Over the winter holiday, I spent a week in La Paz, Mexico. The city is like most Mexican tourist destinations; a lot of people speak English, it’s almost always sunny, and there are tons of great restaurants. This was my first real vacation in a long time, and I wasn’t sure what I was going to want to do with my time off, but it quickly became clear that my top priority was food, and over the course of a week, I ate at all of the best restaurants in town. Here are a few places that shouldn’t be missed:

El Carrito -

Situated directly across from the shore, El Carrito is a funny little place. Because the tables and chairs were made of plastic and covered with Corona logos, it sort of felt like eating in someone’s backyard. I ordered fish tacos and a Negro Modelo. The tacos were filled with fresh breaded fish and cabbage and then drenched in a white cream sauce. I added a generous serving of spicy salsa and enjoyed a wonderful lunch for about $5.

El Perico Marinero -

I ate lunch in the garden behind El Perico Marinero on my third day in La Paz. The food was plentiful and delicious. I ordered some kind of traditional Mexican food sampler plate, which included chile relleno, enmolada, and chicken tacos. Everything was delicious, but the chile relleno was a stand-out; the pepper had the perfect crunch to compliment its cheesy middle. The restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere and the patio offered a nice mix of shade and sun.

Ostioneria Bismark-Cito - 

While I was browsing the internet for things to do in La Paz, I kept finding mentions of a taco truck with incredible lobster tacos. I decided that it was definitely something worth trying, and I spent a bit of time trying to track down the cart. Ultimately I discovered that the cart had been so successful that its owner was able to open a full restaurant. It was a big open place packed full of large families, and it served delicious freshly caught seafood. The lobster tacos lived up to my high expectations; they were accompanied by coleslaw and salsa, which made them reminiscent of a classic northeastern lobster roll.

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