Playa Del Carmen Trip Report

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Had a great time on vacation with brother and his wife as we always do but glad to be home. We mostly ate at La Tarraya which is next to where the ferry goes to Cozumel. Mostly a local people place. Fish and seafood cooked perfectly. Fish has different sauces and they all good. Margaritas and salsa very good! I gonna try to figure that salsa out. I thinking Serono peppers, onions, lime and vinegar. That fish was 10 lb fried grouper. All they had that day. All there soups are incredible! First image of that ugly fat guy me.

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Some nice art work around town Here just a few.

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This is Condo. We had bottom unit with nice patio and only few steps to the pool.

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There is a Circle C next to El Faro Condo we stay at that has this Tequila for fust 85 peso's but they charge gringos double. Still not bad for about $15 and taste really good. After we bought about 6 bottles they pulled it from the shelf!

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On Friday Ictio Fish House has a charcoal grill setup. The Octopus was killer! Forgot to take picture but this what it looks like. Grilled fish was also good as was the ceviche and passion fruit margaritas.

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Found a small place called Taco Party by condo that had amazing cheap taco's. Carved from one of those things like they do Greek gyros from. I logged a lot of miles walking! That one of the things we like about Playa. Pretty much walk to where every you want to go. Zenzi Beach Club next to condo has great bands every night.

Here a few short videos of band I really liked. Thats a wrap.






 

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looks fun! LOVE whole fried fish. My father (RIP) turned me on to it at an early age and still crave it.
 
Awesome. Skipped the videos.
Been over 40 years since I went to Mexico and it was Pacific coast Mazatlan.
Fond memory was the pool side band suddenly playing "Whip It". We filled the dance floor.
 
Sounds like you had a great time, Brian.
I haven't been down there in yrs, I'm not sure my liver could handle these days. LOL!!!
 
Had a great time on vacation with brother and his wife as we always do but glad to be home. We mostly ate at La Tarraya which is next to where the ferry goes to Cozumel. Mostly a local people place. Fish and seafood cooked perfectly. Fish has different sauces and they all good. Margaritas and salsa very good! I gonna try to figure that salsa out. I thinking Serono peppers, onions, lime and vinegar. That fish was 10 lb fried grouper. All they had that day. All there soups are incredible! First image of that ugly fat guy me.

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Some nice art work around town Here just a few.

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This is Condo. We had bottom unit with nice patio and only few steps to the pool.

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There is a Circle C next to El Faro Condo we stay at that has this Tequila for fust 85 peso's but they charge gringos double. Still not bad for about $15 and taste really good. After we bought about 6 bottles they pulled it from the shelf!

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On Friday Ictio Fish House has a charcoal grill setup. The Octopus was killer! Forgot to take picture but this what it looks like. Grilled fish was also good as was the ceviche and passion fruit margaritas.

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Found a small place called Taco Party by condo that had amazing cheap taco's. Carved from one of those things like they do Greek gyros from. I logged a lot of miles walking! That one of the things we like about Playa. Pretty much walk to where every you want to go. Zenzi Beach Club next to condo has great bands every night.

Here a few short videos of band I really liked. Thats a wrap.







That looks like a heck of a trip with amazing food! I'm glad you shared it with us! :D
 
When they stop selling you Tequila in Mexico you've achieved peak Party Fever!!!!!!! Food looks so good and the band sounded awesome!

Those wall murals are beautiful!
 
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Thanks tallbm tallbm Carlo, this is that salsa I tried to figure out last time there. It really thin but has incredible flavor. I thinking serrano, lime juice, white vinegar, pinch salt and maybe water. I did not really taste Cilantro? Waiter said was Habanero but sauce was green.

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looks fun! LOVE whole fried fish. My father (RIP) turned me on to it at an early age and still crave it.
Was a great time. I a big fan of whole fried fish also. Certain foods bring back memories of Dad.
Nice trip Brian, looks great. Glad you made it in and out ok.
Thanks Eric.
Man I love me some grouper! Your posts makes me miss my many vacations to that area.
Also a great time down there.
 
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Looks like an awesome vacation ...

The band has good taste in music...
Yeah that band killed it. I a huge fan of live music and just watching concert dvd's.
Awesome. Skipped the videos.
Been over 40 years since I went to Mexico and it was Pacific coast Mazatlan.
Fond memory was the pool side band suddenly playing "Whip It". We filled the dance floor.
Bet that was fun.
Sounds like you had a great time, Brian.
I haven't been down there in yrs, I'm not sure my liver could handle these days. LOL!!!
Great time and my liver definitely took some damage.
 
What a great get away Brian with some amazing food! The one piece of street art reminded me of Peter Criss...
Thanks Charles. It was pretty cool.
Glad you had a great trip. Everything looks fantastic.
Thanks
When they stop selling you Tequila in Mexico you've achieved peak Party Fever!!!!!!! Food looks so good and the band sounded awesome!

Those wall murals are beautiful!
Thanks Randy. I went and bought some Tequila yesterday. You would of thought I would of had enough.
 
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