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Sur le corner. This corner grill is at the nexus of two of the busiest streets in Playa--5th avenue at Calle Corazon. As such, be prepared to wear your best skinny jeans and stilettos, as you''ll b... read more
Viva La Revolution! Palapa Hemingway is one of the more upscale boites in the playa. The gigantic mural of Che Guvera, rendered in socialist style, may be threatening, but we love the palapa roo... read more
Former Ritz-Carlton head chef John Gray opened this cozy sized restaurant several years ago. Though it's received some international attention, we found the food to be bland, the atmosphere boring,... read more
When Ronnie and Joel Gersh opened Java Joe's in 1997 it rapidly became a local institution. Orginal "Playaneers" who helped make Playa what it is today, the Gershes still ... read more
Marvelous Mayan. This Mayan fave has a menu that boasts ingredients used since ancient times. Though the decor is all a bit Disney (on a budget), the restaurant can be fun for kidlets, with columns... read more
Although Media Luna def caters to tourists with its brash colors and its sidewalk menu, the food ain't half bad. The slightly overpriced fusion menu that combines Mayan, Asian, and Mediterranean fl... read more
La Parilla is part of a chain of mexican grills started in Cancun. The decor is over the top Mexican, in a way that tries to convinces tourists its "authentic." Live mariachia bands complete in cos... read more
Channeling the pampas, this Argentinean eatery is aptly named. Argentine owner Christian offers tenderloin, rib-eye, and angues fresh off the grill. With live music, a long list of Malbecs, and out... read more
This is the oldest restaurant in Playa (it opened waaay before the boom back in 1968), and thus should satisfy 70's buffs. Though the seafood is fresh, nothing else is. read more
Italian dynasty takes root in Playa. A family of Italian restaurant owners, Liana, Nancy and Simone, opened their first restaurant in the hood on a whim, after falling in love with the sleep little... read more
Dreamy, creamy, Belissimo! Canadian-owned Ciao Gelato is the only place in the Mayan riviera that serves real Italian ice cream. The forty flaves of gelato are made fresh daily, with all natural in... read more
Auf wiedersehen. Clearly, Playa is home to many expats, some of them German. Owners Manne and Susie give a welcome umarmung to locals and voyagers alike at their cozy beer garden, with dishes like ... read more
Modish Milan style wine bar. This sleek vino bar and restaurant wouldn't be amiss on Via Corso Como. Leather club chairs, a backlit mahogony deck, and a gigantic glass encased wine cellar jives wit... read more
South America's answer to Sakae Sushi. One of the largest chains in Mexico, this feels similar to Chipolte or Sakae, with its clean, airy dining room, reasonable prices, and modern if unthreatening... read more
Have a rockin' good time with Mexico's answer to Mick Jagger. Owned by Saul Hernandez, frontman of the crazy popular Mexican rock band, Los Jaguares, Kitxen is Playa's answer to Smith and Mills, wi... read more
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Probably one of the sickest locations we've seen for a restaurant, Alux (pronounced Ah-Loosh), is literally located in an underground cavern. Fan's of La Esquina will love the, umm, less urban equi... read more
Remember when you were a kid, and you could choose your dinner from the giant fish tank. Welcome back to the good old days. Pay for what you eat (they charge for the LBs). The best place to f... read more
Friendly staff and cozy decor makes this a great alternative to the numerous Starbucks for your local Java fix. Bonus--they have all the fixins for a great picnic. 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...