Whether you’re a local, a first-time or repeat visitor, here are a few of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen to satisfy virtually any hunger cravings and quench your thirst! With a thriving foodie scene and a vibrant downtown that is home to one of the world’s longest pedestrian-only streets along much of Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida in Spanish), Playa - as the locals call it - offers endless opportunities for culinary exploration and adventure.

As two of the best new restaurants in Tulum, Arca and Nu are both making waves among international foodies by serving up contemporary Mayan fare that’s inspired by Mexico’s storied food history. Both situated on the jungle side of the Tulum beach road, these two new restaurants drill deep into the wonders of fire, smoke and Yucatecan food, offering two very unique dining experiences in one of the world’s most incredible vacation destinations.

If you’re hanging out in Mexico’s Riviera Maya and find yourself wondering where to eat in Puerto Aventuras, we have you covered! This list of the top restaurants in Puerto Aventuras will help you find the best places to eat for any occasion in this exclusive beach, marina and golf community in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Read on to see more info and view our Puerto Aventuras Restaurant Guide below!

There is no doubt that downtown Playa del Carmen is a foodie’s delight. Many locals even joke that there are so many restaurants, you could dine at a different one twice a day for 18 months and never eat in the same place twice! Playa (as we locals call it) is home to restaurants of all tastes and influences. Along our world-famous Fifth Avenue, there are many great places to eat, but real gems that offer some unique dining choices are a bit removed from the main tourism zone.

Here are four of my favorite places to eat in Playa del Carmen – if you happen to visit any of these fabulous Riviera Maya restaurants, I hope you enjoy, or as we say here, Buen provecho! 

Ok, so you’ve been enjoying the Riviera Maya and are feeling famished, wondering where to eat in Tulum Mexico… What to do? Head to Kocina Restaurant + Bar at KASA Hotel Parota  in Tulum’s exclusive Aldea Zamá neighborhood, of course! Read on to discover why your next meal in Tulum should be at this hidden gem. 

Everyone at Investment Properties Mexico would like to send best wishes for a wonderful Christmas! We hope this holiday season fills every heart with song and brings plenty of joy and laughter to all as we prepare for the New Year. 

Tulum… A lush green paradise on the Caribbean Sea in the Yucatan jungle of Mexico’s Riviera Maya… A prime piece of real estate that stretches south from Cancun through downtown Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum, offering visitors access to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the most luxurious condos, hotels and resorts in Mexico, and the most alluring vacation experiences you will find.

After an incredible wait full of anticipation, René Redzepi and team Noma are finally making waves in the Mexican Caribbean. The Noma pop-up, which was announced last year, opened on April 12th and will run for a mere 7 weeks. Tickets sold out in December in just over 3 hours despite a price tag of approximately $3,000 for a table for 4. Unfortunately, those that missed out will have to wait for Noma 2.0.

The hottest restaurant on the planet is now open in Tulum, which lies less than one hour south of Playa del Carmen and just an hour and a half south of the Cancun International Airport. The beachfront town of Tulum was a natural choice for Noma Mexico, the latest brain child from Chef René Redzepi, who opened the pop-up restaurant April 12^th and doors will close for good May 28^th.

When you’re searching for the top things to do in Tulum, sampling the excellent fare at several of the area’s best restaurants should be near the top of any checklist. Although the highly-acclaimed Hardwood restaurant is often credited for putting Tulum’s thriving food scene on the international map, this boho-chic Caribbean beach town is home to a number of other amazing restaurants that are sure to please even the pickiest palate. 

The eco-chic town of Tulum is situated less than two hours south of the Cancun International Airport and less than one hour south of downtown Playa del Carmen, in a prime location that encompasses some of the Riviera Maya’s most prime beachfront real estate. This secluded oasis is just close enough to easily catch flights to hundreds of the world’s major cities and take day trips to other destinations along Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

Recently named the “Top Destination on the Rise” by TripAdvisor, the eco-chic beach town of Tulum is also a much-loved destination of celebs and the fashion elite, who come to enjoy the world’s most beautiful beaches and explore the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Denmark’s own Chef René Redzepi, proprietor of the groundbreaking Copenhagen eatery Noma, began to discover paradise through the culinary magic of Mexico nearly ten years ago when he journeyed to Merida and stopped on the street to sample tacos al pastor, the hot, fresh corn tortillas overflowing with mouthwatering browned pork the region is famous for.

Located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast overlooking Banderas Bay, the stunning vacation town of Puerto Vallarta has long been a favorite getaway for Hollywood elite, families, couples and singles who are ready for some laid-back fun in the sun. Puerto Vallarta is also a fantastic destination for foodies, and travel writer Renee Blodgett of the Huffington Post recently discovered what’s best in this west coast gem.