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Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen, ROO

Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen

4.6
4.6
767 reviews
Mex$500 and over
Mexican
PORFIRIO’S es pasión, orgullo y excelencia. Un restaurante que elogia lo mejor de México, transformando sus tradicionales sabores, texturas y aromas en los más exquisitos platillos de la alta cocina mexicana. Un sitio que renueva el concepto de cocina urbana contemporánea, equilibrando recetas caseras con acentos tomados de cada rincón de México, que se traducen en audaces sabores resultado de una cuidadosa selección de ingredientes y un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan armoniosamente.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 1:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    984 110 7798
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Boneta

What 767 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cancun / Riviera Maya

    Lively

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Overall

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Food

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Service

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Ambience

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Best Value

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Great for fine wines

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Good for special occasions

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Lively

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya

    Most Booked

767 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    No tenían cervezas ni nacional ni importadas solo artesanales. El jugo de carne horrible, muy espeso además de frío El pulpo al carbón fríos...

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  2. KandiG

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a MUST if visiting Playa del Carmen! Service was wonderful, delicious food & drink, but the vibe is everything! Go at night….you won’t want to leave!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The servers were very friendly and tentative. We were unsure of what to order and asked for recommendations. Everything we got was delicious, from the drinks to the appetizers to the main course. Everything was 5/5.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun. Great food presented well with maybe the best service ever.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service, great food, and excellent drinks. 100% recommended

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was a great experience. Music, tentative staff, a cocktail cart with honestly some of the best cocktails we’ve had (tender makes his own syrups, they’re delicious), and exciting meal presentations. The food was also very good, pictured is the shareable pork and salmon and steak in the background, we all enjoyed our meals. Definitely recommend for the vibes.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service ! We were extremely well catered to.

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  8. DARIOD

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great time with the family. We did a last minute reservation for lunch while in visiting Playa. They sat us down in a booth, which worked great with the children. Good fantastic, attention to details. Very nice experience. Wonderful real Mexican food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service by Victor. Food was very good and they offered a complimentary glass of champagne since we were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary.

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  10. JohnC

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food and friendly staff. Kind birthday cake and sparkler! Very noisy though!

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  11. PaulaG

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best veggie options in playa del Carmen but my husband enjoyed the steak! Food was great. Amazing service. Good wine and great entertainment. Brilliant place

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have vacationed in Playa Del Carmen for many years and have dined at many great restaurants throughout the town. Our experience at Porfirio's has been one of the best. From the moment we sat down we were greeted by the mixologist Abraham "Joker" and his bar cart who prepared us amazing libations table side. Our dining experience would not have been as good unless we were guided through the menu by Willian who speaks amazing English and Yoel. The wine service was absolutely on point and the food was exceptionally prepared and timed perfectly to enjoy and not feel rushed as they are extremely busy. I highly recommend this restaurant while you are dining in PDC. Ask for Yoel and Willian.

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  13. Gourmand

    Costa Rica

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2023

    overall1food2service5ambience2
    I had high expectations given the good reviews. To start we ordered fried calamari which we had to return because it was undercooked and bland. Drinks were ok and the food was very under seasoned. The music was extremely loud. The service was good and the manager was trying to be helpful.

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  14. GermanO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    O cenamos, o bailamos..? Las dos cosas al tiempo resultan bastante difíciles a la hora de visitar Porfirio's en playa del Carmen. Entre la música a todo volumen, la gritería, los vendeor s ambulantes y la gotera que me tocó en mi mesa., fue difícil conversar y apreciar los pequeños platillos.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! We always visit when we go to playa del Carmen!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Servicio muy profesional y amigable al mismo tiempo. La comida muy rica y presentación única.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience will be coming again to visit

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  18. CarmenaB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Get a table by the windows on 5th Ave. Have the mixologist make you a drink. Great food! Several dishes are prepared tableside. Expect to pay at least $100pp.

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  19. Traca

    Dallas

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great experience! We had 2 birthdays in our group. They asked us if we were celebrating anything. We told them yes, and they brought out desserts and sombreros for them. The service was excellent, and the food was great. The only negative was the volume of the music. You can not have a group conversation at all. The service was fast...until it was time for the check. We waited about 20 minutes for our checks.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This was a fun experience the food was some of the best I’ve ever had!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience the food ,atmosphere entertainment was a something else. Highly recommended this restaurant

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience, all the staff were super attentive, atmosphere was really buzzing, food was great

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Baja California Sur

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Uno de los mejores en todos los aspectos! Ideal para todo tipo de celebraciones o simplemente para probar.

