Fodor's Expert Review El Muelle
"The Pier" resembles a Caribbean fish market with its wooden plank floors, whitewashed tables, and pilings strung with rope. A chalkboard features the catch of the day; it's delivered from local fishermen every morning and simply yet flavorfully prepared one of five ways or sold by the gram to go. El Muelle opens at 4 pm, so come before dinner for a strawberry-lemon spritzer and mixed ceviche made Peruvian style with leche de tigre. From that point on, you're hooked, and you'll soon find there isn't a mediocre dish on the menu.
This darling, ocean-to-table restaurant is not to be confused with Muelle 3 right around the corner.
Quick Facts
Ave. 5 and Calle 32
Playa del Carmen,
Quintana Roo
77710,
Mexico
- 984 - 803–0073
- Fresh-caught fish
- Large portion sizes
- Grilled octopus