Restaurants
Fine Mexican Dining
There are a variety of wonderful places where to eat in Puerto Morelos. Long, lingering, lazy meals will be one of the highlights of your visit where you will find a range from cheap local places to world-class cuisine. Puerto Morelos is a native fishing village so when the menu states “Catch of the Day,” it really is! The restaurant owners, who take much pride in their establishments, are usually behind the stove or in some way overseeing your meal for that personal touch making your dining a genuine treat. No need to dress-up – strictly casual.
Take note that your waiter will not bring you the bill until you ask for it as it is considered rude and simply not done in Mexico so, ask for “La Cuenta Por Favor”. The bill includes the tax (IVA) but does not usually include the service (propina). Since wages are low in Mexico, tipping 10-15% makes a big difference.
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Margarita
NIGHTLIFE in Puerto Morelos consists largely of eating out at one of the local restaurants while listening to live entertainment (jazz musicians, bands, etc.) or sitting at cafés taking in the Happy Hours at one of the few local bars. We are a very casual town so shirts and shoes in restaurants are expected of course and proper attire is expected if you are entering the church but, you won’t need a jacket and tie around here; however, running around town in your swim trunks will not make you popular… The town square is a social area to spend some time to stroll around.
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LOCAL RESTAURANTS
The Local Cuisine Includes: Fresh Seafood, Italian, Argentinean, European, American, Asian, Mexican and Yucatan Specialties.
David Lau
DAVID LAU’S Restaurant (Oriental Cuisine). Famous for its pizzas, hamburgers, delicious salads and oriental food. Located around the town square near the Ice Cream parlor. Open from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Restaurant Doña Triny
DOÑA TRINY’S Restaurant (Traditional Mexican Cuisine) A Taste of Mexico!
Located next door to the Bookstore, Doña Triny’s menu offers: Burritos, Sopes, Picadas Veracruzanas, Tacos, Enchiladas, Chiles Rellenos, Chimichangas and much more… A Daily Menu with a noted reasonable price is posted at the entrance. Open daily from 7:30 am to 11:00 pm.
EL VIEJO PESCADOR (Seafood and Mexican) Upstairs from the Supermarket, overlooking the town square. Tel: 871-0037
(New) ASIA AQUI (Japanese, Chinese, Thai & Indian) The Cuisines of Asia: Chinese, Japanese, Thai and more! They recently changed owners and offer a full menu “A La Carte”. On the 2nd floor you will find a splendid view of the town square and the sea. Open from 5-11 p.m. Monday to Saturday and (closed on Tuesday). Sunday from 3:00 p.m. Tel: 871-0679
HOTEL OJO DE AGUA Restaurant-Bar and Beach Club. (Under New Management) The menu offers Seafood, Mexican and International cuisine and is located directly on the beach, next to the complex Villas Playa Sol, north from the town square. Open daily, for breakfast until 10:00 p.m. Tel: 871-0027
JOHN GRAY’S KITCHEN (International Cuisine and Steaks) Located on Ave Niños Heroes across the street from Hotel Inglaterra. Fine Dining with a Special A La Carte Menu. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.
LA ALDEA DEL MAR CAFE is located on the beach, facing the sea and the park’s town square. The restaurant is open 6 days a week, except Mondays, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. and customers have “free” access to wireless Internet. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their menu is simple, tasty and nutritious. The breakfasts include fruit salads, yogurt, croissants, juices, fruit drinks and a variety of coffees and organic teas. For lunch and dinner, they serve salads with natural dressings, bagel and baguette sandwiches and fish cervices (on the weekends). They also offer homemade desserts.
LA CHOZA DEL CHAMAN is located across the street from “Salon de la Fama” where Pepe Ole Restaurant-Bar used to be. You will find an authentic Art Galery and Restaurant with Daily Breakfast and Lunch, open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
La Choza del Chaman Art Galery
LA PANZA ES PRIMERO
The most important Mexican Restaurant group in Europe, is now in Mexico. It is located on the beach, south of the Town Square on Ave Raphael Melgar No. 4. Open Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Restaurant Doña Triny
“LA PICOLINA” The same owner as Doña Triny’s Restaurant and is located on Rojo Gomez, next to the elementary school. You will find a delicious Chicken BBQ special that you can take out. They also have a variety of Tacos, Hamburgers and more. Opens from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
L’OAZIS Restaurant-Grill (Specializes in International Cuisine) located in front of the town square, next door to Doña Triny’s Restaurant. Open for Dinner from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays. Tel: 871-0556
MARINA EL CID Restaurant Located in front of the SafePort, north from the town square and part of the Hotel EL CID, it has a fresh large palapa with full view of the Marina. Serves delicious seafood dishes. Open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
PELICANOS (Seafood and Steaks) Shrimp cocktails, cervices, seafood plates and steaks are served under the huge Palapa on the beach side. Spectacular view of the sea. Tel: 871-0014
POSADA AMOR (Sea Food & Mexican Dishes) One of the oldest restaurants in Puerto Morelos. Popular for its Sunday Brunch Buffet. The a la Carte Menu includes seafood and Yucateca influenced dishes. Tel: 871-0033
SPAGHETTINO (Italian Cuisine) Located on Ave Rojo Gomez, across the street from the Handicraft Market, south from the park. Open from 7:00 P.M. Monday to Saturday.
XTABAY (Seafood and International Cuisine) Located on the beach in the Hotel La Ceiba del Mar Spa and Resort in the northern residential area. Offers elegant dining by a lovely fresh water pond with fountains and tasteful decor as well as live entertainment music. Ask your waiter about the legend of Xtabay. For Reservations, call: 872-8060
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SNACK BARS, COFFEE SHOPS:
CAFE D’AMANCIA
(Fresh Coffee, Juices, Croissants, Bagels, Sandwiches and Pastries). A friendly ambiance where you can meet with your friends. Internet Café. Open daily from 7:30 a.m. Closed on Tuesdays.
EL PIRATA (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sandwiches & Mexican Food) An open air Snack Bar by the corner of the town square. Open for breakfast till 11:00 p.m. Tel: 871-0489 Closed on Tuesdays.
El Tio (Yucatán and Mexican Snacks)
Around the corner from the town plaza “zocalo”, in front of the Lighthouse, this typical local place serves delicious chicken soup and Yucatecan specialties such as sabutes, panuchos and tamales.
THE GAUCHOS (Pizzas and Argentinean specialties) located in Plaza Marino facing the church. Open from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
The ICE CREAM Bar
Located next to the restaurant DAVID LAU’S where you can find every type of ice cream your palate desires.
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