Updating the PDC Restaurant list - Page 4

RuthL · 11-26-2004

And where might Magdalena's be? I did a search to no avail.

JAH · 11-26-2004

Magdalena's is not a changarro, so you won't be eating for 35 pesos each. Four of us ate well there one evening for about 800 pesos. That includes entrees, drinks, dessert, coffee, and tip. Everything is fresh and well prepared.

You can find the location in Necie's post on page 3 of this thread.

RuthL · 11-26-2004

Thanks, JAH. I thought Necie's post was referring to Ajua; missed the title.

**Jesus** · 01-15-2005

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Originally Posted by SarahB

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El Marque (I definately may be spelling this wrong!) is a great local restaurant located around 15th and Juarez, give or take a few blocks. It recently moved to this new location, so I had to ask someone to find it. Prices are great...about 35 pesos for a meal. \

The name is the "Marquech" but is a difficult one as that doesn't mean anything in Spanish. The address is calle 1 Sur and 10th Ave.
I wanted to give it a try but I arrived late, is open from 07:00 through 19:30.
It's a real mexican place and targeted on locals, so don't excpect them to speak much English nor the toilets to be nice.
The menu looks very nice but as mentioned, I couldn't try it. So next time.

**Jesus** · 01-15-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAH

Tacos Arabe – Or it might be called Tacos Israel. Both names are on the building on the corner of Ave 15 and 10th Street. In my opinion, they have the best tacos al pastor I have tasted in Playa. Cash only.

Tacos Y Quesos el Sarape – Ave Benito Juarez near 20th Street. The cebollitas and nopalitos are very good. So are the brochetas. Good food. Very Mexican. Cash only.

This time I didn't try any of this, but here is my opinion.

I don't know what happened to Tacos Arabes/Israel, but from the last time I was in Playa, the place now looks empty (only one table at 20:30) and the meat at the pastor grill wasn't looking fresh nor appetizing. I was willing to compare the flavor but decided on going to try Babe's that night and I'm very happy with what I found there.

El Sarape. Not exactly a changarro but I don't think you will be disapointed with the food. Maybe the prices will be higher than other restaurants with similar menu but the toilets will be nice and clean.

Las Brisas. Ate there two years ago, the food wasn't expensive but it wasn't the best I could ask for.

Los almendros. Same as las Brisas.

roni · 01-15-2005

We ate at Tacos Arabe/Israel a couple of weeks ago. Wide open and busy with Jughead on the menu and everything. Enjoyable and good, though I enjoyed the tacos al pastor at El Fogon more - though the chicken tacos at Arabes were real good.

Ron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesus

This time I didn't try any of this, but here is my opinion.

I don't know what happened to Tacos Arabes/Israel, but from the last time I was in Playa, the place now looks empty (only one table at 20:30) and the meat at the pastor grill wasn't looking fresh nor appetizing. I was willing to compare the flavor but decided on going to try Babe's that night and I'm very happy with what I found there.

El Sarape. Not exactly a changarro but I don't think you will be disapointed with the food. Maybe the prices will be higher than other restaurants with similar menu but the toilets will be nice and clean.

Las Brisas. Ate there two years ago, the food wasn't expensive but it wasn't the best I could ask for.

Los almendros. Same as las Brisas.

flugie · 02-05-2005

we are huge fans of mole' sauce.whats everyones favorite place to go for it?
We are really looking fwd.to sampling some truly authentic mexican flavors and this is high on the list.all the chatter about the shrimp tacos is driving us to making a list of "must eats" when we need a break from drinking!

I would love to bring home some mole paste /base that i saw in a market in PDC since it is cooked it shouldnt be a problem bringing it thru customs, right?

**Jesus** · 02-06-2005

Authentic flavors:
Cochinita pibil, Relleno Negro, Salbutes, Tamales (singular is Tamal), Sopa de Lima (looks simple but it tastes like no other soup), zic de venado, queso relleno, uuuuhhh so many more to try. And I am only refering to Yucatecan Cuisine.

Mole paste, should present no problems at customs, my Mom and Sister always take a lot when they go back to SF.

mindz · 02-06-2005

Oh yeah, relleno negro is awesome. I've had it two ways: the soup/stew, at Faisan Y Venado (on the highway), and the kind that's served in tacos or tortas from the carts by the bus station.
don't be put off by the blackness: created by lots and lots of black pepper and charred chilis. :p

flugie · 02-06-2005

ah,relleno negro needed to be on the list as is sopa de lima.
a couple of times a year i will spend a day in the kitchen making mole' from scratch,which takes me a good chunk of the day.it is always better than any found locally around here (thanks to rick and diann bayless's cook book) but i need to sample more!!!

and its only....

