El Tapas
Spanish · Playa del Carmen
About El Tapas
En El Tapas, ubicado en el corazón de Playa del Carmen, te invitamos a disfrutar de una auténtica experiencia culinaria española. Nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer un ambiente acogedor, con opciones para comer al aire libre y la posibilidad de disfrutar de nuestros platos donde prefieras con servicio a...
En El Tapas, ubicado en el corazón de Playa del Carmen, te invitamos a disfrutar de una auténtica experiencia culinaria española. Nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer un ambiente acogedor, con opciones para comer al aire libre y la posibilidad de disfrutar de nuestros platos donde prefieras con servicio a domicilio y para llevar. Nuestros clientes destacan la calidad de nuestros platos, especialmente la paella de mariscos, generosa y llena de sabor, así como el pulpo a la gallega. Además de nuestra comida, el servicio atento y amable es un sello distintivo. Contamos con una selección de bebidas que incluye sangría y cócteles. Ya sea para almorzar, cenar, disfrutar de un postre o ver deportes, El Tapas te espera. Ofrecemos opciones accesibles para todos, incluyendo asientos para personas en silla de ruedas.
What Customers Say About El Tapas
El Tapas es un restaurante español muy apreciado en Playa del Carmen. Destaca su paella de mariscos, calificada como la mejor fuera de España, y el pulpo a la gallega. Los clientes elogian la calidad de la comida, el servicio atento y el ambiente acogedor, a menudo con música en vivo.
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Tip: La paella de mariscos es muy abundante, ideal para compartir. Algunos clientes recomiendan ir sobre las 7:30pm para disfrutar de la música española en vivo.
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El Tapas is located in Playa del Carmen, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
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- Estadio Mario Villanueva Madrid (A 890m) — stadium in Carmen, Mexico
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El Tapas Playa del Carmen Reviews
We ate here on our first night in Playa Del Carmen and it did not disappoint. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. The patatas bravas is a must 👌🏼
The best place for me. Seafood paella was so so good. Shrimps are so juicy. Excellent service. Very recommended.
100% recommendation. Best tapas in Playa del Carmen,Mexico. Super service and extra tasty food. Everything as it should be in restaurant.
We’ve walked past their restaurant many times but decided to give it a try one day and have not regretted since. They serve the best seafood paellas and entres. And service is top notch; the attention and friendliness. I highly recommend!
This is one of the best restaurants we visited in Mexico . Food is amazing , paella with so much seafood and sangria and other cocktails taste amazing, the prices and good quality is just top. And so friendly stuff, service is really the best we experienced in playa. Coming back here and bringing friends.
We came here twice during our short vacation. The food,alcohol/the service and the quality for money was superb. One of the best seafood paea i ever had. And the best black paea ever! Realy Cooked to perfection.the rest of the food was also very good.
The food was great and the service was the best we experienced in Mexico. We had the galacian style octopus and it was cooked perfectly. Our main was the seafood paella which came with plenty of seafood and beautifully seasoned. Paella could definitely feed 3 and we had leftovers. Never got our server’s name but he was maybe early 20s or younger, was so friendly and attentive, he really made our dining experience better! If any of the staff read this please tell him we said thanks again:)
The food was very tasty and the quantity is really generous. The staff were so nice and polite which made it a lot more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Cute little spot you could miss out on if you’re walking by & see it, but don’t miss out! Locals go here so you know it’s good!!!! The seafood paella could feed a family of 4! It was delicious & for 25 USD that’s insanely good! Wish I could wrap this place up & take it home with me
El Tapas & Company in Playa del Carmen is a true culinary gem that transported me straight back to my days in Spain! From the moment we sat down, we were in for an extraordinary dining experience. We started with the gazpacho, which was refreshingly authentic and bursting with vibrant flavors. The croquettes were perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, a true delight. The papas bravas were a standout, boasting a perfect balance of spice and crunch, and the torta española was simply incredible – a hearty, flavorful dish that felt like a comforting slice of Spain. Each bite was a nostalgic journey, reminding me of the bustling tapas bars and charming eateries of Spain. The sangria was spot on, too! It had the perfect blend of sweetness and tang, making it an ideal accompaniment to our meal. What truly impressed us were the prices – incredibly reasonable for such high-quality, authentic fare. The staff at El Tapas & Company were super attentive, making sure we had everything we needed and providing excellent recommendations. The ambiance of the restaurant is both cute and inviting. You have the choice between indoor seating, which offers the comfort of air conditioning, or the charming patio seating that overlooks the park next door – perfect for a leisurely meal and some delightful people-watching. El Tapas & Company is a must-visit for anyone in Playa del Carmen looking for an authentic taste of Spain. With its incredible food, spot-on sangria, reasonable prices, and welcoming atmosphere, it's an experience not to be missed. Highly recommended!
