Restaurants in Puerto Aventuras
Xenote
The only air-conditioned restaurant in Puerto Aventuras. Outdoor dining also available on veranda overlooking the beach. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also have a great beach palapa bar, only one in Puerto Aventuras beach. Located inside the Omni Puerto Aventuras Hotel. Specializing in Mayan and Yucatecan cuisine, as well as international dishes.
Café Ole
International fare, where everyone meets everyone. They have the best ribs in town! The restaurant is also known for having live music at night and wonderful homemade pies for dessert.
Gringo Dave's
International fare, karaoke, loud and fun. Big screen TVs. Bar area.
The Pub
The place to go for beer and bar food. Make sure you get the chips and salsa. Live music on the weekend. Great Pizza!
Tiramisu
Homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Great steaks. Owners Donna and Memo are a great source of travel information.
Italian Bakery
Best place for pizza and huge breakfast. Great fresh juice selection. Dog friendly.
Café Café
Best sandwiches in town. Great coffees and homemade desserts, and the fastest internet connection in Puerto Aventuras. Mimi will take orders for birthday cakes with 24 hours notice.
Richard's Quarterdeck
The place to go for surf and turf.
Trebol
Catch your favorite sports game.
Bambo
Right across the street from the main entrance of Villa del Mar and facing the second marina is this coffee & Panini sandwich shop.
Restaurants Just South of Puerto Aventuras
Al Cielo Restaurant
Great food and ambiance. Wonderful place to spend the day on the beach. On Xpu-Ha Beach, just south of Puerto Aventuras on Highway 307. After you pass the Xpu-Ha Palace Resort Hotel, turn left at the next entrance (X-1.5).
Right before the Esencia Hotel. Follow the signs to Al Cielo Hotel. They usually have torches lit at night outside the dirt road.
Hunab Ku
Where the locals go for everything from Mexican specialties to hamburgers. Best ceviche and local fruit drinks. Located 2 km south of Puerto Aventuras, on the jungle side of Highway 307.
Restaurants in Tulum
Restaurante Hechizo
Restaurant Hechizo is highly recommended by Gina, for a truly unique and unforgettable dining experience! Owners Hui and Stefan Schober set the stage for you with their secluded out-of-the way location, build anticipation with their poetry-like entrée descriptions, and reward you with delicious and well prepared dishes. Just ask Gina! She can’t stop raving about Hui and Stefan, the service, the ambiance and of course the food!
Be prepared to spend you evening at Restaurant Hechizo. The restaurant will seem intimidating to get to because you drive on a bumpy dirt road for about 20 minutes but you will be rewarded at the end. Seating times are at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm. Please use the phone or email above to make reservations or Gina will be happy to oblige for you. They are seasonal. Usually closed for the season until Dec 14- May. Reservations: 011.52.1.984.100.0710 or hechizo@bigfoot.com
Driving Directions Hechizo Restaurant in Tulum
TIP: try to get there during daylight or the first seating at 6:30 p.m. Once dark the place is almost impossible to find.
When you are finished with dinner please ask Hui for a flashlight and visit their beach.
- take highway 307 going south
- you will pass the tulum ruins
- at the next traffic light, turn left towards the beach (turning right will take you to coba, and going straight will take you through tulum town...and also, you will see a san francisco de assis supermarket on your right)
- follow the road until you come to a t-junction...turn right (you will be turning onto the road tulum-punta allen)
- we are located on km. 10 of this road...you will pass a few little hotels and restaurants (this is also known as the "hotel zone" of tulum)
- after zamas, the road turns into a dirt road (after the rains, this had become quite bumpy, so it'll take about another 20 mins for you to reach us)
- you will pass maya tulum, ana y jose, las ranitas, and tierra del sol hotels...when you come to a sign that says "rancho san eric" and "hechizo" turn left into the private driveway
- continue on our private road until you come to another sign that says "hechizo".. .you will then see the restaurant parking
- if you pass the arches into the sian ka'an nature reserve, you've gone too far... they are the last driveway on the left before the arches
- good luck!
Mezzaninne
Overlooking the powdery white sand beaches of Tulum. This restaurant features exciting Thai dishes.
www.mezzanine.com.mx
Restaurants in Playa del Carmen - 15 minute drive to the North
Negrosal*****
1st Ave & 16th Street
011.52.984.803.2448
www.negrosal.com
Italian finest! Just go! Reservations are a must.
Yaxche Maya Cuisine*****
8th Street, Between 5th and 10th Ave.
011.52.984.873.2502
www.mayacuisine.com
This is one of Gina’s favorite restaurants in Playa del Carmen! The Yaxche serves up traditional Mexican food in beautiful surroundings. The waiters are top-notch.
Casa del Agua*****
5th Ave. corner 2nd Street
011.52.984.873.0930
This artful cafe is recognized as one of Playa’s most interesting dining experiences. Offering great views from the balcony, the European-styled menu will tickle your taste buds with a tantalizing bit of Mexican flavor. The evenings turn romantic with live music and an eclectic crowd.
John Greys*****
Calle Corazon on 5th Ave. between Calle 12 and 14
011.52.984.803.3689
Cash Only & closed on Sundays
John Greys features an international menu, gourmet dining, and full bar.
