Telchac Puerto is a fishing community. Not like we would think fishing, but hard work, dig your feet in, get your bait in the evening to head out pole fishing first thing in the morning. Old school fishing.
Up until recently the restaurants all had the same menu, very traditional Mayan cuisine. Recently they have been getting more creative and also offering a little familiarity to the gringos. French fries!
I was reading a restaurant review that slammed them for not having Pescado Fritas, claiming it was the traditional/quintessential port town food. A must have on any menu. Every time I tried to order it I was given a look and warned it was huge. They all spread their arms 1 1/2 to 2 feet apart. Having limped out of a few places that didn't offer a portion warning I took it serious and changed my order.
Whether it was snapper vs grouper, I dunno, but today the server brought me a grouper to inspect. I said let's go for it.
You know I don't shy away from different, but this was truly very good, and now off my bucket list.
The glory shot.
A little work to avoid bones, but all in all an enjoyable lunch.
There may have been margaritas beyond the camera angle...
