restaurant off of juarez and the beach

kev in okc · 06-13-2007

Last june I ate at a restaurant off of juarez and the beach. It was after dark and the place was empty. We were the only people eating there and never saw another customer the whole time we were there. Anyways, we were staying at an AI and got tired of the so-so food, so we cab'd into town to try a restaurant. We thought it was good, even returned two nights later. I don't know the name of the restaurant and was wondering if you folks could enlighten me and also chime in on why it never gets spoken about? i will try to dig up a picture i took of the dinner.

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cuffedlinks · 06-13-2007

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Originally Posted by kev in okc

Last june I ate at a restaurant off of juarez and the beach. i will try to dig up a picture i took of the dinner.

The picture will help out quite a bit.

**Jesus** · 06-13-2007

Ok, guys, he uploaded two pictures to Photobucket, just follow the link.

What I got is "Restaurant Bar Las Piñatas" but have never heard of 'em before.

Does it look familiar to somebody? I'm uploading an "enhanced" cropping of the first picture.

jamesblonde · 06-13-2007

The only one I can think of is that round place right on the beach, but for the life of me I can't remember the name. I just remember the margaritas weren't to our liking, so we never went back. Didn't try the food though.

cuffedlinks · 06-13-2007

Las Pinatas IS at the main plaza, on the beach, next to the pier.
The palapa is about head high as you walk along the stone pathway....

IF you want a really cool restaurant experience ON the beach...keep walking up the beach along the water to the north away from the ferry pier, until you come to the Playa Maya Hotel....don't know when they close the restaurant, but I can honestly say I don't think you'll be disappointed with either the beachfront location, the food, or the killer margys...

**Jesus** · 06-14-2007

Good that you know, Cuff'

If for any reason Playa Maya restaurant is closed in the evening, you can walk back towards the pier and stop at 2nd street to eat at La Tarraya, great seafood and non-touristy prices.

cuffedlinks · 06-14-2007

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Originally Posted by Jesus

If for any reason Playa Maya restaurant is closed in the evening, you can walk back towards the pier and stop at 2nd street to eat at La Tarraya, great seafood and non-touristy prices.

True that!
Great tip!

**Bumper** · 06-14-2007

Another vote for La Tarraya. Right on the beach at 2nd, I think. Fantastic food, reasonably priced, and I think quite authentic. We never miss it. The Pescado Entero (Whole fish) is to die for.

Bluespicker · 06-14-2007

Another vote for La Tarraya. Their garlic fish is great and about half the price of places on 5th. And for lunch their fish sandwich is also great.

kev in okc · 06-14-2007

the wife does not like fish, and i don't think i could muster the bravery to eat a fish while he stares me down. maybe a battered fish, any kind of shrimp, any kind of crab, and any kind of lobster. but the mexican food we ate at that place was pretty darn good. Service was very slow, but i had a beer and local kids were playing soccer in the sand. if i remember correctly, it was pricey. I was hoping some had eaten there and knew of another place that served eqiuvalent food for a cheaper price.

kev in okc · 06-14-2007

bump

himynameisjan · 06-14-2007

Don't count La Tarraya out, they serve food other than fish. Try their cheese burger and fries, really good guac as well.

**Jesus** · 06-14-2007

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Originally Posted by himynameisjan

Don't count La Tarraya out, they serve food other than fish. Try their cheese burger and fries, really good guac as well.

And what can beat having your feet rubbing the white sand while enjoying your food?

**Jesus** · 06-14-2007

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Originally Posted by kev in okc

the wife does not like fish, and i don't think i could muster the bravery to eat a fish while he stares me down. maybe a battered fish, any kind of shrimp, any kind of crab, and any kind of lobster. but the mexican food we ate at that place was pretty darn good. Service was very slow, but i had a beer and local kids were playing soccer in the sand. if i remember correctly, it was pricey. I was hoping some had eaten there and knew of another place that served eqiuvalent food for a cheaper price.

There would be shrimp and chicken and other items, give it a try.

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Anyways, we were staying at an AI and got tired of the so-so food, so we cab'd into town to try a restaurant.

Are you going AI again or have you decided on a nice small hotel on Playa proper?

kev in okc · 06-14-2007

giving playa maya a hard look.

06-13-2007	#1 (permalink)
kev in okc very sparkly Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	restaurant off of juarez and the beach Last june I ate at a restaurant off of juarez and the beach. It was after dark and the place was empty. We were the only people eating there and never saw another customer the whole time we were there. Anyways, we were staying at an AI and got tired of the so-so food, so we cab'd into town to try a restaurant. We thought it was good, even returned two nights later. I don't know the name of the restaurant and was wondering if you folks could enlighten me and also chime in on why it never gets spoken about? i will try to dig up a picture i took of the dinner. kevinokc - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Last edited by kev in okc; 06-13-2007 at 10:50 PM.

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Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,775	Ok, guys, he uploaded two pictures to Photobucket, just follow the link. What I got is "Restaurant Bar Las Piñatas" but have never heard of 'em before. Does it look familiar to somebody? I'm uploading an "enhanced" cropping of the first picture. Attached Images

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kev in okc very sparkly Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	giving playa maya a hard look. Last edited by kev in okc; 06-15-2007 at 06:21 PM.

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jamesblonde No longer an intern Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Seattle Posts: 7,642	The only one I can think of is that round place right on the beach, but for the life of me I can't remember the name. I just remember the margaritas weren't to our liking, so we never went back. Didn't try the food though.

06-13-2007	#5 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Las Pinatas IS at the main plaza, on the beach, next to the pier. The palapa is about head high as you walk along the stone pathway.... IF you want a really cool restaurant experience ON the beach...keep walking up the beach along the water to the north away from the ferry pier, until you come to the Playa Maya Hotel....don't know when they close the restaurant, but I can honestly say I don't think you'll be disappointed with either the beachfront location, the food, or the killer margys...

06-14-2007	#6 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,775	Good that you know, Cuff' If for any reason Playa Maya restaurant is closed in the evening, you can walk back towards the pier and stop at 2nd street to eat at La Tarraya, great seafood and non-touristy prices.

06-14-2007	#8 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,685	Another vote for La Tarraya. Right on the beach at 2nd, I think. Fantastic food, reasonably priced, and I think quite authentic. We never miss it. The Pescado Entero (Whole fish) is to die for.

06-14-2007	#9 (permalink)
Bluespicker añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rural Mankato,Minnesota Posts: 2,606	Another vote for La Tarraya. Their garlic fish is great and about half the price of places on 5th. And for lunch their fish sandwich is also great.

06-14-2007	#10 (permalink)
kev in okc very sparkly Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	the wife does not like fish, and i don't think i could muster the bravery to eat a fish while he stares me down. maybe a battered fish, any kind of shrimp, any kind of crab, and any kind of lobster. but the mexican food we ate at that place was pretty darn good. Service was very slow, but i had a beer and local kids were playing soccer in the sand. if i remember correctly, it was pricey. I was hoping some had eaten there and knew of another place that served eqiuvalent food for a cheaper price.

06-14-2007	#11 (permalink)
kev in okc very sparkly Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 30	bump

06-14-2007	#12 (permalink)
himynameisjan reposado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 1,480	Don't count La Tarraya out, they serve food other than fish. Try their cheese burger and fries, really good guac as well.

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