38th Street (Calle 38) is likely the most beautiful street in Playa del Carmen. It leads right to the beach, has several of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen, plus a beautiful cocktail bar.
I decided to spend an entire day on this street and document the bars and restaurants here on 38th St.
La Perla Pixan
La Perla Pixan specializes in pre-Hispanic food. If you want to try Chapulines (grasshoppers) you can get them here. But should also try the pulque (traditional alcohol from the region) and the Chile Relleno is fantastic.
La Cueva de Chango
One of the favorite restaurants on 38th Street. Despite the large outdoor courtyard, weekend brunch will often have a wait… And for good reason. They have great chilaquiles among other things. www.lacuevadelchango.com/en/
Trujillo's Cantina De Selva
This could be the best most beautiful, cocktail bar in all of Playa del Carmen. They mix in local alcohols to their drinks, like Pox. www.trujilloscantinadeselva.com
Mariskinky
They advertise themselves as Funky Beachfood. But they also have one of the best happy hours in town. Mariskinky Facebook
Amate 38
Specialize in dishes from around the Yucatan Peninsula. The chochinita pibil is my favorite, but you can’t go wrong with anything here. Their homemade salsa is also probably my favorite in all of Playa. Also, their brunch is underrated. I clearly have some good things to say about this retaurant! www.amate38.com/en/
Labrioche
Great French bakery and brunch spot.
Other Spots
Piola: an Italian restaurant that shows sports on TVs at the bar piola.com.mx
Vagabunda: casual Mexican restaurant near the beach. They have live music and cold beer.
