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The Deli Experience

May 31, 2020 0

Like so many of us who are keeping our distance and staying very close to home, I spend a lot of time on Facebook.  You never know what you might see or learn during your scrolling. Someone posted a question on a Playa del Carmen page about finding cornmeal because [……]

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Lunita To-Go Menu

March 31, 2020 0

Lunita restaurant is offering a to-go menu, with delivery. Juan Carlos’ Delivery VIP service is also on the job!  WhatsApp 984-106-1272.    

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Akumal Foodie at Pasha

March 31, 2020 0

Word is spreading about Pasha, a Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant in Tulum.  It’s easy to get to, right on the main drag & Calle Saturno Norte, on the west side about half way through town.  Interesting décor — lots of pillows and carpet-over-gravel floor treatment, which is prettier than it [……]

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Akumal Foodie – Turtle Bay Cafe & Bakery

February 29, 2020 0

–Meeting a friend for lunch at Turtle Bay Café & Bakery, I had the good fortune to run into Bart Smith, co-proprietor of this favorite spot for tourists and locals. Purchased by Jennifer and Bart Smith in 2003, Turtle Bay was originally owned by Thomas and Sydney Reagan. The Smiths [……]

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Akumal Foodie Goes to Shirley’s

December 31, 2019 0

AkumalNow doesn’t cover social events.  That said, the Foodie did attend an event that happened to be social — and the food was as delicious and well prepared as one finds in restaurants.  Which is not surprising, since the host was the personal chef for the president of an east coast [……]

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Restaurants in/around Akumal, 2019-2020

November 30, 2019 0

La Buena Vida     Beach bar and restaurant offers a gorgeous view of Half Moon Bay.     Happy Hour runs from 5-6     Karaoke Wed.     Location: near Del Sol hotel      Accepts credit cards    Open daily for lunch, dinner, and breakfast La Cueva del Pescador        Offers wonderful seafood and great service – best [……]

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Akumal Foodie: Breakfast at Lol Ha

November 30, 2019 0

One morning a friend and I set out for breakfast. Even though my friend has had a condo for many years in Akumal, she’d never had breakfast on the deck of LolHa. It was a beautiful day to be outside, watching the early beach goers set up. LolHa for breakfast [……]

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Akumal Foodie at Las Villas Akumal

October 31, 2019 0

Just a kilometer down the highway and toward the beach side is Las Villas Akumal – big sign on the highway, you can’t miss the turn.  On the top floor is La Vista Azul, a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 7am—9pm in high season.  The Foodies and friends stopped [……]

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Akumal Foodie at Lonchería Akumalito

September 1, 2019 0

Coming and going, going and coming we pass the Lonchería Akumalito.  Forever!  The little restaurant has been in operation by the original family for nearly 25 years.  Fun fact: Carlos from La Cueva del Pescador began his illustrious career working behind the scenes at the Lonchería.  Who knew! The menu [……]

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Akumal Foodie at Imelda’s Ecocina

July 19, 2019 3

IS AKUMAL ABOUT TO LOSE ITS ONLY 5-STAR RESTAURANT?   No, the folks from Michelin haven’t been here yet, but Imelda’s Ecocina has a well-deserved 5-star rating on Yelp. If we don’t support it, it will close soon. This little gem of a restaurant has been in Akumal for 23 [……]