pay a visit to local favorite El Pirata, in the North End. At this casual and authentic eatery, you can choose your fish and have it fried whole right in front of you. They also serve delicious shrimp dishes and ceviches, you can’t go wrong with camarones(shrimp) dishes at El Pirata.

While La Cueva del Chango serves lunch and dinner, its main draw is its breakfast and the beautiful patio. The ambiance is amazing as you feel like you’re in a jungle right in the North End. You’ll find quality delicious regional breakfast platters such as huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, as well as refreshing fruit salads, and empanadas.

Rockas Jamaican Kitchen is the perfect comfy rustic place to grab lunch or dinner in Playa del Carmen. This hidden gem is Playa del Carmen’s North Zone. The street is usually busy after 5 pm as people flock to Rockas Jamaican Kitchen for delicious food, live music, and drinks. The head chef, Marvin, is from Jamaica and greets each guest with a smile as they enjoy their meal. Make sure to try the Rasta Pasta,Oxtail,Jerk Wings, and, of course, theJerk Chicken.

Dining at Alux is a unique and unforgettable culinary experience right in Ejidal. The dining room of this restaurant is in a spectacular underground cave/cenote and its food is a mix of Mayan, Mexican, and international upscale cuisine. For a tasty appetizer try the octopus, and for an entree don’t skip the venison or lobster tails.

If you’re seeking fine dining in a stylish setting, Oh La La! in Centro checks all the boxes. Plates are pieces of art in this contemporary, quaint restaurant serving refined European cuisine packed with high-quality ingredients and delightful flavors. Try the grilled octopus, the melt-in-your-mouth scallops, or the duck tacos.

This restaurant at the Grand Hyatt in Centro celebrates seasonal menus, which revolve around the organic produce, meat, and fresh seafood options the chef has access to daily. When you dine here, you can expect exceptional preparations of the highest quality. The impeccable talents of the chef, kitchen, and wait staff will ensure you have an unforgettable experience. From a perfectly grilled steak to a delightfully seasoned salmon, you will not leave hungry or unsatisfied. The atmosphere in this curated space is charming and fun.

Traveler’s Table is not a restaurant; it’s a 5-course, interactive culinary learning adventure, seated under a thatch roof around a few seaside long tables. This is a can’t miss dining experience at the Punta Venado Beach Club. Guests thoroughly enjoy learning about Mexican food’s Spanish, African, and Middle Eastern cultural influences through every bite.

Nestled within the stunning Andaz Mayakoba Resort in Playa del Carmen’sNorth End, you will find a culinary oasis in Casa Amate. The menu at Casa Amate is curated to showcase the rich and flavorful cuisine of Mexico, Central America, and Latin America. Try some of the bestMolein Playa del Carmen, and don’t miss out on the perfectly cooked and flavorfulOctopus. Other favorites include the flavorful Red Snapper and the delicious Prime Steak with wild mushrooms.

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