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Here is a list of places I intend to try in the future. I have gleaned these nuggets mostly from posts on this site and a few from other places:
New little restaurant in Playa - we tried this one on our last trip called El Olivo, a Spanish Tapas Bar it's on 10th & 6 bis. Cute little place, interesting menu. Courtesy of Laura MapChick
Check out the tacos de carne con guisados on 10th between 2nd and 4th.
The place for the best tacos in town is La Carreta on 30th Ave at 28th street. Homemade tortillas and really tasty meats.
Try Makech, right in the tourist zone on 1st street south (parallel to Juarez, one block south) near 10th. Pozole on Thursdays. Authentic lunches with rice, beans, main course, and a fresh fruit drink all for about 30 or 35 pesos. Courtesy of Jame on the playadelcarmeninfo forum
Las Cacerolas between 4th and 6th on 15th ave. Yummy homemade comida corrida.
Chuchi's for breakfast (1st betw. 12 & 16)-crepes with nutella and fruit - decadent! Courtesy of Mindz
Taqueria El Pastorcito on 30th Avenue, one block north of Constitutiones on the west side of the street. They open around nightfall and specialize in Tacos el Pastor and Tacos Arrachera. We also had some GREAT marinated sweet onions that were blackened on the grill. For a party of seven with two rounds of beer and a full sampling of food, our tab was less than $30. Courtesy of Jimmy in MN
My absolute favorite on the Comida Corrida scene is La Casa de Piedra (The Stonehouse). It's way off La Ruta Turista, on Avenida 35 between Calle 30 and 32. The facade is made of stones, so you'll spot it. They have very tasty food estilo Muy Mexicano. They often have lentil soup for starters, which is almost enough in itself, and some great crispy Flautas de pollo. Courtesy of Anna on the playadelcarmeninfo forum
There’s a great little Cuban restaurant we discovered in PDC at Xmas time(they had just opened). It's right next door to El Pastorcito Taqueria on 30th Avenue on the same side of the street (west side), closer to Constituyentes (across the street from DAC Fruit Market). It's called El Rincon Latino and serves inexpensive authentic Cuban dishes in a really cozy atmosphere. My picky kids ate everything on their plate, so I consider that a thumbs up regarding the food. They don't have a liquor license, but they serve a sugar cane drink (have a cane press) and carbonated beverages. One of the PDC locals I know who regularly travels to Cuba, really enjoyed the place and gave it high marks. Courtesy of Jimmy in MN
El Cejas has opened a big palapa restaurant between 24th and 26st Streets between 25th and 30th. They are no strangers to this business. Their original restaurant in the market "Mercado 28" in Cancun has been open for about 14 years. We had caldo de camaron and pargo a la Veracruzana yesterday and it was quite tasty. Look for ceviche, cocteles, whole fish, fillets, shrimp and seafood soups. BTW, El Cejas is the owner's nickname which makes fun of his big, bushy eyebrows. Courtesy
of James on the playadelcarmeninfo board
There is a place called Los Originales on 24th Street and 30th Avenue. It appears to be strictly locals. They make the tastiest tacos dorados I have ever had. The tacos are made of shredded chicken and the tortilla is rolled up and deep-fried. The tacos are served with lettuce, onions, avocado and crema on top. A serving of three tacos costs a mere $29 pesos. They are worth the visit. Courtesy of Ynaq on the playadelcarmeninfo board
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