Updating the PDC Restaurant list - Page 6

cuffedlinks · 02-02-2006

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Originally Posted by Heather

I totally agree; I think Carboncito's has some of the best food around and is so reasonably priced and in a terrific location. Their frijoles charros are extremely yummy.

It was our favorite NEW place as well this last trip..
We still have some of our OLD local favorites (But some didn't reopen it looked like to me, by this I mean the Ma and Pa places)..

But anyway, Carboncitos is now on our list of favorite OLD places to eat...
"Eat It Like You Mean It!"

Great food...very friendly staff...cold beer.
Good stuff.

zoesmom · 02-02-2006

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Originally Posted by beachplayer00

Thanks for all the places can't wait to try them. But I was wanting to find a meat market & a fish market not the big super san fransico but a good small local joint so I can do some cooking. Thanks!!!

Hc del monterray ( I think thats the correct name) is located on calle 1sur, I want to say between 20th and 25th. It is the best carneceria in town hands down!!!! We always eat some there and take some home to grill.

Not sure about best take home seafood, sorry.

MWC · 02-03-2006

Never did the "cook your own" thing, but you might try La Tarraya, at Calle 2 and the beach. Yes, they are a seafood restaurant, but I believe they have their own fishing fleet, so maybe you could ask if they sell retail seafood as well. Worth a try!

**Jesus** · 02-24-2006

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Originally Posted by SarahB

El Marque (I definately may be spelling this wrong!) is a great local restaurant located around 15th and Juarez, give or take a few blocks. It recently moved to this new location, so I had to ask someone to find it. Prices are great...about 35 pesos for a meal. They have great specials...my favorite is the cactus stuffed with cheese.

Location, location, mhhh, is located on 1st Street and 20th Ave, I think, hehe.

Still, haven´t eat there, will have to take Sarah on my next visit.

Rodinlangley · 02-25-2006

Can anyone tell me if Aloha restaurant is up and running again? It is on 30th aroud 26th?

kirbyfan · 03-01-2006

One thing to keep in mind on these is that nobody seems to be too upfront about price. We have heard a lot about the great steak meal at Don Jose Chicago. We went to check it out and i almost soiled myself when i saw that it was $28!!!!

Half the places i thought about going to while in Playa were well overpriced IMO.

kcw102 · 04-13-2006

We were in Playa for New Years. I thought I would give you a few of our favorites:

Bip Bip -- best fajitas and torilla soup we had. Also, very cheap, great service and nice relaxed low key atmosphere. We just loved it.

Sol Food (on the Playa Card) -- wonderful fresh seafood. Good friendly service.

Aca Taco -- our favorite tacos (though I must admit we did not try all those recommended because my husband did not want to go anywhere else after we tried Aca). We tried all their varieties and I also tried one of their burritos which was huge and very good.

Pez Vela -- our favorite margarita (regular on the rocks) in town. We watched them squeeze the fresh lime juice they use to make them. We went there just about every night and sat at one of the tall tables on the street, drank a margarita and watched everyone strolling on 5th. We never ate here.

solcats3 · 04-13-2006

. . . and think their tacos al pastor are great! but apparently others don't share our opinion. no one can dispute their central location - perfect for people-watching.

JAPLAYA · 04-14-2006

Tried Negrosal last week. It just opened across from Acanto(so 14th maybe )east of fifth. It is more of a fine dining then cocktails after or before dinner place. The foood was very notable and the place came out great. The floors are made of glass and ther is a private dining room underneath. Also ate at Fly again, and actually enjoyed it this time. Also ate at glass bar.

mlsbkp · 04-14-2006

OK - Not sure if this is where I need to post this or not, but here goes...
We are going to Playa next March (I know - it is a long time off and things change). It will be our 3rd trip to Mexico - first 2 spent @ Mayan Palace (MIL has time shares so that's where we ended up) but this time we are planning on staying at the Playa Maya - we really like Playa del Carmen. I love Mexican food - just about anything. Problem is my husband is mostly meat and potatos with very little seasoning (salt...) - he will eat fish - again, with very little seasoning (salt...). Please give me guidance on places that we can eat (together) that will not kill our budget. I know - of all the places to travel we go to Mexico and he won't eat the food. None of our friends and family can understand - we just fell in love with the people and the area.

Babaloo · 04-14-2006

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Originally Posted by mlsbkp

OK - Not sure if this is where I need to post this or not, but here goes...
We are going to Playa next March (I know - it is a long time off and things change). It will be our 3rd trip to Mexico - first 2 spent @ Mayan Palace (MIL has time shares so that's where we ended up) but this time we are planning on staying at the Playa Maya - we really like Playa del Carmen. I love Mexican food - just about anything. Problem is my husband is mostly meat and potatos with very little seasoning (salt...) - he will eat fish - again, with very little seasoning (salt...). Please give me guidance on places that we can eat (together) that will not kill our budget. I know - of all the places to travel we go to Mexico and he won't eat the food. None of our friends and family can understand - we just fell in love with the people and the area.

your husband sounds boring
no offense
it was kind of a joke
but he still sounds boring

and this probably isn't the best place to post that question

i don't have an answer to your question
sorry.

mlsbkp · 04-14-2006

Definately not boring...just funny about food. Think I should take the question to general? Does your mother know that you smoke???

