Nov 01-April 30 .. $1800/week (up to 8 people)$100.00 per person charge for extras
May 01-Oct 31 .. $ 1400/week.(up to 8 people) $100.00 per person charge for extras
Thanksgiving 2500 Christmas week Dec 17-26th 9 nts 3000 New Years 3000 Easter 2500
50% Deposit to reserve, balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
$250 Refundable Security Deposit required.
Gratuity for property managers not included
Fantastic, reasonably priced meals prepared by Sandra and Rick by request
3% charge for credit card payments
Restaurants tried and loved by us in La Penita: Check the Map for locations and status of operations. Some of these close for the summer
Solis Italian Restaurant on the town square in La Penita, great dinners, Beer, wine, pizza and a few favorite pasta dishes….Walk from the house Number 25 on the La Penita map 274-3438
Xaltemba Restaurant and Gallery is a new upscale restaurant opening in November of 2007 on the town square in La Penita. We tried it and all I can say is WOW. You definitely will not be disappointed. Walking distance Closed in Summer http://www.xaltemba.com/page33/menu.html Closed for the summer months
Hindi and Jaime’s in La Penita. Great food, nice bar and wonderful people. Friday night Chili Relleno’s Walk from the house Try the tortas for lunch….or the fish tacos or dorado Pacifico ….yum and VERY inexpensive and yummy
Closes on June 1st for the summer
Beach side of number 26 on the La Penita map
Gutti’s Right on the beach front road in La Penita, West of number 26 on the La Penita map. Just a few blocks from the house. We always go here at least one time for their Camarones con mucho ajo and Camarones Diablo. Garlic shrimp and spicy shrimp. Simple, no English, and no Gringos but great Shrimp dishes, fish, and seafood soup. Short on atmosphere but Gutti is a nice guy and the food is wonderful and inexpensive and the kitchen is clean and spotless. Between two Cantinas, so get the right door. Beer and Ron…Rum!
Toucan On the highway in La Penita….south end of town. West side of Hwy. Great people and good, inexpensive food. Margaritas and simple bar. Take a cab
La Avenida in La Penita. Number 26 on the La Penita map Great for breakfast and lunch Walk. At the end of the Avenida in downtown……west end.
Lots of other pizza parlors, bakeries, roasted chicken stands, ice cream parlors and breakfast and lunch spots in La Penita’s downtown. Yesi’s is a great lunch spot. Taco stands by the town square get a lot of business and people rave about them….haven’t tried them myself. We often go to breakfast on the north side of the Avenida….open front to the street and there is a woman cooking fresh tortillas
You can walk down the beach to Rincon de Guayabitos…..I have never had to cross water from December to May….In the rainy season you might have to wade a bit. It is a nice, but long walk. Call a cab for the less adventurous. Check out restaurants reviews on Jaltemba Sol the local on line newspaper...Link provided..and the maps that they have there.
Daniels Beach Club is brand new and is located in the building with the pyramid roof just north of Los Cocos Resort on the far side of Rincon de Guayabitos. Daniel also owns Solis on the town square in La Penita. Italian food. Great place for dinner and fun….inside dining or outside, micro brew, full bar and great food. Daniel is a real character. Originally from Italy he has had restaurants all over the USA, Brazil and now Mexico. Definite must do. 274-2602
Latitute 21
New restaurant on the beach in Rincon de Guayabitos. Music and good food. Reasonable prices
http://www.surfnayaritmexico.com/latitude.html
El Campanario in Rincon de Guayabitos Love it….Great Fajitas and nice bar. Near Pina Loca on the Rincon de Guayabitos map
Pina Loca in Rincon de Guayabitos Great breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fantastic fancy drinks, fruit smoothies and bar. On the Rincon map
Pina Colada in Rincon de Guayabitos…Festive Restaurant and Bar, huge fajitas and great other dishes….Nice bar…..drinks, margaritas in a bowl! Located on the frontage road that runs parallel to the main highway. On the map May be closed for the summer 2009 for remodeling
Vista Guayabitos high on the hill above Rincon and Los Ayala. Great view and food is good…..a must for sunset drinks! We always make at least one trip. A little higher priced than others, but worth it for the view and high end atmosphere. Good Ceviche and Empanadas. Great steaks, coconut and garlic shrimp and chili rellenos. Mango Margaritas and cheese cake! Thursday night karaoke with great local talent!
http://www.vistaguayabitos.com/eng/
http://www.vistaguayabitos.com/
Bavarian Gardens
On the Hwy in Rincon, German food…..good and hearty, have Sunday brunch…Yum Full bar, dancing to the Red Neck Mothers on Friday Nights!
