Sbers-July 2006-Cozumel

[ggunn]

My husband and I are very excited as well. Can anyone recommend an operation that does cenote dives? We've never done one, but we've heard awesome things about it!

Blue Angel does Cenote dives; you go across on the 8 AM ferry with the DM, and they have a truck on the mainland for the DM to drive you to the cenotes. After the diving, he'll take you to a beach club for a late lunch/early dinner and some cervesas. It's pretty much an all day trip.

I recommend you go with Mateo if you can. He's a very experienced cave diver and a great guy.

 

[Foo]

...funny we live 4 hrs from each other and I haven't seen you in 2yrs? and we have to go clear to Coz to meet up lol

GF, it's at least 6-7 hours to SM from my home. You forget I'm not in the DFW area, we're 2 hours east of DFW. We're coming there as soon as it starts turning cool again and dive at Aquarena. But, fortunately we get to see you soon, in Cozumel! I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[parrotheaddiver]

Depends on how fast you drive .yeah it will be good to see you guys again too...y'all need to stay with us when you come to San Marcos..yeah I know you like that camping thing me too as long as it is at a nice hotel

 

[windycitydiver]

We are staying at Caribe Blue and diving w/ Blue Angel July 1-8

What are the Cenotes and where are they?

Any good suggestions for restaurants while we are there?

 

[Code Monkey]

IIUC, cenotes are a network of underground freshwater caves.

Somewhere, Christi's got a list of restaurants but, in particular, you should join the group at Tony Rome's on the 4th at 6-ish. Last I saw, there were about 13 of us!

 

[parrotheaddiver]

Christi’s Restaurant List (in no particular order)

* right around $5 or less ** $5 to $15 * ** $10 to $15 **** $10 to $30+

**La Choza – Corner of Av. 10 and Adolpho Rosada Salas Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yucatecan style Mexican food – Shrimp Chile Rellenos, and fajitas are among my favorites.

**Sonora Grill – Corner of Av. 15 and Benito Juarez. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Mexican Seafood and traditional fare. Sonora shrimp and garlic shrimp are my favorites.

**El Moro – back in the hood…just tell the taxi driver the name of the restaurant Open for lunch and dinner, closed on Thursdays. Traditional and local Mexican food with a great seafood selection. Consommé de Moro, shrimp on a wire, and Mole Enchiladas are my favorites. Try the fried bananas as a desert or appetizer.

*El Pique – Av. 30 between Benito Juarez and Calle 2 (across from San Francisco) Open 7 days a week for dinner only. My favorite taco stand. Tacos el Pastor or beef tacos with cheese, serape style

*Las Palmas (cocina economica) – corner of Av. 25 and Calle 3 Cheap eats for lunch only Monday through Saturday. My favorite is the Chicken Relleno.

*Chilangos – Av. 10 between Calle 11 and Calle 15 Open for lunch only Monday through Friday. Another cheap local eats place. Daily specials vary.

*Los Seras – Corner of Av. 30 and Calle 3 Open 7 days a week for dinner only. Another great taco place. Tacos al pastor are the best here.

*Camilo’s – Av 5 between Calle 2 and Calle 4 Open 7 days a week from 10:00am to 7:00pm
One of my very favorites! Seafood tacos and tortas. My favorites are the shrimp tacos or shrimp torta.

**** Guido’s – Main waterfront between Calle 6 and Calle 8 Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Another favorite. Not to be missed. Excellent calzones, pizza, and I typically order the daily seafood special. .

**** French Quarter – NOW OPEN. Av. 5 between Adolpho Rosada Salas and Calle 3 Open 7 days a week for dinner only Great atmosphere. Steaks, seafood, Cajun style dishes. Orleans chicken and the pork tenderloin are my favorites here. .

