Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
The new Steakhouse in Playa del Carmen. Very nice setting and atmosphere when you get there. They bring a new concept: Everything is smoked or grilled on a wood planks and Himalayan salt planks.
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Plank Gourmet Grill & Patio Bar
The new Steakhouse in Playa del Carmen. Very nice setting and atmosphere when you get there. They bring a new concept: Everything is smoked or grilled on a wood planks and Himalayan salt planks.
The name means "unexpected," and––thanks to the international dishes created by executive chef Juan Diego Solombrino—this place is truly a surprise. At breakfast, you can order hangover-healing eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, or old-fashioned French toast; later, Imprevist pulls out all the stops with a hint of molecular gastronomy in the tuna tartare with lime and sake foam, and the chilled beetroot soup with goat cheese croquettes, truffle oil, and thyme cream. Risotto choices include a seafood number with squid ink and shaved fennel. The fish cooked in parchment is unbelievably moist, and the beef fillet with foie gras mousse practically melts in your mouth. The cool cocktails and sticky date cake will leave you longing for a siesta. Seating is available at sidewalk tables and in an intimate underground dining room
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Imprevist
1 Avenida NorteThe name means "unexpected," and––thanks to the international dishes created by executive chef Juan Diego Solombrino—this place is truly a surprise. At breakfast, you can order hangover-healing eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, or old-fashioned French toast; later, Imprevist pulls out all the stops with a hint of molecular gastronomy in the tuna tartare with lime and sake foam, and the chilled beetroot soup with goat cheese croquettes, truffle oil, and thyme cream. Risotto choices include a seafood number with squid ink and shaved fennel. The fish cooked in parchment is unbelievably moist, and the beef fillet with foie gras mousse practically melts in your mouth. The cool cocktails and sticky date cake will leave you longing for a siesta. Seating is available at sidewalk tables and in an intimate underground dining room
From the street-level bistro, a dramatic staircase leads up to a small cocktail bar and dining room overlooking Fifth Avenue. A stone waterfall is the focal point of the latter, and an open layout provides nearly every table with a breeze from the water. Start with crispy scallops marinated in lime and served over Champagne risotto, then follow up with favorite mains like sesame-seared blue-fin tuna with Portobello mushrooms or cocinita pibil ravioli (a lighter take on Yucatecan achiote-roasted pork). Remarkably flavorful short ribs are cooked for 8 hours in black beer, Dijon mustard, red wine, and honey.
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La Casa del Agua
Quinta AvenidaFrom the street-level bistro, a dramatic staircase leads up to a small cocktail bar and dining room overlooking Fifth Avenue. A stone waterfall is the focal point of the latter, and an open layout provides nearly every table with a breeze from the water. Start with crispy scallops marinated in lime and served over Champagne risotto, then follow up with favorite mains like sesame-seared blue-fin tuna with Portobello mushrooms or cocinita pibil ravioli (a lighter take on Yucatecan achiote-roasted pork). Remarkably flavorful short ribs are cooked for 8 hours in black beer, Dijon mustard, red wine, and honey.
This Playa institution, in a funky jungle garden with fountains, palmettos, and a rambling koi pond, is a favorite breakfast spot. The well-prepared, authentic Mexican selections include soft enchiladas with an excellent mole; homemade empanadas with huitlacoche corn truffle; a seductively spicy habanero cream soup; and classic chilaquiles, a tortilla-and-egg scramble that will have you skipping lunch. It's popular for lunch and dinner as well.
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La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.This Playa institution, in a funky jungle garden with fountains, palmettos, and a rambling koi pond, is a favorite breakfast spot. The well-prepared, authentic Mexican selections include soft enchiladas with an excellent mole; homemade empanadas with huitlacoche corn truffle; a seductively spicy habanero cream soup; and classic chilaquiles, a tortilla-and-egg scramble that will have you skipping lunch. It's popular for lunch and dinner as well.
