Playa del Carmen Restaurant Tips by olgaehr

Restaurant Name: Palapa Hemingway's Restaurant

This was absolutely perfect. The food, the desert and the atmosphere. Even though it's located on the main street with hostesses advertising it outside (just like any restaurant in Mexico), we decided to give it a try.

Favorite Dish: I LOVED Carribean Banana, the only regret that it was not enough. The Ceviche was great and a bit different from the local places we got. And of course you have to have local fish for your entree, it's fresh and prepared in Mexican/Caribbean style.

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Website: http://www.saboresdeplaya.com.mx/palapa.htm

Restaurant Name: Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe

Seriously people, what is so special about starbucks? Maybe becasue I live in Seattle and I know there are better coffees out there. This coffee place was absolutely fantastic! The true Mexican coffee experience

Favorite Dish: If you are a big chocolate lover, you must try Mocha. And of course you cannot go wrong with other late drinks too

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Website: http://www.ahcacao.com/en/

This is probably silly, but the best lunch to have on the beach is Fruit Salad at one of the places where you rent chair and umbrella.
Granted I was sick from food poisoning, fruits were the only thing I could eat.
1 or 2 of this plates and you don't need anything else

Favorite Dish: Also make sure you get Mango Margarita

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter

Restaurant Name: Random Beach Cafe

Pick any cafe on the beach, they are all great and serve local freshly caught seafood and awesome margaritas (that's really all you need)

Favorite Dish: Ceviche

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter