Best Authentic Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. La Vagabunda de la 5ta

4.4

Awesome(23)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 1 time today

Traditional recipes hand-picked from the Mexican countryside create the foundation for Vagabunda's bold menu. Using honest ingredients and modern techniques, La Vagabunda presents authentic Mexican & International dishes with new twists. Also featuring an unsurpassed selection of tequilas, we guarantee you'll find the bright and vibrant restaurant just as exciting as the food. Since 2000 Local's Favorite for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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2. Rey David Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Una acogedora palapa tropical en la Riviera Maya, nos abre sus puerta para presentarnos la auténtica cocina italiana del renombrado chef Davide Giorgi, con especialidades como pasta hecha en casa, mariscos, carnes y aves, para deleitarnos con sus personales recetas, que mezclan los sabores de dos mundos con productos seleccionados de la región dando como resultado deliciosas y únicas creaciones

3. Alux Restaurante

4.4

Awesome(2006)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 33 times today

Alux is a restaurant inside a natural cave. A unique place to enjoy a magical evening. The creation and formation of the cave is ancient. In this environment of true underground palaces decorated with unique stalactites and stalagmites you can enjoy a natural spectacle. With a capacity of more than 250 guests, our cavern has various environments designed for you to enjoy your stay to the fullest, all accompanied by our haute cuisine and mixology that distinguishes us in this region of the Riviera Maya. Service only for dinners. À la carte service. Entry with reservation. Dress Code: Smart Casual. Kitchen closes at 11:00 pm. Payments are accepted with Cash, Credit and Debit Card AMEX, MasterCard and Visa. Children welcome. Smoking area. There is no corkage.Minimum consumption $1,000.00 pesos per person.

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4. Saffron - Mayakoba

4.6

Exceptional(9)

Price: Very Expensive

• Thai • Playa del Carmen

A Journey to Thailand’s FlavorsAllow yourself to be transported by authentic Thai flavors as you immerse yourself in an atmosphere unlike any other. Saffron, our signature restaurant, will place you on a dreamlike deck perched above the Mayakoba waterways, providing the ideal ambiance to envelop your senses.Ingredient quality and passion for tradition are at the core of every dish at Saffron, interpreted with exquisite modern techniques and attention to detail by our culinary team.

5. Primo

4.7

Exceptional(135)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 3 times today

Inspiration for Primo comes from the love for food, ancient spirits, local crafts and rustic cooking. Trying to recreate in a small outdoor space under a beautiful tree, the essence from original Playa del Carmen and bring an authentic Mexican food where everything is cooked with wood fire, underground oven, comales and grill, as has been done traditionally in most Mexican small towns for centuries. Primo means cousin in spanish, as a common slogan in Mexico we say Primo to refer to really close friends, the ones that may be closer than family. Our intention with this name is that guests feel the confort of gathering in a place that will taste and feel like home as we do. We have developed the interior design with locally made tzalam wood furniture, bejuco lamps and a chukum finish for the walls. We pride ourselves of using local and sustainable suppliers for most of our ingredients.

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6. Ha' - Playa del Carmen

4.8

Exceptional(271)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 8 times today

HA’ RestaurantThe first restaurant in Xcaret to be awarded a Michelin Star. Also honored with 5 AAA Diamonds for its exceptional service.Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef with a Michelin Star both inside and outside of Mexico, presents HA’, a unique proposal in Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Riviera Maya. With a 9-course tasting menu in which, Carlos shows us that flavors, textures and temperatures are elements that tell us a surprising story and help us learn about his love for his roots.When you think you have found your favorite dish Gaytán’s inspiration proposes new creations as the seasons change, ensuring your experiences are always unique and different. Come and have a unique culinary experience at Hotel Xcaret MexicoCost of experiences with just wine $3,800 MXN and without wine $2,900, experiences just for adults +18 years old, with dress code (no shorts and no flip flops/no sandals). Pay just credit or debit card.

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7. La Perla Pixan Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(50)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

or the past ten years, we've been offering a unique concept in Playa del Carmen by serving traditional food from different regions of Mexico, accompanied by a selection of traditional mezcals and cocktails designed to complement the menu. Over time, our menu has explored and perfected the use of unique and culturally significant ingredients through classic dish recipes. Like any good Mexican restaurant, music has always been present through local artists and internationally renowned musicians, providing a true sensory experience.We are a team passionate about Mexico and its traditions deeply rooted in culture; our mission is to offer diners an experience that evokes the memory of our ancestors through our beverages and dishes.

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8. Po Thai Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(54)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Nace con el objetivo de traer la tradicional cocina tailandesa al Caribe mexicano, atravesando de conocimientos ancestrales que han pasado de generación en generación, nuestros Chefs han creado una experiencia única y un viaje completo a los exóticos sabores del país oriental.

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9. Peccato Exclusive Rooftop

4.3

Awesome(25)

Price: Expensive

• International • Playa del Carmen

Booked 3 times today

En Peccato, el Rooftop más exclusivo de Playa del Carmen la diversión nunca termina, la música siempre está afinada y la vista de la playa es simplemente impresionante.Nuestro ambiente vibrante es una celebración de la vida, donde podrás disfrutar de la noche, saborear cócteles artesanales y sumergirte en el fascinante panorama del Mar Caribe.Nuestro menú cuidadosamente diseñado y seleccionado por nuestro reconocido Chef Eugenio Villafaña promete encantar tú paladar y elevar tú experiencia gastronómica a nuevas alturas.

10. YUM YUM by GEORGE

4.7

Exceptional(140)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Yum Yum by George es un restaurante contemporáneo/internacional con acentos de comida Tailandesa & Hindu.El menú retrata un mundo culinario, expresando la fusión de las recetas tradicionales de forma artesanal y artística, con nuevos conceptos, técnicas innovadoras, colores, texturas y sabores. Nos enfocados en promover experiencias culinarias en un ambiente relajado, vibrante y amigable. Yum Yum by George es el espacio perfecto para pasar un buen rato entre amigos, disfrutando de buena música, platillos llenos de sabor y cócteles exóticos.

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Christian
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful place in impeccable service. I’ve been here before. The food has never really been top-notch, but it’s OK. You’re paying for the experience. You won’t dislike the food, but it won’t be the best meal you’ve ever had by far. Still worth going for the experience it’s really interesting place.
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Alux RestaurantePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
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4.4
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Lynette
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 24, 2024
Primo is my favorite restaurant in playa. The staff is friendly and ready to deliver excellent service in a casual environment. The food is 👌
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PrimoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
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4.7
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Kevin
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Best experience. Had a table by the water and wonderful service!
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Saffron - MayakobaPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Playa del Carmen
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4.6
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Kathleen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Amazing food! Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. The ambience was so much fun with excellent live music right in the restaurant plus people watching right on the Avenida. We got to see some live dancing and street performers - all of this on a Wednesday night. We will definitely return!
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La Vagabunda de la 5taPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
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4.4
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EigthwardVIP
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2022
Great fresh pasta dishes. Open air dining at a fair price. Good for kids as well. Great service.
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Rey David RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
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4.3

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. La Vagabunda de la 5ta

2. Rey David Ristorante

3. Alux Restaurante

4. Saffron - Mayakoba

5. Primo

6. Ha' - Playa del Carmen

7. La Perla Pixan Cuisine

8. Po Thai Restaurant

9. Peccato Exclusive Rooftop

10. YUM YUM by GEORGE

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