Reviews and info borrowed from the Guayabitos Newsletter
Most of these are open for the summer months
Piña Loca: This cute little restaurant is one of my all-time favorites. It is almost always busy (which should be your first clue that they have great food); and to top it off, you'll also get good service from both Fabian and Susana. Mercedes, the owner, offers a huge menu filled with traditional Mexican items like pozole, tostadas, enchiladas, sopes, burritos and tacos, in addition to several fish, shrimp, beef and pork dishes. A few of our favorites are the shrimp fajita served in a molcajete (lava bowl), Veracruz-style fish fillet, octopus in garlic, coconut shrimp with mango salsa and tortilla soup. Most specials come with one national drink and dessert. Hours: 11am-8pm daily. Happy Hour: 4-6pm. Live Music: Nightly except Saturday. Address: Ret. Tabachines, Guayabitos.
Hinde y Jaime's
Av. Emiliano Zapata, La Peñita
Open 8am-9pm or 10pm, closed Sunday and for the summer starting 6/1/09
Great fish tacos, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friday night Chili Rellenos. Full bar. Golfers, poker and lots of tourists Try their Tortas (a hot sandwich) for lunch! Hinde makes a great meal for a little money…..we love the fish, Dorado, cooked many ways with rice and veggies all for under 80 pesos. An easy walk from the house.
Mateja's Bar & Grill
On the Beach, Guayabitos
(322) 131-0043 *new number
Open -9pmish, closed Monday
Caters to Canadian and American Guests
Daily Specials:2007-2008 Happy Hour: daily; Tues: Beef or Chicken Quesadilla for $35 pesos all day. Wed: Rib Night 4-7pm for $60 pesos; Music by Eric Nice. Thurs: Grande Margaritas for $25 pesos all day. Fri: Peel and Eat Shrimp $2 1/2 pesos each. Sat: Steak for $120 pesos; Music by Eric Nice. Sun: Chicken Teriyaki or Chicken Parmesan for $65 pesos all day / Group Reservations: If you are heading to Mateja's for dinner after 7pm, please call ahead to make sure the kitchen is still open to avoid disappointment. Mateja encourages all parties of 8 or more to make a reservation. If you do so, she will offer her famous rib dinner to the entire party at Wednesday's price (so why not eat ribs on Tuesday?). Don't forget, ribs need to be pre-ordered
Piña Loca
Ret. Tabachines, Guayabitos
Open 8am-10pm daily
Live Music: "Miguel Angel:" Mon, Fri & Sun 6-9pm; "Orlando:" Tues 7-9pm; "Roberto Curiel:" Wed-Thurs 7-9pm
Crazy Nellies Hwy. 200 (near entrance to Los Ayala), Guayabitos
Food, TV’s for sports, Pool tables and fun
(327) 274-1101
El Tiburon
On the Beach, Guayabitos
(327) 274-0642 or (322) 136-8465
Open Mon-Thurs, Open until 1am Fri-Sun
Toñita I
On the Beach, Guayabitos
Open daily
Just recently found this nice restaurant. Great seafood. Closes early in summer so get there before 6
Villanueva
On the Beach, Guayabitos
Open , closed Tuesday
Happy Hour: daily \
Private Cook available for Casa Fortuna
Sandra and Rick are incredible hosts and are accomplished cooks. They used to have a restaurant and catering business. We are fortunate to have them available to cook for our guests.
You can arrange for cooking by the week or by the day.
Food Preparation Fee By the week (one week =6-days)
Prices in US dollars
1-4 people $100.00 per week for one meal per day/ $200.00 for two meals per day
5-8 people $150.00 per week for one meal per day/ $300.00 for two meals per day.
Additional fees for more than 8
This price is for 6 days (no Sundays unless it is a very special occasion like a birthday dinner) They are not available for Christmas dinner as they spend time with their family.
You can choose between breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner….and change according to your schedule each day. It includes one main course only, appetizer and desert, or main course and two appetizers. It is not intended to be a Mexican Fiesta with multiple entrees.
Food Preparation By The Day
The price of cooking per day is calculated by the cost of the main dish per person. She will do up to two main dishes, but prefers to do the same thing for all guests. Maybe a generous tip (propina) for the extra work will make it worth her while if your group has different needs. For example if you have 6 people in your group and want Chicken Enchiladas, the price for preparation would be $2.50x6=$15.00
The price for Appetizers and Deserts are per item. As an example a pie would be $2.50 and guacamole would be $2.50
So the price of that meal preparation for 6 people would be would be $20.00
The cost of the food is extra.