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  24. Jennympg

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio, trato del personal. Una experiencia sin igual. Excelente para cualquier celebración.

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  25. EdithA

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing time, great service. We had such a great time. They went far and beyond to make us feel at home, perfect place for big groups

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  26. IsabelA

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Muy buen servicio de los meseros que os atendieron Manuel y Amilcar muy amables.. si lo recomendaria y regresaría

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great environment with lively music and great service

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere. Out service was spot on

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  29. ROCIOC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Todo estuvo excelente. El recibimiento de las hostess, el ingreso al restaurant, la meaa, la atencion de Esteban y Fernando. La comida y bebida. En especial la Maegarita clasica fué de DIEZ!

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  30. GirlanyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    El servicio estuvo excelente, la comida no muy buena, llegó fría y el sabor no era el esperado, en algunos de los platillos que pedimos.

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  31. NancyN

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Miguel our waiter and staff very nice! Food on point! Mixologist made a tequila dirty martini delicious! The show at 10:30 is well planned and fun!

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    Thanks for the recommendation, It will be a pleasure to assist you again.

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  32. GustavoT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    NUNCA ME ACLARARON QUE EL AGUA TENIA UN COSTO TAN ALTO, Y A FUERZAS CASI CASI ME LA INCLUYERON EN EL MENU

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    Hola, agradecemos tu comentario y calificación, tomaremos muy en cuenta tu sugerencia y lo compartiremos con nuestro staff ya que esto es lo que nos ayuda a ser mejores cada día y poder ofrecerte un servicio de primera en tu próxima visita.¡Agradecemos tu preferencia! Saludos.

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  33. Tobias

    Stuttgart

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super leckeres Essen, celebriert nicht nur serviert. Eigener DJ, lebhaft und ein absolutes must have!

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    It was a pleasure to assist you, thank you very much for your preference. See you soon, regards

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service and food. Silver and Manuel were great.

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    ¡Gracias por tu comentario! Será un placer atenderte nuevamente. ¡Saludos!

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  35. Allyson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente servicio! Tuvimos un rato súper agradable con Jorge y Fernando, muy atentos a nosotros y excelentes sus recomendaciones. Regresare muy pronto!! Graciaaaaaas!!

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    ¡Gracias por la puntuación perfecta! Te esperamos pronto. ¡Saludos!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fuimos en la Noche en familia, muy divertido, excelente servicio

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    ¡Gracias por la puntuación! Será un placer atenderte nuevamente. ¡Saludos!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Siempre que voy a Playa trato de sacar espacio para visitarlo. Muy buen servicio y comida.

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  38. Luis

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Gran experiencia, de la atención a la calidad de los alimentos, había visitado este en la ciudad de México y este en ciudad del Carmen, es también muy bueno. Pagas por lo que recibes

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  39. PatriciaG

    Mexico City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fue increíble la experiencia que por eso repetimos, ya que fue la segunda vez que íbamos

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    ¡Gracias por la puntuación perfecta! Te esperamos pronto. ¡Saludos!

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  40. KarlaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 August 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    La comida muy buena, solamente un amigo dijo que su platillo no fue muy bueno (era carne ) Atención muy buena, aunque comenzó a llover y no se acercaron ni a preguntar si queriamos q nos reubicaran ( si había mas mesas disponibles) Bebidas buenas En cuanto a precios si son algo elevados Pero tienen buen show entonces lo vale

    Porfirio's - Playa del CarmenResponded on 7 September 2023

    Para nosotros fue un placer atenderte, tomaremos muy en cuenta tu comentario y lo compartiremos con nuestro staff, para ofrecerte un servicio de primera en tu próxima visita. ¡Agradecemos tu preferencia! Saludos.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen is rated 4.6 stars by 767 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Porfirio's - Playa del Carmen

Calle Quinta Avenida y Calle 12, Lote 8B, Playa del Carmen, ROO 77710

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    8th Street and 14th Street
  • Area
    Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 1:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    Mex$500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jorge Boneta
  • Entertainment
    Mariachi en vivo Jueves, Viernes y Sábado de 8:00pm a 9:30pm
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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