Tortillas, tamales, chilies and everything avocado, Mexican cuisine is known for its bold flavors, palate-pleasing combinations and delectable ingredients. Fresh-from-the-earth options abound, including luscious native fruits like guava, mango, passion fruit and pineapple, perfect on their own or blended into fresh juices or aqua frescas. Seafood ceviche or grilled fish are an ideal treat for a warm evening al fresco. Heartier fare doesn’t disappoint either, from satisfying chilaquilles for breakfast, to savory chicken mole for dinner.
After the sun goes down, things really heat up. Cancun has secured its position atop the Mexico nightlife social register, with every type of club, lounge and casual bar imaginable including legendary hot spots Bulldog and Coco Bongo. Insider’s advice: tip your barman up front; this ensures attentive service the whole night. Meanwhile, the lively Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen is the place to start the night, and when these venues close around midnight, it’s off to dance clubs like Bali Club or Coco Maya. Whatever your mood, whatever your poison, our Blackbook Dining & Nightlife Guide will help you dine and dance the night away on your next Mexico vacation.