This upscale seafood restaurant a is an anchor of Playa's alternative culinary scene, reimagining tacos sautéed in olive oil and topped with cucumber or strawberry-habanero salsa. Local favorites include shrimp tacos with "black gold" (beans), fish ceviche with green salsa, and fish tacos wrapped in your choice of corn tortilla, flour tortilla, or a giant leaf of Bibb lettuce. It's an in-the-know spot for lunch or (since it closes at 7) a very early dinner. You'll find other Los Aguachiles locations on Avenida Constituyentes (between Avs. 1 and 5) and the Canibal Royal Beach Club
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Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 NteThis upscale seafood restaurant a is an anchor of Playa's alternative culinary scene, reimagining tacos sautéed in olive oil and topped with cucumber or strawberry-habanero salsa. Local favorites include shrimp tacos with "black gold" (beans), fish ceviche with green salsa, and fish tacos wrapped in your choice of corn tortilla, flour tortilla, or a giant leaf of Bibb lettuce. It's an in-the-know spot for lunch or (since it closes at 7) a very early dinner. You'll find other Los Aguachiles locations on Avenida Constituyentes (between Avs. 1 and 5) and the Canibal Royal Beach Club
Focusing on food from the Pampas region of Argentina, this trendy corner spot has tables on 5th Avenue and second-story seating overlooking the action below. Entrées come with four sauces, dominant among them is chimichurri, made with oil, vinegar, and finely chopped herbs. Start off with empanadas or Argentine sausage, follow up with a sizzling half-pound vacio (flank steak) served on a cast iron skillet, then finish your meal with chocolate fondant and ice cream
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Sur Steakhouse
236 Calle 10 NteFocusing on food from the Pampas region of Argentina, this trendy corner spot has tables on 5th Avenue and second-story seating overlooking the action below. Entrées come with four sauces, dominant among them is chimichurri, made with oil, vinegar, and finely chopped herbs. Start off with empanadas or Argentine sausage, follow up with a sizzling half-pound vacio (flank steak) served on a cast iron skillet, then finish your meal with chocolate fondant and ice cream
Cure your morning hangover with the breakfast buffet (M$200) at this beach club beside El Taj Condo Hotel. The restaurant serves fresh fusion cuisine that blends Italian, Asian, and Mexican dishes. Lounge chairs and beach beds are abundant, and there are changing rooms, outdoor showers, and oversized towels for your convenience. A section of beach is used as a launching point by small fishing boats, but the view is still lovely and there is plenty of space to relax. As you enter the water, you'll feel about 20-feet of coral stone before the bottom transitions to smooth sand. The morning yoga and tai chi classes are a great way to start the day. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: walking.
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Indigo Beach Club
Cure your morning hangover with the breakfast buffet (M$200) at this beach club beside El Taj Condo Hotel. The restaurant serves fresh fusion cuisine that blends Italian, Asian, and Mexican dishes. Lounge chairs and beach beds are abundant, and there are changing rooms, outdoor showers, and oversized towels for your convenience. A section of beach is used as a launching point by small fishing boats, but the view is still lovely and there is plenty of space to relax. As you enter the water, you'll feel about 20-feet of coral stone before the bottom transitions to smooth sand. The morning yoga and tai chi classes are a great way to start the day. Amenities: food and drink; showers; toilets. Best for: walking.
A brazillian Style & International Cuisine, Salad Bar, Seafood, fine dinning. All you can eat, Great staff, wifi
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BBVA
& 25 Avenida NteA brazillian Style & International Cuisine, Salad Bar, Seafood, fine dinning. All you can eat, Great staff, wifi
A NY style Italian restaurant. The finest place, with amazing seafood pizza and italian cuisine at incredible prices. The music and service is amazing. Ask for the Romantic Terrace at the rooftop ;)
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LUCKY LUCIANO
A NY style Italian restaurant. The finest place, with amazing seafood pizza and italian cuisine at incredible prices. The music and service is amazing. Ask for the Romantic Terrace at the rooftop ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Private cabanas, a fashionable restaurant, a happening bar, and a vast terrace with a view make this one of Playa's favorite beach clubs. Guests can relax in the VIP area while a DJ spins trance and techno beside the freshwater pool. With two bars, a massage palapa, supply store, and a private catamaran, this place caters to the pampered traveler. A day pass isn't cheap, but it includes food, drinks, and club amenities. Kool Beach is next to Mamitas; both are main venues for the occasional festivals that draw international DJs to town. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: partiers.
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Kool Beach Club
Private cabanas, a fashionable restaurant, a happening bar, and a vast terrace with a view make this one of Playa's favorite beach clubs. Guests can relax in the VIP area while a DJ spins trance and techno beside the freshwater pool. With two bars, a massage palapa, supply store, and a private catamaran, this place caters to the pampered traveler. A day pass isn't cheap, but it includes food, drinks, and club amenities. Kool Beach is next to Mamitas; both are main venues for the occasional festivals that draw international DJs to town. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: partiers.