AFAR Magazine

"A Playa del Carmen mainstay, El Fogón is an open-air taquéria off the beaten path of bustling Quinta Avenida. If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican dishes and drinks, this is the place. Frijoles charros (beans) are a great accompaniment."

Brooke Eliason

"Tacos el pastor. Every. Flipping. Time. Tacos el pastor = spit roasted pork marinated in pineapples and chiles, served on the best corn tortillas you will have in your life."

David Farley

"The al pastor was tender with mild hints of spice while the succulent chorizo was so good I wanted to drink the juice that had dribbled onto the paper plate. These were some of the best tacos I’d had in months. Maybe years."

Matthew Karsten

"This is what real Mexican tacos look like."

Craig Zabransky

"And I don’t care where you eat tacos in Mexico, it is a sin if you do not start with at least one ‘Taco del Pastor.’ A must. The gyro style pork on a small taco garnished with a slice of pineapple is a requirement. And at El Fogon – delicious."

Sean Boyle

"A taco that melts in your mouth. And they won’t burn a hole in your pocket – at about $11 pesos or $0.80 US they are hard to beat."

Noa Nichol

"When it comes to finding the best food, follow the locals straight to El Fogón. Worth a try is a side of frijoles charros (traditional "cowboy beans," made of pintos stewed with onion, garlic and bacon)."

Fern Coll

"Their Frijoles charros are to die for."

Anali Martinez Gonzalez

"El Fogón is an open-air taquéria off the beaten path of bustling Quinta Avenida. If you’re in the mood for authentic Mexican dishes and drinks, this is the place. Frijoles charros (beans) is a great accompaniment."

Tony & Cheri

"Not your traditional tourist spot, this is where hungry locals eat. Their frijoles charros are awesome, and you can order just a cup of them by asking for frijoles charros medio (otherwise you get a big bowl, enough for a meal!)."