Taquería Orinoco Mexico City Review: Trompo Tacos in Condesa

Assorted tacos, Taqueria Orinoco, Mexico City

Taquería Orinoco is a popular spot in Mexico City, known for its delicious tacos, efficient service, and lively atmosphere. Since opening in 2015, Taquería Orinoco has become a must-visit spot for authentic northern Mexican tacos in Mexico City. Taquería Orinoco opened its first location in Monterrey, Mexico. They focused on authentic northern Mexican tacos featuring …

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Restaurante El Cardenal Mexico City Review: Lunch in the Historic Center

Restaurante El Cardenal is a long-running Mexican restaurant founded in 1969. I visited its Palma location in Mexico City’s historic center, inside a restored French-style Porfirian building. I stopped here for lunch during my trip to Mexico City. Before I even walked inside, the first thing I noticed was how beautiful the building was. The …

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How to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan Pyramids by Bus

A great day trip from Mexico City is to Teotihuacan, one of the most important archaeological sites and Mesoamerican cities in the Americas. Teotihuacan is also a great day trip because it is close to Mexico City, a city of over 10 million people. While it is close to the city, Teotihuacan feels worlds away. …

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Los Tres Gallos Review: Best Enchiladas in Cabo San Lucas

The bright and colorful Enchiladas Verdes

Los Tres Gallos might just be my favorite restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. This is quite a bold statement with so many great restaurants in Cabo. But, I truly believe this. Why, you may ask? The food, the ambiance, the décor, the service, and the menu were all fantastic. What makes the food at …

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Tacos Gardenias Review: Best Shrimp Tacos in Cabo San Lucas

Pescado Taco and Camarón Taco

Tacos Gardenias is my favorite spot in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, when I am craving beer-battered fish and shrimp tacos on homemade tortillas. Established in 1980, the local restaurant has served fish tacos to locals and visitors to Cabo San Lucas for over 45 years. At that time, the restaurant was a small stall with …

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Taqueria El Paisa Review: Best Tacos al Pastor in Cabo San Lucas

Fully dressed shrimp taco on the left, sausage taco on the right

According to locals, if you are looking for the best tacos al pastor in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, you go to Taqueria El Paisa. This local taqueria chain, which started as a single taco stand, is today popular with both locals and tourists for their affordable and delicious tacos al pastor (grilled pork tacos) and …

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Mama’s Royal Cafe Cabo San Lucas Review: Breakfast on Restaurant Row

Huevos Rancheros Camaroneros

Mama’s Royal Cafe, located west of the marina on Calle Miguel Hidalgo, is considered by many to serve the best breakfast in Cabo San Lucas. Both locals and tourists visit Mama’s Royal Cafe because of its extensive menu. The menu features traditional Mexican breakfast, American breakfast, omelets, French toast, lunch, cocktails, and more. Being the …

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Isabel Restaurant Cabo San Lucas Review: Mexican Dinner Near Medano Beach

The colorful Shrimp Enchiladas in Green Sauce

It was my first night in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and I was hungry and tired. It was getting late, and due to COVID-19 restrictions, most restaurants in the city were shut down or closed for the night. While walking around the backstreets of Cabo San Lucas between the marina and Medano Beach, I stumbled …

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Maro’s Shrimp House Cabo San Lucas Review: Lobster, Steak, and Shrimp

Lobster, steak, and shrimp

Everyone told me, if you come to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, you have to go to Maro’s Shrimp House for the lobster, steak, and famous Bulldog drink. At first glance, the restaurant seemed like an overpriced tourist trap. But with great reviews on both TripAdvisor and Yelp, I decided to ignore my preconceptions and see …

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