Restaurant Discounts in Playa del Carmen

Guests at our Condo Hotel properties * receive discounts of 10 – 15% at the following restaurants:

*El Taj Ocean, Porto Playa, Maya Villa, El Taj Beach, Villas Sacbe: all in the Premier Zone of Playa del Carmen. Walk to your favorite restaurants

See map at bottom for restaurant locations. Bon Appetite!

Restaurant Discounts In Playa del Carmen

Fine Dining:

Casa Mediterranea Restaurant in Playa del Carmen
Casa Mediterranea is one our favorite restaurants. Very cute, outstanding food, romantic. Mauricio and Maria are the owners and are there every night.

CASA MEDITERRANEA: This wonderful little Italian restaurant is one of the best and most romantic restaurants in Playa. This is where many other restaurant owners go to eat on their nights off. The ambient courtyard setting, with lots of trees, twinkling lights and vegetation, provides a cozy neighborhood feel. Managed and operated by the Italian owners, Maurizio and Maria, 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. Map locator # 17, * NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED * 5thAvenue between 8th & 6th street

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Aldea Corazon Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Join the fun outside, or come into the air-conditioning for great steak and seakfood

ALDEA CORAZON: This magical piece of Mayan culture includes a sacred garden invisible from the outside. A magical environment surrounded by dream catchers, tropical greenery, old leaf trees, underground cenotes and a cascading fountain. Enjoying mouth-watering dishes as fresh local fish with hibiscus flower sauce or a tender beef fillet, stuffed with huitlacoche (Mexican corn fungus) covered with spicy poblano chile sauce. Fusion of Mexican cuisine with a Mayan twist.

Map locator # 9, 5th Avenue between 14 and 16Street.

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Byblos Restaurant Best in Playa del Carmen
Byblos is very french, very romantic and very good! Just off 5th at Corazon

BYBLOS: Gourmet French Restaurant by Parisian owners. Cozy French restaurant and wine bar with white linen and low candlelight. French romance. Some of Byblos signature dishes include Duck Foie Gras, Escargot and French onion soup that top the list of favorite French delights.

Map locator # 4, 14th Street between 5th Avenue and 10Th Avenue.

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Drupas 38 Cochina in Playa del Carmen
Very cute, great food, great location

DRUPAS 38: Delicious gourmet Mediterranean dishes for those who want to try something a little different, and excite their palate with a new experience. From appetizers to desserts every dish is designed to please. Air conditioning dining room or outside terrace seating. Map locator # 3, 5th Avenue & 38th Street

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La Casa del Agua Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Agua is on the second floor with a great breeze, outstanding seafood, and lovely atmosphere. People watch on 5th Ave.

LA CASA DEL AGUA­: Combines a unique dining atmosphere with a versatile menu of an International Cuisine specializing in seafood. An extraordinary setting located on the second floor with cool ocean breezes and beautiful ambiance.

Map locator # 5, 5th Avenue & 2nd Street

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Lateral Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Great place for steak or seafood


LATERAL: Seafood & steak restaurant, Relax on the shaded patio or cool off in the air conditoned interior
while enjoying international menu, full of standard classics and some new twists on old favorites.
A light fresh environment with lots of class and no attitude.
Map locator # 8, Corazon street and 14th street.
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Oh Lala Best restaurant in Playa del Carmen
We love Oh Lala because it has fabulous food and wonderful service. It’s on 10th in a small storefront. Menu changes often and is one of our favorites

OH LALA INTERNATIONAL CUISINE BY GEORGE: is a small and intimate restaurant with only 7 tables is operated and owned by a young couple whose aim is to provide their guests an enjoyable and unforgettable gourmet experience. The fine selection of dishes presented on the Menu, is prepared in a small open kitchen. An exquisite combination of flavors that shows the chefs’ great passion for the art of cooking.

Map locator #15, Av.10 between 14bis & 16th streets.

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Mosquito Blue Restaurant in Playa del Carmen
Mosquito Blue is easy to spot on 5th Ave and the corner of Calle 12. It’s very sophisticated and high end food and ambiance

MOSQUITO BLUE: Gourmet, fashionable restaurant serving Mediterranean fusion cuisine. The furniture is designed by the famous architect Philippe Starck

Map locator #1, 5th Avenue & 12th street.

