Stephen’s guidebook To Playa del Carmen!
Food scene
Just down the street on the 20th towards the beach, cheap eats, good smoothies/shakes etc. Take your ID if paying with Credit Card.
169 locals recommend
Restaurante Nativo
Mz 26 30 Avenida Nte.Just down the street on the 20th towards the beach, cheap eats, good smoothies/shakes etc. Take your ID if paying with Credit Card.
Local favorite connected to DAC (Market) on 30th Ave just a few blocks down 20th towards the beach, cheap eats, smoothies, juices etc. They take cash and credit.
45 locals recommend
La Ceiba de la 30
y Calle 20 NteLocal favorite connected to DAC (Market) on 30th Ave just a few blocks down 20th towards the beach, cheap eats, smoothies, juices etc. They take cash and credit.
Our favorite taco joint in Playa, there are other locations but this is the closest to Believe. My favorite taco is the chorizo con queso but try them all ;-)
406 locals recommend
El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesOur favorite taco joint in Playa, there are other locations but this is the closest to Believe. My favorite taco is the chorizo con queso but try them all ;-)
Not as good as our favorite El Fogon but close to Believe and very cheap, cash only.
TAQUERÍA VIVA MÉXICO
Not as good as our favorite El Fogon but close to Believe and very cheap, cash only.
Zenzi
Great beach restaurant and not bad pricing, large servings!
Don Mario
Very good pizza and Italian Food!
On 5th Ave. Friends of the owners Nancy & Simone, good food, ok prices, usually live entertainment.
60 locals recommend
La Vagabunda Playa
Quinta AvenidaOn 5th Ave. Friends of the owners Nancy & Simone, good food, ok prices, usually live entertainment.
Block from the beach, friends of the owners Nancy & Simone, good food, ok prices, usually live entertainment.
14 locals recommend
La Vagabunda de la 38
Local 1 Calle FlamingoBlock from the beach, friends of the owners Nancy & Simone, good food, ok prices, usually live entertainment.
THEE best burger I've ever had hands down. This location is a little loud and busy for dinner, if you want quieter and less busy check google maps for their other location.
101 locals recommend
Mu. Burgerhouse
11 40 Avenida Nte.THEE best burger I've ever had hands down. This location is a little loud and busy for dinner, if you want quieter and less busy check google maps for their other location.
Have only had delivery but tonnes of food, more than enough to feed 2 people for 400 MXN delivered. Whatsapp +52 984 187 7056
13 locals recommend
Ferron's Jerk Chicken
30 Bis Av. ConstituyentesHave only had delivery but tonnes of food, more than enough to feed 2 people for 400 MXN delivered. Whatsapp +52 984 187 7056
Down by the beach, awesome owners from Jamaica/Canada, great food and drinks!
12 locals recommend
Rockas Jamaican Kitchen
Down by the beach, awesome owners from Jamaica/Canada, great food and drinks!
Convenience Store
Right across the street on 40th, small convenience for late night snacks and drinks, they sell small bags of ice that will fit in the freezer. Cash Only.
LAS MILPITAS
Right across the street on 40th, small convenience for late night snacks and drinks, they sell small bags of ice that will fit in the freezer. Cash Only.
OXXO's are everywhere in Playa del Carmen, this is the closest one to Believe, Av. Constituyentes & 45 Ave.
15 locals recommend
OXXO
Mz 034 Juan de La BarreraOXXO's are everywhere in Playa del Carmen, this is the closest one to Believe, Av. Constituyentes & 45 Ave.
Markets
Awesome popular local market just a few blocks down 20th st on 30th Ave!
161 locals recommend
DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 NorteAwesome popular local market just a few blocks down 20th st on 30th Ave!
Grocery Stores
Closest and largest grocery store in Playa del Carmen, less than a 10 minute walk away, don't forgot to take the shopping bags we supplied, they do not provide any.
741 locals recommend
MEGA Soriana
101 30 Avenida Nte.Closest and largest grocery store in Playa del Carmen, less than a 10 minute walk away, don't forgot to take the shopping bags we supplied, they do not provide any.
Laundry
Don't want to do your own laundry? No problem, just around the corner on 35 Ave, drop off one day, pick up the next, charged by the kilo, quite cheap!
18 locals recommend
Lavanderias Mayalav
Calle 18 NorteDon't want to do your own laundry? No problem, just around the corner on 35 Ave, drop off one day, pick up the next, charged by the kilo, quite cheap!
Doctor/Pharmacy
Feeling under the weather? Not to worry, they have a walk-in clinic where you can usually see a doctor very quick for 50 pesos!
I've had really good experiences with these, I seem to get a throat infection almost every time I come to Playa, they can give you a shot and meds and you'll feel better in no time!
18 locals recommend
FARMACIAS SIMILARES
354 30 Avenida Nte.Feeling under the weather? Not to worry, they have a walk-in clinic where you can usually see a doctor very quick for 50 pesos!
I've had really good experiences with these, I seem to get a throat infection almost every time I come to Playa, they can give you a shot and meds and you'll feel better in no time!
Beach Clubs
I haven't gone to many beach clubs in Playa but we've been here twice and enjoyed it, something around 600 MXN per person to enter but that goes towards your food and drinks for the day, you only pay more when you leave if you spend more than the 600.
210 locals recommend
Kool Beach Club
I haven't gone to many beach clubs in Playa but we've been here twice and enjoyed it, something around 600 MXN per person to enter but that goes towards your food and drinks for the day, you only pay more when you leave if you spend more than the 600.
Lido seems to be a favorite beach club/restaurant, we found it busy so get there early for a preferred bed, the beach is also smaller since the storms that's why I prefer Kool. No entrance fee but a minimum spend, around 500 MXN per person I believe...
79 locals recommend
Lido Bar Restaurant
Lido seems to be a favorite beach club/restaurant, we found it busy so get there early for a preferred bed, the beach is also smaller since the storms that's why I prefer Kool. No entrance fee but a minimum spend, around 500 MXN per person I believe...