02-07-2005

Please note that (per my food trip report) the info on the wonderful HC de Monterrey is slightly off-- you have the name listed as HM and the address as being between 25 and 30 when it's actually between 20 and 25. Might want to change that in the above. As I said in my food trip report, thanks so much for compiling it all in one place, it was really helpful and I carried the printout around with me all week.

sueintc · 03-07-2005

I need help in finding the name & location of the new restaurant the old owners of Media Luna have opened...any reviews would be appreciated.
Many thanks

03-21-2005

Just got back from Playa.. on 10th Ave. either 6th or 8th street a little place called Los Almendros. This is the must stop for my husband and I when we visit Playa. Very inexpensive, our rave is the Shrimp in butter and garlic, 6 prawns for about 850 peso.. comes with rice and salad and tostadas. ENJOY!

03-23-2005

We couldn´t find either of these....

Is El Olivo still in operation?

Also is La Adelita the very tiny space that actually appears to be part of La Rana Cansada? I was looking for an actual restaurant....

Page · 03-24-2005

can't be - did you just put an extra 0 in, pkjohnson?

02-05-2005	#52 (permalink)
flugie beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bostons north shore Posts: 374	what is your favorite spot for mole'? we are huge fans of mole' sauce.whats everyones favorite place to go for it? We are really looking fwd.to sampling some truly authentic mexican flavors and this is high on the list.all the chatter about the shrimp tacos is driving us to making a list of "must eats" when we need a break from drinking! I would love to bring home some mole paste /base that i saw in a market in PDC since it is cooked it shouldnt be a problem bringing it thru customs, right?

02-06-2005	#54 (permalink)
mindz beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: wisconsin Posts: 254	Relleno Negro Oh yeah, relleno negro is awesome. I've had it two ways: the soup/stew, at Faisan Y Venado (on the highway), and the kind that's served in tacos or tortas from the carts by the bus station. don't be put off by the blackness: created by lots and lots of black pepper and charred chilis. :p

03-07-2005	#57 (permalink)
sueintc lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TC Mich Posts: 21	In need of a location & name I need help in finding the name & location of the new restaurant the old owners of Media Luna have opened...any reviews would be appreciated. Many thanks

03-21-2005	#58 (permalink)
pkjohnson Guest Posts: n/a	Must mention restaurant in Playa Just got back from Playa.. on 10th Ave. either 6th or 8th street a little place called Los Almendros. This is the must stop for my husband and I when we visit Playa. Very inexpensive, our rave is the Shrimp in butter and garlic, 6 prawns for about 850 peso.. comes with rice and salad and tostadas. ENJOY!

03-23-2005	#59 (permalink)
xmas007girl Guest Posts: n/a	El Olivo and La Adelita We couldn´t find either of these.... Is El Olivo still in operation? Also is La Adelita the very tiny space that actually appears to be part of La Rana Cansada? I was looking for an actual restaurant....

11-26-2004	#46 (permalink)
RuthL way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 116	And where might Magdalena's be? I did a search to no avail.

11-26-2004	#47 (permalink)
JAH reposado Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,324	Magdalena's is not a changarro, so you won't be eating for 35 pesos each. Four of us ate well there one evening for about 800 pesos. That includes entrees, drinks, dessert, coffee, and tip. Everything is fresh and well prepared. You can find the location in Necie's post on page 3 of this thread.

11-26-2004	#48 (permalink)
RuthL way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 116	Thanks, JAH. I thought Necie's post was referring to Ajua; missed the title.

02-06-2005	#53 (permalink)
Jesus Nutty Peep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 5,590	Authentic flavors: Cochinita pibil, Relleno Negro, Salbutes, Tamales (singular is Tamal), Sopa de Lima (looks simple but it tastes like no other soup), zic de venado, queso relleno, uuuuhhh so many more to try. And I am only refering to Yucatecan Cuisine. Mole paste, should present no problems at customs, my Mom and Sister always take a lot when they go back to SF.

02-06-2005	#55 (permalink)
flugie beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: bostons north shore Posts: 374	ah,relleno negro needed to be on the list as is sopa de lima. a couple of times a year i will spend a day in the kitchen making mole' from scratch,which takes me a good chunk of the day.it is always better than any found locally around here (thanks to rick and diann bayless's cook book) but i need to sample more!!! and its only....

02-07-2005	#56 (permalink)
Mike G Guest Posts: n/a	Please note that (per my food trip report) the info on the wonderful HC de Monterrey is slightly off-- you have the name listed as HM and the address as being between 25 and 30 when it's actually between 20 and 25. Might want to change that in the above. As I said in my food trip report, thanks so much for compiling it all in one place, it was really helpful and I carried the printout around with me all week.

03-24-2005	#60 (permalink)
Page life=playa Join Date: May 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tweed, Ontario Posts: 850	850 pesos?? can't be - did you just put an extra 0 in, pkjohnson?

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