Panuchos and Salbutes, Traditional Delicious Nibbles In Cancun

In spite of the fact that Mexico is popular for its tacos and seafood, there are some other delicious nibbles which are worth giving a try when visiting this Latin country. These are the panuchos and salbutes, traditional recipes which are offered in any hotel in Cancun. Either choose to eat them in your resort or venture into the streets and choose some of the different restaurants downtown in order to enjoy yourself with an incredible feast!

SALBUTES. They are quite similar to the tasty Mexican tacos; after spending a whole night clubbing, give salbutes a try. Originally created in the state of Yucatan, the salbutes are made with wheat, and they are quite similar to the traditional pancakes. After these are ready, they are covered with all kinds of meat, spices, vegetables, cream, and special sauces as well as cheese.

PANUCHOS. They are eaten as if they were toasts. Similar to our traditional breakfast, these crunchy delicious fried panuchos are also covered with all kind of ingredients, but if I were you, I would use onion in order to give them a special touch.

COCHINITA PIBIL. This is another traditional nibble in this area, highly influenced by the Mayan culture. This is roasted pork with juice, covered with banana peels. Most Mexican restaurants prepare them and they can be eaten in different ways.

Now you know. If you really want to give authentic Yucatan cuisine a try, come to Cancun, spend some great days during your vacations, and have a feast with these three delicious nibbles!

When on vacations, everybody fancies eating out, forgetting about our routine and embarking upon the unique experience of giving exotic food a try. Cancun is no exception and this is why this town is ready to provide you with incredible meals belonging to the Mayan cuisine which will spoil your palate.  Apart from the salbutes and panuchos, you can opt for the lime soup, which is prepared with chicken, toasts and lime. Another great option are ceviches, which is made with octopus or any other fish. Its recipe includes lemon, onions, herbs, and tomatoes. Have you ever tried fish tacos? Well, this is possible in Cancun. Delicious tacos are prepared in any restaurant here, and they can be enjoyed at affordable prices.

El Pocito is a great restaurant, where friendly people will provide you with a whole list of traditional nibbles. The ambiance is quiet, clean, and of course, waitresses will welcome you dressed in traditional Yucatan clothes. Emara is another alternative which specializes mainly in nibbles, and it is ideal for those who are on vacations with their families due to its cozy atmosphere. Labna is another great choice when it comes to eating out in Cancun; located downtown, these restaurant is a little bit more stylish than the other two, but still prices are quite cheap and the food is nothing but delicious. Come and make your own choice, but spoil yourself with traditional nibbles in Cancun!

Agostina Giacomino

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Enjoy the delicious Sea Food Cuisine in Cancun

A splendorous sun, white sand, a turquoise sea and an intense nightlife are only elements which combine in only one place in the World – Cancun. But Cancun is far more than that. It is a gourmet paradise. Cancun is not only famous for its excellent options regarding infrastructure and restaurants, but also for its culinary tendencies combining recipes from all over the world. Just walk around the boulevard downtown and your appetite will be woken up by the scents and smell which inhabit the streets. Architecture, perfect ambiance, candles, Mayan elements, impressive sunsets, elegant decoration – these are some of the main characteristics restaurants in Cancun feature. Come and enjoy the delicious sea food cuisine in Cancun. It does not matter where you choose to go – each and every restaurant will leave you astonished.

• 100% Natural. Tradicional cuisine is prepared in here. With tropical trees and a lovely patio, the restaurant provides its clients with a quite healthy menu based on fresh salads, natural jueces and delicious sandwiches. You will easily have access to one of the most famous avenues in Cancun -Yaxchilán.
• Alfredo Di Roma. If you are fond of Italian cuisine, well then you will certainly love Alfredo Di Roma. Here all dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Service is fast and friendly and the atmosphere is absolutely vibrant.
• La Almeja Borracha Marisquería & Bar. Right in the middle of Cancun you can find La Almeja Borracha, an excellent place to taste traditional seafood at reasonable prices. This place provides visitors with the ideal ambiance in order to chill out and enjoy a wide array of drinks, shots and cocktails. Do not forget to give the Almejazo a try, a shot of tequila with a seashell!
• Axiote. Axiote is home to the most delicious Mexican recipes. Distinguished by its contemporary presentation and traditional flavors, the place features one of the most complete menus in the area.

• Bandoneón. Its specialty is definitely the barbeque, tradicional of Argentinian cuisine. Enjoy the atmosphere, try some delicious meat and enjoy a tango show. Come and embark upon a truly south American experience!
• Benazuza. With a wide variety of exquisite and singular dishes, the restaurant, located in the hotel Oasis Sens, invites you t olive an extraordinary culinary experience with a tempting menu to spoil all your senses. Come and enjoy vanguard dishes. The experience begins with the presentation, offering a visual stimulus, and comes to an end with a succulent explosion of flavors in the eater’s palate. Innovative, refreshing, surprising and fun, are some of the words that perfectly define this restaurant. Come and spoil yourself in this first class restaurant.

When it comes to food, options in Cancun never come to an end, andi f you think of something typical of Mexico, you should definitely visit La Habichuela, La Placita or La Parilla, featuring tradicional Mayan recipes. Needless to say, Cancun has it all and restaurants are no exception. Leave your luggage in your first class hotel in Cancun, stroll around the city and take a seat in any of its hotels and enjoy yourself.

Author: Agostina Giacomino

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Restaurants to Visit during Easter Holiday in Cancun: La Casa de las Margaritas

Have you booked your hotel in Cancun for the Easter Break already? Cancun is ready for the Holy Week action! Turquoise waves are already bathing the white sanded Caribbean beaches; tour operators have the packages ready and restaurants are melting, pouring, adding and removing novel ingredients to delight your palate.

