Monday, February 23, 2009

Places Recommended By Locals

Ty-Coz This is a restaurant started by a French man who makes his own bread. You can get a ham and cheese baguette for only 15 pesos and it's DELICIOUS and quite filling. This place is also close to the ADO station (just beside the supermarket Comercial Mexicana) but I believe there is another one in the hotel zone as well. There are other baguettes like tuna or italian which are about 40 pesos. Much bigger though and very tasty!



Santa Clara This is where you'll find the best ice cream in town. It's made from full milk and uses all natural ingredients. Located on Bonampak, close to the intersection with Coba. I have to say though, one day I bought a homemade coconut ice cream from a street vendor and it was amazing. So feel free to experiment :)

Sushi Ken There are a few of these restaurants in the city, one in the Plaza Paseo. Very fresh sushi and not very expensive. I ate very well for 5 bucks.

Chedraui This one I'm recommending myself. Many supermarkets have a food section where you can grab a bite before doing your groceries. There is a lot of meal options but if you're trying to save a buck go for the 8 peso tacos. They are good, you won't get sick and they will fill you up nicely.

Pipo's Buffet I found this place through a friend of mine. He would go there once a day and that was pretty much all he ate. I wasn't surprised. For only 55 pesos you can eat as much as you want. This includes one serving of meat but you can get a mix of meats including beef, pork and chicken, straight from the grill. It's all Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, rice, beans, stir fry, potatoes, etc. There are usually 2 different soups and soft drinks include a famous Horchata (sweet beverage made from rice). No deserts though. It is located about 2 blocks south from the bus station, right at the beginning of Parque de las Palapas which every local knows and can point out to you. Best time to go is around 3 pm.

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