Playa del Carmen Restaurant Tips by olgaehr


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Palapa Hemingway's Restaurant: Playa Del Carmen 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.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 5

Theme: Mexican

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Ceviche - Playa del Carmen

Ceviche

Random Beach Cafe: Local cuisine

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

Comparison: least expensive

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Review Helpfulness: 3 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Nov 28, 2007
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What to eat at the beach - Playa del Carmen
What to eat at the beach

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

Comparison: about average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Oct 17, 2007
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Come here for better coffee! - Playa del Carmen
Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe: Come here for better coffee!

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

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Coffeehouse

Website: http://www.ahcacao.com/en/

Review Helpfulness: 4 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Sep 28, 2007
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