illusions_on_the_sea #1 Posted July 5, 2007 Hi folks, My husband and I along with his parents will be on the Fascination (July 16th) and I think we'll take a cab as recommended into Playa del Carmen. Any suggestions on a great place to have dinner? Also should I just ask the cab to drop us off on the main strip where there is shopping and restuarants etc? Thanks in advance. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna Blue #2 Posted July 6, 2007 We have a list of places we like and recommend (along with some you should avoid) on our Blog: http://playazone.wordpress.com/tag/dining-in-playa/. Our special favorites include Babes Noodles and Bar (Thai-swedish fusion with fantastic Blueberry Margaritas); El Fogon (a traditional Mexican Grill); La Pesca (for great seafood) and Chicago Don Jose (great steaks and pasta). Enjoy! Tony and Cheri Luna Blue Hotel and Garden 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clackey #3 Posted July 6, 2007 We have a list of places we like and recommend (along with some you should avoid) on our Blog: http://playazone.wordpress.com/tag/dining-in-playa/. Our special favorites include Babes Noodles and Bar (Thai-swedish fusion with fantastic Blueberry Margaritas); El Fogon (a traditional Mexican Grill); La Pesca (for great seafood) and Chicago Don Jose (great steaks and pasta). Enjoy! Tony and Cheri Luna Blue Hotel and Garden Gracias amigos, After reading about the outstanding food, I don't know if I can wait until Dec. to go to PDC. I am not much of a drinker but the blueberry margiritas sound fantastic and I would bet money that I overindulge on this trip. So much food and so little time.:( 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illusions_on_the_sea #4 Posted July 6, 2007 Thanks for the recommendations! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheriandbob #5 Posted July 10, 2007 I second the Babes Noodle Bar. The swedish meatballs are wonderful. I had a mango margarita and it was awesome! here is pic of the swedish meatballs Here is my mango margarita with the crab rolls we had as an appetizer. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vacationfool #6 Posted July 11, 2007 Playa Da Carman - prices ? types of food? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainKevin #7 Posted July 14, 2007 Overall lists: http://www.iloveplaya.com/restaurants.php http://www.discoveryplayadelcarmen.com/Restaurants/ http://www.brisacaribe.com/restaurants-playa.htm#6 Most beautiful and wonderful food: http://www.lacasadelagua.com/index.html Touristy but fun: http://www.laparrilla.com.mx/index_en.shtml High class Mayan: http://www.mayacuisine.com/ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old sole #8 Posted September 13, 2007 On a land vacation in the Yucatan a two years ago we stayed 2 nights in PDC and absolutely loved a restaurant called Yaxche. It features Mayan style dishes and had won several national awards for best native/regional cuisine. What I remember as standouts were Shrimp/Chicken dishes with tangerine and other citrus-based sauces, and great Sopa de Limon. It's on 8th St between 5th Ave and 10th Ave (5th Ave is the main shopping drag, 8th St is 8 blocks North of the main square where the ferry terminal is). Very nice building with sidewalk seating, inside seating, and a beautiful center courtyard with seating around a fountain. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rotomu #9 Posted September 14, 2007 All the above picks are very good. LaParilla on Fifth Avenue is a little touristy but very fun and very good food. Try to get an upstairs balcony table and watch Fifth Avenue below you. Mariachi band plays around the dining rooms. You can usually get the door man to give you a couple of marguertas if you ask before going in. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dengirl #10 Posted April 12, 2010 i know this post is a few years old but in case you get email alerts this looks delish and i hope i get to try thiswhen i go there. yum yum yum I second the Babes Noodle Bar. The swedish meatballs are wonderful. I had a mango margarita and it was awesome! here is pic of the swedish meatballs Here is my mango margarita with the crab rolls we had as an appetizer. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrCo9 #11 Posted April 13, 2010 We ate at Babe's a few years ago and I was not that impressed, didn't have the swedish meatballs, though. La Parilla was fun and the food was great. Our BEST meal ever in PDC came at a butcher shop called HC Monterrey that also grills their meat. It was several blocks away (5 I think) from 5th ave. There are a few locations, we tried 2 of them and both were excellent. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otisishere #12 Posted January 17, 2011 Carboncitas is a small place with excellent food on a side street off 5th ave. There is a new place on 10th called La Mission that is supposed to have excellent seafood. La Pesca was a wonderful experience, the food was excellent and the owners are very gracious. It is across from Mega Supermarket. Try everything and get a taste of the local flavor, you can't go wrong. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ginjam70 #13 Posted February 11, 2011 By accident we landed at the Bar called "Fe" on 5th avenue...great atmosphere right on the hot strip, DJ, large beers and cheap snacks...I wish I could have stayed for the evening party!;) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites