Playa del Carmen Restaurants List
Most restaurants accept credit cards, however check for Amex.
Ajua Mayan Lobster & USDA Black Angus Steak House
A popular fine dining establishments featuring authentic Mayan Cuisine and such specialties as fresh lobster & seafood, Black Angus beef, Chiapaneca dishes, Mayan Virginian BBQ as well as Caesar salads prepared tableside. Live music and dancing!
Location: Calle 4 between 5th & 10th Ave
This is Beach's premier party location. Great place to eat during the day and a good restaurant to start the night with. Also contains the Dragon Bar with live music.
Location: Calle 12 on the Beachfront
Blue Lobster
This romantic fine dining establishment offers indoor white linen dining, as well as terrace tables for those warm evenings. Assess your appetite and choose a lobster from the tank – you'll be charged according to its weight. Ceviche and the shrimp with lime butter are other favorites from the sea. The bar often features live music.
Location: 5th Ave between 4th & 6th Nte.
is a unique restaurant bar, not only in concept but also for the natural setting amongst abound vegetation and trees. Natural juices, fresh made tortillas, great fruit salads, genuine Mexican food.
Open daily from 8 to 10 PM – Sundays closed at 2: PM
Ph. (984) 147 02 71.
Is great for either a quick lunch or a leisurely full meal. You’ll have a wide selection of soups, salads, Mexican-style appetizers like guacamole, fajitas, enchiladas, and more. You’ll be really impressed with their grilled meat and fresh seafood dishes: ceviches, arrachera, fresh fillet of amberjack with blue cheese sauce, and other delicious items.
Open from 7 AM to 11 PM
El Diez
Argentinean Great Steaks Steak house in Playa, big salads, Argentinean empanadas, and delicious chicken, for lunch try their hamburgers, great Salmon Steak
Open Lunch and dinner, daily
Location: on 5 Ave and 28 street
La Bodeguita Del Medio - Cuban
Creole style food and live salsa music.
Location: Paseo del Carmen shopping mall.
Byblos
French Restaurant with excellent wine list. Air-conditioned dining with delicious selection of French pastries and breads. Escargot, Lobster Fricassee, Steak Tartar, Shrimp in vanilla sauce and much more.
Location: 14th St. between 5th and 10th Ave. Open from 1 PM to 11 PM
Cenacolo. (One of our favorites) $$$$
For a taste of the old country, visit Cenacolo, an Italian restaurant highlighting traditional favorites with distinctly new-world flair. The menu is comprised of multiple courses, so you can start with a cold carpaccio or soup before moving on to the main course. The restaurant also has a wide selection of wines to complement the meal, with an attentive and knowledgeable staff to help you select the best match.
SUPERB piano player, the music and place is romance perfect!!
Location: 5 Ave and 28 Streets
Casa Mediterranean. Italian cuisine
Is managed and operated by the Italian owners, Maurizio and Maria, who have a very hands-on approach and are present every day. Although ingredients are always fresh, it’s a good idea to ask them about their personal recommendations for the day. The ambiance courtyard setting, with lots of trees and vegetation, provides a cozy neighborhood feel. Open from 5 PM to 11 PM
Costa del Mar - Pirate Restaurant and Bar
A complete selection of seafood and fine dining entrees, all specially prepared by professional chefs in your own private palapa. Cash Only
Location: Beachfront between 10th & 12th St.
Beachfront club and restaurant. Great ambiance, relax and have your favor drink on the beach, watch the beautiful sunsets. Fresh caught fish, traditional Mexican specialties.
Location: Calle 6 and the beach.
Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar.
Location: 5th Ave at 12th St.
this is the place to get your caffeine fix. Located on 5th with an outside patio so you can watch the passerby's. Not only do they have a decent variety of coffees and cappuccinos.
Location: 5th Avenue between Calles 10 and 12
Kitxen
Hip bar/restaurant with a good variety of Asian food, Greek shish kebobs, hamburgers with an unusual touch - Chicken in yellow curry-burger), pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes and fresh salads. Weekly live music.
Location: 5th Avenue between Constituyentes and 20th Street
Jazzy Cat
Italian, French, International, Seafood, Grilled Food, Vegetarian. Offering a good selection of imported wines and top shelf liqueurs. Menu includes prime rib roast, traditional oven baked lasagna, creative salads, homemade pastas jazzy, inventive starters and decadent desserts.
