El Fogon is the best place I know to eat tacos al pastor in Playa del Carmen. It is a typical mexican taco restaurant - very basic and not a place to have a fancy dinner but very good food and friendly service. As they are open late it is also an ideal place to stop by on the way back home from one of the many clubs and bars. I think they have two restaurants in Playa del Carmen - unfortunately both are a bit away from 5 avenue.

Dropped in on the recommendation of a friend... everything they said they read about was true... open to street... excellent food... only problem there is no english version of the menu... but we just pointed and ordered... one of the cheapest meals we had downtown.. and one of the best...
Hot as hell... because of the grill... being close to the seating area... and it was 88 degrees outside... but the cold beer took care of that !
Will go back whenever I am there again.. !

This place has the best margarita´s in Playa and the best bean soup I have ever tasted. Their tacos are excellent also as is the guac but the beef steak special and the beef fajitas were not worth eating. The staff is helpful and accomodating. Would certainly return (actully did) just to have a bown of the bean soup....it is fantastic.

We love authentic foods when traveling and this place is great for that. Great food and great value.

Not a place for resort style travelers though, although everyone really should get away from staying at All Inclusives:)