La Bodeguita del Medio Playa del Carmen
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Seriously one of the most unique experiences on that little touristy strip of Playa de Carmen. The reviews speak for themselves but as an American that got to taste a slice of Cuban culture, I would absolutely recommend coming here around 9pm for the live music. The entire restaurant is so incredibly lively with the band playing and the wonderful servers being quick and speedy despite the number of patrons. Out of all the live music restaurants you can go to, this is truly one of the gems Besides the amazing atmosphere and service, the food really hits the mark as well. Had a wonderful Cubano (spelled Cubana on the menu, not sure what's correct) and had one of their fish dishes that were both fantastic. Their original and mango Mojitos hit the spot and I imagine incredibly authentic along with all the food here. Would absolutely recommend, even if it's just to experience the music
alan fangalan fang
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Worst experience ever during my trip. During our last night’s stay in Playa, my partner and I decided to go for live music and was recommended by a local waiter to come to this place. While asking for recommendations for cocktails, the waitress didn’t appear to be knowledgeable but I appreciated her patience and ordered a sunrise with añejo cristalino because it was not a commonly seen option. The taste, to be fair, was far below my expectation and can be easily duplicated in a dive bar. I would not bother to write my first review on Google Maps for this disappointment, though. Soon after the performance began, my partner and I had to run because we found a nearby tattoo shop that was about to close, and it took about ten minutes for the same waitress to bring my bill. What happened later might speak to the delay - she asked me if I thought the drinks were good, to which I replied yes out of courtesy. Then she took my card and inserted it in the POS machine without asking me to sign anything or press the confirm button. There was only a receipt coming out after she swiped the card with an 20% “gratification.” I pointed to the extra amount and asked her why did you automatically add this, and she only said “the service fee, not included” - as if she couldn’t understand and say English properly. I was apparently upset, but the music was loud, the waitress pretended to be uncommunicable, and I was on a tight schedule. So I left the bar with that 20% tip. We talked about this situation in the tattoo shop later, and all the staff there were shocked and shook their heads saying this is too much. They even offered to fight for me and told me to write reviews for this. So here I am. If local people, your neighbors, think this is not cool, then apparently what you did - Ms waitress- put shame on your people. I believe there are plenty of people who would love to donate 80 pesos to you if you are in some kind of emergency and need that money so badly. But maybe you will never see this comment and were just happy with robbing another group of visitors who would have come back for lunch the next day. I hope the manager, if not a conspirator, can investigate this situation since I found myself being not the only one leaving a review on tip robbery. It’s not just about money, but respect and honesty. Otherwise, my fellow visitors, please just avoid this place since you will never run out of authentic, tasty restaurants in PDC.
Evelyn XingEvelyn Xing
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The food here is the worst I’ve ever had in Playa. You cannot be a CUBAN restaurant AND SERVE THOSE MEATLESS EMPANADAS. When we picked them up, it was just falling apart. At least the prices were fair. The best tasting thing there was the sparkling water and the natural water. The waitress was nice and definitely tried to help make suggestions, but they were out of everything. No fish none of their staple dishes were available. But everything we tasted was awful. The shrimp in the tacos were so chewy, I’m still chewing while riding in this review…. The cheesy tacos oh no please get rid of it. The cheese does not match the fishy taste. The rice of beans had the longest piece of hair I’ve ever seen in my food. I didn’t even care about that. what’s crazy is, I pulled out right in front of the manager and he ran away. 🤣 either way the beans and rice are tasteless. On a positive note, it is a great vibe if you want to grab a few drinks and dance to some Cuban Latin music bar scene type of vibe. But the food, they should just cancel that ASAP I told the server, Manager, the food runner, all of them just looked like “yeah it sucks so what?” I ordered a few things just to make sure and they all were bad. I was really rooting for this place. I’ve been walking past it for years now I’ve been saying I can’t wait to go. This was a huge disappointment. It’s definitely for the tourist who want to feel a little Cuban vibe. But NOT the food. Just imagine if this place had good food it would be so 🔥 in a prime location.
Kevin JacksonKevin Jackson
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Tried the Pollo Cubano and Lonja Criolla and it was mediocre food at best, cold on arrival, as well as mediocre service...and the bathroom is not a place you want to have to use while there🤮. In the end the end they try to trick you into paying a 15% tip as if it were obligatory (Not permitted in Mexico). The all around quality just didn't merit it, and I am not a fan of being strong-armed or guilted into a tip that isn't deserved. Clearly they know they won't earn it with what they've got, so they have to try and force it out of you, and it's not like they are charging bargain prices to begin with ($55 pesos for a bottle of water that costs less than $10 in an Oxxo....so their markup is healthy). It's sad because the one I've been to in Mexico City is a superior experience on all levels. We will never return here, and would definitely not recommend.
bVdbVd
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The food is good, the service is disgusting. The waiter at the end of the evening brought the bill, where he wrote himself a 20% tip and demanded (!) to pay it, insisting that those were the rules. When we asked to see a document with the rules or a menu that said that the tip was required, he got angry and almost shouted at us to pay the bill with the tip. Moreover, we were going to pay the tip, but in cash and the amount we thought we wanted. In the end, the manager came and tipped us without tips, but his hands were shaking and he was also very nervous. The impression of the evening was terrible, no one at any other restaurant has ever REQUIRED us to pay a tip. And we gladly left them.
KseniaKsenia
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Amazing food and live music (it does get loud inside though)
Manav SinghManav Singh
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Nearby Attractions Of La Bodeguita del Medio Playa del Carmen
Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
MEGA Soriana
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen, Adults Only – All-Inclusive Resort
The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa
La Quinta Avenida
Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort
La Quinta Avenida
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
HM Playa del carmen

Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall
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MEGA Soriana
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Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
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Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen, Adults Only – All-Inclusive Resort
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Nearby Restaurants Of La Bodeguita del Medio Playa del Carmen
Mamita's Beach Club
La Cueva del Chango
Chez Céline
Mariscos y Clamatos El Doctorcito ️
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Martina Beach Club
Chiltepin Marisquillos
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Mamita's Beach Club
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La Cueva del Chango
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Chez Céline
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Mariscos y Clamatos El Doctorcito ️
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5ta Avenida Calle 34 Norte Esq, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
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labodeguitadelmedio.com.mx
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4.5
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attractions: Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall, MEGA Soriana, Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort, Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen, Adults Only – All-Inclusive Resort, The Reef Coco Beach Resort & Spa, La Quinta Avenida, Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort, La Quinta Avenida, Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, HM Playa del carmen, restaurants: Mamita's Beach Club, La Cueva del Chango, Chez Céline, Mariscos y Clamatos El Doctorcito ️, Zenzi Beach, Martina Beach Club, Chiltepin Marisquillos, Don Sirloin, Choux Choux Café, La Vagabunda

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