Acapulco, Mexico

[Lillyth]

Hi everyone!

I am looking into going on an 18 day cruise from San Francisco through the Panama Canal to Ft. Lauderdale.

I will be asking intermitently about ports of call. I am trying to ascertain ahead of time if it will be worth it for me to go. Luckily I found a place in Cabo San Lucas (Sunset da Mona Lisa) that everyone seems to recommend, and has listed right on the menu what is edible by us!

Not it seems that is not the norm down there. I can't find anything in Acapulco.

Is there any place you guys can recommend in that city? Fancy or not, I don't care. Just as long as I can eat there.

I will be posting any other cities I am inquiring about separately.

Thank you in advance!

Lilly

P.S. Any experiences with Holland America?

[larry mac]

Hey Lillyth,

I've travelled in Mexico quite a bit, and haven't had any problems. Just stick to the corn tortillas that are very prevalent down there. The locals rarely use flour tortillas. I suggest going to local open air street cafes where you can watch them do everything. You can see them cooking the street tacos, cooking the corn tortillas that they make from scratch, cooking the meat, usually beef or pork, right there in front of you. Get out and walk down the street. Eat at a place that looks like it's popular with the locals.

It's amazingly tasty stuff. And very cheap! And you get to experience the real Mexico.

What concerns me is when I'm at a restaurant anywhere, and I can't see what's going on in the kitchen. That's like playing Russian Rowlette.

best regards, lm

[Lillyth]

That is so great to know, Larry, thank you!

I will take your advice, and happily. I am very glad to know I will get a more authentic experience - I was worried I would be stuck with only high end resort type places - which, while I love such food, is hardly the *real* Mexico.

You just took care of two ports for me! Now for the other eight.