Thanksgiving in the Riviera Maya

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Bea Lozano

Thanksgiving is almost here, and it is important to start planning what to do on such an important night. It doesn’t matter if you are a visitor or a local, there will be lots of people looking for a place to have Thanksgiving dinner at and it is much better to have your reservations or pre-order your dinner and just enjoy the festivities.

It is still early, but some restaurants have already posted their special menus, so we are sharing this information with you. Keep in mind that most of these restaurants are small, if you are planning to have a big group for Thanksgiving it would be wise to make reservations.

Thanksgiving in Playa del Carmen: Wah Wah Beach Bar

Calle 2 Nte and the beach

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

info@wahwahbeach.com

RESERVATIONS

Mexico 01 984 143 6009

Wah Wah’s is a bar located right on the beach with great live music and a big screen TV that shows all the games. Wah Wah’s is offering a traditional Thanksgiving buffet, that’s right, I said buffet, with all the fixings and dessert. And let’s not forget the one of a kind view.

Wah Wah Beach Bar is offering thanks through giving back, they will be collecting personal hygiene and baby items on Thanksgiving for the Yoliguani Shelter Sanctuary for Pregnant Girls and will be donating all the items in the Name of Wah Wah´s Customers to the shelter.

Wah Wah Beach Bar Thanksgiving buffet is from 4:00-7:00p.m. and is 150 pesos per person. This price doesn’t include tips or drinks.

Thanksgiving in Playa del Carmen: AJUA Maya

5th Avenue between Avenida 38 & Calle 40

Playa del Carmen, Q. Roo

www.ajuamaya.com

RESERVATIONS

USA: +1 804 767 1300

MEXICO +52 984 803 1118

AJUA Maya has been serving the Playa del Carmen community since 1998, and for this special occasion there is going to be a delicious mix of traditional Thanksgiving with a special touch from their Virginian chef: Brenda Long Alfaro.

The food is carefully selected and everything is cooked from scratch, the stuffing, the pies, the cornbread… everything! As you can see in their menu, their food is classic tried and true, traditional Thanksgiving recipes; just what you are craving for!

Their menu is 250 pesos or 18.50 USD per person, without drinks, taxes (16%) or service fees (15%).

Thanksgiving in Playa del Carmen: Imprevist Resto and Wine

1 Avenida Norte between Calle 14 Norte y 16 Norte Bis SN

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo

https://www.facebook.com/Imprevist

RESERVATIONS

+52 984 168 7025

imprevist@gmail.com

This elegant restaurant is offering a special dinner on Thanksgiving night, full of traditional and new flavors. Enjoy your Thanksgiving in one of the best rated restaurants in Playa del Carmen and have a taste of the special dishes prepared by Chef Juan Diego.

Imprevist is offering a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner, with 4 courses for 450 MXN pesos or USD 33 per person. This price doesn’t include tips or drinks.

Thanksgiving in Akumal: Turtle Bay Bakery

Located in the Center of Akumal

Plaza Ukana #1

https://www.turtlebaycafe.com/

RESERVATIONS

MEX: +52: 984-875-9138

When calling this number from the states please dial 011

US: +1 270-854-5392

turtlebaycafe@gmail.com

A Local Institution Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner since 1997, Turtle Bay Bakery has fans from all over the world; their scones are to die for!

For Thanksgiving, the Bakery, as it is also known; is going to be offering a very traditional menu with a twist. They will have turkey, green beans, corn pudding, mashed potatoes, 4 choices of dessert and so much more!

For only 425 MXN pesos per adult and 150 MXN per child you get a 4 courses meal and 2 glasses of wine (32/11 USD). These prices don’t include taxes or tips.

Wow, we are feeling hungry already!

Enjoy Thanksgiving in the Riviera Maya!

Pass the mashed potatoes! A Real Thanksgiving in Playa del Carmen!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Thomas Lloyd

November has come yet again and you know what that means! The Holidays! One minute its July and you are enjoying long summer days and then all of a sudden you are organizing your holiday to do list!

If you are living in Playa del Carmen during the holiday season, you might find yourself wondering, “What will I do for the holidays?”

Let’s start with Part 1! The Thanksgiving Feast!
For some of you, it may be the first year you are in Playa del Carmen for Thanksgiving and for others you may have already started new Playa del Carmen Thanksgiving traditions; whether it is to go to your favorite restaurant or cook your own delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

But if you aren’t sure what to do this coming Thanksgiving, we at Top Mexico Real Estate have a few suggestions for you!

