Regional kitchen
Mu. Burgerhouse
- Cuisine
- Burger, American, Breakfast, Mexican, Barbecue, Local, Friture
- Hours
- Mo-Su 08:30-23:30
- Address
- Ave 40 Norte
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Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
Where to eat in Playa del Carmen
The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.
01Food & wine tours in Playa del Carmen
Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Playa del Carmen — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.
02Restaurants & wine bars of Playa del Carmen
Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Playa del Carmen — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.
Regional kitchen
Oh lala! International Cuisine by George
- Vegetarian options
- Cuisine
- International, Mediterranean, French, Fine Dining
- Hours
- Mo-Sa 18:00-22:45
- Address
- Avenida 10 Norte
Regional kitchen
שלום Paz
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean, Fine Dining
- Hours
- Su-Th 14:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-16:30
- Address
- entre calle 8 y calle 10
Restaurant
Alux
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Hours
- Mo-Su,PH 17:30-23:00
- Address
- Calle Diagonal 70 Sur
RestaurantPlaya Del Carmen
Carnitas Canitas
- Cuisine
- Tacos, Comida Mexicana, Carnitas
- Hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
- Address
- Avenida 10 Norte
Restaurant
DAC
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Hours
- Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-20:00; Su,PH 07:00-14:00
- Address
- Avenida 30 Norte, entre Constituyentes y Calle 22 Norte
Restaurant
Doki Doki
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Hours
- Mo-Su,PH 14:00-23:00
- Address
- Avenida Benito Juárez esquina 60 Avenida Sur
Restaurant
Sushi-Tlán
- Cuisine
- Sushi
- Hours
- Mo-Su 14:00-22:30
- Address
- Avenida 30 Norte
Restaurant
Yum Yum by George
- Vegan options
- Cuisine
- Thai, Indian
- Hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-22:30
- Address
- Avenida 10 Norte con Calle 6
Restaurant
Boston's Pizza
- Hours
- Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00; Mo-Th,Su 12:00-24:00
Restaurant
Cassa Ceviche
- Hours
- Su 14:00-21:00, 22:00-22:00
Seafood restaurant
Chiltepin Marisquillos
- Cuisine
- Seafood, Mexican
- Hours
- Not published — call or check before going
Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.
03Markets, wine merchants & producers
Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Playa del Carmen usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.
04Where to sleep nearby
Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Playa del Carmen — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.
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Stays near the restaurants of Playa del Carmen
Real hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, sourced from OpenStreetMap, with live prices from our booking partner — compare them with the links below.
05Travel & medical insurance
Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.
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Travel insurance→06Practical questions
What first-timers ask before eating their way through Playa del Carmen.
Where should you eat in Playa del Carmen?
Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Playa del Carmen with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. The long midday meal, often a fixed set menu, is the best value of the day; dinner starts later and is lighter.
What food is Playa del Carmen known for?
Order the regional dishes, fresh seafood on the coast and the market food locals queue for. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.
What time do restaurants open in Playa del Carmen?
Lunch runs from about 13:00 to 16:00 and dinner from 19:30 to 23:00. Markets and street stalls serve from early morning, and many close by mid-afternoon. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.
Do you need to book a table in Playa del Carmen?
For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.
How much does a meal cost in Playa del Carmen?
A set lunch at a local fonda costs a few dollars; expect roughly US$25–60 per person for dinner with drinks in a good restaurant, more in resort areas. Card acceptance varies — carry some local cash.
Are there food tours in Playa del Carmen?
Yes — market walks, street-food tours, mezcal, tequila or rum tastings and cooking classes run in and around Playa del Carmen. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Playa del Carmen?
Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.
How much should you tip in Playa del Carmen?
Leave 10–15% at sit-down restaurants when service is not already added; check the bill for a service line.
Museums & galleries
Museums in Playa del Carmen — what to see, hours & tickets
Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.
Churches & religious heritage
Churches in Playa del Carmen — what to see, hours & tickets
Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.
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