My favorite meal in PDC? HC de Monterrey butcher shop...

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by john99501

Hows the wait time at the original? Does it get pretty crowded or can I just wander in and order? Sounds like a great meal.

Crowds come and go, busier at the usual meal times, but its always hit or miss.

And keep in mind, its "catch as catch can" to grab a table as it frees up!

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by Terrycrz

How far is HC from la Tortuga when it comes to walking in minutes? Is it better to take a taxi? Also, is it really that hot in there? I'd hate to get it to go and have it arrive cold at the hotel.

Thanks!

La Tortuga to HC I would think would be around a 15 or 20 minute walk. And yes, it can sometimes get pretty hot, as it is an open air restaurant (most in Playa are), but as long as you don't sit in the very back or next to the grill, you should be okay. I would not recommend getting your food to go on your first trip. Part of the experience is eating it there, IMHO.

[hrlydavison]

Here is some photos of our culinary delight trip to Beef Heaven:

Didnt take pics of the food because they are here already...

Famous Autograph:



Not so Famous Autograph(almost forgot a "N" in Running:



Wife cooling herself in the fan...it is hot in there...but OH SO WORTH IT!!



The sign that tells you...you have reached heaven!!:

[Maverick69]

Well after eating there AGAIN on Friday night, it always amazes me on how good this place is.
My wife Kathleen said it was the best meal we had this trip, even if Stewart WAS singing.

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by Maverick69

Well after eating there AGAIN on Friday night, it always amazes me on how good this place is.
My wife Kathleen said it was the best meal we had this trip, even if Stewart WAS singing.

You still owe me a propina!

[Maverick69]

Soon my friend, soon.

[jrm]

Okay, I am goign to ask a question that I am sure ha sbeen asked many time sbeofre.. please bare with me. I will be down in Playa in under a month. My fiance and I will be staying in a condo on the north end of town (near Cueva del Chango). We won't have a car. Is it walkable from that area of town? Seeing these pictures is making me need that food. It sounds so good!

[gingele]

Originally Posted by jrm

Okay, I am goign to ask a question that I am sure ha sbeen asked many time sbeofre.. please bare with me. I will be down in Playa in under a month. My fiance and I will be staying in a condo on the north end of town (near Cueva del Chango). We won't have a car. Is it walkable from that area of town? Seeing these pictures is making me need that food. It sounds so good!

It is walkable, certainly. We walk everywhere in Playa. But that will be a long walk - just so you are up for that.

If you are coming from the north end, you will be walking about as far south as you could.

So if you enjoy walking and taking in the sights (and maybe a few cold beverages along the way), then I say go for it. You can always pour your full-bellied selves into a cab for the ride home.

But if you don't like long walks or are afraid it might be too hot, then cab it.

[jrm]

Thanks! That is exactly what I needed to know. Since we are on the north end, it seems that we'll be taking taxis quite a bit to get to all the good restaurants without spending a good chunk of our day walking to them. Just jump in a cab and say 'HH de Monterey Carneceria por favor", sounds so much easier on my fiance than walking.... thanks again!

[cuffedlinks]

Hey...a walk would be a great way to build up an appetite for dinner.
Just remember, they shut down for new seating by around 7PM!

We stay in the North end at the fabulous Luna Blue and walk everywhere.
We've walked to HC a few times...we even walk into Playacar and the resort areas/Playacar Plaza areas...

Not too bad at all really.
Love the walking....it's a cool vibe.

Next I suppose you'll be needing directions....?

[Heather]

Originally Posted by jrm

Thanks! That is exactly what I needed to know. Since we are on the north end, it seems that we'll be taking taxis quite a bit to get to all the good restaurants without spending a good chunk of our day walking to them. Just jump in a cab and say 'HH de Monterey Carneceria por favor", sounds so much easier on my fiance than walking.... thanks again!

Or you could just tell them Calle 1 Sur entre avenidas 25 y 30. Or is it 20 y 25?

[jrm]

I freaking love this place. Everyone is so helpful. I am sure that everything is close enough to walk. Having no points of reference it is hard for me to judge distances! I know we'll spend 4 days walking all over the place, so I'm sure we'll bump shoulders with that end of town during our time out and about at some point!

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by Heather

Or you could just tell them Calle 1 Sur entre avenidas 25 y 30. Or is it 20 y 25?

20 y 25.

Or so I've heard.

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by jrm

I freaking love this place. Everyone is so helpful. I am sure that everything is close enough to walk. Having no points of reference it is hard for me to judge distances! I know we'll spend 4 days walking all over the place, so I'm sure we'll bump shoulders with that end of town during our time out and about at some point!

As long as you take the time to do a bit of poking around first, get your groundwork done and use the search function, most of us will move mountains to help y'all get the most out of your trip.

If you need any tips or suggestions on restaurants that are "off the eaten path" let me know. I don't know much about the restaurants along the main tourist area of 5th, but I know a few pretty good ones that are further away from the tourist area.

Heather is also a good source of knowledge on local eateries and has dug out a few gems on her own. Of course she has quite the advantage over me, with her living there and all...

[rohausser]

We ate this afternoon at the new HC Monterrey at the north end of Playa (Calle 60???)
Identical menu and prices as on 1 Sur.
Has been open for about two months.