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The best pizzas in Cancun

Cancun is a beautiful city located in the caribbean coast. It is known for its numerous pizza places around the city. Every street has a pizza store and you will never starve in Cancun. Here are some of the best pizzas in Cancun based on experience and research.

Rolandis

Rolandis is known as the most famous italian restaurant in Cancun. There are pizzas in the menu with different flavors and ingredients. There are 4 Rolandis in Cancun; Cumbres, Avenue Coba and 2 in the Hotel Zone. Any of the three have a good enviroment and is pretty full of people all the time but the enviroment is really nice that you don’t have to worry about having bad service. The attention is kind and they serve fast your order. If you are really hungry and you are planning to spend around 20 dlls for you, Rolandis is a good option. Some pizzas that Rolandis have are named Margarita, Napolitana, Marinera, Cancun, Cuatro Estaciones, Maialiana, Hawaiana, Cuatro Quesos, Strapacciata, Fiesta Mexicana, Jardinera and some others. Pastas are also a good recommendation and they have good wine and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany your pizza such as sodas, lemonace or orange juice. Don’t worry in Cancun about the alcohol because almost every restaurant has beer, tequila, mezcal and many alcohol bottles in the menu.

El Tigre y el Toro

There are many restaurants Tigre y el Toro en Cancun. One close to Avenue Huayacan and another one is located in Avenue Nader, when you google it you can get there easily. It has many options for pizza; such as margarita, pepperoni, hawaiiana, vegetariana, vegan, arrachera, italian, española, 4 quesos, etc. You don’t have to make a reservation for Tigre y El Toro. The restaurant has music and offers a comfortable enviroment for their clients. The restaurant is a cool spot in a type of courtyard, it has lights and little tables that are very nice.

Pizarra

La Pizarra is a restaurant that offers great pizzas for the visitors in Cancun. This restaurant just opened a new location in Marina Puerto Cancun. The other Pizarra is located in Plaza La Isla km 12.3 of the Hotel Zone. Some people say this is the best pizza in town and it offers many types of pizzas. Also it has good beverages to order. Definitely you must go to Pizarra when you visit Cancun.

Rino’s Pizza Time

This restaurant is located in Avenue Bonampak and Coba close to the km 0 of the hotel zone. It is considered one of the best restaurants in Cancun. The restaurant serves food like in Italia. Their pizzas are margarita, pepperoni y mozarella, hawaiiana, salsiccia, calabresse and one of chicken with vegetables. They have delivery service.

Luna Rossa

It is also considered of the best pizzas you will find in Cancun. It is located in Av. Bonampak Lote 10-Loc 5, 4, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. You can order many pizzas for the table in case you are many people and try the different ones they have. The restaurant has also many pastas and wines. The pizzas are cooked in wood oven. The pizzas they have are full size or half size. You can order a half pepperoni order.

Mr. Lasaña

Is a very famous italian restaurant in Cancun, known for its amazing pizzas, lasagnas, pastas and wine. Their pizzas are made in a stone oven, a perfect combination of crispy and fresh ingredients. The location is Calle Luciérnaga 503-MZA 10 LTE 1, Del Bosque, 503, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.

La Fate Restaurante Italiano

This restaurant has authentic italian cuisine. They have amazing and delicious pizzas, pastas, wine and other italian plates. It opens at 2 pm and it is very famous in Cancun and rated as one of the best pizza restaurants in Cancun.

Il Partigiano
This cute restaurant has fresh pizzas and pastas, made by hand and at the moment by a kitchen craftsman. It is located in C. Punta Conoco Supermanzana 24 Manzana 24 Lote 45, 24, 77509 Cancún, Q.R. They offer delivery service.

La Vecchia Pizza

This is very nice restaurant with delicious pizza located in Avenue Huayacan. They also offer other italian plates such as lasagna, pastas, salads, ossobuco and amazing wine.

Deitalia Cancun

It is located in Avenue Las Torres ( Av las torres Mza 43 in the entrance of Los Faroles SM 523, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.) and it is very crowded at the time people go to eat. It is famous for the pizzas and offers a comfortable enviroment for the clients.

July 28, 2022
Crispy Haus Cancun

Crispy haus is a foodtruck in Cancun that opens its doors all evenings. The food is delicious and offer an american atmosphere of the 40´s & 50´s. While you are eating, you will transform into a great time listening to music of the era. It is appropiate for all ages and if you have a special event you can reserve a special day with them.

What to eat?

