Welcome to ZilHa 42
Food scene
La Cueva del Chango
Mz. 4 Calle 38 Nte.Great spot for an all-Mexican breakfast or lunch!
Nice cafe for remote workers. Their chocolate brownies are my favorite, and their coffee is great! You might also want to try their Mayan chocolate and Chai Latte!
17 locals recommend
Ah Cacao
5 Avenida NorteNice cafe for remote workers. Their chocolate brownies are my favorite, and their coffee is great! You might also want to try their Mayan chocolate and Chai Latte!
French patisserie and great spot for brunch or lunch! Must haves: almond and chocolate croissants and croque-monsieur sandwiches!
984 locals recommend
Chez Céline
Esquina Calle 34 NteFrench patisserie and great spot for brunch or lunch! Must haves: almond and chocolate croissants and croque-monsieur sandwiches!
Great place for tostadas and seafood. I enjoy their tuna burgers, mostly everything from the raw bar, and the salmon and Coba tostadas!
35 locals recommend
Las Hijas de la Tostada 5a Avenida y Calle 38
5 5 Av. Nte.Great place for tostadas and seafood. I enjoy their tuna burgers, mostly everything from the raw bar, and the salmon and Coba tostadas!
This side of 5th Av is a must explore - less crowded, more vegetation and nice little places to eat such as this one! Nice spot for a post-workout breakfast of lunch.
43 locals recommend
Que Huevos
Esquina Calle 48 NteThis side of 5th Av is a must explore - less crowded, more vegetation and nice little places to eat such as this one! Nice spot for a post-workout breakfast of lunch.
While its an Argentinean restaurant so I might be a little biased, their fried empanadas are a must have! I haven't had better ones in Argentina myself.
14 locals recommend
El Patio De La Milanesa Restaurante Argentino Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya
Calle 28 NorteWhile its an Argentinean restaurant so I might be a little biased, their fried empanadas are a must have! I haven't had better ones in Argentina myself.
El pirata
Amazing seafood spot! Always fresh. Great ceviche!
PapaCharly
Calle 30 NorteNice spot for dinner! You can have steak here, as well as pasta.
Mu. Burgerhouse
11 40 Avenida Nte.The name says it all - burgers! Very good ones. Nice for dinner!
You might want to call first for a reservation because this small Italian place gets a lot of business! Everything is great but the pasta carbonara is my absolute favorite.
135 locals recommend
Romeo Trattoria Pizzeria
150 Calle 4 NteYou might want to call first for a reservation because this small Italian place gets a lot of business! Everything is great but the pasta carbonara is my absolute favorite.
This is nice for dinner - they don't only have pizza, but it is their specialty. Make sure you walk down 38th Av towards the beach as it is one of the nicest passages in Playa del Carmen!
253 locals recommend
Piola
lt 2 Calle 38 Nte.This is nice for dinner - they don't only have pizza, but it is their specialty. Make sure you walk down 38th Av towards the beach as it is one of the nicest passages in Playa del Carmen!
Here you can have many different craft beers both local and imported. Sometimes they have live music shows as well!
98 locals recommend
Club de la Cerveza
Here you can have many different craft beers both local and imported. Sometimes they have live music shows as well!
Its the original cuban salsa place! Live shows most evenings. One of the favorite tourist's spot!
333 locals recommend
LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO
Its the original cuban salsa place! Live shows most evenings. One of the favorite tourist's spot!
Como Como
Italian food! Pretty reasonable prices, too.
El Fogon
Avenida ConstituyentesMust visit place for tacos and Mexican food!
This is the fresh produce market where you'll be able to get mostly everything! The little restaurant right outside is also great for fish, fruit juices, and smoothies.
161 locals recommend
DAC Verduras y Frutas
Calle 20 NorteThis is the fresh produce market where you'll be able to get mostly everything! The little restaurant right outside is also great for fish, fruit juices, and smoothies.
This is a very special one great for the holidays or some other special occasion! Must make a reservation first as it is one of the most original and popular spots.
250 locals recommend
Alux Restaurant Bar and Lounge
Mz 217 Lt2 Av Benito JuárezThis is a very special one great for the holidays or some other special occasion! Must make a reservation first as it is one of the most original and popular spots.
Don Sirloin - Av 30
Another taqueria that is a must visit!
Neighborhoods
You can access a "secret" beach spot walking or with your bike! Head towards the water on CTM Av. once you reach the 7/11 or Oxxo shop (and before passing the "The Elements"), turn left. You need to head towards the entrance for THE REEF COCO BEACH resort. Walk past the security checkpoint and past the resort's entrance and parking lots, and you'll find a public pathway to the beach. Once you get to the water, explore to your left side - you can bring the beach umbrella that's available at the condo and our beach towels!
Playa Del Carmen
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Getting around
Helpful Guide for Digital Nomads
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