***** Mesa 17 - www.mesa17.com Closed.

* La Candela – Corner of Av. 5 Sur and Calle 6 Nte. – Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch, 8:00am to 5:00pm – Opened by La Choza owner’s husband – an excellent place for eggs al gusto (how you like them) and daily lunch specials…all under $60 pesos. The salsa will be very familiar to some 

*****La Cocay – A true culinary delight in a warm elegant setting. Calle 8 between Av. 10 & Av. 15
Here is my official review  [www.scubaboard.com] Napa Salad, Pork Tenderloin, Pepper Crusted Sashimi Tuna, and Filet Mignon, Calamari rings sautéed in basil and garlic, Duck spring rolls with tropical corn, tomato, and mango salsa, Garlic Shrimp Tapas, Tequila Sautéed Shrimp with Roasted Nopal and chile de arbol, Plantain Crusted Fish with Honey Glaze and Cilantro Rice and lightly steamed veggies. Hungry yet???

***Especias – Will reopen by the end of February in a new location. Calle 3 between Av. 5 & Av. 10. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner only. Adrian is one of the best hosts on the island. This is a fusion of Mexican/Argentenian and exotic flavors. My favorites are the cilantro fish or chicken, or Shrimp Zambal.

**Casa Denis – in the main square. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One of the oldest restaurants in Cozumel. Shrimp fajitas or Enchiladas suizas.

*Coco’s – Av. 5 between 1st and Rosada Salas…just inside the south end of the square. Open for breakfast Tuesday through Sunday from 6:00 to 12:00. Closed September and October. Terri makes the best coffee on the island! My favorites are the taquitos, the Super Tacos, and the eggs Mexicana…really everything is GREAT!

**Rock-n-Java – Located on the waterfront just south of Punta Langosta mall (Carlos & Charlies). Open Monday through Sunday 7:00am until 10:00pm, close at 2:00 on Saturdays. GREAT spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Everything from eggs and bacon to gourmet pastas and vegetarian specialties. In my opinion, Lisa makes the very best Veggie burgers on the planet, even for the non-vegetarian!! Try the homemade breads and deserts too!

**La Mission ON 30th!! – NOT to be mistaken with La Mission downtown or Casa Mission – located on Av. 30 between Calle 2 and Calle 4, just north of the Super San Francisco grocery store. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. True local and traditional Mexican food at a budget everyone can afford! My favorite is the Mexican combo plate!

 

[Hemlon]

I hope to visit many of Christi's restaurant picks during my time there next month. Thanks for posting the info, Ann!

 

[Foo]

PHD, did you get my pm about the shore dive? Lemme know!

 

[parrotheaddiver]

PHD, did you get my pm about the shore dive? Lemme know!

No I did not.....I sent you one last week and I guess you didn't get that one since I didn't hear back from you.

email me
texasparrotthed2000@yahoo.com

 

[scubabum2]

Here's a new update. I'm psyched, how about you guys!

cowboyneal: June 23- July 2; Hotel Cozumel, Dive Paradise
okiejeff: June 29-July 7, Fiesta Americana
Brules: July 1-8, El Coz, Papa Hogs
Gryz: July 1-8, diving in Coz, staying in PDC
scubabum2: July 1-5, Casa del Mar, Aldora
windycitydiver: July 1-8, Caribe Blu, Blue Angel
WadeGuthrie: July 2-7, Casa Mexicana, Blue XT Sea
parrotheaddiver: July 3-7, Hotel Coz, Blue XT Sea
Foo July 3-7 Casa Del Mar/Del Mar Aquatics
Scott101: July 8th -15th, Reef Club, Scuba w/Allison
Diverg: July 8-15, Alicia B&B, Blue XT Sea
CrazyDuck: July 10th-15th; Occidental Allegro, Blue XT
hank harris: July 10-20, Caribe Blu, Living Underwater
94GTStang: July 13th-18th, Fiesta Americana, Bottom Time Divers
divekim: July 14-21, Scuba Club;
maigirl99: July 14-21, Allegro, Dive w/ Martin
alcina: July 15-22, Casa Mexicana, Blue XT~Sea and?
rbolander: July 15-29, Allegro;
subvet644: July 16-23, El Cantil, Liquid Blue
Vic McAlister: July 17-23, Hotel Coz, Papa Hogs
Moodiejeff: July 17-29 El Cantil, Blue XT Sea
Hemlon: July 20-24, Coral Princess
tstonedvr: July 22-29, Iberostar
gold42: July 29- Aug 5