Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya Restaurants

If it weren’t for our server Emilia, I’d be starting this review with the food which we’re also rating a ten. We were greeted at the door of this beautifully appointed small restaurant (maybe eight tables, so definitely make a reservation). Emilia approached us immediately, and it felt like our best friend had just proudly welcomed us to her own place. She guided us through the menu, shared the specials, and gave us a moment to choose our cocktails: a Maker’s Mark and a Negroni. From beginning to end, the service could have been filmed and used as a training guide for fine dining. The food was equally impressive. We started with the garlic and wine-braised mussels. The broth was so delicious, we had to order more crusty bread to soak up every drop of that goodness. Continuing the seafood theme, my wife had the butter-seared tuna steak over mashed potatoes, and I chose the sea bass with vegetables and hollandaise sauce. We were both very pleased with our choices. During our conversations with Emilia, she learned it was my wife’s birthday. So after we requested the check, my wife was surprised with a sweet and thoughtful birthday dessert, complete with a delightful serenade.

Fun and good food! Would dine here again 10 out of 10

INCREDIBLE! The food and service were on point and the server was able to accommodate modification to the salad we wanted to add shrimp to! Book if youre staying at Mahekal!! TRULY MAGICAL PLACE!!

We come to Playa every year and stay in Playacar, we don’t often venture of the resort but did this year and we don’t regret it! Angel was absolutely fantastic and was so helpful from the moment we stopped in, we absolutely loved everything we ordered and Angel made fantastic recommendations! If you’re looking for a sushi restaurant, pick this one!

Great fresh pasta dishes. Open air dining at a fair price. Good for kids as well. Great service.