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Wicky's Restaurant at El Faro in Playa del Carmen
Wicky’s is easy to find: Look for the light house on the beach (El Faro) and Wicky’s is right there. Known for great meat

WICKY´S: This upscale restaurant & casual beach club features spectacular beachfront location serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner specializing in USDA prime steaks & fresh market seafood, free WiFi in their air-conditioned restaurant and seaside terrace. Wicky’s boasts the best hamburger in the Riviera Maya, as well as steaks. Map Locator #24, 10th Street between 5th Avenue & Beach

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Casual Dining:

La Sirena Restaurant is best restaurant in Playa del Carmen
La Sirena is on Calle 16 just east of 5th. It’s in the same building as Porto Playa and they have great ceviche, margarita’s, service, and location. If you stay at Porto Playa, you can get Room Service and Pool Service from La Sirena

LA SIRENA DE MAR Y BARRIO: a great seafood restaurant, charcoal grill, tacos, hamburgers and ceviches. Located at our Porto Playa property, they have a great kids area just below a glass floor where you can see your kids play being taken care of by a nanny while you enjoy great seafood, meat dishes, natural drinks and cocktails from the bar. Open for breakfast at 9 am until dinner, ROOM CHARGE ACCEPTED *Room service is also available in Porto Playa. Please see in room menu. Map locator #27, 16th Street between 1st Avenue & 5th Street.

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Best Mexican Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Great Mexican foods and drink

MI PUEBLO: Authentic Mexican cuisine made with the original recipes passed on from generations. Amazing Mexican delicacies prepared in an open style kitchen. Their home made mole sauce is a mix of 73 different ingredients that give it an exquisite flavor. The decoration is made by local artists. Entertainment by Mariachi musicians in a carnival atmosphere Map locator #23, 5th Avenue & 8th Street

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Sushi Club in Playa del Carmen

Great sushi off 5th Ave.

SUSHI CLUB: Best Sushi in all of Playa! The sushi club also provides an ambiance and setting as beautiful as the food they serve! Map locator # 10, 26th street & 10th Avenue.

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Argentinia Restaurante Sur in Playa del Carmen

Great location, food and service.

SUR Steakhouse: Argentinean grill with many fine cuts of beef and large variety of choices. Great ambiance and a perfect spot for people watching. Offering a large variety of appetizers, salads, pasta, meats, pizzas and a large seafood section.

Map locator # 11, 5th Avenue & Calle Corazón- Hearts’ alley.

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La Cueva Del Cahngo Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Love it! It’s very cool

LA CUEVA DEL CHANGO: (The Monkey’s Cave) – This is an institution in Playa and something to experience. The culinary delights are spectacular and it’s the not the only thing that is natural and pure. Restaurant was built over 20 years ago with natural materials in a jungle like atmosphere. There is a small river stream that connects throughout the interior and into the jungle garden where some of the best meals are served. All food is fresh and natural: home-made rye bread, freshly made salsas, fresh fish and salads. Even the tortillas are made “en casa”, Open for Breakfast, Lunch and dinner * NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED * Map locator # 16, 38th Street between 5th Avenue & 1st Avenue

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Indigo Beach Club and Restaurant in Playa del Carmen
Best location and view is at Indigo Beach Club. Francesco is the brilliant owner of Indigo. He an Paulo, the chef, are from Italy and the food is phenomenal. Great drinks and deserts as well. Open for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

INDIGO BEACH CLUB: The perfect place to relax under the Caribbean stared sky tasting the specialty of our cuisine, a Mediterranean touch with an international influence, the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or to have a drink with a friend. .ROOM CHARGE ACCEPTED.

Map locator # 2, Located on the 14th street and the beach

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Imprevist Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Located on First Ave in the Maya Villas Building, centered between all of our properties. It’s great food and sweet/charming

IMPREVIST: Located just a few steps from our property Maya Villa. IMPREVIST is a charming restaurant that offers an international gourmet buffet to dine in a unique space decorated with brick ceilings. Seats 28, the menu changes according to the season and the most fresh ingredients that you can get . ROOM CHARGE ACCEPTED. Located on First Avenue, between Calle 14 and Calle 16

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Map of Playa del Carmen

Most of the restaurants are located on or close to 5th Ave. Our condo hotel properties (El Taj Ocean, Porto Playa, Maya Villa, El Taj Beach, and Villas Sacbe, are all in the Premier Zone close to the restaurants.

