Comments on: My (Unofficial) Guide To Authentic Mexican Food http://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food The Life of a Permanent Nomad Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:21:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Atlantic City: Two Days Of Losing Money | Wandering Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-77477 Atlantic City: Two Days Of Losing Money | Wandering Earl Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:18:35 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-77477 [...] two weeks worth of traveling in India or one month’s rent in Thailand or 400 tostadas from my favorite tostada joint in Playa del [...] [...] two weeks worth of traveling in India or one month’s rent in Thailand or 400 tostadas from my favorite tostada joint in Playa del [...]

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-52762 Earl Wed, 04 May 2011 23:30:01 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-52762 Hey Evan - I can recommend two places for authentic local food. First, is a tiny eatery in the neighborhood just to the north of the center of town called "El Fish". When I used to work on cruise ships, I went here almost every time we visited Cozumel as they cook some excellent food (while serving a nice variety of tequilas as well!). The focus is on seafood and it really looks like a dive but everyone on Cozumel knows it and it's super-popular for a reason. You probably won't find any other foreigners here. The second place would be "La Choza" which is located in the center of town, just one block from the water. This place has been around forever and you'll probably find it full of both foreigners and locals alike. They are famous for their salsas and the serve up a variety of traditional Mexican food from this part of the country, with several specialties from the Yucatan region. Both of those places are excellent and I don't think there's a need to take the ferry all the way to Playa del Carmen. I've taken my friends and family to both La Choza and El Fish since I started spending time in Mexico lately and every experience has been rewarding! Hey Evan – I can recommend two places for authentic local food. First, is a tiny eatery in the neighborhood just to the north of the center of town called “El Fish”. When I used to work on cruise ships, I went here almost every time we visited Cozumel as they cook some excellent food (while serving a nice variety of tequilas as well!). The focus is on seafood and it really looks like a dive but everyone on Cozumel knows it and it’s super-popular for a reason. You probably won’t find any other foreigners here.

The second place would be “La Choza” which is located in the center of town, just one block from the water. This place has been around forever and you’ll probably find it full of both foreigners and locals alike. They are famous for their salsas and the serve up a variety of traditional Mexican food from this part of the country, with several specialties from the Yucatan region.

Both of those places are excellent and I don’t think there’s a need to take the ferry all the way to Playa del Carmen. I’ve taken my friends and family to both La Choza and El Fish since I started spending time in Mexico lately and every experience has been rewarding!

]]> By: Evanhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-52731 Evan Wed, 04 May 2011 18:06:47 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-52731 I will be on a cruise in June and only have one day in Cozumel. I am a total foodie and would love a good authentic restaurant recommendation. I Would consider the ferry to Playa del Carmen if that was my best option for great authentic food. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I will be on a cruise in June and only have one day in Cozumel. I am a total foodie and would love a good authentic restaurant recommendation. I Would consider the ferry to Playa del Carmen if that was my best option for great authentic food. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

]]> By: I Have Worms | Wandering Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-50065 I Have Worms | Wandering Earl Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:19:40 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-50065 [...] is still abnormally large as I regularly throw down three tostadas, two tacos, a quesadilla and a mega-huarache in one sitting here in Mexico. But I’m not losing any more weight at least and I actually [...] [...] is still abnormally large as I regularly throw down three tostadas, two tacos, a quesadilla and a mega-huarache in one sitting here in Mexico. But I’m not losing any more weight at least and I actually [...]

]]> By: Mexico…Here I Come, Again! | Wandering Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-45190 Mexico…Here I Come, Again! | Wandering Earl Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:12:49 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-45190 [...] my projects (including some super-exciting changes to this site), practicing my Spanish and eating huaraches until I’m free to head off to places known as Syria, Lebanon and Turkey.I’m determined [...] [...] my projects (including some super-exciting changes to this site), practicing my Spanish and eating huaraches until I’m free to head off to places known as Syria, Lebanon and Turkey.I’m determined [...]

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-29955 Earl Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:26:38 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-29955 Hey Priyank - Well, I was debating whether or not to respond to this comment because I've been missing Mexican food for the past 5 months now. I'm on the verge of a breakdown if I don't get a good tostada in front of me soon! And that's funny about the refrescos. It does seem that they are a Mexican staple. But for me it was Agua de Jamaica with every meal! Hey Priyank – Well, I was debating whether or not to respond to this comment because I’ve been missing Mexican food for the past 5 months now. I’m on the verge of a breakdown if I don’t get a good tostada in front of me soon!

