Fodor's Expert Review Limón

Situated smack dab in the center of the island, Limón is more about taste than location. Inspired by “mom’s recipes,” Chef Sergio makes freshness a top priority—nothing here is ever frozen. The Mexican-fusion menu starts with slightly sweet hibiscus-filled tacos and impressive zucchini towers with grilled panela cheese. The shrimp with a four-chile sauce has the right amount of kick, and the local fish cooked Mayan-style in a banana leaf is unbelievably moist. Fish and steaks are grilled on the garden patio just steps from your table, as is the pineapple flambé with vanilla ice cream.