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6,470 reviews#79 of 1,194 Restaurants in Playa del Carmen$MexicanLatinCentral American
Avenida Constituyentes, Playa del Carmen 12345 Mexico+52 984 803 0885Website
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4.5 6,472 reviews
#79 of 1,194 Restaurants in Playa del Carmen
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US$5 - US$10
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Mexican, Latin, Central American

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Avenida Constituyentes, Playa del Carmen 12345 Mexico
0.7 km from Quinta Avenida
Website
+52 984 803 0885
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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
  • Daily temperature and symptom checks for staff
  • Staff required to regularly wash hands
  • Tables disinfected between guests
  • Face masks required for guests in public areas
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
Awesome!

Nice experience with Mexican food. We ate the Taco Loco, the most famous plate. We loved! Best in Playa. There a good pepper taste in your food, and a real local food.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago
The chorizo quesadillas are a must try!!!

The chorizo quesadillas are a must try!!! My husband and I loved El Fogon so much that we came back for more. It's clearly a popular place as it was bustling! I highly recommend the chorizo quesadilla and pastor tacos. Sooo good! They come fresh...and super hot.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
I would go back to Mexico for these tacos!

We were in Playa del Carmen for a week and hit many places that sold tacos but our group of six decided this was our favorite. We went 3 different times and our favorite was the pastor and flank steak tacos. They were busy but...efficient, very friendly. Go try it for yourself!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
Amazing!

The service was amazing and the waiters were all so friendly. We ended up going a couple of times while in Playa Del Carmen ... The El Pastor Tacos were unbelievable

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 27 May 2022
5 stars are not enough!

My husband and I had some of the best Mexican food we've ever had at this place! Read that sentence again.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 24 May 2022
Delicious!!!!!

This place is the best in Playa del Carmen!! Everything is so good!! tacos, fajitas,the fruit juices made with fresh fruit etc etc.. be ready to wait to get seated everybody knows how good is this place. the service is great very attentive staff!! enjoy!...Provecho!More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 23 May 2022 via mobile
Amazing local food

My boyfriend and I were determined to find some great local food off the tourist side of 5th Ave especially after being disappointed a couple nights in a row. El Fogon was about a 10 min walk from our BNB. The food was delicious and...sooo cheap. The drinks were great as well. I highly recommend El Fogon if you’re looking for authentic great food with great prices. We enjoyed it so much we went 2 days back to back.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2022 via mobile
Best food in Playa del Carmen

The best food we had in Playa del Carmen. This is real Mexican food. After this wonderful discovery, we ate there everyday. For me, the best were fajitas with chicken, all kind of quesedillas and taco loco. Prices are surprisingly low for such delicious food....The staff is also amazing and very helpfull!More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 11 May 2022 via mobile
Mexican Gem

Heard a lot of great things about this restaurant. No wonder it's packed all the time. Lots of locals and tourists. Can't go wrong with anything you order. Tacos were wonderful. Will go back before we leave home.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 8 May 2022 via mobile
Best tacos in PDC 🌮

Best tacos we had on our trip! Tried a lot of the ‘best tacos’ reviewed on trip advisor and these were our favourites by a long shot. It’s more of a lunch or casual dinner place, super chilled/ laid back. Authentic, super fast, EXCEPTIONAL tacos,...in what feels like a locals hotspot.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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JillM27
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Response from Tod N | Reviewed this property |
I don’t know. But they have a huge menu.
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4 March 2022|
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Response from Tod N | Reviewed this property |
It’s actually not a terrible hike. It’s on Constitution Ave. maybe 10-12 minutes walk.
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16 October 2021|
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Response from morganc60 | Reviewed this property |
It's in Pesos. Currently there are about 19.4 pesos to the dollar. So that's about $2 for a beer and about $5 for the meal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Fogon
Yes, El Fogon offers takeaway services.
Yes, El Fogon is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.
El Fogon is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4