When you think of Mexico the first thing that come to mind is beautiful tropical beaches, taco and beer. But there is a lot more to this exotic place then just tacos and beer. Playa del Carmen is a very cosmopolitan city, attracting people from all over the world, bringing their traditional cuisines with them. Playa del Carmen is a foodie’s paradise, a mecca of local and international restaurants. When you are sick of tacos… if that could ever happen, or you just want something different Playa del Carmen has something to suit everybody’s mood. And sometimes your mood just wants a good slice of pizza. Here are the top 5 places to get your pizza on in Playa del Carmen.
La Piola
La Piola is a franchise restaurant with locations worldwide. La Piola is located at the end of Calle 38 in Shangri-La, one of the prettiest areas in Playa del Carmen. This is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. This upscale restaurant has a beautiful terrace beside a natural cenote, creating an unforgettable ambiance. La Piola is the perfect restaurant to spend a nice, relaxing afternoon with friends and family! At La Piola you can expect gourmet Italian pizza cooked in a stone oven and a good wine list to match their delicious food. The prices at La Piola are a bit high, but the delicious food and ambiance is well worth it.
More Information:
La Piola
On the corner of Calle 38 and Avenida 1 Norte
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
(984) 803 4229
www.piola.it
Nino’s Pizza
Nino’s is a favorite spot among the locals in Playa. Nino’s has delicious, thin crust pizza at a cheap price. There are four locations throughout Playa del Carmen but Nino’s is mainly a delivery place. They have a few plastic tables and chairs for dine in guests but the restaurant offer no real ambiance, just good pizza. Their menu items range between 50 pesos for a small cheese pizza to 120 pesos for a large 4 topping pizza. Nino’s is great for parties or to take to the beach for a picnic.
More Information:
Nino’s Pizzeria
Av. 30 between 20 and 22
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
(984) 803-0646
www.ninospizza.mx
Don Chendo
There are plenty of pizza joints in Playa del Carmen, but there’s only one Don Chendo! Don Chendo is the only place in Playa del Carmen to get Chicago style deep dish pizza. This Italian eatery offers a traditional Italian atmosphere with red and white checked table cloths, candles and twinkle lights. Don Chendo is all about home cooking, they use only quality fresh ingredients. The prices at Don Chendo’s are reasonable, the staff is so nice and the deep dish pizza is amazing.
More Information:
Don Chendos
Avenida 30 between Calle 24 and 26
Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
(984) 803-5950
www.don-chendo.com
Pizzeria 34
Pizzeria 34 has a great combination of quality ingredients at affordable prices. At Pizzeria 34 there is a nice mix of locals and visitors enjoying their hearth baked thin crust pizzas that were cooked in a wood fire oven. Pizzeria 34 has a few tables with a cute atmosphere, but they also offer to go and delivered. They have great reviews on trip adviser and the owner is really friendly. I invite you to discover this little gem and enjoy the unfogetable pizza.
More Information:
Pizzeria 34
Calle 34 between avenida 25 and 30th
Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
(984) 109-1850
Pizzeria Mama Mia
Pizzeria Mama Mia is a little store front with a couple of red and white checked tables out front, the atmosphere is nothing to write home about, but they sell delicious pizza by the slice for only around 15 pesos. This Italian pizza joint offers large, 24 sliced square pizzas starting at 165 pesos. Mama Mia offers so many different topping and flavors, there are 35 different combinations, offering something for everyone’s taste.
More Information:
Pizzeria Mama Mia
Calle 2 Norte Between Avenida 10 and 15
Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
(984) 803-2316
So next time you think of Mexico think of pizza. There are plenty of delicious pizza joints to get your pizza on in Playa del Carmen. Enjoy paradise and enjoy a slice of pizza heaven!