ANTOJITOS IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN

So you are on a budget and wondering where to eat in beautiful but touristy Playa del Carmen.  We were wondering also after we made the 7 hour road trip. Well do as we did and ask the locals. They suggested what they called a taco stand. This brought to mind a cart but in actuality it was a clean little building with enough chairs and tables for about 15 people to sit comfortably al fresco. The food was hot and delicious.



Something new for us is the refreshing licuados. This drink can be made with a variety of fruits or chocolate and liquified ice with a dash of cinnamon. You also have the option of having it made with milk or water. We tried papaya, strawberry and cantaloupe. My favorite was cantaloupe and water. Its so thirst quenching and a must have on a hot day.

Bruce is enjoying his papaya licuado.

Now to the food. quesadillos, salbutes and huaraches were what we tried on different days. Bruce's winner was chicken salbutes. They are made with deep fried tortillas. How could they not be good. They are similar to panuchos we've had but the waitress said that bean make the differnence between the two.

My choice was the chicken huarache with lots of veggies. Don't forget to add one or more of the zippy salsas they'll bring to your table.

So for 67 pesos we got 2 licuados, 2 salbutes and a huarache.  Cdn. that comes to $5.15 plus tip.
It's located by the Chedraui grocery store on Benito Juarez St. and is on 45 Sur.
While you eat you can have your car detailed at the shop on the same lot.  That will only set you back about 70 pesos or $5.38 to have you car cleaned inside and out. These guys are worth watching. They are quite amazing.  Dinner and a show.

So if you are in Playa del C just go back up Benito Juarez from the waterfront and you'll find some good, yet inexpensive eats and  refreshing licuados.