"As longtime locals and Airbnb Superhosts behind some of the highest-rated listings in Playa del Carmen (with our Strelitzia Studio being in the Top 1% of Airbnbs worldwide), we’ve spent years recommending our favourite restaurants to our guests, as well as arranging table reservations on their behalf.
Top 10 Reserve was created to share those trusted, firsthand recommendations & concierge-style booking service with more people visiting Playa del Carmen; for food lovers seeking the best dining experiences in town, not just the typical tourist spots." - Jordan, Founder
LIST UPDATED: MAY 2026
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Mezcla
Mezcla is a bold, flavour-driven celebration of modern Mexican cooking, built for sharing and discovering. Led by chef Ismaeel Razavi, the menu reimagines classic Mexican ingredients through a refined, contemporary lens. Every dish feels intentional, creative, and alive with contrast, making Mezcla a go-to for food lovers who appreciate craft, confidence, and a dining experience that’s as social as it is memorable.
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Santo Bohemio
Santo Bohemio in Playa del Carmen is an intimate, atmospheric dining experience that blends elevated comfort cuisine, craft cocktails, and artistic bohemian flair into one of the Riviera Maya’s standout hidden gems; created from the mind of Uruguayan chef Rod Balbiani, the restaurant combines warm hospitality with bold flavors, live-fire influences, and a stylish jungle-meets-speakeasy aesthetic that makes every dinner feel both refined and effortlessly relaxed.
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Alux
One of the most unforgettable dining experiences in the Riviera Maya. A sophisticated fusion of haute cuisine and immersive atmosphere set deep within a 10,000-year-old natural cave. As you descend into this breathtaking subterranean world, stalactites and stalagmites bathed in soft lighting create a magical, almost mystical environment that transforms dinner into an event. The menu highlights contemporary Mexican and international dishes paired with expertly curated cocktails and wines.
