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“Best of” 2021 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

After a year on “pause” 2021 was less structured than most. In many ways this was intentional, but otherwise it was adaptation. For someone whose life goals have frequently been about gaining perspective the opportunities came daily. At the office. … Continue reading →

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Don Sirloin (Avenida Constituyentes,) Playa del Carmen MX

Don Sirloin Pastor Taco, Sirloin Taco Chorizo Taco Known as a late-night hotspot in the days before COVID-19 Don Sirloin remains during daylight hours today, all four locations still doing good business with the most popular that on Avenida Constituyentes … Continue reading →

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Taqueria El Fogon (Avenida Constituyentes,) Playa del Carmen MX

Taqueria El Fogon Salsa, Condiments Grilled Onions Chorizo Tacos Sirloin Tacos Asada Tacos Flan Undeniably the most well-known Taqueria in Playa del Carmen, El Fogon’s location at Avenida Constituyentes needs no introduction, even though the original is found a bit … Continue reading →

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El Gran Taco, Playa del Carmen MX

El Gran Taco Tacos de Carnitas Tacos de Guisado Enchiladas de Mole Poblano Gorditas Especiales Nowhere near Playa del Carmen’s tourist corridor, El Gran Taco is the sort of place that only those with a car and attuned culinary radar … Continue reading →

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La Brioche de Playa, Playa del Carmen MX

La Brioche de Playa Pan Suisse Almond Croissant Paris Brest Pecan Tart Pain au Raisin Located on Calle 38 Norte, towards the quiet end of 5th Avenue, La Brioche portends to offer a taste of Paris in Playa del Carmen, … Continue reading →

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La Cueva del Chango, Playa del Carmen MX

La Cueva del Chango Americano Salsa, Condiments Empanadas – Oaxacan Cheese, Nopales, Chaya Mushrooms, Boiled Beans, Pico de Gallo Chilaquiles – Eggs, Sour Cream, Onion, Coriander, Sopero Cheese, Avocado, Chipotle Chiles, Red Sauce Arguably Playa del Carmen’s most popular eatery, … Continue reading →

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Restaurante HA’, Playa del Carmen MX

Restaurante HA’ Lemon Grass, Lime Hamachi, Tomato, Cactus, Coriander, Avocado Ice Cream Tempura Artichoke, Dried Fruit Orange, Peach Cenizas – Venison Tartare, Chipotle, Onion Dust, Frozen Huitlacoche King Crab – Peas, Ikura, Fennel, Beans, Yuzu Pomegranate, Honeybush Tetela – Green … Continue reading →

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Ah Carbon!, Playa del Carmen MX

Ah Carbon! Salsa, Limes, Jicama Tacos Al Pastor Chorizo Tacos Although there are an abundance of Taquerias and Street Vendors in Playa del Carmen few are so well regarded as Ah Carbon!, a shaded open air shop at Calle 22 … Continue reading →

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Das Brot, Playa del Carmen MX

Das Brot Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake Apple Strudel Flourless Chocolate Cake Owned by a German ex-pat named Anja, Das Brot occupies a small plaza on 8th Street between 20th and 25th Avenues, the validity of claims that this is one … Continue reading →

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La Perla Pixan Cuisine & Mezcal Store, Playa del Carmen MX

La Perla Pixan Cuisine & Mezcal Store Tortilla Chips – Salsa Verde, Salsa Rojo Chilaquiles de Olla – Chocolate Mole, Cecina Beef Enmoladas of Quelites & Requeson – Guajillo Mole Located on 38th Street, not far from the beach, La … Continue reading →

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Carlota Home Bakery, Playa del Carmen MX

Carlota Home Bakery Frappuccino Ham and Cheese Croissant Toad in a Hole Avocado Toast Carrot Cake Cinnamon Roll Corn Cake Alfajor, Chocolate Alfajor Offering a concise menu from 7:00am until 10:00pm daily, Carlota Home Bakery has gained notoriety amongst tourists … Continue reading →

