In search of the best guacamole!

JAH · 08-17-2003

Realizing that this is a very subjective subject, where have you eaten guacamole in PDC that you can't wait to go back and eat again? I know, some like it smooth. Some like it chunky. And we all like varying degrees of lime, cilantro, etc. Hence the beginning disclaimer.

In spite of all that, name your restaurant and it's location. I also wouldn't be opposed to the inclusion of some favorite recipes!

barbj050 · 08-17-2003

the best guac i have had in pdc is at playa maya hotel..not too smooth and not too chunky....without the cheese on top....and the pico de gayo{sp}...is excellant...though you have to specify caliente....

Becky · 08-18-2003

OK, not exactly in Playa, but the best I've had so far is at Gringo Dave's in Tulum. Of course, my judgement could have been swayed by the giant cinnamon pina colada I drank while eating it... but that's my story and I'm sticking to it! :P

Grande Jaime · 10-21-2003

The best Guac is made at The Oasis on 12th across the street from Banamex. It is not a menu item but just ask and Pepe will whip some up. You see, it's fresh every time! It has just the right texture and the ingrediants are perfectly mixed to give it the best flavor.

10-25-2003

I totally agree, everything is so fresh there.

11-20-2003

I forget the name of the restaurant, but its down the street on 5th around the corner from McDonalds. Its the first on the left side with outdoor seating. They also have a upstairs area for dinning. They mix the quac with some tomatillo sauce. They even gave me the receipe which was nice. Hope you find the place, have fun.

PalmTree · 11-20-2003

The El Oasis gets my vote for the best Guac and best fish tacos ....Papa Hemingway's also makes a great guac at your table.. 8)

Mave · 12-15-2003

We ate a lot of guac in the past few weeks and I have two favorites: The best came from Mexicana Pescadora on calle 10 between 1st and 5th ave. That is the place that advertises shark filets (didn't try them, but the fresh grouper was great). Coming in a close second was the Playa Maya. I have to say that the Playa Maya wins for the best place to eat guacamole, just for the view alone.

Mave

05-12-2005

You all haven't tasted the best yet. You haven't taste mine!:p

**Jesus** · 05-13-2005

Ok, if you are sharing it we will have it Mariposita.

mfl*s queen · 05-13-2005

Hemmingways on 5th make it fresh at your table. I thought it was spectacular!

Lizacat · 05-17-2005

We had a rental house, so went to one of the little grocery stores on 10th or 15th and got avocados, salsa, and fresh limes...couldn't believe how cheaply! We like Herdez salsa casera...a can to about 3 avocados, lime juice, salt, garlic to taste. Also, we found amazing homemade tortillas in those tiny grocery stores..usually sitting warm in a thermal chest. Those with a little Oaxaca cheese and salsa were grand as well. One thing we had trouble finding was tortilla chips to dip the guacamole in...we found them, but were surprised after being used to whole aisles devoted to chips in the states. I've made guacamole for years but it is never as good back home..fresher avocados make a huge difference...

Mikey · 05-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

Hemmingways on 5th make it fresh at your table. I thought it was spectacular!

I second that...

**james** · 05-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizacat

One thing we had trouble finding was tortilla chips to dip the guacamole in...we found them, but were surprised after being used to whole aisles devoted to chips in the states.

amazing, isn't it? That was unexpected for me too. First they didn't celebrate Cinco de Mayo (much) then I didn't find taco chips. Later I realized the difference in how they were eaten here (totopos) but I'll always have a spot in my heart for US Doritos (they taste different here too).

**Jesus** · 05-18-2005

Yes, James is right there are very different perceptions on traditions, guacamole is not a specialty or the main part of a snack, is just one more of the salsas available at the table.

Guacamole goes perfectly well in a Taco de Chicharron. Or if you are lazy or the tortillas are cold then you dip the chicharron directly on the guacamole. But you won't see mexicans ordering just guacamole.

