New updated Restaurant list

[snappysammy]

sure looks like bistro bites has bitten it
am i late on this one, have been surprised i haven't see it mentioned??

[Paw'boy]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPibil

Cactus is up for sale (it was still open last week, but has a for sale sign)

Cava Veinte 33 was closed all of April, their furniture is still in there.

Season moved up to 5th & 34th a while ago.

The choripan at La Portena is now over 50 pesos, haven't tried it this time around.

La Bamba Jarocha on 22nd is closed, other location still going strong.

La Pummarola - sorry to say this, but it's fallen below acceptable levels. Pizza and bread need gluten like a fish needs water. I think their old location is open again.

There's a new restaurant on 1st across from the plantation house (I forget the name, sorry). The food is a bit sweet for me but they know how to cook fish and their steak tartare is excellent.

I know, I bought a "Baguette" that was made by them and sold at the Italian Deli across from DAC. It is like a lead weight. No air, way to much gluten. I could smack AL over the head with it and it would knock him out.

[absoluteAL]

Originally Posted by Paw'boy

I could smack AL over the head with it and it would knock him out.

You had better behave or I will leave you in "THE JUNGLE" Friday (inside joke).

[Robinhood]

Originally Posted by snappysammy

sure looks like bistro bites has bitten it
am i late on this one, have been surprised i haven't see it mentioned??

Family feud , One brother is taking over Bites and Ziggy and the other one taking La Tortuga and El Bistro. Apparently Bites will reopen in a 3 to 4 weeks ..emphasis on apparently. This is from an employee so how reliable this info is anybody's guess?

[absoluteAL]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPibil

Cactus is up for sale (it was still open last week, but has a for sale sign)

I walked by the Cactus tonight and it has closed. All of the equipment, etc. is up for sale...........even the cactus. Actually cacti.

[Robinhood]

Originally Posted by absoluteAL

I walked by the Cactus tonight and it has closed. All of the equipment, etc. is up for sale...........even the cactus. Actually cacti.

Hey whats up with the big lot next to Hospitan on the high way big Al ,could it be Costco or Home Depot? Also all the land near Alternative tours has been cleared. Homework Al.

[snappysammy]

cactus was a very nice place to eat
gotta admit, since my friend does not live up there any more it has been a while since i had eaten there

also, mestizo is long gone
same deal, we used to eat lunch at those two places often

[absoluteAL]

Originally Posted by Robinhood

Hey whats up with the big lot next to Hospitan on the high way big Al ,could it be Costco or Home Depot? Also all the land near Alternative tours has been cleared. Homework Al.

Have not found that out yet.

But on the west side of the highway and a little further south (but north of the Toyota dealer) a huge lot has been cleared. Heard that a full Liverpool department store plus other stores/shops are coming; i.e., a new shopping center is coming to town.

Heard that Centro Maya Shopping Center has been sold to a new group. Hope they do a better job with it.

Hey, if we had a Costco and Home Depot, I would have NO reason to ever drive to Cancun.

[absoluteAL]

Originally Posted by snappysammy

cactus was a very nice place to eat
gotta admit, since my friend does not live up there any more it has been a while since i had eaten there

also, mestizo is long gone
same deal, we used to eat lunch at those two places often

SS, I am going to need a scorecard to keep track of just the restaurants that are closing and new ones that are opening.

Dpeefer is going to have his work cut out.. He will be working overtime now.

[ProfessorPibil]

More places have opened than closed over the past year, and the ones that are opening are generally of better quality or at least more upscale. If Europe's economy doesn't go (even further) down the drain then you'll see this trend continuing for years to come.

[Sue]

Originally Posted by absoluteAL

Have not found that out yet.

But on the west side of the highway and a little further south (but north of the Toyota dealer) a huge lot has been cleared. Heard that a full Liverpool department store plus other stores/shops are coming; i.e., a new shopping center is coming to town.

Heard that Centro Maya Shopping Center has been sold to a new group. Hope they do a better job with it.

Hey, if we had a Costco and Home Depot, I would have NO reason to ever drive to Cancun.

Agreed!!!!

[snappysammy]

Originally Posted by ProfessorPibil

More places have opened than closed over the past year, and the ones that are opening are generally of better quality or at least more upscale. If Europe's economy doesn't go (even further) down the drain then you'll see this trend continuing for years to come.

so when are we gonna have lunch??

[snappysammy]

correction, mestizo is still open on thirty, sorry bout the misinformation

also, romeo is closed until 31 may

[snappysammy]

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[MayanNut]

Originally Posted by macattak

I'm not getting back to Playa until the end of May and I'm already checking out where I want to eat besides Carboncitos!

Hope you found so great eateries while you were there!! One of my new favorites is Curry Omms on 10st strip mall on the leftside a block before entering Playacar!! It's just a hole in the wall with a few outdoor tables serving some of the best Appetizers and curries one could wish for. Plus it's very reasonable! Don't miss out on this place during your next stay!! PS. The owners are fabulous hosts!!