We were with a group of 8 in November and ate here after reading reviews on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed. It is a very small restaurant with a VERY small kitchen. How they put out such remarkable food is incredible but everything is fresh and made to order. The drinks were also awesome. You should try a mojito -... more

Trip advisor was right again. This place is fantastic! Its a bit off the beaten track and I suspect gets no walk-in traffic. . .in fact most of the guests were probably trip advisor readers. Nevertheless, the food was fab. Pasta was perfectly al dente, the herbs and vegetables were extremely fresh and the food very flavourful. Hip atmosphere, perfect... more

La Kalaka made it a memorable night. I went with my boyfriend from Milan and he was surprised with the services, the hospitality and the meal!! We had Gnocchi and they were delicious!! The appetizer are to "fanta-zise" with!! La Kalaka es a small , but very cute restaurant with the perfect atmosphere! We are certain that every time we... more

I have been to "La Kalaka" Restaurant with my girlfriend and everything was great....food was terrific!!!We had FILETE MIGNON that was amazing with a very nice bottle of CHIANTI italian wine...it was perfect!Thanks to Max and Silvia for their great and warm italian ospitality...Hey guys you got it you deserve this 5 stars....thumbs up! more

My family and I travel to Mexico every year and stay at an all inclusive resort just outside Playa Del Carmen. This year for my father-in-law's 60 birthday we decided to have dinner in town. He had seen that this restaurant had rceived good reviews so we agreed to check it out. I was a little nervous at first because... more

La Kalaka is hidden gem of fine dining that offers the guest a place to tickle the senses while lounging in tropical luxury. Al-fresco, yet protected from sun and rain by a nondescript oning, the restaurant is easy to miss amidst the sights and sounds of Playa. But once you discover its charms, you'll find yourself in for a treat.... more

We tried this restaurant based off of the reviews we read on Trip Advisor. We were not dissapointed! We have tried many restaurants in Playa and this will be on our short lists of places to go back to. Its a few blocks off of 5th ave on 4th street. Max the owner came and intoduced himself and my wife... more

We just returned this morning and I could not wait to offer my review. We had dinner at La Kalaka Thursday and we could not have enjoyed it more. The food, the service, and the music were excellent and an incredible value. Thank you Max and Silvia for making our family feel at home. more

We've lived in Playa for over four years and have had an opportunity to eat at lots and lots of restaurants here, good and bad. All we can say is that we wish we would have discovered this little gem years ago. But since we just found it a week or two ago, we're going to have to make up... more