For example, a meal for 8 using shrimp would probably take about 3 kilos of shrimp at a cost of $ 9.00 per kilo. The ingredients for chicken enchiladas for 8 will run around $35.00. Ingredients for appetizers and deserts, salsa and chips would increase the cost. One thing for sure, you will not eat better for less at a restaurant.
They will do all shopping necessary…with a charge of 2 or 3 dollars for the taxi from the store to the house.
Sandra will prepare the food, wash the dishes used in dinner prep, clean the kitchen and leave the house. Serving dinner and washing dinner dishes is not included.
Tipping is customary.
The following prices are if you choose to have a single meal rather than pay by the week.
Price is per person for main dishes, keep in mind that we are assuming there are 6-8 people. If your group is smaller you might want to pay her a little more for the service.
Price per item for Appetizers and Deserts
Her main dishes usually come accompanied with rice, frijoles or salad, depending on the dish…....a few don't …...like the enchiladas. Be sure to ask if you would like something on the side….as always, very inexpensive.
Appetizers (priced per item not per person)
$2.50 each
Nachos
Guacamole
Mexican salsa(traditional with tomato, chilies, onions)
Salsa pico de gallo
Fried turkey sausages w / spicy BBQ sauce
Fresh fruit plates (Pineapple slice topped with chopped water melon, melon, apples, pears, strawberries, oranges, peaches (in season only) and covered with Rum & Grenadine coulée sprinkled with cinnamon)
Mexican dishes (priced per person)
Chile Rellenos $3.00
Chicken mole with rice $2.50
Beef in its juice $2.50
Suisse enchiladas $3.00
Orange chicken $2.50
Pork with zucchini $2.50
Chicken/Beef birria $2.50
Chicken tostadas Mexicana $2.50
Mexican meat balls $2.50
Breaded potato cakes $2.50
Beef with chili $2.50
Chicken in peanut sauce $2.50
Mexican soup/Tortilla soup $2.50
Chicken spaghetti $2.50
Rice
Beans
Lots of other choices...just ask
Chinese (priced per person)
Spicy chicken, beef or pork stir fry $2.50
Russian (priced per person)
Beef Stroganoff $3.00
Sauerkraut with pork chops $2.50
American (priced per person)
ALL $25 except for pizza and lasagna (3.00)
Hamburgers (with BBQ sauce, fried onions and cheddar cheese)
Meatloaf w / mushroom cream
Bean soup
American style fried chicken (with mashed potatoes and gravy)
Smoked BBQ ribs with potato salad
Smoked turkey
Hot-dogs / Corn dogs
Spaghetti w / meat sauce or meat balls
Lasagna & Vegetarian lasagna $3.00
Fettuccini Alfredo or cheese fettuccini
Pizza - list of possible ingredients (shrimp, ham, chicken, beef, chorizo, pepperoni, pineapple, sausage & vegetarian style) $3.00
BBQ Turkey, when available
Seafood (priced per person)
All 2.50 each (I think)
Ceviche: Shrimp, Dorado, sierra (and when available octopus...hard to get and expensive here) or combos
Sea food cocktail in juice
Sea food soup
Dorado filet: a la Vera Cruz (with white wine in sauce) Garlic, breaded, - garlic, filet, breaded, fried or BBQ
Shrimp: brochette, garlic, butter, breaded or diabla
Sarandeado fish or shrimp (Mexican BBQ style like they serve on beaches) -
Desserts (priced per item)
All $2.50
Cheesecake style Flan
Rice pudding
Cakes (chocolate, strawberry, orange)
Pies (Apple, Cheese, lime, strawberry, pumpkin)
Brownies
Fresh fruit Jell-O’s (orange, strawberry, lime, raspberry, pineapple, peach, grape)
Milk jello with pecans
Fried bananas with Rum, cream and strawberries
Bionico (Chopped fruits topped with pecans, granola and home made sweet yogurt)
Breakfast
she can pretty much do anything American or Mexican...Huevos Rancheros, chiliquillies, wonderful Mexican Bacon!
Sandra is quite accomplished and may be able to prepare dishes other than listed with advance notice. Rick does a mean BBQ (perfect answer for that fish you caught) and they can whip up a great pizza and his BBQ ribs are to die for. If you wish to have a dinner waiting for you on your arrival day let us know your menu and she will have a wonderful meal waiting for you! Highly Recommended
They can also pick up groceries, beer, wine or tequila to be waiting at the house. This is something they do for the cost of the taxi and a tip. Please be generous!