 

Contact Matt or Laura for Contact Matt or Laura  for rates and availability at El Taj Ocean, Porto Playa, El Taj Beach, Maya Villa, and Villas Sacbe

drlauraleli@gmail.com 312-560-3508 or  708-267-3630

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Imprevist one of Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

There are many inexpensive places to have eat on 5th Ave, but if you are looking for something more upscale (and delicious!), try Imprevist on First Ave between Calle 16 and Calle 14, in the Maya Villa Condo Hotel building.   Imprevist one of Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Imprevist is the best restaurantin Playa del Carmen

Imprevist is located on First Ave between Calle 16 and Calle 14. Great food and ambiance

They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tables outside or inside.  The inside has been transformed into a beautiful little bistro with curved brick ceilings and a great ambience.

Imprevist best restaurant in Playa del Carmen

The inside of Imprevist seats about 20 people and has beautiful brick, curved ceilings.

We had dinner last night and went back for breakfast today.  The food was fabulous for both meals, and the chef,  Juan Diego Solombrino does a great job.  Christine Bertrand took care of us this morning and we had a wonderful experience with her.

Christine Bertrand

Christine took excellent care of us at Imprevist. She speaks several languages fluently

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu prices include taxes.  Gratuity is extra.

 

The menu offers a wide variety of seasonal foods and everything is wonderful

For reservations, call 984.168.7025

If you book your reservation with me at any of our properties (Porto Playa Condo Hotel, El Taj Ocean Condo Hotel, Maya Villa Condo Hotel, Villas Sacbe Condo Htel), you receive a 10% discount off your food at Imprevist!!

Please email Laura at drlauraleli@gmail.com or call 630.664.3908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imprevist one of Best Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Los Aguachiles, one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Playa has no shortage of restaurants, but it amazes me how many outstanding ones there are.  If you want to be a tourist and eat at good restaurants, stay on 5th Ave.  If you want to be more like a local and eat at fabulous restaurants, venture off The 5th. If you do, you must go to  Los Aguachiles, one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen

2nd location for Los Aguachiles in Playa del Carmen

There are now 2 Aguachiles in Playa, with more to open soon in Cancun

Yesterday I could not wait to go to Los Agauchiles at their new location on Constituyentes, just east of 5th Ave.  Their original location is still at Calle 34 and Avenida 25 in Playa.  It was always worthing walking all the way there, but the new location is a block from Porto Playa Condo Hotel and 2 blocks from our other properties (El Taj Ocean, El Taj Beach, Maya Villa and Villas Sacbe

The original owner sold to a group of investors who kept the original concept and many of the dishes, and added a few more that I thought were delicious.  It’s cheap, it’s great, it’s close, and the people who work there are the best!  Thank you Rocio

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Rocio was very helpful in letting me take pictures and telling me about the menu changes. Say hi if you see her!

You can order as many tacos ($1.90 per taco) with different fillings as you want.  I got smoked tuna, seafood, and shrimp.  Terry ordered ceviche, and we also got one of the best guacamole’s in town.  Drinks were great as was the service.

All the locals go to Aguachiles and once the tourists find it, there will be lines to get in, but it’s worth it.  The food is fresh and flavorful.  Even Trip Advisor rates it as one of the best restaurants in Playa.

Everything is reasonably priced, fresh and flavorful. Best bargain in town for outstanding food. Definitely 5 stars in a very casual atmosphere

 Dinner:  For dinner we went to La Volvo.  Read my review on my other blog, http://www.eltajplayadelcarmen.com

Oh LaLa is one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen

Oh LaLa is one of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen!

We often get asked for restaurant recommendations in Playa del Carmen.  My husband, Terry likes to eat out and we go to a different restaurant every night while we are there.  Oh LaLa is one of our top 3 recommendations.

Celebrated Ed Vidgen’s birthday last night at Oh LaLa, one of THE BEST RESTAURANTS in Playa del Carmen.

Best restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Jorge and Mikaela are the owners of the best restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Oh Lala

Terry had lobster, the special of the day, Aurel had tuna that melted in your mouth, Ed had seafood with curry and I had the first piece of beef I’ve ever had in Mexico, a filet. We ordered a great bottle of wine and had a terrific night.

I give it 5 stars on a 5 star rating system. Ask our front desk or concierge to call for reservations during high season. There are only 10 tables and it fills up quickly. Mikeala is a beautiful Portugese woman with a lovely touch and it will be a meal to remember. They are highly ranked on Trip Advisor and we love it there!

10TH AV. BETWEEN 14BIS &16 STREETS | # 254, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico    984.129.5981

Best Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

Oh Lala is on 10th St. and it’s a small store front but Chef George has a fabulous fushion cuisine