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El Caminito

Av. 10 entre calles 6 y 8, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
9841270009
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Price range: 4 AUD - 27 AUD
Cuisines: Argentinian, Mexican
Good for: Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Delivery, After-hours
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Senior Contributor
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39 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

Well worth the stop and T/A advice has come through again ! I had the freshly made beef and cheese turnovers 25 pesos and they were great. This place is great for a lunch or dinner stop

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See 11 more reviews by Bizatl for Playa del Carmen
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

After reading the great reviews for El Caminito, we visited the restaurant, eager to try the arrachera and the hamburger. Unfortunately, when we ordered, they were out of both. We ordered other things, and they were ok, but we were disappointed that they did not have their specialties...I guess many people have been reading the tripadvisor reviews. We then ordered... More

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See 6 more reviews by stephanieahensley for Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Great small restaurant! We asked for the "GRILL", and came 2 empanadas, 1 big chorizo beef, 1 chicken breast, french fries, salad, 1 spanish sausage, it´s a lot of food for people who doesn´t eat too much, but it was enough for me, my husband and my teenager son. The owners are Argentinian and very fryendly. I REALLY RECOMEND it!!!

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See 2 more reviews by Viviane Furlan M for Playa del Carmen
Helsinki, Finland
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7 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We tried to fajitas and tacos arrancheros and they were really good, better than most that are served on the 5th avenue. Cheap prices and nicely a little off from the beaten path so there wasn't a massive crowd. Took a little effort to find as it was really small and next to some other restaurants but worth the effort.

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See 9 more reviews by LauriAa for Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Great Argentinan food . I really recommend this place. go and enjoy ! The place is really cheap !...

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Long Sault, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

We love this small place with few tables, the empanadas and the arachera steak was the best we had in all Mexico, and we have been a few places, I can tell you. Also the chimichuri sauce, specially if not freshly made (they make a big batch and let it sit in the fridge for a while) is fantastic. Friendly... More

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See 2 more reviews by Alain_Lorraine for Playa del Carmen
Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

walking along trying to find a nice place to eat and finally saw this one. I remember scrolling through TA and had a quick peek had it. we stop and ordered very nice well seasoned chicken fajitas and I had a burger which I don't order very often i prefer homemade , I am not big on fast food .... More

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See 4 more reviews by chiwack for Playa del Carmen
Aptos, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

I loved everything about this place. I was looking for a "not so touristy" place...but easy walking distance from my hotel. This place is a great find. I had the chicken fajitas and they were excellent ...as was everything. the waitress spoke a little english and i spoke a little spanish...we worked it out. really outstanding food and a beautiful... More

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See 4 more reviews by TravelnMacy for Playa del Carmen
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

During our 2nd trip to Playa, I searched Tripadvisor reviews on where to eat. THANK YOU ALL for helping us find Caminitos. We ordered there 4 times during our 15 day stay in the area. My wife being from Chile /Argentina fell in love with the food. The empanadas are the best! We met Mauricio, chef and his lovely fiancee... More

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See 2 more reviews by Joel S for Playa del Carmen
Orlando, Florida
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

Great for Argentinian Meat Turnovers and limeade! I got there when it was almost closing time and I was treated very well. It's a comfortable open-air style restaurant with very good salsa music. I mean: v e r y g o o d. I'm sure the other things on the manu are as tasty as my empanadas because the owner... More

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