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La Vagabunda

5a Avenida entre 24 y 26 | centro, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
529848733753
Ranked #102 of 426 restaurants in Playa del Carmen
4.0 of 5 stars 220 Reviews
Price range: $10 - $20
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Late Night
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW via mobile

The mint lemonade is perfect when it's hot. The tortilla soup is unlike anything else I've ever had!

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England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We ate breakfast here twice on our trip to Mexico and lunch at their sister restaurant Las Mamitas (I think) further down on 5th Avenue. Food was lovely, plentiful and tasty. Service was attentive and they accomodated any changes we made to the meals (trust me, not all places in Playa do!). Reasonably priced, we didnt eat anywhere else more... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

There were quite a few choices for vegetarians, and some could have been modified for vegans upon request. I really enjoyed this because sometimes finding that many choices is difficult. The portions were generous ,the service was friendly and timely, and the people watching was entertaining. Best of all - the food tasted great.

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Sherwood Park
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I live in Playa 4 months a year, and occasionally find myself on 5th ave because guests/friends WANT to eat on 5th- why, well can't figure that out. So today a friend treated me, and we ended up at Vagabundas. When the bill came- yet again (in Playa) I find myself staring at a confusing bill. They give two totals,... More

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marco73playa, Responsabile relazioni pubbliche at La Vagabunda, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Sir, frist of all thanks for visited us. Just to let You know, we use the same billing process since almost 5 years, and the same system is used by 90% of public activities here in Playa del Carmen. Never we had a claim like that. I dont think You or Your kindly friend are unlucky in comparision with... More

Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Tipicaly the tourist place, where they run after your tips, forgetting about the food! Hated it!

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Chaska, Minnesota
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

We had a party of 13 and the service was great Galindo was our waiter! Meals were all as ordered the portions were more than fair and the food was very good! For sure will visit here again.

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Oceanside, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Nice atmosphere where I joined fellow travellers at their tables, good service.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

The food was so bland and so much more expensive than many other, better restaurants in the area.

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Order The vagabunda breakfast !! Great food , good service and good value in general.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Had lunch here with family and friends. Everyone enjoyed their meals...especially the nachos...very good! Cool atmosphere...indoor/outdoor straw roof. Price was good...our meal was around 120 USD for 8 of us, including beers and apps. Would definitely go back.

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