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beachaholic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
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New Favorite Cheap Eats
There is a little open air restaurant on Ave. 10 and Calle 64 or so. It is right across the street from the Montessori School, the tope and the crosswalk are the landmarks to look for. They have the best comida corrida that we have found. And at only 35 pesos for the complete meal it's a bargain besides. They usually start with either a sopa or a cold pasta dish, a drink, Jamaica, tamarindo or such and then they have 5 specials each day to choose from. I had the best chili rellenos that I have tasted here (I'm going back next Wednesday in the morning and they are going to teach me how to make them) They were filled with a beef mixture that had cubes of potatoes, carrots and chaote, perfectly cooked. Their pozole de pollo was also the best. My husband has had a beef stew type of dish that reminded us of goulash only with Mexican spices and they had a pork dish that was so delicious we went back on another day to order it but it wasn't on the menu that day. The owners are a lovely husband and wife team and many of their family work there. It is always very busy and they even do delivery. They served breakfast but the main meal begins at 1:00 PM.
We happened upon this place on our way back from the beach and for those willing to go a little off the beaten path this is a real find. |
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commie pinko
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Thanks for the heads up! This is the sort of place I love to eat at! The stew - was it like a carne guisada or something? |
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beachaholic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Emerald Isle, NC
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It had larger chunks of meat, more like a beef stew in a thick reddish brown gravy. The pork dish was similar , large tender chunks of very lean pork in a very nice gravy. I had a dish of stewed chicken in a salsa verde that was also delicious. We haven't been disappointed once, they really put out some great food for such a little place. But if they have the pozole or the chilies rellenos on the menu, try either or both, they are the best.
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commie pinko
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Sounds like good authentic cooking. I'm looking forward to it! |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX
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añejo
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Don't wait till evening though, they are closed in the evening. |
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sandflea
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 4
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Cheap Eats Off 5th!!
We're just back from our 3rd trip to Playa. Most of our journey this year was just hanging about the town, relaxing on our private patio at Luna Blue, and heading out to eat.
Great cheap eats: Billy The Kid's on Calle 4 and Avenida 15. No English spoken, no beer, but great tacos for just fifty cents, and seemingly family-owned. Las Casuelas on Calle 26, across from Luna Blue Hotel. Owner/chef is classically trained in Spain and prides himself in his hospitality and daily menus. The prix fixe dinner each night is a three course meal and usually around 75.00 pesos (approx. 7.00 USD). Miguel, the chef, does not speak English, but even so, it's worth a try. Bring a dictionary, if necessary. Los Chilotes: Way down on Avenida 30, there is a small, open air taqueria. We were drawn to it when we saw a woman making tortillas on a small grill just at the entrance, then handing them over to the cook, who used them for fresh-grilled meats and seafood. Tacos were about 75 cents each. No beer, but they did offer freshly made salsas with their meals. A nice exchange! Restaurante Cactus on Avenida 30 and Calle 20. Owned and operated by a french woman, this place is fantastic. Food is offered in two styles of preparation: traditional Mexican, or International. Great, open air atmosphere, quiet decor, wonderful for dinner or a date. Meals cost about 15.00 USD. Serape: On Avenida Juarez, around Calle 15. One night, while sitting at Luna Blue, we asked the bartender where we should go for dinner. Knowing our tendency to head away from Avedina 5, he suggested the place he takes his own family when they eat out. Wow. Food was not only good, but it was clearly The Choice for local families out for dinner. The service counter area, where orders were picked up by waiters, was built from cinder blocks. Bright graphics and artwork abound on the walls, and the lighting florescent and bare bulbs. Food was very good. English is marginally spoken, but you can make yourself easily understood if you stick to the menu and don't ask too many questions. Dinner for two, with drinks and a starter, was 20.00 USD. |
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into ruins
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 71
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5th and 38th just west of old mini mart small counter four barrels on side walk maybe 12 stools, cheese burger fries and coke 6 us dollars great cook, no alcohal go into mini mart get cold one ask for glass get rid of can, owner of resteraunt,s suggestion, you will go back again
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añejo
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary AB
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