Location: 6th St. between 5th & 10th Ave
Karen's Grill & Pizzeria
Mexican grilled seafood, pizza, grilled meats with live music at night.
Location: 5th Avenue between Calles 2 and 4
Kartabar
Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar
Location: Corner of 12th St. and 1st Ave
Dining featuring International cuisine and a large selection of wines. Featured in Conde Naste travel magazine.
For reservations call 984-803-0232
Location: 5th Ave and 2 North, CC accepted
Small traditional Mexican restaurant.
Location: 5th Avenue between 4th and 6th
Maktub
Small comfortable Middle Eastern cafe.
Location: 5th Ave between 28th and 30th St.
100% natural
Vegetarian, salads, pastas, soups, fresh fish, meat and poultry. Served in a tropical rain forest garden patio. We eat here quite frequently ourselves!
Location: 5th Avenue near 10th Street
Palapa Hemingway
Caesar salads, guacamole and flaming drinks.
Location: 5th Avenue between 12th and 14th
Pancho's Mexican Cafe
International food served in a tropical rain forest garden patio. Pancho's Mexican Cafe Restaurant overlooks 12th Street and 5th Avenue. More of a bar with food.
Location: 5th Avenue and 12th Street
Mexican, International, Vegetarian and Seafood, Lunch and Dinner. Salads, flambé, desserts and specialty coffees prepared at your table. Live Mexican music every night.
Location: 5th Avenue and 8th
Sur
Argentinean grill, offers Angus meat cuts. International fare, wine selection, VIP lounge.
Location: 5 Ave and Calle Corazon
Pez Vela
Food, drinks and rock and roll! Food, drinks and rock and roll!
Happy hour 4-6 PM & 11-12 AM Daily Live Music. Happy hour 4-6 PM & 11-12 AM Daily Live Music.
Location: 5th Avenue and Calle 25th Avenue and Calle 2
ULA GULA
As original as its name, this rooftop restaurant boldly experiments with a variety of textures, colors, and flavors.
Location: 5 Ave. between 10th and 12th St. [upstairs]
This is definitely our favorite restaurant in Playa del Carmen. Yaxche serves up traditional Mayan food in beautiful surroundings.
See their recipe menu online
Location: 8th Street, between 5th and 10th Ave
Bar and Nightlife
Senor Frog’s
The Caesar salad is made from scratch right at you table and the Mexican sampler is truly delicious. The prices are reasonable and with the open air atmosphere it is a wonderful way to spend an evening.
Location: 5th Avenue near the ferry docks [Benito Juarez Avenue]
Tequila Barrel Sports Bar and Grill
Tex-Mex Bar and Grill, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Tex-Mex Bar and Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This place has a large selection of Tequilas.
Location: 5th Avenue between 10th and 12th5th Avenue between 10th and 12th Apasionado.
Glass Bar
Location: Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle12
Fly Bar
Location: Corner of 5th Avenue & Calle12
Deseo
Location: 5th Avenue between Calle10 & Calle12
Hamburgers and more...
MacDonald's
While the new Burger King is further north on 5th [replacing TGI Fridays].MacDonald's is on 5th right at Johnson [Across from the bus station] while the new Burger King is further north on 5th [replacing TGI Fridays].
Location: Right at Juarez [across from the bus station]
Johnny Rockets
Milkshakes and jumbo burgers.
Open from 1PM to 10 PM
Location: Paseo del Carmen (Playacar) Shopping mall
Starbuck’s
Location: Paseo del Carmen shopping mall
Location: 5th Avenue and 10th Street.
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
A real chocolate experience! Chocolate comes from the finest cacao and natural ingredients Coffees, smoothies, brownies, cakes, delicious ice cream. Try the Mayan coffee; it will keep you from falling asleep.
Open from 8am until late at night, daily
Location: 5th Avenue and 28 Streets.
Asadero el Pollo
Roasted Chicken. Sinaloa style.
Location: Calle CTM and 30 Ave
Doña Maria
Tamales, Tostadas, Panuchos, Authentic Mexican food, (Only Spanish spoken here) bring a translator or trust your own instincts point at the food and order.
Located: 30th Avenue between 28 y 30 street
Cash Only. Closed on Monday. Open from 7 PM to Midnight.