Recs like La Cueva del Chango

vegasjuhl · 10-15-2007

Can't seem to post in the food forum, figured I'd try here...
We're returning to paradise for the third time, in December, we'll be staying in Xpu-ha. Can't wait! I am trying to narrow down dining options. Last year, someone here recommended La Cueva del Chango. We loved it and couldn't get enough, I think we went back 4 more times before heading home. We will definitely go back this trip, but I am also interested to hear about any other restaurants equally as good, charming, etc. We'll have a rental, so getting around is no problem. Would consider anything in or around Playa. Thanks!

Tommygurl · 10-15-2007

We love to eat at Babes & Carboncitos (that goes without saying) ...Also had lunch at Karma Bagel which was good. Ate at La Palapa Hemingway & was not blown away but other people like it.

Bip Bip was yummy too...Had good Lasagna of all things...

Great lunch at Playa Maya!

vegasjuhl · 10-15-2007

We tried La Palapa Hemingway on our first trip, it was fine, but not worthy of a return visit. I'll keep the others in mind...

himynameisjan · 10-15-2007

La Pesca, across the street from Mega, killer, shrimp soup, the one under the specials, not under the sopas

HC de Monterrey, On 1st I think to the south of Juarez, arrecherra nacionale

La Tarraya, on the beach, great Guac, fish sandwhices and french fries

Hole in the wall, near the Eclipse hotel, everything is good

Thor Henning · 10-16-2007

We liked 10 a lot. It on Fifth, on the north end. The food is really great. But the bar next door plays very noisy music.

laurab · 10-16-2007

meatballs at babe's... and their bread.... and caipiriñas... I just can't get enough of babe's!

Jimontheriver · 10-16-2007

Check out my trip report, lots of eating info there.

Beachnutt719 · 10-16-2007

Ditto on Babes and La Pesca. A favorite of mine for cheap eats is Dr Taco.

abachechi · 10-16-2007

H & C Monterrey on 1st South between 20th & 25th!
Great for a big lunch, and cheap too

Kogia · 10-16-2007

Babe's is awesome!!! Also Chicago Don Jose. Pricey, but the food is terrific.

StewartG · 10-16-2007

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Originally Posted by vegasjuhl

Can't seem to post in the food forum, figured I'd try here...
We're returning to paradise for the third time, in December, we'll be staying in Xpu-ha. Can't wait! I am trying to narrow down dining options. Last year, someone here recommended La Cueva del Chango. We loved it and couldn't get enough, I think we went back 4 more times before heading home. We will definitely go back this trip, but I am also interested to hear about any other restaurants equally as good, charming, etc. We'll have a rental, so getting around is no problem. Would consider anything in or around Playa. Thanks!

I've heard something about this HC de Monterrey these people keep talking about.

Rumors are its quite tasty!

jlsl · 10-16-2007

"Alux" is a restaurant bar in a cave. I've never eaten there, but it's great for having a "pre/post dinner" drink.

10-15-2007	#1 (permalink)
vegasjuhl lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	Recs like La Cueva del Chango Can't seem to post in the food forum, figured I'd try here... We're returning to paradise for the third time, in December, we'll be staying in Xpu-ha. Can't wait! I am trying to narrow down dining options. Last year, someone here recommended La Cueva del Chango. We loved it and couldn't get enough, I think we went back 4 more times before heading home. We will definitely go back this trip, but I am also interested to hear about any other restaurants equally as good, charming, etc. We'll have a rental, so getting around is no problem. Would consider anything in or around Playa. Thanks!

10-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,302	We love to eat at Babes & Carboncitos (that goes without saying) ...Also had lunch at Karma Bagel which was good. Ate at La Palapa Hemingway & was not blown away but other people like it. Bip Bip was yummy too...Had good Lasagna of all things... Great lunch at Playa Maya! Last edited by Tommygurl; 10-15-2007 at 05:08 PM.

10-15-2007	#3 (permalink)
vegasjuhl lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 20	We tried La Palapa Hemingway on our first trip, it was fine, but not worthy of a return visit. I'll keep the others in mind...

10-15-2007	#4 (permalink)
himynameisjan reposado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 1,483	La Pesca, across the street from Mega, killer, shrimp soup, the one under the specials, not under the sopas HC de Monterrey, On 1st I think to the south of Juarez, arrecherra nacionale La Tarraya, on the beach, great Guac, fish sandwhices and french fries Hole in the wall, near the Eclipse hotel, everything is good

10-16-2007	#5 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 3,341	We liked 10 a lot. It on Fifth, on the north end. The food is really great. But the bar next door plays very noisy music.

10-16-2007	#6 (permalink)
laurab life=playa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Playa Posts: 779	meatballs at babe's... and their bread.... and caipiriñas... I just can't get enough of babe's!

10-16-2007	#7 (permalink)
Jimontheriver life=playa Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 861	Check out my trip report, lots of eating info there.

10-16-2007	#8 (permalink)
Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	Ditto on Babes and La Pesca. A favorite of mine for cheap eats is Dr Taco.

10-16-2007	#9 (permalink)
abachechi beachaholic Join Date: May 2007 Location: new mexico Posts: 465	H & C Monterrey on 1st South between 20th & 25th! Great for a big lunch, and cheap too

10-16-2007	#10 (permalink)
Kogia way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 166	Babe's is awesome!!! Also Chicago Don Jose. Pricey, but the food is terrific.

10-16-2007	#12 (permalink)
jlsl beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 464	"Alux" is a restaurant bar in a cave. I've never eaten there, but it's great for having a "pre/post dinner" drink.

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