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El Fogon

Calle 6th & 30th Ave., Playa del Carmen 12345, Mexico
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Price range: S$6 - S$13
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

During one week of vacation in Playa del Carmen we came by several times for lunch and dinner. All dishes we had (tacos al pastor, gringas, fajitas, quesadilla con arrachera, papas al carbon con queso y salchicha) were delicious!! Try the food here and you will come again.

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See 4 more reviews by dakrade for Playa del Carmen
Scituate, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We enjoyed our dinner so much, two of us went back another night. The quesadillas were the best i've ever had and the marguerites were to die for! Great for authentic Mexican food. The staff was great and the price very reasonable.

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See 3 more reviews by Oceangirl1953 for Playa del Carmen
Ottawa, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Even if this taquerias is known by lot of tourist, it's still remain a real mexican place, where locals and tourists eat. It's cheap, good and portions are larges! Chorizo tacos (10 pesos for 3 small tacos) are my favourite!! try this place at least once during your stay, it's worth it!

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See 3 more reviews by Mllecoccinelle for Playa del Carmen
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I always go to fogon. The first time was in 2004 and it didn't change at all since that. I appriciate that instead of changing, which they could since it is always full they decided to maintain the original mexican style. The tacos of arrachera they are really good and the service from the waiters is excellent

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See 2 more reviews by freewave for Playa del Carmen
Long Beach, California
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We came here after being recommended by our hotel and it's off the touristy places and in the locals area of playa del Carmen it might seem a little sketch walking over but we always stopped by Walmart and hit up el fogon like 4x on our trip. We had the tacos al pastor con queso and all I can... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Excellent for the price! I was also happy that they don't have a english menue, even I'm not able to read spanish. But with support from the waiter it was working well. The restaurant is specialized on grilled food. You could smell the wooden fire already when you enter the restaurant. The food itself is tasty, spicy and fresh. You... More

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Sellersburg, IN USA
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

No frills...just great, traditional Mexican tacos. Chorizo is great. Open air seating. Good value. A great place for a simple meal.

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See 3 more reviews by LA_Traveler_367 for Playa del Carmen
Pennsylvania
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

We just had dinner tonight and it was delicious. We sat on the second floor and it was very fresh. These are all grilled meats and they are all great choices. We had tacos al pastor and tacos de carne azada. The "carne azada" was so delicious in itself, that I felt guilty putting salsa on it. Our waiter brought... More

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See 3 more reviews by WMW63 for Playa del Carmen
Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Our cab driver recommended this place. The food is fantastic and has great value. Its only a 5 minute walk from the main intersection on 5th Avenue and Constitution (most places on 5th are tourist trap type of places).

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gasport
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

been here before and returned this visit because food is excellent-it is a small old spot but the food is the best we had in playa-authentic Mexican food-prepared fresh as you order it-this is on contituentes ave-about 3 blocks or so from 5th ave-just a short walk- we highly recommend it-enjoy

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