Rich Niche, Great Eats In Puerto Morelos, Mexico!

by Amanda Trevelino

 

The “festive season” is meant to be a time of good cheer, but  in late December chilly gray weather (and maybe exposure to Ebenezer Scrooge), left me craving a warm New Year lavish with sun, surf, golden sand, maybe even palm trees laden with coconut loot. And so, that’s how I found myself on a Mexican highway driving south from Cancun Airport to celebrate 2014 near the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum.

 

El Nicho Exterior

el Nicho Exterior

 

Along the way, my family and I visited the lesser-known town of Puerto Morelos where a man on the street told us not to miss El Nicho. Good advice, because this tiny gem is tucked away like buried treasure; only the line of hungry patrons and a small placard mark the spot.

 

El Nicho Sandwich Board

el Nicho Sandwich Board

 

Owner/Manager Maureen was efficiently running the show during  our two visits, and we assume Owner/Chef Pablo was at the helm in the kitchen. The duo have created a vibrant, welcoming niche that obviously appeals to both locals and visitors with a small menu of healthy fare, not to mention a community board announcing drop-in yoga and other organic pursuits.

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