Live music in Playa del Carmen, in a courtyard among murals
The tree fills with lights, the band settles in and reggae reaches the last table. That's what nights at Zitla Playa are like: comfort food, murals and live music in downtown Playa del Carmen.
The hidden courtyard where reggae plays
Music at Zitla isn't background: it's the plan. Bands play in the courtyard, between the tree of lights and the murals, so close you feel the bass at your table.
While the band plays, the kitchen does its thing: house made burgers, burritos, wings and tacos arriving hot at the table. The exact mix of comfort food and music that makes nobody want to leave early.
The band lineup changes every week. Message us on WhatsApp or check our Instagram @zitlaplaya to find out who's playing tonight.
An open air gallery
The courtyard walls are hand painted and signed #ZITLA: the whale, the lion, the mandala and the woman of the sea. By day they're the backdrop of your photos; by night, with the lights on, they become part of the show.
That's why we say you eat inside a gallery here: every table has a mural nearby and every visit reveals a new detail.