Food & Drink10 min readJanuary 10, 2025
Top 15 Places to Eat in Playa del Carmen
From birria and al pastor to Pugliese pizza and Peruvian ceviche — the restaurants locals actually eat at, not just where tourists end up.
Written by
Rudy Lim
Founder of Tranquilo Vacation Rentals. Living in Playa del Carmen for over 5 years, exploring the Yucatán Peninsula from Holbox to Bacalar — and sharing what he finds along the way.
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