Updating the PDC Restaurant list

[mindz]

Have you updated your bar list lately? Off the top of my head, Cabalova's is gone, and Captain Dave's is worth mentioning. I've never been there, but we sent some friends down to Playa last May and they pretty much moved betwen the beach, El Oasis, and Captain Dave's. .

It's quite a job keeping up with changes. Every time we go down I have to revise the notebook of info and recommendations we keep in our condo. We work SO HARD checking out the restaurants, beaches, etc.

Thanks for your opinion on the tacos al pastor opinion survey I also was wondering why certain establishments beat out my favorites...but the winners were the ones closer to 5th.

[Michael]

Cabalova is back on 5th Avenue between 26th and 28th Street .

[MWC]

How about Mr. Calin -- is that still around? Their ingredients for seafood tacos sounded interesting (octopus in its ink, etc.) We didn't get to try it last time around, but since we're staying in town this time, we were planning to mosey over ... (Juarez, between 35/40th)

[kathy.web]

Just returned yesterday and here is my opinion: Aca los Tacos was ok, but I much prefer Taqueria el Pastorcito north of Constituyentes on 30th Ave. Aca Los Tacos serves them loaded up with onion, but I believe a piece of pineapple is more traditional.

Viva Margarita does NOT make the best Margarita! They are overpriced, and La Ranita or Tequila Barrel or mostly anywhere makes them better.

Pummarola makes a good pizza for a good price.

Happy tasting!

[Manitou]

Originally Posted by michaelholmes

Cabalova is back on 5th Avenue between 26th and 28th Street .

Cool, quite close to Royal Palms!

[JoanieBlon]

Originally Posted by kathy.web

Just returned yesterday and here is my opinion: Aca los Tacos was ok, but I much prefer Taqueria el Pastorcito north of Constituyentes on 30th Ave. Aca Los Tacos serves them loaded up with onion, but I believe a piece of pineapple is more traditional.

Viva Margarita does NOT make the best Margarita! They are overpriced, and La Ranita or Tequila Barrel or mostly anywhere makes them better.

Pummarola makes a good pizza for a good price.

Happy tasting!

Kathy ~ Thanks for checking out the supposed "BEST OF" as reported by the Playa Maya News polls. Guess I will be taking those polls with a grain of salt in the future... sorta makes me wonder if their polls are somehow skewed, based on the "favorites" comments of those who frequent this Board.

[JoanieBlon]

Anyone here have personal experience dining at Ajua! Looks like it's located on Calle 4 just north of Avenida 5. Also, how is the name pronounced? AH-HOO-AH?

[denisea]

Originally Posted by JoanieBlon

Kathy ~ Thanks for checking out the supposed "BEST OF" as reported by the Playa Maya News polls. Guess I will be taking those polls with a grain of salt in the future... sorta makes me wonder if their polls are somehow skewed, based on the "favorites" comments of those who frequent this Board.

Yes, it seems there's been a bit of controversy about those polls... however, food is pretty subjective... everyone's tastes are different. The key is to find someone who shares similar tastes as yours... which sometimes isn't an easy task.

[JAH]

I once had someone take to me to task for the bias in the reviews on my PDC restaurant list. I thought that was pretty funny. Just what did she expect in a restaurant review?

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by JoanieBlon

Anyone here have personal experience dining at Ajua! Looks like it's located on Calle 4 just north of Avenida 5. Also, how is the name pronounced? AH-HOO-AH?

Pronunciation you've shown is correct. We've eaten there several times and always been very pleased. As a matter of fact, it's the only place we made it a point of going to more than once on our first trip to Playa. Order one of the special coffees and it comes with a floor show. Not a cheap spot, but not way out of line for a higher-end eatery.

[Mina]

Originally Posted by JoanieBlon: Anyone here have personal experience dining at Ajua! Looks like it's located on Calle 4 just north of Avenida 5. Also, how is the name pronounced? AH-HOO-AH?

We went there twice last March (and that rarely happens since there are so many good places to eat). It has become one of our favorites. It is a little expensive but hey- you're on vacation

[jeevers]

i think ajua means shout in spanish
its a very good restaurant although quite expensive for mexico
at the end of the meal the waiters play mayan tricks for you with toothpicks its quite fun
different hotels have their bussiness cards with different promotions like 10% off or a free drink or whatever =look for them or ask b4 being seated
another good place for steaks is sur at 5th and corazon

[Necie]

This is a fairly new restaurant owned by Wendy & Robyn Day from Alberta,Canada.We just returned from Playa Nov.20th and had breakfast & dinner here several times.The food is fresh,well-prepared and very good.Robyn's frozen Margaritas are the best in Playa(imho)The music is great and this mother & daughter team will make you feel soooo welcome.Give it a try!Located at 1st ave & 26th street(just north of the Porto Real)Tell them Necie said Hola!

[JAH]

I also highly recommend Magdalena's. I have eaten there three times - once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time the food has been delicious. The menu changes daily, and they are closed on Mondays and from 2-5:30 every other day for siesta.

[aisha]

Originally Posted by JAH

I also highly recommend Magdalena's. I have eaten there three times - once for lunch and twice for dinner. Each time the food has been delicious. The menu changes daily, and they are closed on Mondays and from 2-5:30 every other day for siesta.

is magdalena's pretty expensive or no?