Byblos
011.52.984.803.1350
You will receive first class service in this romantic and cozy French restaurant featuring local and imported products such as escargots, foie gras, duckling, and quail. Start in the wine bar and then choose from indoor or outdoor dining.
Sur
5th Ave and Calle Corazon
Founded by a group of Argentineans, this restaurant specializes in International cuisine, to which is adds Mediterranean dishes and seafood.
Ajua Mayan Lobster & USDA Black Angus Steak House
Calle 4 between 5th and 10th Avenue
873.2523 – local
www.ajuamaya.com
A popular fine dining establishment featuring authentic Mayan Cuisine and such specialties as fresh lobster and seafood, Angus beef, Chiapaneca Fiesta dishes, Mayan Virginian BBQ as well as tableside prepared Caesar salads. The Ajua Salsa Club has live music and dancing!
Alux Restaurant & Lounge
011.52.984.873.1748
Alux is located in a collection of labyrinths in an enormous underground cavern, creating a magical atmosphere for this bar and restaurant. Stalactites, flickering candlelight and the sounds of live music add to the mystery. Dine on the international cuisine while attentive staff cater to your needs.
Blue Parrot Restaurant
Calle 12 on the beachfront
This is Playa’s premier party location. Great place to eat during the day and a good restaurant to start the night at.
The Coffee Press
Calle 2 between 5th Avenue and the beach
This is Playa del Carmen’s morning meeting place. Savory eggs Benedict, ranchero, pancakes, waffles, migas, homemade cakes and breads, fresh fruit smoothies and excellent coffee.
Da Gabi Ristorante
5th Avenue Calle 12
Excellent Italian cuisine with brick oven baked pizza, homemade fettuccini, fresh seafood and salads, grilled vegetables, New York and T-Bone steaks, great desserts, and coffee.
Glass Bar
12th Street and 5th Avenida
Come dine at one of Playa del Carmen’s best restaurants. The fine wines and cuisine emphasize the European roots of the whole place, or more specifically, the Italian roots. Dishes include Caprese salad, carpaccio of octopus, spaghetti with seafood and Milanese chicken. The chef is Italian, the food is very high quality and most imported from Italy and the extensive wine cellar is predominantly Italian.
El Olivo Tapas Bar
011.52.984.873.2397
The flavors of Spain come alive at this cozy restaurant. The authentic Spanish chef brings new flair to traditional Spanish recipes.
El Provensal
5th Ave between 12th and 14th
Delicious French, International, seafood and grilled food served in a large amphitheater-style room with a palapa roof.
Fly Restaurant Bar
Quinta Avenida y Calle 12
011.52.984.803.1350
Elegance is always on the menu at Fly. The house specialty, lobster, is not to be missed at this upscale restaurant. Great place to spend a special evening and the place to be seen in Playa del Carmen. Reservations are requested.
La Caprichoza
5th Avenue between calle 12 and 14
This is a fun Mexican restaurant that offers steak, seafood, flaming drinks and desserts while dining in a fun environment. Kevin Aruda, the VP of Member Services, personally recommends this restaurant.
La Cueva del Chango
La Cueva del Chango is located in a large Palapa surrounded by tropical plants with a small river that runs through it. They have excellent food, fresh juices and freshly roasted coffee and bio products. It is a nice place to go to with children because they can run around safely.
La Parrilla Mexican Grill
5th Ave. and 8th
www.parrilla.com
La Parrilla serves Mexican, International, vegetarian, and seafood dishes for lunch and dinner. Salads, desserts and specialty coffee prepared at your table. Live Mexican music every night.
Night Life in Playa del Carmen
Blue Parrot
011.52.984.206.3350
www.blueparrot.com
Located along the beach and Calle 12
Located directly on the white sand beach, the waves literally wash up feet from the dance floor! During the day, enjoy beachfront lounge chairs while the daytime DJ guides you through a slow and sensual journey. During the day enjoy full service food and beverages from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. At night, choose from two different lounge areas! The beach dance floor features pop and retro music while the Palapa Lounge features a “chill-out” progressive mix.
Carlos & Charlies
Located in the Paseo del Carmen shopping area
The Mexican “it’s always Spring Break” chain.
Deseo Lounge
Located between Calles 10& 12 – look for the white staircase
This rooftop bar is ultramodern and hip and features a totally alfresco bar. In addition to chairs, they offer double beds for lounging with friends, many with flowing white linen curtains. You can also take a dip in the roof top pool while watching 20’s and 30’s silent movies projected onto the adjacent wall. Drinks are expensive but this bar is FUN if you are open minded and wanting to have a good time!
La Bodeguita del Medio
Located in the Paseo del Carmen shopping area
This is a large, noisy and fun restaurant and bar! Salsa dancers practice their moves while a live Cuban band provides the music. Salsa lessons are offered early in the evenings.
Mambo Café
Located on Calle 6 between 5th and 8th Avenues
This is not a café but a large cavernous dance club featuring both live and recorded music. Mambo Café tends to attract a younger crowd and usually gets going late in the evening.
Santanera
Calle 12 between 5th & 10th Avenues
Cover Charge
Santanera is for the young and beautiful or for those of us who want to be! A live DJ provides the music.
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