I have ultimately been many times and I loooove it. My best recommendations are:

Butter Beer It is well known in the Harry Potter books & movies for being a slightly alcoholic, “foaming mug that tastes” a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch! And it does but this one in Krispy House comes with no alcohol so don’t worry to let your kid have a couple Butter Beers at Crispy Haus! 😉

Crispy Fish and Chips A breaker diet choice! This dish includes delicious potato fries and breaded fish with your sided barbecue sauce.

Crispy Chicken and Chips

A similar choice if you rather chicken instead of fish!

Malteadas

The strawberry is my favorite one. It’s a Milk Shake with whipped cream on the top and a cherry. You can also ask for chocolate or vanilla. Crusty Corns

If you love sweet this is a great choice. They are sweet crusty corns with milkmaid or caramel inside. The chefs are very cool so If you like both, they can give you half and half!

Opening hours?

Monday to saturday from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Crispy Haus Christmas Edition

Where are they located?

Ave. Yaxhilan Mza. 12 Esq. Ave. Coba SM 25, 77509, Q.R. There are many ways to get there. Public transport or an airport shuttle is recommended if you are in a hotel of Cancun.

June 23, 2016
10 Things You Must Eat in Paris

Choosing what to eat when you travel is a very important focus. Even before buying the tickets and places to stay, I usually take a look of the typical food need to try. But because I can’t spend all the time or budget on food, it is important to prioritize. The best is to try the new things that take you in the moment and remind that taste nowhere else in the world you can find it, so I made this list of the 10 things you must eat in Paris:

1. CroissantsWe all love that delicious smell of a warm pastry. o when you visit France, try eating as many croissants you can get in your hands. They are perfect for breakfast and a great snack any time of the day. This makes my stomach rumble! Paris is full of places selling croissants, almost every corner. Some suggestions are: Erick Kayser, Gontran Cherrier, 1 4 3 RDT, Lemarie & Maison Grégoire. If you want to try one of the favorite elections choose the croissant au beurre, is made with pure butter and usually long and straight.

2. ChocolateThe French have transformed the chocolate to art, so it is in Paris that you are going to find the highest concentration of chocolate shops. This is a great chance to treat yourself sweet with the most intense tastes of chocolate in the world. Hot chocolate in Paris is also a real treat. Suggestions to find the best chocolate: Henri Le Roux, Le Chocolate Alain Ducasse, Jacques Jenin, Pralus & La Maison du Chocolate.

3. FalafelThis is something you will find listed in every guidebook of the foods you must try when visiting Paris. Tourists love Falalel, that’s why you are going to find crowds of people at the falalel restaurants. If you want to combine it try it will french fries on the side. The neighbourhood, the traditional Jewish quarter of Paris, is full of falafel joints, they run like a machine. Best Falalel: L’As du Falafel.

4. Praline BriochePraline Brioche is a rich yeast bread made of egg and butter. The pink things are chocolate covered hazelnuts. The pink is just sugar coating the nuts. Get this snack while you are in Paris and you won’t be dissapointed!

5. PizzaIf you spend a dinner out in Paris, for that budget you can probably buy a round-trip ticket to Naples and have all the world-class pizza you could ever want.. but because of the security and turbulence, I will suggest you some good places you can eat delicious pizza in Paris: Da Vito, Maria Luisa, Pink Flamingo, La Briciola, Pizza Chic, Al Taglio & Mama Pizzeria.

6. CaramelThere’s no better way to sweeten your taste with a caramel. If you have to pick only one place to do your caramel shopping, go to Jacques Jenin. You can take some gifts for your friends back home, they will love it!

7. Paris-BrestParis-Brest is among the most selling dessert in the pastry shops of Paris. The favorite selection is the wheel-shaped choux, made with praline buttercream and sprinkled with caramelized almonds. Who makes the best? La Pâtisserie des Rêves, Jacques Genin, Boulangerie Bo, Le Moulin de la Croix Nivert & Sébastien Dégardin.

8. MacaronsMacarons are a must in Paris. Of all the mouthwatering French pastries, the little round macaron is still one of the most popular ones. Suggestions: Ladurée, Pierre Hermé & Gérard Mulot.

9. CheeseParis is the top gastronomic hit of France. And you can start by trying taste your way through each region’s stars, from the mildest to the sharpest cheese. You can try these different platters or dine on dairy delights at specificaly cheese restaurants. Of course you can match these with wines, chutneys and charcuterie. Best cheese bars and restaurants: La Vache dans les Vignes, L’Affineur Affiné, La Coop or Chez Hisada.