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Primo, Playa del Carmen MX

Primo Peanuts Guacamole, Tostada Grilled U10 Shrimp, Salsa Macha, Mayonnaise, Sauteed Vegetables, Herbs 24-Hour Brisket, Black Recaudo, Ginger, Salsa Verde Suckling Pig Terrine, Coleslaw, Tomatillo & Pineapple Salsa, Tortillas Roasted Duck Pibil, Jus, Pickled Red Onion, Blistered Habanero, Yucatecan Coleslaw … Continue reading →

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Panadería y Pasteleria Mana, Playa del Carmen MX

Panadería y Pasteleria Mana Cortadillo with Pineapple Jelly, Concha,  Piedra de Elote, Custard Empanada, Tricolor Polvorone, Oreja, Piedra de Coco Tres Leches Open daily at 6am on Luis Donaldo Colosio Avenue, Panadería y Pasteleria Mana is a decidedly locals-only Bakery … Continue reading →

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Choux Choux Café, Playa del Carmen MX

Choux Choux Café Almond Croissant Corn Muffin Ham and Cheese Croissant, Fried Potatoes Lemon Cake Oatmeal Nut Cookie Pan Suisse Banana Nut Bread Located on 20th Avenue between 20th Street and 24th Street, Choux Choux Café markets itself as one … Continue reading →

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Porfirio’s, Playa del Carmen MX

Porfirio’s Tostadas – Beans, Salsa, Sauce Guacamole – Crunchy Octopus, Pickled Onion, Radish, Cilantro Beef Tenderloin and Roasted Marrow Tacos – Caramelized Onions, Poblano Pepper, Arbol Chile Sauce, Lime Smoked Tenosique Cheese – Pasilla Syrup, Handmade Tortillas Carrot Tinga – … Continue reading →

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Kaxapa Factory, Playa del Carmen MX

Kaxapa Factory Juices Bolitas de Queso – Guasacaca Sauce, Salsa de Ajo Empanada de Pabellón Venezolano – Shredded Beef, Beans, White Cheese Arepa Mechada – Shredded Beef, Oaxacan Cheese Cachapa Catira – Shredded Chicken, Manchego Cheese Coconut Flan Owned by … Continue reading →

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Las Hijas de la Tostada, Playa del Carmen MX

Las Hijas de la Tostada Corn Tortilla Chips – Lime, Chipotle Pepper Salsa Guacamole – Corn Tortilla Chips, Pickled Onions, Sesame Seeds Camaron Caramelo – Fried Shrimp, Cabbage, Chipotle Dressing, Red Wine Reduction, Black Sesame, Flour Tostada Tiradito Grill – … Continue reading →

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Ah Cacao Chocolate Café (Quinta Avenida), Playa Del Carmen MX

Ah Cacao Chocolate Café 72% Cacao Chocolate Bar Corn Cake Chocolate Croissant Dark Chocolate Brownie Carrot Cake A true “Bean-to-Bar” operation, utilizing zero-emissions solar energy from fermentation to roasting and winnowing, Ah Cacao Chocolate Café began in 2004 on a … Continue reading →

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Panificacion Castillo, Playa Del Carmen MX

Panificacion Castillo Cortadillo with Berry Cream Concha Corn Cake Conito Ham and Cheese Bolovan Pan Azucar Tricolor Polvorone Bread Pudding Open from 7am until 10pm daily at 10 Avenida Norte, Panificacion Castillo is well known amongst locals who can frequently … Continue reading →

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MigaPlaya, Playa Del Carmen MX

MigaPlaya Biscuits Pan Dulce with Custard and Guava Pan Dulce with Custard and Fig Orejas Dulce de Leche Croissant Chocolate Croissant MigaPlaya is an Argentine Bakery outside the center of Playa Del Carmen, its focus on traditional Breads and Sandwiches … Continue reading →

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