Let someone else do the cooking while I catch some sun and sip my margarita!
If you are looking for someone to do the cooking for you, there are some great restaurant options in Playa; some even right on the beach! What better way to spend Thanksgiving than to eat your Turkey with your feet in the sand! Wah Wah beach bar is throwing their Annual Thanksgiving All you can eat Bash and the price for this all you can eat extravaganza is shocking! For just 150 pesos you can stuff yourself like a turkey for 3 hours straight! Not a bad deal huh?

Wah Wah will be serving traditional Thanksgiving favorites, starting with the turkey all the way down to that homemade pumpkin pie!

If you are looking for something with a little less sand and a little more formal atmosphere, restaurants like Auja Maya are serving up your Thanksgiving favorites “sit down dinner style”. Reservations are encouraged to insure your table.

Be on the lookout for other restaurants and beach clubs soon to announce their Thanksgiving offerings.

A home cooked meal under your own roof!

For those of you who love Thanksgiving under your own roof you can certainly make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner in your Playa del Carmen home. Playa is well equipped for these kinds of occasions. Walmart, Sam’s Club, Mega and other major grocers will be selling turkeys (fresh and frozen). Even if you don’t have the whole entire family here to entertain there is no doubt you will have friends that wouldn’t mind the invite. Create new traditions, try new recipes and start the holiday season off with your own taste.

A little help with the pie please!
If you want to have your Thanksgiving at home but could use some help to do the baking, there are some great solutions! Places like Café Martin surely wouldn’t mind whipping up a few Pumpkin Pies to sweeten your occasion!

Just remember in Playa del Carmen you are never really far from home! If you live in Playa or are considering living here, you can always take comfort in knowing you still have the same conveniences and services as back in the United States and Canada.

A Sweet Treat – Why expats are raving about Café Martin!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Thomas Lloyd

Meet Lesley and Jody; the owners a charming café, new to Playa del Carmen, called Café Martin! This very friendly Canadian couple moved to Playa del Carmen in 2005 with their 2 children! They settled quite nice in Playa del Carmen and quickly felt that they were right at home. They love living in Playa del Carmen and especially being so close to the beach. So it was not a difficult decision to stay and live their lives in Playa!

Since then they have found their passion in cooking and baking and have wanted to share their creations with the whole community.

Sometimes if you want something done you have to do it yourself!
Playa del Carmen offers many options for delicious treats but Café Martin offers a special shine for the expat community. When Lesley and Jody arrived, to live in Playa del Carmen, they found it difficult to find the things that they missed and loved to eat. Lesley had a determination to still enjoy her favorite foods. She said to herself “If I can’t find it, then I will learn how to make it”. And that she did!

Lesley, and her husband Jody, starting experimenting cooking their favorite foods from back home in Canada until they got it all down to perfection. Some of their favorites were pirogues, lasagna, meatballs, spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, pizza, muffins, bagels, cookies, flavored cream cheese, and even ice cream!

Making Café Martin a reality!
They were soon to realize that they weren’t the only ones who were missing those delicious meals from back home! Other expats from all over town started to contact Lesley to ask her to cook for them. The excitement drew from the fact that they were making dishes that could not be found in other restaurants or cafes in Playa. Some items like lasagna can be commonly found but other items like Pirogues or classic bagel breakfast sandwiches are unlikely to be found! And with that, they started their delivery service! The couple started to cook food in large batches and freeze them. Then when and order came in they would have it on hand in ready for delivery!

Their delivery service became so popular that the demand for opening up a store was obvious! They never had any intention to come to Playa del Carmen to open a business but after finding out their passion in food they knew they had to share it with the whole town.

Lesley’s theory – “Happiness is Homemade!”
We got a chance to try some of their delicious treats and I must say they have a gift! We sampled cookies, muffins, bagels, pizza, lasagna, cheesecake and of course a Canadian loved dish, Pirogues! YUM! We took some items home to feed the family and it was a hit. Fast, convenient, homemade fresh food made with love!

Café Martin opened its doors at the beginning of September and is very popular among the expat and local community! They are open every day at 7am serving excellent coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and have a full freezer stocked with your favorite home cooked meals to take home!

In this video Lesley and Jody share their experience about living in Mexico, and give us a firsthand look inside Playa del Carmen’s newest food lovers craze, Café Martin!

Watch and enjoy! For more information about what café Marin can bring to your table click here to go to their website or find them on Facebook!