Updated Playa Restaurant List - Page 6

Th3Skipper · 03-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Leia

We used "the list" on our trip in January and I have to say that our most memorable - in a good way - meals were the ones where we ventured off 5th. I could really go for some empanadas from Doña Maria's right now! I gave my copy of the list to a just arrived couple checking in to Posada Mariposa as we were checking out. Hope they enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks for all your work compiling it!

I was going to ask where to find good empanadas... So is Doña Maria's theplace?

Leia · 03-26-2008

We enjoyed them there. I'm sure there are lots of restaurants that serve them. As my daughter just said, "They were f****g amazing, I could eat them everyday".

Th3Skipper · 03-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Leia

We enjoyed them there. I'm sure there are lots of restaurants that serve them. As my daughter just said, "They were f****g amazing, I could eat them everyday".

I hear that! Cool... Thanx

srm · 03-27-2008

OK, here's the 'gringo' question of the day...

Do the restaurants offer sour cream? How about the grocery stores?

I dig it on mexican food

dianep · 03-28-2008

Just have to say -found it from your list- Pinche Gringo's waS GREAT! A little off the beaten path! we were ther Feb 28th till March 12-ate ther 2x's. first time ihad a shrimp taco and a small shrimp cerviche-my hubbie had a BIG burrito and we had 1 beer (modelo) each-$14 USA dollars plus tip and it was awesome! our other dinner was later in our trip on a cool night and we had-Joe-baby back ribs with slaw and fries-$9.50US and i had chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies-$8.50US-It was a COOL night-seriously-60F- and mashed potatoes sounded good!-great TV with some US sports!
PS LOVE CHICAGO DON JOSE!
Love it cause we love Delia and her hubby and the fact that it is a good Midwestern meal in the middle of our trip! Delia is a breath of fresh air ! By the time dinner is finished you have met your fellow diners and it's like being at a dinner party at home!

Page · 03-29-2008

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Originally Posted by srm

OK, here's the 'gringo' question of the day...

Do the restaurants offer sour cream? How about the grocery stores?

I dig it on mexican food

It's not usually 'sour' cream as you think of it at home, but 'crema' is widely available at stores and in restaurants. I love it and don't miss the tang of regular sour cream.

Caroline

smardie · 03-30-2008

I can't believe it has taken me 4 months to thank you DP for your great list. We were in playa for the 2nd time in dec. and used your list to supplement all the
info. from this site. A fave nice dinner was El Asador Manolo? on 10th. Just a great dinner and reminded us of our favorite argentinian steak place here in seattle.
We love Carboncitos.
Agree that Babes is overrated. And the service at the original was not good,
although I liked my mojito.
One place we fell in love with that you do not mention is La Pummarola at the
north end of town beyond shangri-la caribe. What fabulous pizza and dinner
was great too. It really got lively after 9pm when all the Italians showed up.
We felt like we were in Italy and loved the whole atmosphere. They make
great homemade bread, pizza , pastas etc.
We were so sad we have yet to eat at El Fogon. We were all psyched to have
our last meal there, and arrived around noon for lunch. They were out of
tacos al pastor??? Bummer. We left and went back to carboncitos.

Dpreefer · 03-31-2008

You hit a lot of the highlights for one week, but you still have a lot to look forward to on your next visit. And thanks for reminding me about La Pummarola. I do not know how I left that out of my list, because it is one of my favorite places. Their food is excellent, and I think it is the best pizza in town. It is one of my favorite places to meet for a drink and snacks in the late afternoon because it is out of the way and quiet. It will be listed next month after I update my list again. Thanks for the reminder.

carroll · 03-31-2008

Love all the info about where to eat! I am very excited to try lots of these places, but.....Is there anyone who can tell me what some of the stuff is???? Don't want to sound ignorant, but a lot of the Mexican foods I have never heard of. Also, do the restaurants give a decription of what things are?? In English or in Spanish?

**Susie Q Roo** · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by carroll

Love all the info about where to eat! I am very excited to try lots of these places, but.....Is there anyone who can tell me what some of the stuff is???? Don't want to sound ignorant, but a lot of the Mexican foods I have never heard of. Also, do the restaurants give a decription of what things are?? In English or in Spanish?

You might want to print out and bring THIS THREAD which is very helpful with food translations.

norml · 03-31-2008

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Originally Posted by dianep

PS LOVE CHICAGO DON JOSE!
Love it cause we love Delia and her hubby and the fact that it is a good Midwestern meal in the middle of our trip! Delia is a breath of fresh air ! By the time dinner is finished you have met your fellow diners and it's like being at a dinner party at home!

Couldn't agree with you more. Dalia and Peter are the best. We hope to get there 2 or 3 times next week. Also, thanks for the info on Pinche Gringos. We're planning on giving that a try a week from Friday.

daveoz · 04-02-2008

Everytime we have traveled to Playa (fourteen years in a row) we have stayed at either the Royal or Gran Porto Real and gained five to ten pounds. This year we are staying in a Condo in PlayaCar. After losing 20 pounds (me) and my wife (10 pounds), we want to save our "points" for dinners. Soooo, where can we go to buy provisions for breakfast and lunch, so we can pig out at night?

u2girlie · 04-02-2008

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Originally Posted by daveoz

Everytime we have traveled to Playa (fourteen years in a row) we have stayed at either the Royal or Gran Porto Real and gained five to ten pounds. This year we are staying in a Condo in PlayaCar. After losing 20 pounds (me) and my wife (10 pounds), we want to save our "points" for dinners. Soooo, where can we go to buy provisions for breakfast and lunch, so we can pig out at night?

first off, you live in one of my most favorite places on EARTH!!! Point Reyes!!!

