La Cueva Del Chango

This restaurant has a beautiful jungle-like atmosphere, with lush greenery throughout and even turtles in the center of the restaurant. It feels like a little oasis and is a lovely spot for brunch. I ordered the pescado a la Veracruzana, which was very good, and the portions are generous—large enough that many people could easily share a main. The setting is definitely one of the highlights and makes for a relaxing dining experience.

This beautiful restaurant has a peaceful vibe, friendly and attentive service, good prices and delicious food! The only thing I would change ia for my coffe to have been hotter.

Service is top notch. Very friendly. Extremely accommodating. Most speak English, some not as well but I can’t knock that as Spanish is the language here after all. The atmosphere of this place is super nice. Very cool decor and mood. Very nice for a romantic date in my opinion. For a drink I ordered the passion fruit juice. I’ll say it’s VERY natural so if you’re expecting something a little sweet you’ll have to do as I did and ask for some sugar on the side. For food I ordered the shrimp entree and my wife ordered the fish. She loved hers. Mine was very tasty BUT. I felt like for 400+ pesos it wasn’t enough. It was literally around 6 pieces of shrimp and some squash (squash was amazing though). I felt it was missing a carb and I literally went to to buy pizza after which is frustrating after paying a decent amount for a meal. Overall, lots of good but don’t expect big portions for every entree. You’re paying for atmosphere which is fine but I prefer a balance between value and mood.

Food The standout here is the flavor: meats are well seasoned, portions are generous, and staples like rice and beans are consistently good. Dishes such as chili rellenos, carnitas plates, and street tacos get frequent praise for tasting “authentic” and being worth a return visit. A few items, like horchata or certain taco fillings, can be a bit hit-or-miss, which keeps it from being a perfect score.[tripadvisor +1] Service and Atmosphere Service is generally friendly and fast, with a casual, family-run feel where staff often recognize regulars by name. The interior is basic and could use a refresh, but most guests seem to care more about the warm service and good food than fancy decor. At busy times, orders can be a little slow, though most people feel the meal is worth the wait.[tripadvisor] Value Sanchez offers very good value, with large portions at reasonable prices, making it a great everyday spot rather than a special-occasion splurge. I noticed around me Guests often mention leaving full and satisfied, and many say they plan to come back specifically because of the value for money

Great experience! We asked for chicken tenders (go on vacation and kids still want the usual), the waiter went above n beyond to fulfill the request eventhough it was not on the menu. Definitely recommend

We found this tortas spot completely by accident on a random corner in Playa del Carmen, and it ended up being one of the best surprises of our trip. From the moment we walked by, the smell alone was incredible—so fresh, warm, and inviting that we had to stop. And I’m so glad we did. The tortas were absolutely delicious—perfectly made, packed with flavor, and just so satisfying. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. It’s one of those small, unassuming places that you might walk past without thinking twice, but it turns out to be a total hidden gem. If you’re in the area, don’t hesitate—just go for it. This spot is 100% worth it.

Highly recommend dining here! Everything from the atmosphere to the food and the customer service - All an A+experience. Myself and four of my friends came here for dinner upon recommendation from someone at our hotel. We were seated in the outside dining patio which was beautiful. Are server was amazing, unfortunately his name escapes me we ordered some of their local wine which was really good. Some of the dishes we ordered were the guacamole, the sesame seed and black pepper crusted tuna, the mole chicken, and the ancho chilis. For dessert we tried the cheesecake and the flan - both were amazing. It is a. It more expensive than other restaurants around but it was a nice dining experience.

Been excited to try this place for a few years and while it’s a cute outdoor eating experience, I would probably not go back. Service felt so underwhelming. I thought it was so funny how hard it was to order when it’s such a hot spot. We speak both English and Spanish and you would think we spoke Chinese when trying to order. The waiter stared at me looking very lost. Also the man with the breads went to everyone in our little area and skipped our table. When I asked for straws the guys said “no” then he said “are they for the kids” and I said “yes” and he said “ok”. Keep in mind they are heavy glass cups so maybe bring a sippy cup if you have a little kid. Another waiter brought a 2nd receipt and said they missed a piece of bread on our receipt and I said “perdón” because they totally skipped our tableAnyways he came to the wrong table. The juices, chilaquiles, and oatmeal were very good but also very fancy with a bunch of seeds and pretty decor. I know a lot of people like this shmancy type of places however imo this is definitely not 5 ⭐s. We paid $1400 pesos for a family with 3 kids.