CATALINA Restaurante — Restaurant in Playa del Carmen

I thoroughly enjoyed Catalina. I came in September and tried one of their specials, the Juevos Rancheros, with a side of plantains, a green juice and a coconut milk Americano. The food was delicious! It was well portioned, timely, and the chefs were accommodating of my dietary restrictions. I am a vegetarian with a seafood and almond allergy, and I had no issues here. They had a special approach to dining that incorporates all the senses, which was really cool. Gabriel my server was kind, helpful, and made me feel comfortable. He was also helpful in offering resources and instilling confidence regarding my attempts at Spanish (lol). The music, artwork and set up added to the welcoming environment as well. The restaurant is also enclosed so there weren’t any interactions with birds or dogs which sometimes happens at outdoor spaces. There are a bunch of windows so there was still a lot of light in the space. Overall one of my favorite experiences for breakfast so far. I look forward to returning to try some of the other...

Very good service, food overall, and beautiful on the inside. The cuban waiter is so cute and nice. I will say, if i had to give a constructive critique--don't cook the longaniza that way. Longaniza is Filipino sausage. We asked the Cubano what it was (to see how he would describe it) and he said: "it's like chorizo." As a Filipino person from San Diego where there are a ton of chorizo breakfast burritos, I wouldn't call it that. Longaniza is usually a sweet sausage that's typically boiled and then fried quickly in it's fat. Having it fried in it's non-oil made it taste kinda chewy and off-putting. Again, that might just because I'm filipino and I wouldn't describe it as such. And had i known it would be cooked liked that, i prolly would've gone for one of the other fun options.

Still!!! Highly recommend everyone go and try some of their fun...

Everything was fantastic! Gabriel’s service was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, he was attentive, professional, and made sure we felt comfortable and taken care of. He went above and beyond to make the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s rare to come across someone who genuinely cares about the details and goes the extra mile for their clients, but that’s exactly what Gabriel did. He was friendly, helpful, and made the whole process feel effortless. I really appreciated how responsive and thoughtful he was throughout. I can’t say enough good things—highly recommend him to anyone looking for outstanding service. I’ll definitely be back and asking for...