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Sereno
Above the hotel Albatros Suites by Bedsfriends, sits the rooftop, open-air restaurant Sereno – Roof Bar & Restaurant. New, at just 6 months old, we were intrigued by their photos of beautifully presented food and we at Deliciosa decided it was time to wander over – and up – to take a closer look. FirstContinue reading “Sereno”

The Humble but Mighty, Taco
“Don’t judge your taco by its price.” – Hunter S. Thompson What is your idea of a taco? Is it made with a small, hand-sized tortilla, or are you all about a hearty, two-hander version. A single tortilla, or maybe with doubled up tortillas – for maximum strength and loadability. Is the tortilla made from blueContinue reading “The Humble but Mighty, Taco”

Vinito Bistro & Wine Bar
On a recent cool norte evening, we visited Vinito Bistro and Wine Bar, one of Cozumel’s newest and most unique establishments. Vinito is a wonderful new addition to the Cozumel foodie scene. In a location previously reserved for offices and retail, they have transformed the space, creating a sophisticated and inviting break from the hustleContinue reading “Vinito Bistro & Wine Bar”

Festive Nights
With 2020 being what it is – or isn’t – this year the holidays seem much less festive than they might be otherwise. The economic fallout on the island, from the ongoing pandemic, means many people can’t afford gifts or have drastically scaled down their gift giving. Get togethers with friends and/or family are discouraged,Continue reading “Festive Nights”

Christmassy Goodness
Thin, fried and with a sweet deliciousness, Buñuelos (pron: buh-nyou-whey-loes) are one of Mexico’s most popular Christmas traditional treats. Popular in many Spanish speaking countries, they are eaten for luck during the holidays and not just at Christmas, they are also served during other holidays, particularly Easter. Even the bread company BIMBO makes buñuelos yearContinue reading “Christmassy Goodness”

A Taste of the Season
It’s finally December – the last month in a year to forget – and Christmas is nearly upon us. It could be just another disappointment in a string of quarantine holidays that came and went without celebration but is anyone really going to let it slide by without some sort of fanfare? It is whatContinue reading “A Taste of the Season”

Food for the Soul
November is under way and another Día de Muertos has quietly passed by. With 2020 taking it’s toll on another tradition and celebration, by having all public events and gatherings cancelled, although people would have set up ofrendas (altars) in their private homes for this important Mexican holiday, so it’s not that the meaning orContinue reading “Food for the Soul”

SALSA!
Perhaps the king of Mexico’s condiments, salsa can elevate even the most simple dish to sublime levels. While many visitors to Mexico may think of something simple and cooked, with tomato and onion, like Pace or Herdez produced brands when speaking of salsa, or perhaps the fresh pico de gallo you’ll almost always find inContinue reading “SALSA!”

Achiote – Red Spice Goodness
Considered native to Mexico, Belize and areas of South America, the Bixa Orellana shrub’s distinctive red seeds are used to produce the spice, Achiote – named from the Aztec Nahuatl language, also commonly known as Annatto, as well as Roucou in other areas of the Caribbean. After the seeds have been dried and ground, theyContinue reading “Achiote – Red Spice Goodness”
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