Second, you can shop at Mega grocery store. that's my preference. There is also a Wal-Mart, and a few others. Mega is my personal favorite b/c I love their bakery...and their liquor selection!!

u2girlie · 04-02-2008

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Originally Posted by smardie

I can't believe it has taken me 4 months to thank you DP for your great list. We were in playa for the 2nd time in dec. and used your list to supplement all the
info. from this site. A fave nice dinner was El Asador Manolo? on 10th. Just a great dinner and reminded us of our favorite argentinian steak place here in seattle.
We love Carboncitos.
Agree that Babes is overrated. And the service at the original was not good,
although I liked my mojito.
One place we fell in love with that you do not mention is La Pummarola at the
north end of town beyond shangri-la caribe. What fabulous pizza and dinner
was great too. It really got lively after 9pm when all the Italians showed up.
We felt like we were in Italy and loved the whole atmosphere. They make
great homemade bread, pizza , pastas etc.
We were so sad we have yet to eat at El Fogon. We were all psyched to have
our last meal there, and arrived around noon for lunch. They were out of
tacos al pastor??? Bummer. We left and went back to carboncitos.

El Asador de Manolo -- my favorite so far!!! We had a two awesome meals there!! Plus it is so close to Luna Blue!

roadrunner3692 · 04-02-2008

Thank you for your input,I think what you said pretty much covers everything I wanted to know. When I grow up I want to go to Playa every 2 months...Thanks again

03-31-2008	#83 (permalink)
Dpreefer way into it Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 172	You did pretty well. You hit a lot of the highlights for one week, but you still have a lot to look forward to on your next visit. And thanks for reminding me about La Pummarola. I do not know how I left that out of my list, because it is one of my favorite places. Their food is excellent, and I think it is the best pizza in town. It is one of my favorite places to meet for a drink and snacks in the late afternoon because it is out of the way and quiet. It will be listed next month after I update my list again. Thanks for the reminder.

04-02-2008	#87 (permalink)
daveoz lost on fifth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Point Reyes, California Posts: 13	Weight Watchers Dilemma Everytime we have traveled to Playa (fourteen years in a row) we have stayed at either the Royal or Gran Porto Real and gained five to ten pounds. This year we are staying in a Condo in PlayaCar. After losing 20 pounds (me) and my wife (10 pounds), we want to save our "points" for dinners. Soooo, where can we go to buy provisions for breakfast and lunch, so we can pig out at night?

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03-26-2008	#77 (permalink)
Leia beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada Posts: 456	We enjoyed them there. I'm sure there are lots of restaurants that serve them. As my daughter just said, "They were f****g amazing, I could eat them everyday".

03-27-2008	#79 (permalink)
srm lost on fifth Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 21	OK, here's the 'gringo' question of the day... Do the restaurants offer sour cream? How about the grocery stores? I dig it on mexican food

03-28-2008	#80 (permalink)
dianep very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grosse Pointe, Michigan Posts: 38	Just have to say -found it from your list- Pinche Gringo's waS GREAT! A little off the beaten path! we were ther Feb 28th till March 12-ate ther 2x's. first time ihad a shrimp taco and a small shrimp cerviche-my hubbie had a BIG burrito and we had 1 beer (modelo) each-$14 USA dollars plus tip and it was awesome! our other dinner was later in our trip on a cool night and we had-Joe-baby back ribs with slaw and fries-$9.50US and i had chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies-$8.50US-It was a COOL night-seriously-60F- and mashed potatoes sounded good!-great TV with some US sports! PS LOVE CHICAGO DON JOSE! Love it cause we love Delia and her hubby and the fact that it is a good Midwestern meal in the middle of our trip! Delia is a breath of fresh air ! By the time dinner is finished you have met your fellow diners and it's like being at a dinner party at home!

03-30-2008	#82 (permalink)
smardie toe in water Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 59	I can't believe it has taken me 4 months to thank you DP for your great list. We were in playa for the 2nd time in dec. and used your list to supplement all the info. from this site. A fave nice dinner was El Asador Manolo? on 10th. Just a great dinner and reminded us of our favorite argentinian steak place here in seattle. We love Carboncitos. Agree that Babes is overrated. And the service at the original was not good, although I liked my mojito. One place we fell in love with that you do not mention is La Pummarola at the north end of town beyond shangri-la caribe. What fabulous pizza and dinner was great too. It really got lively after 9pm when all the Italians showed up. We felt like we were in Italy and loved the whole atmosphere. They make great homemade bread, pizza , pastas etc. We were so sad we have yet to eat at El Fogon. We were all psyched to have our last meal there, and arrived around noon for lunch. They were out of tacos al pastor??? Bummer. We left and went back to carboncitos.

03-31-2008	#84 (permalink)
carroll ruined Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 79	Love all the info about where to eat! I am very excited to try lots of these places, but.....Is there anyone who can tell me what some of the stuff is???? Don't want to sound ignorant, but a lot of the Mexican foods I have never heard of. Also, do the restaurants give a decription of what things are?? In English or in Spanish?

04-02-2008	#90 (permalink)
roadrunner3692 sandflea Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6	Thank you for your input,I think what you said pretty much covers everything I wanted to know. When I grow up I want to go to Playa every 2 months...Thanks again

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