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El Fogon

Calle 6th & 30th Ave., Playa del Carmen 12345, Mexico
4.5 of 5 stars 634 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Chciago, IL
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

The best frijoles charros ever! And tacos al pastor & the nacional platter!

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See 8 more reviews by CiaoAmico for Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

To eat real mexican food it's the perfect place. Burritos, tacos, guacamole, quesadilla.... Comida rica!

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Norwalk, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

we had 3 fajita plates and 3 beers includes 20 percent tip for 30 Usd.the foods were good and fresh and big portions.our waiter spoke English better than some of the waiters in los Angeles areas.

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irvine
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

we liked the environment. try to sit upstairs by the balcony for some breeze and to check out the activity in the street. the food is pretty good.

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Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Fantastic taqueria, super-fresh, great menu and service. And a great value.

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Stony Rapids, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We always eat at El Fogon when we visit Playa, and this time was no exception! We visited the location on Constiuyentes (across from Mega) this time and had a great meal! We were a group of four who arrived late evening and barely found a seat because the place was packed! Our server was great, and the food even... More

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See 6 more reviews by newfiegirl22 for Playa del Carmen
Calgary
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

A place like El Fogon is the reason why people love reading TripAdvisor. A little out of the way, but not that far from 5th Avenue. And it lives up to the hype. A locals restaurant, but still very welcoming to tourists, the tacos el pastor and quesadillas here were amazing. We were a group of 8, ranging from 14... More

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Chassahowitzka
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We enjoyed our meal and I can still distinctly remember the savory smell of the grill! It was "warm" during the day, definitely a favorite of the locals, and prices were very reasonable. We saw the pork, but it is not ready to be served until 6pm, so opted for other fare. If you want something authentic, you will enjoy... More

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Breckenridge, CO
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Playa. The food is awesome!!! Everything is tasty and will leave you pleased and satisfied. It is on our must do list for every trip to Playa. It is traditional, flavorful and good. The staff is friendly and awesome. Had conversations with many of them while there just in kindness. You... More

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See 2 more reviews by ahurwitch for Playa del Carmen
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Excellent! The food is fabulous and as authentic as it gets. Ask any local where their favorite is and they will all recommend El Fogon. Best advice is to ask what to order. As it is local, the English is not the main language. Heck, I ordered somthing off the menu without knowing what it was and it was delicious.... More

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