Searching For Best Mojitos In Playa

[tropipalms]

Please help..Mi Amor Mojitos...Can you direct me to some great places that serve a nice Mojito? Gracias

[tommy]

Read this THREAD!!!

[NoAngelx]

I just had to comment! That is one hilarious story and it sounds like my *all girls* vegas trip last fall!!

You know I actually asked for a Mojito at about 6 places while in Playa and not one of them served Mojitos...I was beginning to think Mojitos were a myth...

[traci]

MMMMMM.....love to lay on the beach and drink mojito's! I have gotten some good ones at Playa Tukan

[tropipalms]

Thanks and where would be Playa Tukan be located....I'm on a mission!!

Hey maybe be should set up a Mojito party for all of those visiting the last week in July!

Just an idea! It's going to be muy caliente....muy necesario to refresh ourselves.

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by NoAngelx

You know I actually asked for a Mojito at about 6 places while in Playa and not one of them served Mojitos

I think the problem sometimes is in getting fresh mint. It's not like up here where a rest. or bar will gladly serve you a mojito if you ask, but it will be just booze and mojito premix sh*$. At least in Playa if they don't have mint they just say no.

[Ginger]

They also have good ones at No Name Bar and Tequila Barrel, but REALLY BAD ones that I had to turn away and ask for something else (which I NEVER do) at the Viva Cafe (near Ohm's <-sp?)

[Bumper]

These "Best Of" questions are always a challenge when it comes to booze or food, unless you're talking pre-packaged commodities, like beer. They're generally just too much of a "moving target", because of the significant human component involved in the process. Of course, if a place consistently shorts the shots, or uses all pre-mix ingredients rather than fresh, or mass produces you can usually (but not always) put them on the low end of the scale. We've generally found that a watering hole that tends to emphasis the atmosphere and decor of the place usually does it to the detriment of the product, be it meals or drinks. I'm thinking along the line of Senor Frogs, or Carlos & Charlies, or TGI Fridays, or the ******, and yes...I realize those places have their supporters and enthusiasts, and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Having said that, the best mojito I ever had was at La Bodequito del Medio in the plaza at the South end of 5th. Mind you, I've also had pretty pedestian ones there as well, but that's the human factor again. For the most part, they've been our favourite, though the search goes on. Experimentation and exploration carry their own rewards (risks too)!

[StewartG]

I will tell you, I had a REALLY good mojito at La Bodega de Media in the plaza shopping center at the very south end of la quinta near 1st st south... Bad news is it was 55 pesos and very small. This place tries to be very Cuban though, and they had the best mojitos and ropa veaja Ive ever had.

[tropipalms]

Yes, I have been there, and you are correct they serve a nice mojito....but as you mentioned..they are a bit pricey for the size of the drink. I did notice they serve pitchers of mojitos....looks like that's the best bang for your mojito buck
Lynn/San Clemente California

The mojito's we had at the Tequila Barrel treated us pretty well.

[caramba]

Originally Posted by tropipalms

Yes, I have been there, and you are correct they serve a nice mojito....but as you mentioned..they are a bit pricey for the size of the drink. I did notice they serve pitchers of mojitos....looks like that's the best bang for your mojito buck
Lynn/San Clemente California

Pitchers- hmmnn, we'll have to remember that next time. We thought the mojitos there were very good, the ones at Bourbon Street pretty good, but nothing beats Babe's.

[hal]

I love Mojitos. I just got back from Las Vegas where I had one at the Mesa Grill in Caesar's Palace. I got a bill for $12.00 . Much better deal at Babes in Playa.

[monte]

You can't go to Playa and not go to Babes and have a Mojito

[BonnyW]

Originally Posted by monte

You can't go to Playa and not go to Babes and have a Mojito

I agree-when I was there, Babes had the best Mojito.
Sometimes it is the mint that is used that makes some of the Mojitos taste strange. Maybe it is the kind of mint they are using? Personally, I like spearmint, but peppermint will work too (in an emergency)-although it is really a different taste--much stronger. Sometimes bartenders use applemint or some other type of mint and it just doesn't work.