Apologies in advance! Not prone to criticism & very few disappointments re Playa dining experiences...Appreciate all the insightful local knowledge & suggestions...BUT have to take exception to the majority of reviews re HC Monterey...Without question one of the worst dining experiences ever! Relative newcomers to Playa (3rd trip) and were so looking forward to trying HC based upon glowing reviews...I'm... more

Hmm...not sure where to start on this review. I had read so MANY wonderful things about this place, not only here, but in the forums. However, my experience was not so good. Let's start with the positive...the waitstaff and workers are all very friendly and funny! We had a great time kidding around with them, and they went out of... more

If you ever go to Playa Del Carmen, you must eat at HC Monterey, there are 2 locations. The one I have been to a few times is on Constitutiones. The meats are fresh daily and the prices are so great! I always order the Argentinian Chorizo and my husband gets steak and sometimes the Mexican Chorizo and of course... more

This was my husband's favorite taco place, while I preferred El Fogon right next door. But this place was very good. I had grilled chicken breast and husband went for the arrechura. The waiter was very helpful, and taught us a few new phrases in Spanish (medium well is tres quatros). You order your meat by the grams and they... more

The Arrachera (flank steak) here melts in your mouth. The price is up to 110 pesos for the mean or about 9 bucks. This comes with a good portion of Arrachera, half an avocado, a pepper, sour cream, salsa, tortillas, and your choice of an onion or baked portat0. Beers were 20 pesos ($1.50) more

The arrachera national packet ar Hc De Monterey is one of the best steak dinners I have ever had. The Mexicans call it "soft" meat to indicate it has been tenderized and marinated. Regardless, it is delicious. The packet comes with 300 grams (about 2/3 lb) of skirt steak, choice of baked potato or large baked onion, roasted jalapeno pepper,... more

Not sure how we ended up here but the arrachera is fantastic! It is a walk from 5th but well worth it. It is next to the Mega supermarket on Constituyentes. Food I think the only thing to get is the arrachera meal. It had meat, potato or onion, something else and a drink. It was fantastic. The meat was... more

This place used to be located on the first street in playa, the food was good then but then the owner started getting greedy. If you wanted sour cream 1 dollar if you wanted salsa 1 dollar and so on the quality of the beef they sold changed throughout the years and now is just crap, sometimes the beef is... more

Ate here several nights while in Playa. Arrachera Nacional is the best. Full meal for $9. How can you go wong. Bring a Spannish phrase book so you can understand menu or go on intheroo.com for their food dictionary.Either way don't miss this place. more