Lara&Luca Playa del Carmen

An environment where you'll find a different gastronomic offering and a delicious fusion of flavors and combinations of dishes with a novel Mexican style, delicious comfort, and a very local and chic atmosphere. They have areas of opportunity in the service; one of the dishes we ordered was forgotten to be prepared, and we also asked three times for a simple order of bread to be served. It took more than 20 minutes. This is because they are waiting for the table, since the space is small, it doesn't work for the restaurant.

Trendy food spot near Playa Car that’s worth a visit. Stopped by this place after seeing how good the food looked coming out of the kitchen—beautifully plated, fresh, and clearly made with care. The vibe is casual yet modern, with a trendy beach-town feel that fits the Playa Car scene perfectly. I ordered the croquette sandwich with an egg, and it absolutely delivered. The croquette was crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and the egg added a nice richness. What really elevated the whole dish, though, was the aioli—creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. It tied everything together beautifully. Honestly, they should bottle that stuff. A nice surprise was the complimentary yogurt with grains that came out before the meal. It was a thoughtful touch—light, subtly sweet, and a great palate teaser before the main dish arrived. It gave the whole experience a more refined feel without being pretentious. Service-wise, it was minimal but efficient. The waitress was polite but a bit dry—no real recommendations or extra engagement—but everything arrived promptly and correctly, so no complaints there. All in all, it’s a spot I’d happily return to. The food is excellent, the vibe is chill, and little touches like the complimentary yogurt show they’re paying attention. Definitely a solid find near Playa Car.

The food was delicious! Especially the avocado toast: the tomatoes were super flavorful. It came out fast and the portions were a good size for a good price. The fresh juices were so good as well and the atmosphere was very cozy. Our waiter was super friendly and nice too. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Anyone who has given a negative review of this restaurant is as bitter as they come, and needs to go home and count their blessings. This place is fantastic, we had some of the best chilaquiles (with picaña) and eggs benedict outside of my own home. The juice, coffee, complimentary yogurt starter, and croissants are also phenomenal.

A hidden gem. By far my favourite breakfast place in Playa. They will start you off with a free granola-topped yogurt with passion fruit on the bottom. DELISH! The food is excellent. I always order Babaganoush toast. It’s is layered with goodness! I add 2 eggs and chicken breast for some protein. The chicken is actually tender and not too dry. Their batard bread is always fresh and toasted to perfection. If you like a strong yet creamy coffee, order their flat white. My only complaint is I have to order my flat white or cappuccino extra hot because they usually don’t make it hot enough. The service is great. The prices are reasonable. On the weekend get there early because it gets very busy around 10:00am. There’s a very friendly parking attendant that will hook you up with parking. Try this place, you won’t be disappointed!

I thought this place was okay. The coffee and pastries were very good. The eggs in the vegetarian omelette were a tad rubbery, and the French toast was inconsistent- some pieces were very soft and others were burnt. The free bread and yogurt were both very tasty and appreciated. Thank you

Almond Croissants are flaky, crispy, and delicious! I was able to sample their yogurt + granola with passion fruit sauce. I would definitely recommend it if you want something on the lighter and refreshing side. It wasn't too sweet and the granola added some nice crunchy texture. Staff were incredibly nice and consistently checking in to make sure I had everything I needed. ❤️ I love their little back patio area. It feels like you're in a really swanky, chic treehouse.

Laura & Luca is quickly becoming one of my favorite breakfast spots in town. I’ve been here about three times now, and every visit has been consistently great—delicious food, excellent service, and a really nice, welcoming vibe. Today, I came in to grab breakfast and get a little bit of work done. Even though the place was busy (as it usually is), Micah, the host, found me a cozy corner table where I could focus. Laura, my server, was just as wonderful—friendly, attentive, and thoughtful. Good latte, the eggs benedict was honestly some of the best I’ve had in the area. Highly recommend!