La Cueva del Chango
Mexican Restaurant, Arcade, and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Playa del Carmen
"They have a great chocolate mole fish, enchiladas or pollo."(14 Tips)
"Delicious breakfast, beautiful place and great service."(91 Tips)
"And try the fried bananas with sour cream and cheese."(4 Tips)
"Crepe a and chilaquiles"(13 Tips)
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Kyo SongFebruary 26, 2016Very good spot for breakfast and they have really good smoothies. Food portions were on the smaller side but it was a nice full meal for us
Vanessa TDecember 21, 2016Beautiful space amongst nature. Only came for brunch but the food was delicious and service was top notch! We waited for about 15 minutes and the hostess took our drink orders while we waited.
- Nicolas BelloniApril 25, 2016Wide range of both Mexican and foreign dishes. Empañadas were great. And try the fried bananas with sour cream and cheese. Really nice atmosphere and staff.
Noah WeissMarch 12, 2015Fantastic breakfast spot with outdoor seating and insane chillaquilles. Get a fresh squeezed gigantic juice, too.
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SandyMarch 24, 2019Get the fresh juice - any fresh juice. The pan dulce is great. Portion sizes are pretty dang big. I love sitting in the back for breakfast. Ambiance 💯
StephraaaJuly 1, 2021Beautiful restaurant set in an cute garden. At some point a monkey came swinging by in the trees above us. The food is amazing. A good place to try all kinds of mexican food. Super recommend!
Shaddawn RedDecember 22, 2017Had lovely dinner with so far best Margueritas in Playa del Carmen. All courses were delicious. Try tostada de atun, Chile rellenados con camarones and queso al horno, simply delicious.
Johan DittlauAugust 18, 2019Great service! Carrot pound cake and banana pound cake after the breakfast was crown of the meal! I had chilaquiles and it was very generous portion which can be shared by two. All is very tasty.
Gui SeizJanuary 24, 2015This place is ridiculous! It's beautiful, the food is amazing, the staff is the nicest, and it doesn't break the bank. At all. We had enchiladas, guac 👌, and mix your own smoothies. all recommended!
Sandro Di SimplicioOctober 3, 2015Great place to eat. Grilled cheese to start rocks, tuna is amazing in any forms. WiFi: 54321cueva
Natalie FreilichFebruary 4, 2016Great spot, super cute with its turtles, streams, & foliage. Their sopa Azteca was awesome (one of my fave mexican soups).
Kristýna UllrichApril 8, 2018Everything that leaves the kitchen is perfect! We love mole, salads, guacamole, flan... Everything! Our favorite restaurant in Playa del Carmen.
- Shaddawn RedDecember 22, 2017Tostada de atun, chile rellenados and queso al horno are delicious. Tried also the chicken with chile sauce - it was perfect!
- Gabriella TruhlarMay 15, 2017Delicious breakfast, beautiful place and great service. We had the Motuleños and pechulle. Both very tasty with lots of flavor.
TylerMarch 18, 2012SUPER fruit and yogurt! less basic than it sounds. the "granola" is some ridiculous topping i want to bottle and take with me everywhere! also great coffee and typical mexican egg dishes done right.
Great mexican breakfast! juices, chilaquiles, eggs. Is a must while in Playa. Arrive early, otherwise you will have to wait for a table.
Jorge Castro IllingworthDecember 27, 2017Very good breakfast place, amazing service and affordable. Be prepared to wait at least 30-40 minutes to get a table in high season, worth it!
Priscila de AlcântaraAugust 14, 2018Beautiful atmosphere! It worth to wait in line. Staff is friendly. Food is great and the juices are amazing!- KevinJune 27, 2021Great drinks, and while the fish w/mole was a bit too sweet for me I respected how they made their own twists on Mexican food
- Matt CDecember 28, 2016Not just for breakfast! Dinner is amazing also. They have a great chocolate mole fish, enchiladas or pollo. Yum!
Kira RochaJanuary 16, 2017Beautiful restaurant, friendly and fast staff. We had grilled cheese and stuffed peppers, everything delicious
Ania P.February 22, 2017This place has it all: amazing food, beautiful setting and great service. Strongly recommended!
Abyss Dive CenterOctober 7, 2014The BEST "chiles en nogada" in Playa del Carmen. A visual & gustatory delight! Vegetarian option also available.
AlexeyJune 21, 2016Amazing interior design, worth checking out! Also, good healthy options. However, service was super slow and food taste was somewhat underwhelming. 7/10.
Michal SubelMarch 6, 2016The best guacamole, pico de gallo and stuffed peppers around. Also super friendly staff.- Natasha StoopNovember 17, 2015Everything! One of my favorite places! Service, food, staff and awesome setting. Love it!
- Abyss Dive CenterJuly 19, 2013Several choices of salsa to go with their yummy chilaquiles. Try the chipotle - great smoky flavor & a little heat.
- Matt CDecember 28, 2016Get the flan! It's thick like a cheesecake and not sickly sweet like most flan. The caramel coating was light and delicious.
- Abyss Dive CenterApril 24, 2012Their hand-made tortillas are delicious; and as a friend said "mole just like my mother makes". Breakfast, lunch or dinner - worth a visit
Kika NajarMarch 14, 2015Amazing place, food and service! Chilaquiles are great, and the coffee. They have turtles 😄
Dave YeuJuly 4, 2015On the northern, quieter end of Quinta. Great veggie options like stuffed chiles.
Agustin O'horanNovember 22, 2015For national and foreign tourists I don't recommend this place , I've tried better places for sure. Is too much waiting time.Food is regular and they don not accept credits and debit cards.
Everything is good but the SPECIAL of the day is always a good way to go. The waiters are sometimes rude and cranky and treat you like you're dumb for asking details on the plates. Ignore this & enjoy- Abyss Dive CenterDecember 31, 2012Try the vegetarian platter - so rich & tasty even non-veggies will like it!
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