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El Fogon

Calle 6th & 30th Ave., Playa del Carmen 12345, Mexico
4.5 of 5 stars 627 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR563
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, After-hours
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Portland, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
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Fantastic taqueria, super-fresh, great menu and service. And a great value. More

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Stony Rapids, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We always eat at El Fogon when we visit Playa, and this time was no exception! We visited the location on Constiuyentes (across from Mega) this time and had a great meal! We were a group of four who arrived late evening and barely found a seat because the place was packed! Our server was great, and the food even... More

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Calgary
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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A place like El Fogon is the reason why people love reading TripAdvisor. A little out of the way, but not that far from 5th Avenue. And it lives up to the hype. A locals restaurant, but still very welcoming to tourists, the tacos el pastor and quesadillas here were amazing. We were a group of 8, ranging from 14... More

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Chassahowitzka
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
3
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We enjoyed our meal and I can still distinctly remember the savory smell of the grill! It was "warm" during the day, definitely a favorite of the locals, and prices were very reasonable. We saw the pork, but it is not ready to be served until 6pm, so opted for other fare. If you want something authentic, you will enjoy... More

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Breckenridge, CO
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is one of my most favorite restaurants in Playa. The food is awesome!!! Everything is tasty and will leave you pleased and satisfied. It is on our must do list for every trip to Playa. It is traditional, flavorful and good. The staff is friendly and awesome. Had conversations with many of them while there just in kindness. You... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
2
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Excellent! The food is fabulous and as authentic as it gets. Ask any local where their favorite is and they will all recommend El Fogon. Best advice is to ask what to order. As it is local, the English is not the main language. Heck, I ordered somthing off the menu without knowing what it was and it was delicious.... More

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Schodack, NY
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
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Had the pleasure of dining at El Fogon - we were staying at an all inclusive resort and I found them on Tripadvisor. So after asking our bartender, he said you must try it! It turns out the staff at our resort and many others in the area frequent this little gem almost every night after their shift! Great food... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It was so tasty and sooo much better than resort food. AND there was so much of it! More

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2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Burrito loco - was the suggestion by my local dive buddy after a two tank dive. It was "loco" :-) a big tortilla with a filling of three different meats and chees. It was amazing. Steamed cactus up front with chips and salsa + Icy cold pacifico - amazing. And the amazingness got even better when the bill came, including... More

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Rahway, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It is definitely off the beaten path but well worth it. We just wanted a snack, so we had tacos al pastor and quesadillas sincronizadas with 2 drinks. The total was 79 pesos. Unbelievable. The waiter was friendly and helpful. If you are like me and enjoy venturing out of the tourist zone for a more authentic experience, definitely stop... More

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