Guidebook for Playa del Carmen
Food Scene
Ah Cacao Chocolate Café
Calle 30 NorteGreat local coffee shop a few blocks away on 5th Avenue.
Great shrimp tacos! There are two locations but this is where the locals go. Good prices but not too much ambiance!
376 locals recommend
Los Aguachiles
Centro Calle 34 NteGreat shrimp tacos! There are two locations but this is where the locals go. Good prices but not too much ambiance!
Sur Steakhouse
236 Calle 10 NteHigh end restaurant with amazing food.
This one is a ways away from 5th avenue. Popular with the locals, they're known for their shrimp tacos and other seafood dishes.
72 locals recommend
La Floresta
Calle 14 NorteThis one is a ways away from 5th avenue. Popular with the locals, they're known for their shrimp tacos and other seafood dishes.
Imprevist
1 Avenida NorteGreat place to go for breakfast and close to everything.
Piola
lt 2 Calle 38 Nte.Nice little pizza place tucked away on 38th.
Great place for breakfast. You have to try their almond croissants.....seriously.
984 locals recommend
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 NteGreat place for breakfast. You have to try their almond croissants.....seriously.
Babe's
Great Thai food, a must when you're in Playa.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Santanera
Very popular locally, great rooftop bar.
Coco Bongo
Think of nightclub meets Cirque du Soleil, but in Mexico.
Very chic and popular place to enjoy drinks. Combined with great views, this makes for a nice way to spend the afternoon.
85 locals recommend
Thompson Playa del Carmen
Very chic and popular place to enjoy drinks. Combined with great views, this makes for a nice way to spend the afternoon.
Great place to go and enjoy craft beers. Not very big but good atmosphere.
98 locals recommend
Club de la Cerveza
Great place to go and enjoy craft beers. Not very big but good atmosphere.
Essentials
Chedraui
S N C. 3 SurThis grocery store will have everything you need while you're here.