08-17-2003	#1 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,309	In search of the best guacamole! Realizing that this is a very subjective subject, where have you eaten guacamole in PDC that you can't wait to go back and eat again? I know, some like it smooth. Some like it chunky. And we all like varying degrees of lime, cilantro, etc. Hence the beginning disclaimer. In spite of all that, name your restaurant and it's location. I also wouldn't be opposed to the inclusion of some favorite recipes!

08-17-2003	#2 (permalink)
barbj050 life=playa Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: in my mind pdc Posts: 575	guacomole the best guac i have had in pdc is at playa maya hotel..not too smooth and not too chunky....without the cheese on top....and the pico de gayo{sp}...is excellant...though you have to specify caliente....

10-21-2003	#4 (permalink)
Grande Jaime ruined Join Date: May 2003 Location: Full time Playa persona Posts: 80	Guac The best Guac is made at The Oasis on 12th across the street from Banamex. It is not a menu item but just ask and Pepe will whip some up. You see, it's fresh every time! It has just the right texture and the ingrediants are perfectly mixed to give it the best flavor.

10-25-2003	#5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	good and cheap I totally agree, everything is so fresh there.

11-20-2003	#6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Guac I forget the name of the restaurant, but its down the street on 5th around the corner from McDonalds. Its the first on the left side with outdoor seating. They also have a upstairs area for dinning. They mix the quac with some tomatillo sauce. They even gave me the receipe which was nice. Hope you find the place, have fun.

08-18-2003	#3 (permalink)
Becky reposado Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,085	OK, not exactly in Playa, but the best I've had so far is at Gringo Dave's in Tulum. Of course, my judgement could have been swayed by the giant cinnamon pina colada I drank while eating it... but that's my story and I'm sticking to it! :P

11-20-2003	#7 (permalink)
PalmTree toe in water Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 40	Best Guac!! The El Oasis gets my vote for the best Guac and best fish tacos ....Papa Hemingway's also makes a great guac at your table.. 8)

12-15-2003	#8 (permalink)
Mave beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 431	We ate a lot of guac in the past few weeks and I have two favorites: The best came from Mexicana Pescadora on calle 10 between 1st and 5th ave. That is the place that advertises shark filets (didn't try them, but the fresh grouper was great). Coming in a close second was the Playa Maya. I have to say that the Playa Maya wins for the best place to eat guacamole, just for the view alone. Mave

05-12-2005	#9 (permalink)
Mariposita Posts: n/a	You all haven't tasted the best yet. You haven't taste mine!:p

05-13-2005	#10 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,369	Ok, if you are sharing it we will have it Mariposita.

05-13-2005	#11 (permalink)
mfl*s queen reposado Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far North Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,176	Hemmingways on 5th make it fresh at your table. I thought it was spectacular!

05-17-2005	#12 (permalink)
Lizacat way into it Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Dakota Posts: 226	We had a rental house, so went to one of the little grocery stores on 10th or 15th and got avocados, salsa, and fresh limes...couldn't believe how cheaply! We like Herdez salsa casera...a can to about 3 avocados, lime juice, salt, garlic to taste. Also, we found amazing homemade tortillas in those tiny grocery stores..usually sitting warm in a thermal chest. Those with a little Oaxaca cheese and salsa were grand as well. One thing we had trouble finding was tortilla chips to dip the guacamole in...we found them, but were surprised after being used to whole aisles devoted to chips in the states. I've made guacamole for years but it is never as good back home..fresher avocados make a huge difference...

05-18-2005	#15 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 4,369	Yes, James is right there are very different perceptions on traditions, guacamole is not a specialty or the main part of a snack, is just one more of the salsas available at the table. Guacamole goes perfectly well in a Taco de Chicharron. Or if you are lazy or the tortillas are cold then you dip the chicharron directly on the guacamole. But you won't see mexicans ordering just guacamole.

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