I
know, it's a hard job running around Isla looking for all the fun
bars. Oh well, my “check liver” light is not on at the
moment, so here goes.
Starting
downtown on Francisco Madero Street, just off Hidalgo Avenue is
Tiny's Bar. No, Tiny, the owner is not tiny, but the bar is.
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| Two-for-one Mojitos |
It is
probably only eight feet across. Tiny's is a fun spot with great
drinks, and my brand of beer: Sol.
But
since it is two-for-one Mojitos day, I had to sample a couple, and
then it is time to move on.
This is a perfect spot to people
watch in the late afternoon – lots of small and even smaller
bikinis passing by on the street – with fun music playing in the
background.
I've
got a bit of a buzz going. I'm going in circles, retracing my route
back to Hemingway's Grill (La Tablita) on Guerrero Avenue.
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| La Tablita - Hemingway's Grill |
This is a
place for me to get into serious trouble. Luz the bartender takes
very good care of me, and they have icy cold Sol. Well, I'm going to
leave the downtown area now, and travel up the west side of the
island to where I can park the golf cart, and get a taxi as driving
will soon not be an option for me.
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| Bahia Tortuga - listening to music. |
Bahia Tortuga is the first bar I came across. It is a great palapa bar situated on the bay, with a stage for the outstanding live music acts they feature.
They don't have my kind of beer, but a Margarita or two will be just fine fun.
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| Soggy Peso SOL - colder than a penguin's butt |
Next
is a short walk to the Soggy Peso Bar & Grill. Okay it's only
two doors away.
Here I am in serious trouble; icy cold Sol cerveza,
killer strong margs, and fun, friendly staff. I had to be taken home
at this point (I think).
Oh,
the sacrifices I make for a good story.
The
day after I continue my quest to hunt down all the fun bars on Isla;
besides I need the golf cart back.
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| Daddy Blues at Barlito's |
On
to Barlito's at the Marina Paraiso. It's another enjoyable palapa
bar, overlooking a marina, that also features live music three nights
a week. Barlito's serves most types of beer, which is rare, as most
bars in Mexico are either a Sol house, or a Corona house, but not
both. It's a licensing thing.
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| The Band with No Name at Chuuk Kay |
Next
door to Barlito's is Casa Blanca. It's one of those bars that is not
structurally sound, as they seem to need a brass pole to hold the
ceiling up. This one is probably best enjoyed later at night.
A
little further along, and back on the waterfront, is Chuuk Kay with a
new and very large palapa right on the beach. The covered space
would easily accommodate a large wedding group. Chuuk Kay also has
my kind of beer, and good food. The Band With No Name – Javier and
the guys – play fun danceable tunes on weekends.
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| Five-piece Cuban band with a guest singer |
Right
next door is Varadero, also known as El Cuba Ron. It's an excellent
Cuban restaurant overlooking the passage where all the expensive
boats pass by, headed into their docks, or stopping at Varadero for
food and fun. They have live Cuban music on the weekends, both Sol
and Corona products, and super fish dinners, but I'm just drinking
this time. After leaving Varadero, out on the main road is Bronco's,
with cold Sol and late night entertainment. I would need a special
kitchen pass to go there – and I'm afraid to ask!
I've
heard good things about the Casa
de los Sueños
happy
hour, and the one at Maria's Kan Kin on the south-west side of the
island, but darn, I'm impaired again and will have to continue this
fact-finding mission another day …....
Hasta
Luego
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| Lawrie, Maureen, Randy, Amy, Kevin, Ken, Colleen, Linda, Rich |
Lawrie
& Lynda
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