10. Duck ConfitThis platter was first created to preserve fresh duck meat for future consumption. Some Parisians cook their own, but most prefer to select the best chef. Best place to eat Duck Confit in Paris is Chez Dumonet.

¡Bon Appetit!

May 25, 2016
The Truly Local Restaurants in Cancun

Not many travelers head to Cancun, Mexico in search of their next great delicious meal. (The next great margarita, however, is another story.)

But leave it to the food lover of myself haha, to discover the authetic typical and local food in Cancun, Mexico, where travelers like you can immerse themselves in the local scene, too much delicious food & one meal at a time.

Cancun has a huge number of restaurants worth a visit!!! In Cancun the typical food is from Yucatán because we are located a few hours from the Peninsula. Something that is tradition from mexican food is the accompaniment of rice and tortillas, so it will not be strange to see most of the local restaurants in any state of Mexico with those accompaniments. Here’s a list with the Truly Local Restaurants in Cancun:

1. El Pocito:

The great thing about this place is that it keeps the quality of their food. The Menu of El Pocito is based on typical food of Yucatán, it is what most people adore for its variety and taste. All dishes are delicious, you may not know what to decide when you see the menu, but anything you order will be the best choice. Prices vary from $5 to $7 Dolars with the dish and the drink. Of course that the most chosen dishes in El Pocito are the favorite of the clients: Queso Relleno, Los papadzules, La longaniza asada and Relleno Negro. Here are some pictures of some of the dishes in El Pocito:

Where: 31 Norte Lte 23 Mz35, Sm 63, 77513 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 252 2654

2. Quekas:

Quekas are all around Mexico and Cancun can not be missed. It is a restaurant of quesadillas and sopes: a traditional mexican dish made of tortilla and melted cheese. This is ideal for a day that you are very hungry and you want to eat something fast; they cost 13 and 15 pesos each (less than a dollar). Your order will be ready in less than 5 minutes. The great thing about Quekas is that you can observe how the chefs prepare them and you can put any salsa you want on them! But be careful with the green salsa because it is VERY spicy!!!! here are many ingredients you can choose: Cheese, Chicken, Mushrooms, potatoes with chorizo, meat, chicharron prensado, huitlacoche and rajas poblanas.. my favorite are mushrooms and chicken quesadillas with an orchata drink, the total cost for that whole lunch is 3 dlls for the rest of the day!!!

Where: KM. 3.5 Mz 30 . Local 6, Boulevard Kukulkan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 849 5957

3. Los Tarascos:

Try the best tacos in Cancun at Tarascos! Do not worry for the time you want to go because they are open until midnight in case you want to eat some tacos after partying in Cancun. They are located 5 minutes from the hotel zone in avenida Tulum 3 corners before Hotel Oasis Smart. They have a lot variety of mexican tacos such as pastor, gringas, queso fundido, alambres, etc. They have delicious drinks to share with your order of tacos: micheladas, beers, aguas frescas, etc.

Where: Av. Tulum, MZA 13 LTE 01, SM 4, Benito Juárez, 77500 Cancún, Q.R
Tel: 01 998 884 8707

If you are looking for the typical local food, there are many places that you will see almost in every corner in Cancun just like in other parts of Mexico; food like tacos, guisados, tortas, etc. Resuming all of this, traveling around Cancun and seeing the opinions of my friends and travelers this are the best food trucks of typical food in Mexico that you will just find in specific locations:

4. Chila y Quil:

Chilaquiles are a mexican dish made of tortilla with cheese, sour cream, onion, salsa and any meat you want. The best chilaquiles of Cancun are from Chila y Quil. They are located in avenida Tulum in front of hotel Oasis Smart. There are many chilaquiles orders you can have: with beans, mole, egg or in a torta. The prices vary between $3 to 5 dolars with a drink. Opening hours are from 8 am to 4 pm, chilaquies for breakfast are recommended.

Where: Av. Tulum Lote 18-19, Smz 20, 77500 Cancún, Q.R
Tel: 044 998 578 7267

5. Doña Flor Salbutes y Panuchos:

This are delicious cravings from Yucatán State. They are made of maíz (corn) with beans, egg, guacamole, onion, salsa and the meat (it can be chicken, red meat, beef, etc). The best place to eat Salbutes and Panuchos is at Doña Flor. The food truck of Doña Flor is located in the center of Cancun, at Avenida Lopez Portillo and Avenida Kabah. Delicious mexican food that you will want more!!!!

