Dining
out
by Becky Brandborg
 Dining
out in Akumal and Tulum is always a pleasant adventure.
Reservations are not required, and the dress is casual.
Throw on sandals and a sarong and you are ready to
dine.
In Mexico is is common to dine late 8:00 - 10:00.
However if it is a slow night or off season you may
not want to arrive after 9:00pm.
The service in mexico is generally excellent. Keep
in mind that customs vary. Here for example you must
ask for your ticket when you are ready to leave. It
is considered very bad taste to bring you the check
without you specifically asking for it.
 Depending
on the restaurant you may see a tip of 10% included
on the check. If not 10% - 20% is considered appropriate.
Each of the local restaurants has their "signature"
fare. If you choose Anna y Jose for an evening meal
ask when you arrive for the Mayan coffee. This takes
three people to make so sometimes they need to find
the second and third wait person. It is an elegant
show and delicious desert.
Another option you might not think to try is the
pizza at Zamas. This is a flat bread pizza baked in
a massive wood fired stone hearth. The pizzas are
topped with a wide variety of options and delicatly
seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
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