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Chicago Don Jose


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#41 of 195 restaurants in Playa del Carmen
  • Address: Calle 6, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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This restaurant situated in a beautifull area serves only finest impoted angus beef, BBQ rib and fresh sea food daily. All the receipies are home... more » This restaurant situated in a beautifull area serves only finest impoted angus beef, BBQ rib and fresh sea food daily. All the receipies are home made. The atmosphere is romantic, the music jazzy and the service professional. Don't hesitate to ask the specials in what you have lamb rack marineted greek style, sharp kebabb with chimichurri sauce and many other home made specialities. « less
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29 Jun 2009

Since four years i'm visiting Playa del Carmen, and i usually go to Chicago don jose. I was surprise that the american owner sold the restaurant. But anyway, still the same great food and even better. The news owners, charming young couple, are very nice, and the atmosphere is really better. i recomand this restaurant, this the best in town... more

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
25 Apr 2009

Chicago's with out a doubt is one our favorite restaurants in Playa. The food always is fantastic. A few months ago, the original owners sold and since then, the management is hit or miss. For example, the owner seems to run out of gas for cooking on nights he doesn't want to work and you don't get the warm feeling... more

25 Mar 2009

This is the best restaurant in town!! The food is really exellent, the service professional, the atmosphere romantic. more

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1 of 5 stars
Edina MN
6 Jan 2009

Has changed ownership The new owner is rude and condescending And makes mistake on bills Also tries to give you the worse table in restaurant Will move you after seated to get more people in the restaurant 0ld owners were great more

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5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
19 Nov 2008

I've been to CDJ several times over the years. The owner is a charming American woman with great recipes! I especially like her fish with cilantro -- just ask for it -- they'll know what you're talking about. The restaurant has a wide selection of Mexican dishes, steaks, fish, and even ribs and other comfort foods. The food is not... more

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Chicago Don Jose Address

Calle 6, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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