Sol cerveza on the beach at Playa Lancheros
There’s something pretty heavenly about kicking your flip flops off and wriggling your toes in the sand underneath the table awaiting a fresh meal on the beach on a small island off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. First, a round of cold cervezas arrive, then creamy guacamole with homemade tortilla chips and a side of spicy habanero salsa with a tiny spoon indicating just how sparingly to apportion it. The main course comes in the form of pescado tikinxik, a whole coronado fish marinated in recado rojo–a spicy red paste made of achiote seeds–and sour oranges, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over charcoal. The result is a flavorful meal with roots deep in the Mayan tradition. To enjoy in this remote beachfront environment, head to Playa Lancheros on the south end of Isla Mujeres. Lunchtime brings a relaxed vibe with live music to sing and dance along to.
South End Bahia, Isla Mujeres, Mexico +52 99 88 77 03 40
