Put on your best monochromatic Jil Sander, you'll blend right in. John Gray used to be a chef at the Ritz Carlton, and his eponymous restaurant has gained a cult following across the Riviera. The S... read more
It's fusion, get it? A sunny, central plaza fusion eatery with seating splashing out from the palapa onto the cobbles, Hola Asian combines the best of Mexico and Asia for an interesting culinary ex... read more
PDC, old skool style. This oldie but goodie is a quieter alternative to the raucous Blue Parrot. With a pretty straight-forward bar menu (chicken fingers, nachos, and freakin' awesome French fires)... read more
People watchers paradise. Right in the main plaza of Tulum, this is the happenin hot spot to spot the Havainas and Hermes set. Slurp down a fruit smoothie or the delish coffee Americano and watch t... read more
Keep sippin' that homemade Tequila and you might need to check in. Though the hotel itself ain't no Four Seasons, the poolside restaurant and bar draws a nice mix of Gap and Gucci, as touristas and... read more
The ultimate white elephant table. As the name suggests, this isn't just one store, but a collective of thatched casitas where local artists, struggling artistans, and entreprenuring grandmother's ... read more
Expat Salon. Alma Libre Books is the largest New & Used English Bookstore in the Yucatan, with an amalgam of titles in English, Spanish, Dutch and French with topics like local birds, Mayan Cul... read more
Luckily, those cuddly pelicans you see swooping around the shoreline are not on the menu. Right near the main plaza in Puerto Morales, this seafood joint offers Mexican style fish, zesty fruit topp... read more
This small local joint by the pier and supermercado would fail most city's department of health codes, but luckily for you, it's Mexico. Cheaper than a prostitute, trust us and order the salbutes. ... read more
No Starbucks. Which is a good thing, we suppose. Though locals line up for the beans at this roaster one half block north of the square, it's a little weak for our extra caffeinated Crackbucks-addi... read more
This couple has a lot of spare time. Right by the ferry docks, Rosario and Marco run what at first sight resemebles a flea market from their very own house. On closer inspection, the furniture is t... read more
Mama knows best. For the die hard American breakfast fans who can't stomach a burrito for breakfast (that's us), this sweet lil bakery serves up fresh English muffins, bagels, fruit smoothies, pip... read more
Mega romantic debauchery par, ahem, excellence set outside of a sleepy fishing village perfect for strolls and fresh seafood. This is an adults-only hotel which already has us a little turned on. V... read more
A block from the beach, and half a block from shopping on 5th Avenu...
Nestled in prestigious enclave Playa del Carmen, all-inclusive reso...
Situated on a lush tropical preserve in Playa del Carmen, La Perla ...
If you want to rent a boat with friends and snorkel at your own lei...
Sur le corner. This corner grill is at the nexus of two of the busi...