So glad that I stumbled upon this lovely little place. I was on my own and the server kindly suggested half portions as I wanted to try a couple of dishes. The food was very good quality and prepared with care. I would definitely recommend . Dinner with wine and tip Mx360
WOW! A little Barcelona in the heart of PDC. Highly recommend the Gazpacho and Sangria. The owner is so kind, so isn’t everyone there. Had a wonderful conversation and a great meal. Love love love this place. I hope to be back mi amigos.
Excellent Spanish restaurant, they have great service and food. You should order a jar of sangria to start, I would also suggest the iberians and cheese assortment platter & galician octopus. I will definitely be coming back here. I strongly recommend this place!
Excellent Spanish food! We shared the seafood paella and papas bravas and both were really good. Portions are big too. They have a dog friendly patio in front as well. We’ll be back!
Everything was perfect. The seafood paella was the best I’ve had outside of Spain. The octopus was unbelievably delicious. The Sangria was delicious. Will definitely come back again!
We had a very enjoyable experience here. The tapas portions were big. We tried the roasted pepper and squid cooked in it's ink. Both were delicioso. The service was very good. At about 7:30pm a musician started to do Spanish guitar music and songs. It was wonderful.
A very nice restaurant with live music and good food. Excellent servers who keep things lively and exciting. Had their seafood paella. Flavor wise was on point but was expecting it to have the socarrat (crispy crust) but that wasn't there :(
Cute little spot you could miss out on if you’re walking by & see it but don’t! Locals go here so you know it’s good!!!! The seafood paella could feed a family of 4! It was delicious & for 25 USD tha…
Cute little spot you could miss out on if you’re walking by & see it but don’t! Locals go here so you know it’s good!!!! The seafood paella could feed a family of 4! It was delicious & for 25 USD t…
Cute Spanish Tapas restaurant. We enjoyed the albóndigas and Paella for 2. The paella was even better as leftovers the next day. Atmosphere is very quaint with views of the park. Good Spanish wine …
Cute Spanish Tapas restaurant. We enjoyed the albóndigas and Paella for 2. The paella was even better as leftovers the next day. atmosphere is very quaint with views of the park. Good Spanish wine …
We loved everything. The food was amazing, high quality, and for a very low price. We arrived two hours late due to circumstances and they still attended us with all their kindness and attention. Hig…
We loved everything. The food was amazing, high quality, and for a very low price. We arrived two hours late due to circumstances and they still attended us with all their kindness and attention. H…
We loved everything. The food was amazing, high quality, and for a very low price. We arrived two hours late due to circumstances and they still attended us with all their kindness and attention. H…
Very good Paella here. I recommend it. You won't regret eating here. Good atmosphere and service. Good location near City Hall.
Very good Paella here. I recommend it. You won't regret eating here. Good atmosphere and service. Good location near City Hall.
Went to El Tapas several times during out stay in Playa del Carmen Our server Natalia was 5 stars. She explained the menu and helped us order. The setting over-looking the Christmas display at cit…
This is a family favorite for us. It's a lovely spot with really good food. We had the seafood paella and it was delicious. Don't miss this place.
This is a family favorite for us. It's a lovely spot with really good food. We had the seafood paella and it was delicious. Don't miss this place.
Taste of Spain in Playa! Love spanish food and this restaurant fulfilled my taste buds. Excellent dishes. The tomato tostada with cheese. The octopus and paella were delicious. Life music was a com…
Ordered the squid with rice and it was good. Would have been better with a little vegetable medley. Bread and wine were good too along with friendly service.
Lovely place with very nice staff! We had amazing creamy gazpacho, a cheese platter and the pulpo a la gallega, superfresh and tasty. We like the tuna croquetas but the jamon ones we had better bef…
Lovely place with very nice staff! We had amazing creamy gazpacho, a cheese platter and the pulpo a la gallega, superfresh and tasty. We like the tuna croquetas but the jamon ones we had better bef…
Traveling from Germany, we chose this place for our first dinner after arriving. The food was salty and below average. The service turned noticeably unfriendly after we didn’t leave a tip — faster than the weather changes. The server printed the tip receipt and angrily tore it off without asking whether we wanted a copy, then slammed the payment terminal down on the table. He needs to be more mature. In Munich, tipping is not an obligation — and given both the food and the service, we did not feel a tip was justified.
We were disappointed with the food here. We ordered the seafood paella and while it wasn't bad, it just wasn't that tasty and it was a bit too salty. I've had various paella over the years and this was probably below average of all the paellas. The buffet at Bovinos nearby I think has better and they don't even specialize in it. The staff was so friendly so I feel bad writing this. I did also have the sangria which was good though.
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esquina con, Calle 10 Norte, Av 20 Supermanzana casi, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
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esquina con, Calle 10 Norte, Av 20 Supermanzana casi, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
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