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Food Centro, Playa del Carmen

El Fogón

A place to eat in Centro, Playa del Carmen, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Dinner.

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El Fogón in Centro, Playa del Carmen
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Why go

Taquería famous for al pastor tacos off the spit.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Playa del Carmen, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Coco Bongo and Quinta Avenida. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Centro
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Dinner

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Playa del Carmen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Coco Bongo

    Big nightclub-show venue with acrobatics and live music.

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Quinta Avenida

    Pedestrian street with shops, restaurants and bars running parallel to the beach.

    Shopping · 0.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Ultramar Ferry to Cozumel

    45-minute ferry to Cozumel for reef snorkeling and dive trips.

    Activity · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Playa Mamitas

    Lively beach with beach clubs north of the center.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    La Cueva del Chango

    Garden restaurant serving Mexican breakfasts since 1997.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Punta Esmeralda

    Local beach where a cenote spring meets the sea, with calm water.

    Outdoors · 3.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

El Fogón is a stop on our Tulum & Riviera Maya route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Playa del Carmen

El Fogón is our only food pick in Playa del Carmen; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Playa del Carmen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Playa del Carmen run from 26°C in January to 30°C in August; October is usually the wettest month. For El Fogón itself, we suggest: Dinner.

Modelled monthly averages for Playa del Carmen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Playa del Carmen weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
30 Avenida Nte. s/n, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Coordinates
20.62838, -87.07775
Destination
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

El Fogón: quick answers

How much time do you need at El Fogón?

Plan on about 45 minutes at El Fogón. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit El Fogón?

Our pick: Dinner. Insider tip: Order al pastor with pineapple.

Where is El Fogón?

El Fogón is at 30 Avenida Nte. s/n, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include El Fogón?

El Fogón appears on Tulum & Riviera Maya, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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