Top restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Playa is full of good places to eat. The food in Mexico is well known all over the world and is listed as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. In Playa del Carmen, don’t hesitate to go to the streets adjacent to the Quinta. And also, be a little adventurous and try different food, like vegetarian or plant-based. Here are the top restaurants in Playa del Carmen.

Café Choux Choux

Cafe Choux Choux is a family business, parents, siblings and friends inspired by their astrology, nature and culture. This place is not only for coffee but also good food, because they have an organic and environmental aspect. Try the vegan bread with hummus, avocado and broccoli sprouts. The bread is served with a salad and an orange vinaigrette. The bread and pastries are excellent. Eat them in the morning when they are freshly prepared, because they dry out during the day.

Av. 20 Calle 24 Norte con, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

La Fishería

The top restaurants in Playa del Carmen include famous cooks. Aquiles Chávez, Tabasco’s celebrity chef, brings all the humor and grace of his televised dishes to La Fishería, his seafood and Mexican cuisine restaurant in Playa del Carmen. The staff is always happy to serve and always ready to entertain with attention. As for the food, it’s great. The best seafood and freshest fish in the area, with a touch of regional flavor. The decor is very modern and from the outside, it invites you in. Try the grilled octopus fries or the ceviche trio.

Quinta Avenida entre calle 20 Calle 22 Norte y, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R

La Cueva del Chango

This list of the top restaurants in Playa del Carmen would be incomplete without this place. La Cueva Del Chango is a beautifully decorated restaurant with trees and plants everywhere. They have a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. The bean muffins with meat or cheese are very good.

Calle 38 Nte. Mz. 4-Lote 3, Zazil-ha, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R

Aldea Corazón

This restaurant is a good place for brunch. It is open all day and very romantic in the evening. The atmosphere is special, designed with the feeling of the open air because it is located in a dry open cenote with lots of vegetation. Their music selection also adds to the feeling of life in Mexico.

Quinta Avenida 5, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

Trattoria Pizzeria Romeo

Playa del Carmen’s large Italian community has dozens of establishments offering a wide variety of Italian cuisine. One of the most popular is Trattoria Pizzeria Romeo, which is especially popular for its wood-fired pizzas. Romeo pays great attention to the quality of all its ingredients, including the quality of the wood to be burned, the wheat flour to be kneaded and the tomatoes and other fruits to be used in the preparation of the sauce. You can also order lasagna, fresh pasta with your favorite sauce and many other dishes from the rich Italian gastronomy.

Calle 4 Nte 150, entre 15 Avenida Nte y 10 Avenida Nte, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

Oh Lala!

If you like intimate restaurants and internationally inspired cuisine, Oh Lala is the place for you. Whatever you order, with options ranging from tuna and lobster steaks to spicy madras curries, each dish is as well presented as you’d expect and can be paired with a variety of wines to ensure a superior dining experience. Advance reservations are essential, as the restaurant itself has limited capacity.

C. 14 Nte. Bis 147-MZA 147, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

La Coronela

An increasingly known secret in the top restaurants in Playa del Carmen list. La Coronela is a simple, friendly restaurant with affordable 2-for-1 beer specials and a street vendor atmosphere in downtown Playa del Carmen. Enjoy their authentic cuisine, far from the often-Americanized nature of restaurants in this beach town; with a great burrito or tortilla soup and guacamole. You can always expect a warm welcome from owner Gricelda, but make sure to visit before it becomes a popular tourist spot.

Calle 1ra Sur entre 5 y 10, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

Don Chendo

Don Chendo is the secret New York Russell and a taste of any Chicagoan looking for the deep dish pizza his city is famous for. Other Italian-American dishes are offered alongside the extensive menu of Chicago-style deep dishes, but they take second place to the undisputed stars of the show. As it says on the menu, “regular pizzas serve 2-3 regular people,” so don’t be surprised if you leave with leftovers. Keep it simple and try the classic margherita deep dish.

30 Avenida Nte, C. 24 Nte &, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

Carboncitos

This top restaurants in Playa del Carmen had to include a lot of tacos, and this place is no exception. If you want to experience international cuisine at fair prices in Playa del Carmen, you should treat yourself to a visit to Carboncitos. The small restaurant in the center is characterized by its charming atmosphere, but most of all by its food: Whether it’s grilled meats, the Mexican classics, the tacos or the homemade salsas, there’s something for everyone at Carboncitos. With the delicious drinks and the view of Playa del Carmen beaches, it’s a good place to stay.

Calle 4 Nte S/N, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R.

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