Where: Av. Lopez Portillo (Av kabah), Cancún, Quintana Roo, México

6. Venez:

What it was once a hamburguer truck became one of the favorite restaurants for Cancunenses! Venez has the most big, delicious hamburguers and hot dogs made by venezuelan. Venez is located in Plaza Amandala on avenida Las Torres, they open 24 hours from monday to saturday and sundays from 3 to 12 pm. I recommend you to order the combo of a hamburguer with potatoe fries and soda for 59 pesos! (approximately $3.5 dolars)

Where: MZA 41 LTE 2 Plaza Amandala, SM 523, 77535 Cancún, Q.R.
Tel: 01 998 802 4496

Well, that is for the Truly Local Restaurants of Cancun, Enjoy!! And spread the delicious love.

March 15, 2016
Restaurants in Cancun for Valentines Day

With so many great restaurants in Cancun, it can be difficult to choose the perfect one. So I decide to make a big list of restaurants in Cancun by category, I hope these suggestions can help to know if you want something romantic, more like mexican, italian, I add my personal recommendations of restaurants in Cancun and more.

My Favorite Restaurants in Cancun

Here are my personal recommendations for you according to my own experience and tastes.

– Porfirio’s – this is my favorite of all mexican restaurants in Cancun, I love the atmosphere, the music, the service and the view, you’ll never get bored here. They play mexican music like Alejandro Fernandez or Luis Miguel, while you are eating every half hour the mariachis start playing one or 2 mexican songs, at afternoon is a very mexican-fancy restaurant and at night is more like a nice bar. The “mazapan or nutela mezcal” are delicious if you like sweets, if you like tacos the “Chamorro al horno” and “Carnitas de Pulpo” are my favorite dishes.

(prices vary between $20 – $50 per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.2 Tel.8406040

Open: Sunday 1pm-10pm // Monday-Saturday 1pm-1am

– Marakame, I like this place for the decoration, the sofas in the second floor are the best spot. The juices are huge and delicious. I recommend you to go at the afternoon, and take the snack table with cheese and wine. They play live music every Thursday night.

(prices vary between $15 – $30 usd per person)

Romantic Restaurants

Here you can find out where to take that special someone for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day or a special date, all of these restaurants have excellent atmosphere.

– Puerto Madero, the view is beautiful and they have an excellent service, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Cancun for a romantic dinner.

(prices vary between $25 – $60 usd per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 14.1

TEL. 885-2827, 885-2829 – 31 Open Daily 1pm-1am

– Lorenzillo’s, very romantic place of seafood, next to the lagoon. I recommend you to go at sunset, so you can have a beautiful and romantic view. Rockefeller oysters are delicious.

(prices vary between $50 – $100 usd per person)

Hotel Zone, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 10.5
Tel. 883-1254 or 883-3088 Open Daily 1PM -12:30AM

– La Habichuela, great service and a beautiful view. The food is delicious and they also have a mayan show! On the outside there is a place for a romantic dinner, perfect for Valentine’s Day!

(Prices vary between $20 – $60 per person)

– Casa Rolandi, beautiful view and every Valentine’s Day they have a special dinner and a great singer.

Av. Kukulcan Km. 13.5 | Marina Blue Ray / Side Lagoon Open Daily 1pm-1am
Phone +52 998 883 2557

More private and romantic

– Thai, make a reservation with time to have dinner in a private table over the water, very romantic and beautiful.

(Prices vary between $25 – $60 per person)

La Isla, Boulevard Kukulkan Km12.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R.

Tel:01 998 176 8070 Open 6pm-12pm

– Casitas at Ritz-Carlton, here you can have a very private, fancy and romantic dinner in a beautiful palapa next to the ocean, this is ideal for a couple on Valentines Day in Cancun. The reservation of the palapa costs $150

(prices vary between $60 – $130 per person)

Romantic Dinner on a Boat

Take a romantic sunset trip in a Spanish galleon in the lagoon with lobster dinner and live sax music. More Info

Simple, Cozy and Delicious Restaurants in Cancun

– Pescado Ciego, this is perfect for a delicious local seafood lunch, the atmosphere is very special and nice. People treat you well and make you feel at home.

(prices vary between $10 – $30)

– El Tigre y El Toro, the decor is very cute with creative details, it is ideal for a casual valentines dinner.

(prices vary between $10 – $25)

– Vino Tinto, I like the pasta and the salads here, the atmosphere is great here. My mom and my sister went the last Valentines day to this restaurant in Cancun.

