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Xlapak is right downtown, it's easy
to walk past it if you don't keep your eyes open. That
would be a big mistake. This unpretentious but
great restaurant really is that little genuine
Playa joint you're looking for.
In Xlapak you sit and eat under the canopy
of big jungle trees; open and airy, yet shady
during the day; romantic and serene
at night. The walls are decorated with genuine Mayan
motifs, painted the old way with natural pigments,
and the floor is covered with Mayan hieroglyphs.
Food wise Xlapak offers some of the best deals
in town, and it gets even better with your Playa Deal
Card! Breakfast is big and great value
for money. With the lunch and dinner menu
you get a choice of entrees, main courses and desserts,
modestly priced based on what main
course you choose (prices start at 49 pesos). Some featured entrees include chicken with chaya sauce, rice and mayan vegetable dish. Or, try the stuffed fish filet with seafood on cheese sauce, rice and vegetables. They also have a healthy vegetarian selection.
Even waiting for your food is fun at Xlapak,
with the 5th Avenue parade going by outside. Their well
stocked juice bar means real
orange juice in your Screwdriver (or even better, go
with the orange/pineapple mix) and only top shelf alcohol
is used. The juice bar is also a popular daytime stop,
with amazingly refreshing and huge
juices, smoothies and yogurt drinks.
Xlapak is not only a restaurant. The owners Martin
and Dieter have also created a cultural center
of sorts. They have an on site Spanish school and an internet center. Xlapak has it all!
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Modestly priced, great food and fresh juices
in Mayan garden on 5th Avenue. Unpretentious
and genuine. |
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