Three months ago we were complaining about the cold Saskatchewan weather and yesterday we were complaining about the hot San Carlos weather. It was 34 degrees downtown and 35 degrees in Totonaka RV, with not a hint of breeze. Maggie could not get comfortable and neither could we.
We decided it was perfect day to go palapa bar hunting and we chose JJ's Taco Stand. This little bar has many of the requirements needed to be rated, such as a sand floor [it was gravel, but what the heck]. The roof is "sort of" thatched - it actually is made of bamboo poles lashed together.
The two biggest drawbacks are, as you can see, the bathrooms and the lack of a sea view. The waiters were awesome. JJ and his son Juan were very friendly and talkative. Juan wanted to practise his English as he wants to move to Canada to make some money. He is thinking of BC as a starting point.
The palapa had a little kitchen operated by one woman who seemed to run the place, even though JJ is the owner. There is also a strange looking BBQ that they use to cook the chicken or beef for fajitas or quesadillas.
Even though this place is not on the beach and the washrooms leave little to the imagination, I would have to rate this palapa a 5 out of 10 just because of the atmosphere and friendliness of the waiters. The fact that we can ride our bikes to JJ's is an added bonus.
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