Searching For Best Mojitos In Playa - Page 4

StewartG · 08-06-2005

My opinion (after having mojitos about about 10 or 12 bars in PDC), the best mojito in PDC is at La Bodega Media in the shopping mall at the south end of 5th Ave. Unfortunately at 55 pesos or so and very, very small, they are not the best value. The second best mojito was at Babes (all the better for having had the opportunity to share them with Susie Q Roo!!!), was much larger, and was a much better value at 35 pesos!!! Bottom line, I would always go to Babe's, unless in the mood for Cuban music.

Just my two cents!!!

tropipalms · 08-06-2005

PLEASE ...tell me where Babes is located... Just returned from Playa....I searched and searched and could not find Babes...do they have good signage? I'm going back to Playa in November and I'm gonna try one of their Mojitos! Where is this place located?
Thanks! Lynn Southern California

StewartG · 08-06-2005

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Originally Posted by tropipalms

PLEASE ...tell me where Babes is located... Just returned from Playa....I searched and searched and could not find Babes...do they have good signage? I'm going back to Playa in November and I'm gonna try one of their Mojitos! Where is this place located?
Thanks! Lynn Southern California

Its on Calle 10 between 5th and 10th Ave. Its on a block CHOCK full of great places including Babe's, the Beer Bucket and La Ranita bar. Pretty much in the very heart of PDC!!!

Don't miss it next time. Remember, if you get a Playa Deal card you get 30% off!!!

Also, if you haven't already, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a mapchick map for PDC. You will *NEVER* get lost or have trouble finding anything again!!!

http://www.cancunmap.com/

Becky · 08-07-2005

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Originally Posted by StewartG

the best mojito in PDC is at La Bodega Media in the shopping mall at the south end of 5th Ave.

Absolutely, I have to agree! Somewhere on the forum is mine and Susie's great PDC Mojito search, and I definitely ranked them first. But I believe the name is La Bodeguita del Medio. I've been there a few times now, and the mojitos are fantastic (and yes, pricey too). And the cuban music is typically great as well.

Becky

StewartG · 08-10-2005

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Originally Posted by Becky

Absolutely, I have to agree! Somewhere on the forum is mine and Susie's great PDC Mojito search, and I definitely ranked them first. But I believe the name is La Bodeguita del Medio. I've been there a few times now, and the mojitos are fantastic (and yes, pricey too). And the cuban music is typically great as well.

Becky

I'm sure you're right about the name. I'm awful remembering that sort of stuff. As a side note... In addition to fantastic music and great mojitos, the ropa vieja was the best I've ever had, although the vaca frita was nothing to write home to Havana about.

krazy4playa · 08-24-2005

I agree Babes is probablly the best! Deseo (on 5th Ave between calle 8 and calle 10) has pretty good ones to but they are $9. I had one at Macaroni grill here in Minneapolis $6 and crap!

tropipalms · 08-24-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewartG

Its on Calle 10 between 5th and 10th Ave. Its on a block CHOCK full of great places including Babe's, the Beer Bucket and La Ranita bar. Pretty much in the very heart of PDC!!!

Don't miss it next time. Remember, if you get a Playa Deal card you get 30% off!!!

Also, if you haven't already, I would HIGHLY recommend getting a mapchick map for PDC. You will *NEVER* get lost or have trouble finding anything again!!!

http://www.cancunmap.com/

THANKS STEWART~
I ordered the map you recommend....I found Beer Bucket and La Ranita when i was there, even Dr. Taco....I don't know why I couldn't find Babes...next time I will find it! Can't wait to return!
Hasta la vista,
Lynn

Lulu · 08-24-2005

Speaking of Mojitos - G2M (Donna) and I were trying to remember the drink that's JUST like a Mojito, but instead of crushing up mint for the drink, they crush up limes... Stefano made them for me at Chico Latino's, but I can't remember what they're called for the life of me... I think they're an italian version of the cuban mojito.

Anyone?

