Playa del Carmen

Great tacos especially the pastor (pork). Big portions and great varied drinks. The guacamole is delicious. Mentioned in the 2024 and 2025 Michelin guides.

A place to taste Venezuelan food. its owner has a charisma and a humility that makes you feel at home. Recommended are the cuchapas and the patacones pepiao. Lots of different choices and also vegetarian options.

A place that makes you feel like in Hawaii. Excellent food, drinks, atmosphere and service. Amazing people working over there. Very cool vibe.

Tiny outdoor restaurant serving delicious tacos made with fresh ingredients right in front of you for very low prices. Watching the cook, Martín, work his magic is part of the fun! They sometimes run out of ingredients, but just go with it.

Specializing in seafood, it's almost certainly the cheapest place on the beach, with ceviche, fried fish, and beer to wash it down. The atmosphere is slightly spoiled by cheap white plastic tables and very clinical white lights after sunset, but at these prices that's par for the course, and the quality and quantity of the food is excellent.

The arrachera nacional is so tender it almost melts in your mouth. The meat is served simply with a foil wrapped potato and half of an avocado. If you are looking for something a little different, but truly delicious, try HC. With prices around M$85 a person for the meat alone and M$135 for the full meal, make sure to get there early, they are open until only 19:00.

Mexican seafood. Battered shrimp tacos, seafood soup, fried fish. Attracts mostly Mexicans and Playa locals. Prices are reasonable and the quality is consistent.

The mariachi band was excellent and would play any single song that they knew for USD10.

Octopus Tacos, wonderful.

Contemporary dining room serving contemporary Mexican cuisine (nuevo mexicano) with several international dishes to appeal to the resort area's international clientele. Fresh ingredients emphasizing locally caught seafood. Dishes are paired with suggested wine selections. Attentive service. One of the best restaurants in Mexico, it has been reviewed internationally and was awarded a Michelin star in 2024.

Contemporary upscale restaurant whose dining room is inside an underground cave. Like many of the world's most "exclusive" restaurants, it's not so much about great food as it is about how much you can spend (a lot). Great date spot.

A boutique hotel on 5th Avenue in what today is referred to as "Little Italy" because of the large population of Italians who are today calling Playa Del Carmen home and opening businesses bringing a special Italian flair to the area. Within walking distance to the beach.

All adult small boutique hotel on 5th Ave. 20 charming rooms with modern design and decorations.

Located along the quiet side of Quinta Avenida. The hotel offers rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator, and Wi-Fi access.

It offers 63 rooms, all of which have air conditioning, LCD TV with cable connection, and Internet connection. Some of its amenities include pool bar, solarium with sea view, and fitness center.

Offers a wide range of comfortable and spacious rooms.

Courtesy continental breakfast, wireless internet in every room , local and international calls to 45 foreign countries without limits, and access to beach club, and also parking lot.

Hotel Hacienda has rooms decorated with fine woods, in a finished marble and clear tones in its walls are the complements of warm hospitality.

Pueblito Luxury Condohotel features modern condominiums that have been appointed with every convenience possible. Luxurious suites have cozy living and dining areas where enjoying a meal or a cozy evening includes the marvel of the Caribbean Sea breeze.

An exclusive luxury condohotel in Playa del Carmen that, blending the Thai-Balinese aura with the laid back soul of the Mexican Caribbean, offers a majestic design where Asian inspired sculptures, outdoor fountains and thatched roofs meet.

60 m from the beach and Quinta Avenida. The Condominiums offer fully equipped kitchens, air-conditioning, large terraces, pool, cable TV, 24 hour security and Internet access.

The Hotel Las Golondrinas is designed in a Mexican style, which highlights the craftsmanship of the region. All rooms have views to the pools and gardens, where you can enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Offers air-conditioned rooms, all of which have Internet connection, cable TV, and mini-bar. Some of its amenities include swimming pool, beach lounges, and gym.

Riviera del Sol Hotel offers a peaceful atmosphere.

Small family hotel with 16 rooms set around big beautiful gardens.

Ultra-high end all-inclusive hotel with rates that are often several times what you would pay for less exalted (hyped) properties. The hotel is affiliated with Xcaret parks and guests can enjoy passes to any Xcaret park. The hotel features an infinity pool that hangs over the beach, private (very quiet) rooms with luxury amenities including a butler at your beck and call. Private drivers for airport pickup/dropoff and side trips and private tour guides are available to guests who want to go off-site. Organized expeditions are available but often are booked in advance, so inquire early if you want to do special activities or tours. Other amenities include a full-service spa, two restaurants, a wine cellar, boats and more. Travel + Leisure magazine ranked this property as the #2 best hotel in the world in 2025.

Adults-only all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya, offering upscale suites, gourmet dining, rooftop pools, and a tranquil beach. Known for its chic design and romantic atmosphere.

High end resort outside of the main town. Secluded.

All-inclusive and adults-only resort is only one block from the bustling ave 5, and relatively 'right in the middle of town'. Great rooftop bar and pool; with good food and decent rooms. No direct beach access; but wristbands can be used at sister resorts at coco beach and playacar. DJ at night on the rooftop. Best for couples or small groups. The music at the pool can be loud, so perhaps better for the party crowd than those looking to read a book by the pool.

Family-oriented resort with large central pool, attached to some beachfront with a marina calming the adjacent water. Nice enough, but a bit of a walk from the more vibrant areas of town. You probably wouldn't want to walk here from the bus station tourista.

This eco-friendly resort is 10 km from Playa del Carmen and offers an all inclusive plan to discover its own pristine nature park.

Beachfront all-inclusive resort near Playa del Carmen’s ferry terminal. Features ocean-view rooms, multiple restaurants, spa services, and direct access to white-sand beaches.