(prices vary between $15 – $30)

– La Fonda del Zancudo, a place full of vegetation and beautiful lighting. The food is simple and delicious cocktails are delicious, perfect for dinner on valentines day with your date.

(Prices vary between $8 – $25 per person)

January 19, 2016
16 different ways to drink coffee around the world

If you are a coffee lover, you must know these 16 different ways to drink coffee around the world:

1. Buna, Ethiopia

It’s not just a drink, but an act that involves roasting the beans, grind, the brewing and serving the coffee.

2. Cuban Coffee

A concentrated coffee, no milk and sweetened with sugar. If you want to get step by step how to drink it, commment below!

3. Cafe Yuang

A delicious mix of coffee and cold tea!!

4. Frappe Grecia

Made with instant coffee, evaporared milk and ice water. It’s not a glamorous frappe, but is definitely delicious.

5. Pharisäer, Alemania

Coffee with ron and whipped cream! There are several legends about the origin of the name, but basically.. yum yum…

6. Flat White, Australia / New Zealand

This is like a coffee latte with condensed milk, with one or two shots of espresso, and about 180 ml of milk (normal lates contains about 220ml).

7. Espresso Romano, Italia

An espresso coffee served with a slice of lemon. The lemon is rubben on the edge of the cup, the idea is that the acidity of the lemon enhance the flavors in the coffee.

8. Cafe Bombon, Spain

An espresso with condensed milk. If you want to order it half normal milk and half condensed milk, then it’s called “Milk and Milk”

9. Café au lait, France

Much more sophisticated than a latte. It comes with an accompanying hot froothed milk.

10. Cafe de la Olla, Mexico

The exquisite “Café de la Olla”, traditionally prepared in a clay pot. This coffee is made with cinnamon and brown sugar.

11. Turkish Coffee, Turkey

Served thick and strong. It is super important for the Turkish culture that Unesco included it in its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.

12. Cafe Lagrima, Argentina

Light and frothy, first the steam milk is heated creating a foma and then adding a tear of coffee.

13. Vietnamese Coffee Latte / coffee with egg yolk

Recipes vary, but the basic ingredients are egg yolk + condensed milk + sugar + coffee. The result is rich, as a dessert.

14. Café des épices, Morocco

A mixture of spices, sesame seeds, black pepper and nutmeg (although this depends on the seller, etc.) is mixed with coffee beans and ground, to create an aromatic and potent brew.

15. Kohi Kan, Japan

There are a number of companies producing Kan Kohi (canned coffee) in Japan. It is available in corner stores and in vending machines. It is served warm in winter and cool in summer.

16. Kaffeost, Finland

Traditionally it served in Kainuu, central-eastern Finland. A cheese called juustoleipä served with coffee. The cheese is cut into small pieces, placed in the bottom of the coffee cup and then poured on top. After drinking coffee, cheese eaten with a spoon.

September 30, 2015
This is why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2am

This is why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2 am

Most Mexicans love tacos. Why? It is the most typical dish of mexico and like us, immigrants come from far away to try some delicious tacos. But if you ever travel to Mexico, you’ll realize that at night, many restaurants in any city, including McDonalds, Burger King, buffets, supermarkets, etc will be closed until 11 pm max. LESS TACOS. There is no place in Mexico that does not have a branch of exquisite Mexican tacos to enjoy a delicious dinner at the early morning.

I’ll give you some reasons why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2 am:

1. For those after party moments that hunger begins to invade our senses, tacos are essential

Although they are high in fat, will help to bring down the cups over, or the good tequila!

2. They are cheap

Mexico’s leading producer is corn. Tacos, made of tortilla, meat and avocado with tomato, accommodates an economic budget; you can ask an order of 4 tacos for 3 dollars depending on where you go. Some are cheaper than others.

3. There is a high variety of recipes you can try with tacos

Fajitas, Al Pastor, Gringas, de Canasta, Guisado, Birria, Tostadas, Quesadillas, etc. I always will choose Al Pastor, comes with pineapple and with my favorite Mexican drink ”horchata”! Yum

4. Mexican people like to eat 24 hours a day

When I´m with my friends or family, it comes to us a strange appetite for wanting to eat tacos at night. Whether you’re on a diet that is almost killing you counting calories, doesn’t matter, when someone says to go for some tacos, everyone accepts without thinking! It’s like an epidemic of appetite!

5. You meet with famous people

You think that the president does not like tacos? Your favorite actor? Our your favorite player? definitely! tacos are our culture and part of us!

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August 24, 2015