Staying in the lively Hotel Zone will give you the chance to be at the spotlight and have everything within close reach. If you’re planning a shopping day in Cancun to buy your perfect Mexican souvenirs, I recommend you to pay a visit to Plaza La Isla Shopping Village right in the heart of the Hotel Zone.

• Plaza La Isla Shopping Village:

This incredibly beautiful mall is different from every other you’ve known so far. Located close to the Nichupte Lagoon, La Isla Shopping Mall boasts impressive architecture and design. More than 150 upscale stores, craft shops, entertainment venues, fine restaurants, stalls and even an aquarium and a Mexican Folk Art Museum are all lined-up along a beautiful canal with arched bridges crossing the clear lagoon. You’ll love it.

• La Casa de las Margaritas:

If dinner time catches you by surprise while strolling the mall; among the many restaurants to visit during Easter Holiday in Cancun, La Casa de las Margaritas is a must-try if youre creaving for  an authentic Mexican dish. Meaning in English, The Margaritas’ House,  the name makes reference to the traditional “margarita”: a typical Mexican cocktail prepared with tequila, cointreau and lime or lemon juice either shaken with ice (margarita on the rocks) or blended with ice (frozen margarita).

This beautiful Hacienda-style restaurant offers a true Mexican décor and ambience in its four different sections. You can choose to savor your lunch or dinner in Los Patios (The Patios), La Fonda Santa Cecilia (Santa Cecilia’s Inn), La Capilla (The Chapel) or Los Balcones (the Balconies), surrounded by authentic Mexican handicrafts and Mariachi, Cielito Lindo, Jarocho and Marimba live performances starting at 7.30 pm every day.

The best flavors of both traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine are prepared marvelously by experienced chefs and served by lively waiters dressed in local customs. The prices are reasonable and I can assure you that the food is worth every cent you pay for it.

• Top Favorites:

It’s hard to pick only a few favorite dishes at La Casa de las Margaritas because all of them are delightful, but some are generally ordered by tourists willing to taste the traditional Mexican flavors. The traditional starters include fajitas (of course) of all types- filled with chicken, grilled vegetables, mixed steak and chicken; Pastor tacos; lime and tortilla soup; and the star: Pork Tamale Starter (exquisite pork meat wrapped in a leaf and covered with a spicy sauce). Your entrée may consist of the exquisite Margarita Shrimp accompanied by garlic, crème and chipotle chile sauce.

• Some Pluses:

– La Casa de las Margaritas features a great cantina open until midnight. Enjoy regional dances, music and cocktails at La Cantina de Margarito.

– Every Sunday, you can enjoy the Sunday Buffet serving Lime and Tortilla Soup, Quesadillas, Corn and Pork Soup “Pozole” and tacos.

– On Tuesdays and Thursdays, cooking lessons and tequila tastings are offered from 11 am to 2 pm.

Had you ever imagined that a restaurant could offer you so much? You can’t miss visiting La Casa de las Margaritas during your Easter Holiday in Cancun if you really want to smell and taste the real Mexican flavor. Happy Easter!

Cecilia Vittori
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Information about Benazuza Restaurant in Cancun

In Cancun you will find the Benazuza restaurant in the hotel Oasis Sens, that is an exclusive and refined hotel only for adults that is focused on your complete comfort and easing. Perfect for a romantic elopement or a honeymoon for its intimate and chic environment in Cancun Hotel Zone. The modern style of its facilities complements the natural beauty of the beaches of the Caribbean. This hotel, which is the only one that offers this concept in Cancun, has the Benazuza Restaurant and three refreshing swimming pools, a completely equipped spa, boutique, gymnasium, and even a library. In this restaurants and bar you will take delight with a gastronomic experience without equally, where the variety of flavors includes the ultramodern molecular kitchen. In this hotel also you will find rooms that are equipped with the last thing in technology multimedia for your entertainment. This is one of the best Cancun hotels.

Here you will find all the information about Benazuza Restaurant in Cancun. Enjoy this tropical paradise like always you have wished and leave you to consent for the nice hospitality of the personnel that will be available to make your stay a very pleasant moment. The sophisticated Oasis Sens is an exclusive hotel for adults, designed thinking about the total, ideal easing for a romantic leak or for those that look for an intimate place and a very chic environment and chill out. This property, which is the only one who handles this concept in Cancun, is located in the Hotel Zone between the impressive beauty of the Caribbean Sea and the Lagoon Nichupté. The restaurant tells with a modern architecture with splendid facilities that they include three swimming pools of which two are of infinite edge, besides a relaxing spa, gymnasium, boutique and library, as well as an attractive plan of food and drunk; all included in its seven restaurants like Benazuza with an arcoíris of flavors that includes the new molecular kitchen and nine bars.

In Cancun, you will enjoy of the Benazuza Restaurant in the Oasis Sens, that also offers comfortable rooms with the last thing in technology and multimedia. Some of them have balcony, while the suites have an agreeable terrace with swimming pool or private Jacuzzi, besides a spectacular sight to the sea or the lagoon. Benazuza is a restaurant gourmet close to the swimming pool that offers kitchen merger and serves breakfasts and dinners. The guests can enjoy drinks in the bar. It is necessary to reserve. A service of rooms offers 24 hours for the breakfast, the food, the dinner and night appetizers. Here you will enjoy of a wonderful place that have all that you need to pass the best vacations of your life with all the peace of the world. Do not miss the opportunity to spend a great time in this restaurant where you will taste the best food of Mexico.

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon