La Portena
5th Avenue and 38th Street | $
La Portena is located just around the corner to the Mini Super “El Campeone” (The Champ). It’s a very small restaurant that’s basically located outside. It’s proved to be a popular place for locals seeking good value. Chefs Diego and Mariano both play rugby for Playa Del Carmen, they're natives from Argentina who know how to prepare lemon chickens, rib eyes and a variety of other local dishes.
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| Business Avg. | 72% |
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| Taste | 80% |
| Creativity | 60% |
| Atmosphere | 40% |
| Value | 100% |
| Service | 80% |
| Playa Del Carmen Restaurants | 77% |
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| Taste | 81% |
| Creativity | 66% |
| Atmosphere | 70% |
| Value | 76% |
| Service | 85% |
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(Playa Del Carmen - Restaurants)
The best lemon chicken!
If you’re looking for another a great hole in the wall, off the beaten path local restaurant, La Portena is it. I lived a few blocks away and would stop by a few times, always getting their great lemon chicken. Some of the rugby players I played with work there….they told me how they prepare the lemon chicken….I didn’t have any luck re-creating it at home!
La Portena offers great value. I would eat a half chicken, half baked potato and salad for $75 pesos which is roughly $6 USD. You can get cheaper dishes or go all out for $130 pesos and get a Rib Eye. If you’re on the move and want good food at a great price, try La Portena. Tell the rugby guys Jazz says hi :)
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