food of puerto

 

Mercado
The best days to hit the market are Wednesdays and Saturdays. Everyday of the week you will beable to find fresh food. On the market days the fresh local produce is brought in by the truck loads. Fruits, vegetables, meats, poultries, seafood, herbs, coffee and flowers from the mountains and the fertile valley of Oaxaca. All food should be peeled or properly cleaned before eating.

How to find "el Mercado"
El Mercado is the final destination for all colectivos, and most of the buses in town. Easiest to take a taxi for the first time.
Up Oaxaca Ave. take a left at the 8th block.

 

 

 

Restaurants

TIPPING: It is expected that you tip for good service and 10% still appears to be the norm. Remember that everyone works for a very little wage each day so if the service deserves more, please extend your generousity.

Name:	Sakura
Where:	Located right in front of the waves; right on Zicatela beach infront of Central Surf Shop and inbetween Playa Zicatela and Playa Marinero
Type:	Japanese cuisine- Sushi!
Prices:	More Expensive but worth it
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	If you were to ask me; where most chill restaurant in Puerto? I would say: Thats simple! Sakura. Its right infront of the main peak, the food is the most unique and scumpcious and the atmosphere is zened out. Go bliss out at Sakura!

 

Name:	Los Crotos
Where:	Located on the Beach side of el Adoquin near the "Wipe Out" bar
Type:	Mexican Restaurant
Prices:	Expensive
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	If you are looking for a lobster dinner, Los Crotos is has the best lobster in Puerto. For 200 pesos you can fill yourself up with that butter bug!

 

Other Food Highlights of Puerto
• Café Los Tío's on Playa Zicatela. Recommended.
• Art 'n' Harry's is a surfer's hangout on the south end of Playa Zicatela. Seafood and more.
• Carmen's Cafecito (954) 582-0516 next to Bungalows Acuario on Zicatela beach. Great breakfast and rich coffee. Highly recommended.
• El Jardín Playa Zicatela, in front of Hotel Surf Los Olas. Vegetarian dishes, pastries. English, Spanish and Italian spoken. Recommended.
• JK Oriental (954) 540-8342. Chinese restaurant located behind Hospital ISSSTE on 5th North & 2nd Oriente. Delivery.
• Junto al Mar West end of the Adoquín. Upscale, seafood. Highly recommended.
For vegetarian food, try:
• Santa Fé (954) 582-0170 located in the Hotel Santa Fé on Calle Del Morro at the south end of Playa Marinero. Salads, baked fish, baked tofu, avocado soup. Expensive but good.