Lara&Luca Playa del Carmen

A magnificent restaurant in Playa Del Carmen with exceptional service and mouthwatering dishes. Whether you’re attending for breakfast or lunch you will not be disappointed. The staff were most delightful and attentive. The restaurant itself was very clean and had an intriguing feel. The menu is well diverse with a good selection. The hotcakes are a must to try; very tasty.

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.

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.

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.

I am a huge eggs benedict fan so of course I had to try the ones here. They did not disappoint. I would definitely eat them again, only note was that they were a little bit salty but that was off set by the lettuce they added on the side. The pancetta added a nice flavor too. My partner got the pancakes and he said they were extremely sweet but good (tasted more like a cake than breakfast). We also got agua con maracuyá and iced latte. Both were good but extremely sweet.

Lara & Luca is such a welcoming place to enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch in Playa del Carmen. We’ve always had great service and a warm welcome here — whether coming as a group of 8–10 or just the two of us, everything has always gone smoothly. They offer a wonderful variety of breakfast and lunch options, all fresh and tasty. Definitely one of those places where you feel cared for and happy to come back again and again! ☕🥐

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!

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