Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

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Cuisine

ItalianSteakhouseMexicanJapaneseVegetarian / VeganFine cuts

Regions

CozumelPlaya del Carmen / Riviera MayaPuerto Morelos

Neighborhoods

CozumelPlaya del CarmenPlaya del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Kobma

4.2

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Asian food restaurant that fuses the unique modern flavors of the continent with options mainly Chinese food, Thai food, Vietnamese food and Japanese food.Asian restaurant for couples, families and adults, a unique, exclusive space with a calm and quiet atmosphere that invites you to explore Asian culture in the center of Playa del Carmen.Taste our star dishes: appetizers such as dumplings, Vietnamese rolls, edamame and spring rolls. Noodles, you must know our famous Pad Thai. Other Japanese traditional options like Sushi or Ramen. Even options like Curry and Fried Rice. Lastly, delight in our star main dishes such as Asian Duck and Thai Ribs.保留舊的，迎接新的"Keep the old, meet the new"

A photo of Nicoletta - Playa del Carmen restaurant

2. Nicoletta - Playa del Carmen

4.4

Awesome(317)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Playa del Carmen

Booked 12 times today

Nicoletta enhances the diversity of Italian cuisine in a contemporary fashion, without losing the essence of its traditions and gusto, incorporating ingredients endemic to Mexico, which together create unique flavor experiences in each of its creations.Nicoletta is the place where haute cuisine converges with good taste, representing the best of one of the most recognized gastronomic offerings worldwide.

A photo of Sonora Grill - Playa del Carmen restaurant

3. Sonora Grill - Playa del Carmen

4.0

Excellent(163)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

On the famous Fifth Avenue, just steps from the beach. Discover excellence in meat cuts at Sonora Grill Playa del Carmen, recognized among the best restaurants in Mexico. From the New York cut, imported cuts, to the exquisite Rib Eye, each choice offers a unique experience. Indulge in delicious skirt steak tacos and savor the unmatched brisket; the house star.We also offer daily double drinks and have house beer and wine. On Mondays and Tuesdays, when ordering your cut, enjoy a complimentary glass of our exclusive wine 'Punto Medio' which offers Malbec, Selection, Rosé Malbec, and White Chardonnay.We are also a family-friendly restaurant, with playrooms, kids' menu, and specialized nannies ensuring the safety and fun of the children.Our casual atmosphere, signature mixology, live acts, DJ, and premium cuts will make your visit a unique experience. Reserve now and experience the difference.

4. Primo

4.7

Exceptional(143)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Inspiration for Primo comes from the love for food, ancient spirits, local crafts and rustic cooking. Trying to recreate in a small outdoor space under a beautiful tree, the essence from original Playa del Carmen and bring an authentic Mexican food where everything is cooked with wood fire, underground oven, comales and grill, as has been done traditionally in most Mexican small towns for centuries. Primo means cousin in spanish, as a common slogan in Mexico we say Primo to refer to really close friends, the ones that may be closer than family. Our intention with this name is that guests feel the confort of gathering in a place that will taste and feel like home as we do. We have developed the interior design with locally made tzalam wood furniture, bejuco lamps and a chukum finish for the walls. We pride ourselves of using local and sustainable suppliers for most of our ingredients.

5. YUM YUM by GEORGE

4.7

Exceptional(148)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 2 times today

Yum Yum by George es un restaurante contemporáneo/internacional con acentos de comida Tailandesa & Hindu.El menú retrata un mundo culinario, expresando la fusión de las recetas tradicionales de forma artesanal y artística, con nuevos conceptos, técnicas innovadoras, colores, texturas y sabores. Nos enfocados en promover experiencias culinarias en un ambiente relajado, vibrante y amigable. Yum Yum by George es el espacio perfecto para pasar un buen rato entre amigos, disfrutando de buena música, platillos llenos de sabor y cócteles exóticos.

A photo of Po Thai Restaurant restaurant

6. Po Thai Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Nace con el objetivo de traer la tradicional cocina tailandesa al Caribe mexicano, atravesando de conocimientos ancestrales que han pasado de generación en generación, nuestros Chefs han creado una experiencia única y un viaje completo a los exóticos sabores del país oriental.

A photo of Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya restaurant

7. Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya

5.0

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Western • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 2 times today

Creative restaurant with a Michelin Star in the Riviera Maya. Dining at Cocina de Autor becomes a culinary experience for all the senses. Delve into the imagination of chef Nahúm Velasco along with renowned chefs Mikel Alonso and Bruno Oteiza. Each dish is a fun and creative version of the traditional, with imaginative touches and the freshest ingredients. Enjoy an uninhibited gastronomic adventure that reflects the excitement of living. Chef Velasco has crafted exceptional creative cuisine that is more than just a reinterpretation of classic dishes. His innovative menu takes you on a journey that demonstrates the purity and essence of new and familiar flavors. DRESS CODE: Men: shirt, dress pants and closed-toe shoes. Women: dresses, skirts or dress pants. AGE: 12 years and older are welcome.

8. Azul Madera

4.5

Awesome(148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Cozumel

Azul Madera es un restaurante con raíces cozumeleñas, empezando por su infraestructura, que fue una casa perteneciente a una familia isleña. Conservando lo antiguo del predio con toques modernos y preservando la naturaleza alrededor del mismo, Azul Madera brinda una experiencia visual desde el momento en el que entras y lo recorres, hasta que decides donde sentarte. Por el lado gastronómico, el cliente tendrá al alcance un menú variado y amplio para el deleite de cualquier paladar. Utilizando ingredientes frescos, nuestra cocina hará notar que venir a Azul Madera no es solo una cena, si no, toda una experiencia visual y sensorial con cada plato.

A photo of Toro at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya restaurant

9. Toro at The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

4.9

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 9 times today

TORO by Chef Richard Sandoval aims to create an elevated but approachable, contemporary, and global expression of Latin cooking without borders. The menus use ingredients from Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela – the whole spread of both Central and South America.

10. ITZAM

4.6

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Traditional Mexican • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

Booked 3 times today

The intoxicating smell of freshly made tortillas and fire-roasted corn, being made throughout the day on the life-size wood-fired comal, welcomes diners into Itzam. Inspired by Mayan tradition but with a contemporary approach, Itzam’s menu is conscientiously focused on local products that are both sustainable and organic. Community and convivial experience are encouraged through sharing plates, enticing guests to experience an abundance of unexpected flavors.

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