2 Best Restaurants in Mexico

Located off the beaten path, in a weathered, palapa-topped fisherman's cottage, this local favorite is known for its fresh mojitos, but its reasonably priced, family-style plates of grilled or fried fish are an even bigger draw. The day's catch might include anything from grouper to lobster (order them with creole sauce if it's being served). Cuban specialities such as tostones and sandwiches round out the menu. If you come here for dinner, make it an early one. The place closes at 7:30 pm.

This delightful restaurant is known for its delicious Cuban food. The grilled tostones sandwiches, which use fried plantains instead of bread, are topped with a finger-licking onion-and-orange sauce, and the juicy hamburgers are stuffed with goat cheese and served with yucca fries. Several vegetarian dishes are also available, and lunch salads are topped with fresh ingredients like garbanzo beans, avocado, and jicama.  By night, Qubano morphs into a tapas bar, with a lively atmosphere and a long list of delicious Caribbean cocktails.