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Restaurants in Playa del Carmen

10 restaurants in Playa del Carmen recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Bu'ul

    2 guides · Carr. Federal Cancún - Tulum, Punta Maroma Km. 51, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico

    Bu'ul at Chablé Maroma in Playa del Carmen serves Yucatán-rooted Mexican cooking, with a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator in 2025.

  2. HA'

    2 guides · Carr. Chetumal - Puerto Juárez Kilometro 282, Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico

    HA' in Playa del Carmen holds one Michelin Star (2026) for a nine-course contemporary Mexican menu, an all-Mexican wine list and cenote-named cocktails.

  3. Axiote Cocina de Mexico

    1 guide · 34 Nte., Entre 10 y 5ta Avenidas, M. 65, Lt. 11, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico

    Chef Xavier Pérez Stone’s Axiote blends tradition and innovation in Playa del Carmen, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its refined, ingredient-driven Mexican cuisine.

  4. Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya

    1 guide · Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km 62, Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico

    Chef Nahúm Velasco’s Michelin-starred restaurant in Playa del Carmen offers creative Mexican cuisine with playful, sensory dishes at Grand Velas Riviera Maya.

  5. El Fogón

    1 guide · Av. Constituyentes, Playa del Carmen, 77720, Mexico

    El Fogón in Playa del Carmen serves traditional Mexican tacos, from Pastor to Carne Asada, in a casual, authentic setting. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  6. Gaia at Maykana

    1 guide · Carretera Federal Cancún, Playa del Carmen Km. 298, Solidaridad, Quintan Room, Mexico, CP 77710

    Forbes Four-Star Gaia at Fairmont Mayakoba delivers the finest Mexican seafood on the Riviera Maya, with a raw bar, sustainable sourcing, and resort-chic elegance.

  7. KI'IS

    1 guide · Paseo Kanai 14, Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, 77730, Mexico

    Chef Paco Ruano's KI'IS brings refined Mexican cuisine inspired by the Pacific coast and Mayan heritage to Playa del Carmen. Michelin-recognized.

  8. Tauro Steakhouse

    1 guide · Carretera Federal Cancún, Playa del Carmen Km. 298, Solidaridad, Quintan Room, Mexico. CP 77710

    A sophisticated steakhouse at Fairmont Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, with specialty aged cuts, live piano, and Forbes Travel Guide recognition.

  9. Woodend

    1 guide · Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km. 51, Playa del Carmen, 77710, Mexico

    Woodend by Curtis Stone in Playa del Carmen brings wood-fired contemporary cuisine to the Riviera Maya, earning a Michelin Recommended nod for its beachfront open-fire alchemy.

  10. XAL

    1 guide · Carretera Federal Chetumal Puerto Juárez Km 282, Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo CP 77710, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

    Rooted in the Manila Galleon trade route, XAL blends Mexican, Filipino and Basque flavors into a rare, reservation-only tasting menu on the Riviera Maya.