I don't like to swallow vegetation when I imbibe, so I like the ones made with lime much better. I just wish I could remember what the hell they're called. Donna thought the name starts with a "C" - I dunno.

Becky · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Lulu

Speaking of Mojitos - G2M (Donna) and I were trying to remember the drink that's JUST like a Mojito, but instead of crushing up mint for the drink, they crush up limes... Stefano made them for me at Chico Latino's, but I can't remember what they're called for the life of me... I think they're an italian version of the cuban mojito.

Anyone?

I don't like to swallow vegetation when I imbibe, so I like the ones made with lime much better. I just wish I could remember what the hell they're called. Donna thought the name starts with a "C" - I dunno.

Caipirinhas. YUMMY! And it is a Brazilian drink. mmmmmmmm....

Becky

I am Nancy · 08-24-2005

sounds good with lime...

I also ordered a map.. hope its as helpful as it looks like it will be.

Lulu · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Becky

Caipirinhas. YUMMY! And it is a Brazilian drink. mmmmmmmm....

Becky

Thanks Becky!!

Donna · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Lulu

Thanks Becky!!

but how do you pronounce it?

MWC · 08-24-2005

After one, you can't. Delicious drink, but you have to respect it.

Lulu · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by greek2me

but how do you pronounce it?

I'm thinking cay-peer-eena (in my south Texas drawl)

(I actually made myself laugh out loud with THAT one...)

**TeeZet** · 08-24-2005

Courtesy denisea:

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Originally Posted by denisea

Caipirinha (pronounced kuy-pee-REEN-yah) is a Brazilian cocktail which consists of a lime, a lot of sugar, crushed ice, and several ounces of cachaça (pronounced kah-SHAH-sah), a Brazilian sugarcane brandy. Sometimes vodka or rum is substituted for the cachaça --- with vodka it's called a Caipiroshka and with rum it's called a Caipiríssima. Want to read more about this drink? --- click here.

Oh, and ehm... it IS yummy (my personal favourite

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08-06-2005	#46 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 13,519	My opinion (after having mojitos about about 10 or 12 bars in PDC), the best mojito in PDC is at La Bodega Media in the shopping mall at the south end of 5th Ave. Unfortunately at 55 pesos or so and very, very small, they are not the best value. The second best mojito was at Babes (all the better for having had the opportunity to share them with Susie Q Roo!!!), was much larger, and was a much better value at 35 pesos!!! Bottom line, I would always go to Babe's, unless in the mood for Cuban music. Just my two cents!!!

08-06-2005	#47 (permalink)
tropipalms ruined Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Clemente, California ~The " OC" Posts: 91	PLEASE ...tell me where Babes is located... Just returned from Playa....I searched and searched and could not find Babes...do they have good signage? I'm going back to Playa in November and I'm gonna try one of their Mojitos! Where is this place located? Thanks! Lynn Southern California

08-24-2005	#51 (permalink)
krazy4playa añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,214	I agree Babes is probablly the best! Deseo (on 5th Ave between calle 8 and calle 10) has pretty good ones to but they are $9. I had one at Macaroni grill here in Minneapolis $6 and crap!

08-24-2005	#53 (permalink)
Lulu añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 2,106	Speaking of Mojitos - G2M (Donna) and I were trying to remember the drink that's JUST like a Mojito, but instead of crushing up mint for the drink, they crush up limes... Stefano made them for me at Chico Latino's, but I can't remember what they're called for the life of me... I think they're an italian version of the cuban mojito. Anyone? I don't like to swallow vegetation when I imbibe, so I like the ones made with lime much better. I just wish I could remember what the hell they're called. Donna thought the name starts with a "C" - I dunno.

08-24-2005	#55 (permalink)
I am Nancy into ruins Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 71	sounds good with lime... I also ordered a map.. hope its as helpful as it looks like it will be.

08-24-2005	#58 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,197	After one, you can't. Delicious drink, but you have to respect it.

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