Fiesta Real Palapa

We have been waiting for a perfect day to go palapa bar hunting and today turned out to be the day. We woke up to
20 degree weather and it just kept getting better. The Athletic Centre was closed, the fridge was full, the truck and 5th wheel were washed, Maggie was content to sleep in the unit and the neighbours gave their okay, so after lunch we decided to head down to the Fiesta Real Palapa.

In the real world of palapa bars this bar is touch and go. It has two separate areas with one part under the thatched roof and the other part an open air extension of the bar. It is the open air extension that gives the most pleasure on warm sunny days, but if it is windy most people prefer to be under the roof enclosure.

The waiters at Fiesta are open and friendly, especially Martin and Luis who have become friends over the years. They are constantly trying to teach us new Mexican phrases such as "lo mismo para mi" meaning the same for me. Often they will test their own English skills by asking us questions about someting they have noticed - "where did you get that soft bike seat?"

The Fiesta has a great view of the Sea of Cortez and Tetakawi Mountain [goat's teat in Spanish - see photo]. The beach extends for 4 or 5 miles and varies in texture and colour. In places small rocks and then long stretches of golden sand [not like the beautiful white beaches of the Yucatan].

Washrooms are very important in my survey and I am happy to say that the Fiesta has some of the best outdoor washrooms around. Senor Ping can attest to this!

Although this palapa bar is one of our favourites, in the true palapa bar sense it can only be rated a 4 mainly because of its attachment to the main building.