And that’s funny about the refrescos. It does seem that they are a Mexican staple. But for me it was Agua de Jamaica with every meal!

]]> By: Priyankhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-29921 Priyank Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:16:26 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-29921 Oooh baby, how long should my comment be? I ordered tostadas at a market without actually knowing what they were. It was the first "authentic" food I ate in Mexico and perhaps that's why it became my favorite. Next comes Panuchos because I especially love the contrasting frijoles - fried tortia - lemon taste. Eating Pozole on thursday is quite popular in Guerrero it seems but I absolutely hate the fried pork thing that comes with it and people adore it. How come you didn't mention "y una coca" in this list? LOL I almost started thinking that that refresco was a part of the Mexican food. ^_^ Oooh baby, how long should my comment be? I ordered tostadas at a market without actually knowing what they were. It was the first “authentic” food I ate in Mexico and perhaps that’s why it became my favorite. Next comes Panuchos because I especially love the contrasting frijoles – fried tortia – lemon taste. Eating Pozole on thursday is quite popular in Guerrero it seems but I absolutely hate the fried pork thing that comes with it and people adore it. How come you didn’t mention “y una coca” in this list? LOL I almost started thinking that that refresco was a part of the Mexican food. ^_^

]]> By: Dinahttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-2093 Dina Fri, 07 May 2010 15:08:00 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-2093 Yes, and next time we will actually dive to the authentic Mexican things! Currently I'm so attached to various Japanese food, Indonesian food, and hot pot schezuan. If the real Mexican food is way better than LA's taco that is already superb, seems like Mexican food will join the list :D .-= Dina´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.vagabondquest.com/japan/friday-photo-kyoto-imperial-palaces-beauty-secret/" rel="nofollow">Friday Photo: Kyoto Imperial Palace’s Beauty Secret</a> =-. Yes, and next time we will actually dive to the authentic Mexican things! Currently I’m so attached to various Japanese food, Indonesian food, and hot pot schezuan. If the real Mexican food is way better than LA’s taco that is already superb, seems like Mexican food will join the list :D
.-= Dina´s last blog ..Friday Photo: Kyoto Imperial Palace’s Beauty Secret =-.

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-2092 Earl Fri, 07 May 2010 14:37:13 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-2092 Hey Dina - I know exactly what you're talking about with those taco stands in LA! I spent a couple of months there many years ago and went to the same Mexican food stand every other night. But there's nothing like the real thing, so the food is another reason why Mexico should be on your list of places to visit once again... Hey Dina – I know exactly what you’re talking about with those taco stands in LA! I spent a couple of months there many years ago and went to the same Mexican food stand every other night. But there’s nothing like the real thing, so the food is another reason why Mexico should be on your list of places to visit once again…

]]> By: Dinahttp://www.wanderingearl.com/my-unofficial-guide-to-authentic-mexican-food/comment-page-1/#comment-2087 Dina Fri, 07 May 2010 04:55:32 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2487#comment-2087 Earl, your post makes me hungry. When I went to Mexico a couple of years ago, I was in all inclusive resort (I needed the leisure-full break after a crazy 2 years finishing my master degree), so I didn't get the change to explore much of the traditional and authentic Mexican food (except the ones that the hotel made, delicious but I don't know about it's authenticity). My closest experience with authentic Mexican food was when I visit Los Angeles, and eating the tacos from some obscure (probably illegal) tacos stands. It was superb, so much different with tacos that I ate in Ontario. Totally love it! On my next visit to LA, it was only a short transit, and I was so disappointed that we didn't have the time to visit a taco stand. .-= Dina´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.vagabondquest.com/travel-tips/itchy-and-scratchy-bed-bugs-sand-flies-and-other-travel-hazards/" rel="nofollow">Itchy and Scratchy: Bed Bugs, Sand Flies, and Other Travel Hazards</a> =-. Earl, your post makes me hungry. When I went to Mexico a couple of years ago, I was in all inclusive resort (I needed the leisure-full break after a crazy 2 years finishing my master degree), so I didn’t get the change to explore much of the traditional and authentic Mexican food (except the ones that the hotel made, delicious but I don’t know about it’s authenticity). My closest experience with authentic Mexican food was when I visit Los Angeles, and eating the tacos from some obscure (probably illegal) tacos stands. It was superb, so much different with tacos that I ate in Ontario. Totally love it! On my next visit to LA, it was only a short transit, and I was so disappointed that we didn’t have the time to visit a taco stand.
.-= Dina´s last blog ..Itchy and Scratchy: Bed Bugs, Sand Flies, and Other Travel Hazards =-.

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