
There are restaurants for all tastes in Playa del Carmen. Mexican, Yucatecan, and international cuisine are offered in a vast variety of places.
Playa del Carmen is a small city with a very particular chic/New Age flair where, even at its restaurants, the rule is to leave convention behind.
Dining in Playa is delicious. Panuchos, cochinita pibil, fajitas de pollo, tacos al pastor... the very mention of these delicious, authentic Mexican dishes makes any gourmand's mouth water. Mexican food is rich and varied, combining indigenous and colonial ingredients and cooking techniques. There are Mexican dishes with strong and light flavors.
Italian cuisine acquires a tropical touch at El Provenzal and the Wine Glass Bar, two of Playa's favorite fine-dining locations. One of the newcomers to Playa's better eating establishments is Le Bistro, which hosts an assortment of fine French foods, wines, and desserts in the intimate, relaxed, and jovial atmosphere of a typical French bistro. Strolling down la Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), you find a great number of bars and restaurants featuring appetizers such as pasta, green salads, and even bagels. So, go ahead and enjoy your dining experience.

Just steps away from Fifth Avenue, in Playa del Carmen, you'll find this magnificent restaurant, renowned for its construction made of tropical hardwoods, its thatched-roof palapas, and stunning waterfalls. However, it's also regarded as one of the best places to try Mexican-style seafood, including the house specialty, lobster! All of the ingredients used are of a very high quality, and they also have a selection of exquisite wines to complement your meal. Come and enjoy an amazing culinary experience!

Casa Adela is an innovative place featuring an interesting blend of an art gallery and a restaurant offering delectable Mexican traditional and contemporary cuisine. Located on Playa del Carmen's trendiest street, the famous 5th Avenue, it features an array of specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering diners a magical atmosphere full of folklore, tradition, music, and art.

If you want to enjoy a delicious meal or a romantic dinner, then visit Chez Matisse. This elegant restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere that combines with the charming decor, inviting you to experience delicious food made with the freshest ingredients and traditional French flavors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy an exquisite dish from their extensive menu and select a good wine to accompany your meal.
Di Vino is a contemporary restaurant with open-air terraces and an elegant lounge for those who appreciate fine dining an excellent wine. The menu features an extensive variety of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, including some incredibly scrumptious house specialties, and their selection of Mexican, Italian and Spanish wines is outstanding. The atmosphere is delightful, and the service is second to none.
If you want to experience an incredible fusion of flavors from Mediterranean, Greek, Creole, and Vegetarian cuisine, then you need to pay a visit to this exclusive restaurant located at the extreme north end of Playa del Carmen's famous Fifth Avenue. The chefs here are renowned for really understanding how flavors work together and creating unique dishes that will make you want to try one of everything on the menu! You can enjoy dining in the comfort of the air conditioned area, or al fresco on the stylish terrace.
Unique and different, with its own charming appeal, is Playa's only French bistro, a small, very casual structure. El Bistro creates a relaxed, intimate atmosphere where you can have a great meal accompanied by select wines from around the world.People come to Le Bistro, order their meal or simply a platter of fruit or cheese and a bottle of wine, and stay for hours.
This Brazilian steak house offers 20 different meat options, all char-grilled. Have your choice from beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish or seafood (USDA and Angus certified), all on 3 foot long stakes, cooked to a savory finish and sliced, if you wish, at your table and onto your plate. Accompany your choices of meat with an extensive salad bar and seafood buffet. An absolute must for those who love a good cut of meat.
Taste the rich flavors of classic international fare embellished by the unique skills of our chef. In this stylish bistro, located in the heart of Playa del Carmen, you can order nourishing salads and entrees, juicy steaks or delicious fish from the grill, and also mouthwatering desserts, while enjoying the ultra laid back atmosphere that is "Playa". A wide selection of wines by the glass and signature cocktails will undoubtedly be the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Karen's is located in Playa del Carmen's famous Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue). This restaurant was one of the first in the area, and over the years it has become one of Playa's most popular places to dine. Opened in 1992, Karen's still remains busy every night, packed with locals and tourists enjoying the succulent steaks and incredibly fresh seafood served here. This restaurant offers an excellent variety of Mexican dishes as well, such as parrilladas, which are a combo of succulent grilled beef and vegetables. Enjoy the fun atmosphere and friendly service, all topped off with live Latin music.
La Ceiba offers delicious buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere, exclusive international dishes and Mexican specialties. Drinks are also included in the buffet two hours a day. Don't miss this restaurant in the heart of Playa del Carmen!
Have a juicy steak and cold beer or a fresh fish filet with white wine at the Madre Tierra restaurant. It also features a mixture of minimalist and rustic styles in its decoration, which turns it into one of Playa's most recommendable restaurants. As a bonus, Madre Tierra features a special menu for kids to please everybody.
Blue Parrot proudly presents its newest creation, the Playasia Restaurant Bar, located at the new Blue Parrot on 5th Av. It features a jungle-chic style that is both exotic and fun; and consists of an impressive garden with small cabanas, built on different levels around a pool with color changing water.
It has a romantic and sensuous ambiance and its inspired menu offers a selection of delectable delicacies to please everyone's palate. They serve international cuisine including a creative and innovative selection of seafood specialties, steaks, sushi, sashimi, and other Asian specialties. Every night there is also a DJ, taking guests on a musical tour of the world.