Staying in Playa del Carmen and searching for authentic Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price in a casual setting?

Look no further than Carboncitos at Hotel Cielo, where our recipes have been handed down over many generations and include Yucatan specialities like Relleno Negro, Cochinita Pibil, and Tikin Xic.

Carboncitos is one of the oldest, most celebrated, and authentic restaurants in all of Playa del Carmen. In fact, for nearly two decades we’ve earned the Tripadvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award, and we have won the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame Award, as well.

Our wine list features only unique wines of Mexico, and our wait staff is eager to gently educate and enthusiastically recommend. Why not enjoy the most purely authentic fine dining experience in all of Playa?

Come to Carboncitos to relax in a comfortable atmosphere with great drinks and an eclectic mix of old-school Mexican favorites and new world fusion recipes. Enjoy our tableside flambés for desserts and main dishes alike, including flambés Tequila Shrimp, Mayan Lobster, Filet Mignon, and 3-Cheese Pasta. Even our freshly-made Cesar Salads are prepared tableside!

Your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners while in Mexico are truly the inspirations for genuine family memories - so you want to experience them in Playa del Carmen’s most authentic restaurant. You’ll never forget your time at Carboncitos...

BREAKFAST

The most important meal of the day is made special at Carboncitos: from Burritos stuffed with eggs, meat, cheese, Huevos Motulenos and Huevos Rancheros that will kickstart your morning with these traditional Mexican dishes or an American style breakfasts for those missing home, we’ve got it all. Enjoy with our house-designed and vitamin-packed juices - there’s no better way to start your day!

LUNCH

As an indoor respite from the beach or packed to go, lunch from Carboncitos is delicious. Our full menu offers tacos, salads, fresh Ceviche, Fajitas, Quesadilla Huitliacoche are a few of our platos fuertes, and we have so much more, even the Best Hamburger in Playa. Our most popular lunch dish is the Tacos Pastor, a taco filled with pork  marinated in achiote chiles. Not too spicy, this tasty dish is the favorite taste of Mexico for many of our guests.

Dinner

Whether you want a quick, light bite or a long, slow meal with a bottle of wine and great friends, you’re welcome at Carboncitos. Start with an appetizer, enjoy your main course whether it's our Regional Yucatan menu, a Great Filet Mignon or we even have delicious Pasta dishes, and dont forget save room for dessert!!! All desserts are made in house and are delicious. If you’re dining with a group, we can serve a variety of dishes family style to give you an authentic taste of Mexico!

Happy Hour

It’s TGIF every day at Carboncitos and we have the stories to prove it! So take off your hat, sit down for a beer or flavored margarita, and just chill with the locals and guests. Happy Hour is the best time of day!