Leia · 04-15-2006

If your husband likes fish, you should be good to eat just about anywhere along 5th. It didn't seem to me that there was a lot of seasoning used when you order grilled fish and most restaurants had it on their menu. Might have a bit of black pepper, maybe some butter, but all fairly normal things a 'fussy' palate can handle. I don't do super spicy and I didn't have a problem ever. If he eats red meat, there are a lot of steak places. My sister in law said the best steak she has ever had was served at La Siesta, on 1st between calles 14 y 16. Ok, now I am really hungry just thinking about all the wonderful meals we ate on our holiday.

jscarbor · 06-07-2006

Looking for a restaurant on Sunday for 10-12 for Dinner. Want something real good. Carboncitos big enough? El Oasis big enough? Any suggestions? I know of and have read about a lot of restaurants, the size of the party is my main concern.

jscarbor · 06-07-2006

I think the place is pretty decent FWIW.

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Originally Posted by solcats3

. . . and think their tacos al pastor are great! but apparently others don't share our opinion. no one can dispute their central location - perfect for people-watching.

04-13-2006	#82 (permalink)
kcw102 lost on fifth Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 22	New Years Trip We were in Playa for New Years. I thought I would give you a few of our favorites: Bip Bip -- best fajitas and torilla soup we had. Also, very cheap, great service and nice relaxed low key atmosphere. We just loved it. Sol Food (on the Playa Card) -- wonderful fresh seafood. Good friendly service. Aca Taco -- our favorite tacos (though I must admit we did not try all those recommended because my husband did not want to go anywhere else after we tried Aca). We tried all their varieties and I also tried one of their burritos which was huge and very good. Pez Vela -- our favorite margarita (regular on the rocks) in town. We watched them squeeze the fresh lime juice they use to make them. We went there just about every night and sat at one of the tall tables on the street, drank a margarita and watched everyone strolling on 5th. We never ate here.

04-13-2006	#83 (permalink)
solcats3 beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 388	We LOVE ACA Taco!! . . . and think their tacos al pastor are great! but apparently others don't share our opinion. no one can dispute their central location - perfect for people-watching.

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02-03-2006	#78 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,197	Never did the "cook your own" thing, but you might try La Tarraya, at Calle 2 and the beach. Yes, they are a seafood restaurant, but I believe they have their own fishing fleet, so maybe you could ask if they sell retail seafood as well. Worth a try!

02-25-2006	#80 (permalink)
Rodinlangley sandflea Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2	Can anyone tell me if Aloha restaurant is up and running again? It is on 30th aroud 26th?

03-01-2006	#81 (permalink)
kirbyfan añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Rapids Minnesota Posts: 4,187	One thing to keep in mind on these is that nobody seems to be too upfront about price. We have heard a lot about the great steak meal at Don Jose Chicago. We went to check it out and i almost soiled myself when i saw that it was $28!!!! Half the places i thought about going to while in Playa were well overpriced IMO.

04-14-2006	#84 (permalink)
JAPLAYA toe in water Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 43	Tried Negrosal last week. It just opened across from Acanto(so 14th maybe )east of fifth. It is more of a fine dining then cocktails after or before dinner place. The foood was very notable and the place came out great. The floors are made of glass and ther is a private dining room underneath. Also ate at Fly again, and actually enjoyed it this time. Also ate at glass bar.

04-14-2006	#85 (permalink)
mlsbkp reposado Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ferrum, Virginia Posts: 1,003	OK - Not sure if this is where I need to post this or not, but here goes... We are going to Playa next March (I know - it is a long time off and things change). It will be our 3rd trip to Mexico - first 2 spent @ Mayan Palace (MIL has time shares so that's where we ended up) but this time we are planning on staying at the Playa Maya - we really like Playa del Carmen. I love Mexican food - just about anything. Problem is my husband is mostly meat and potatos with very little seasoning (salt...) - he will eat fish - again, with very little seasoning (salt...). Please give me guidance on places that we can eat (together) that will not kill our budget. I know - of all the places to travel we go to Mexico and he won't eat the food. None of our friends and family can understand - we just fell in love with the people and the area.

04-14-2006	#87 (permalink)
mlsbkp reposado Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ferrum, Virginia Posts: 1,003	Definately not boring...just funny about food. Think I should take the question to general? Does your mother know that you smoke???

04-15-2006	#88 (permalink)
Leia life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada Posts: 521	If your husband likes fish, you should be good to eat just about anywhere along 5th. It didn't seem to me that there was a lot of seasoning used when you order grilled fish and most restaurants had it on their menu. Might have a bit of black pepper, maybe some butter, but all fairly normal things a 'fussy' palate can handle. I don't do super spicy and I didn't have a problem ever. If he eats red meat, there are a lot of steak places. My sister in law said the best steak she has ever had was served at La Siesta, on 1st between calles 14 y 16. Ok, now I am really hungry just thinking about all the wonderful meals we ate on our holiday.

06-07-2006	#89 (permalink)
jscarbor beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 464	Looking for a restaurant on Sunday for 10-12 for Dinner. Want something real good. Carboncitos big enough? El Oasis big enough? Any suggestions? I know of and have read about a lot of restaurants, the size of the party is my main concern.

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