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Restaurants here vary from quirky beachside affairs with outdoor tables and palapas to more elaborate and sophisticated establishments. Dress is casual at most places, so leave your tie and jacket at home. Smaller eateries may not accept credit cards, especially in remote beach villages. Bigger ones and those in hotels normally
Restaurants here vary from quirky beachside affairs with outdoor tables and palapas to more elaborate and sophisticated establishments. Dress is casual at most places, so leave your tie and jacket at home. Smaller eateries may not accept credit cards, especially in remo
Restaurants here vary from quirky beachside affairs with outdoor tables and palapas to more elaborate and sophisticated
Restaurants here vary from quirky beachside affairs with outdoor tables and palapas to more elaborate and sophisticated establishments. Dress is casual at most places, so leave your tie and jacket at home. Smaller eateries may not accept credit cards, especially in remote beach villages. Bigger ones and those in hotels normally accept plastic. Many restaurants add propinas (tips) to the bill; look for a charge for "servicio." If tips aren’t included, a 15% gratuity is standard. It's best to order fresh local fish—grouper, dorado, red snapper, and sea bass—rather than shellfish like shrimp, lobster, and oysters, since the latter are often flown in frozen from the Gulf. Playa del Carmen has the largest selection of restaurants.
Using only the freshest ingredients—from local fruits and vegetables to seafood right off the pier—the chefs at this jungle-side restaurant work their magic in a comfortable, contemporary setting that feels more Manhattan than Mayan. Ask about the tender roasted duck breast with tequila, chipotle, and honey, or order an addictive, understated bowl of shrimp macaroni and cheese with notes of truffle. The fresh tuna tostada is also a treat. Daiquiris are served strong and fruity and portions are ample, so get ready to loosen your belt. The specials change weekly and the menu changes seasonally, so repeat guests are always in for a treat.
Av. Niños Heroes, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico
Overlooking the town square, La Sirena serves an eclectic mix of dishes ranging from mini sliders and grilled grouper to hearty plates of barbecue pulled pork with shoestring fries. If you like Mediterranean food, opt for Greek specialties prepared by chef Anthony Chalas, who credits his skills to his years spent in Greece. The dip sampler—with homemade hummus and tzatziki—is simple and delicious, as is the Greek salad topped with a block of feta and kalamata olives. The keftedes (Greek meatballs) are outstanding. You can taste the quality here, reflecting Anthony's effort to buy only organic and fresh ingredients. There's live music nightly in high season.
Jose Maria Morelos, Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico
In the back of the Amansala Resort & Retreat, this shady beachfront restaurant is the place to be for sweeping ocean views and light, healthy lunches. Smoothies are served fruity and not overly sweet, guacamole is fresh and flavorful, and the salsa selection is excellent. Don't miss the amply portioned spicy-sweet Thai curry Buddha Bowl. And if you're craving some beach time after your meal, ask about Amansala's beach club, where MX$374 will get you a spot on one of their sun beds for the day.
Carretera Tulum-Boca Paila, Km 5.5, Tulum, Quintana Roo, 77766, Mexico
The laid-back hub of Puerto Aventuras is a terrace café with a varied menu, including coconut shrimp and chicken with a chimichurri sauce made from red wine, garlic, onion, and fine herbs. If you and local fisherman get lucky, the nightly specials might include fresh-caught fish in garlic sauce. There's live music on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday in high season.
Centro Comercial Marina, Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, 77580, Mexico
Very few places in Chetumal offer the kind of dining experience available at this cozy restaurant. Come for the pizza, stay for the cocktails and the live music. If pizza is not your thing, a wide variety of salads, pastas, and steaks, are also available and well-served.
It may be far from Ibiza, but this trendy beachfront spot hits the mark with food like garlic fish and vegetables wrapped in foil, pineapple stuffed with seafood, black pepper–crusted tuna, and chicken breast with panela cheese. The lunch menu is less gourmet but equally good (think tacos, fajitas, and whole fried fish). Martini and tapas options add an urban touch, as do sides like ginger-curry mashed potatoes. In true Ibiza style, you'll find leather couches and party music—the difference is the palapa roof and the fact you're in a remote location where time stands still.
Av. Principal, at end of the boardwalk, near Hotel Luna de Plata, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, 77700, Mexico
As competitive as the culinary scene has become in Tulum, this restaurant by chef Brian Sernatinger truly is único (unique), with an eclectic menu that covers everything from pasta to cheeseburgers to seafood. Stars of the international menu include the well-prepared white truffle souffle, Unico's cheeseburger (a beef-and-spice-blend ground and mixed in-house), and the purple basil pappardelle. The chef's special sangria is also a treat. The second-story space in the heart of the pueblo looks down over the main road and can be a bit noisy, but interesting murals, soulful Spanish music, and an intimate 10-table setting are pleasant backdrops for a meal. Save some calories and skip dessert: it's the one thing in the restaurant that's clearly not homemade.
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