Part 2 of Julianne’s Trip to Tulum and Akumal Bay, Mexico

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Akumal Bay

Akumal Bay

I recently brought you Chamico’s in Tulum, and now I’m going to unleash all my favorite foodie experiences on you! Below are a couple of my top picks for what to snack on when in Tulum and Akumal Bay, Mexico.

 

 

 

 

Lolha Restaurant and Snack Bar
Carretera Puerto Juarez Tulum Akumal Km. 104, Akumal, 77737 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
+52 984 875 9012 (no website)

lo-ha beach

Crowded day at the beach

Lo-Ha Chips and Salsa

Lolha Chips and Salsa

Lolha is located right on the beach, next to resorts and has chairs you can rent on the sand; I’m sure people assume this is a “tourist trap.” And that’s such an unfair assumption. Yes, it’s always packed and has a rushed feel which is tough for people want to relax, but I had great food here. We came here twice, once for lunch and once to rent beach chairs from them and chill. Then, of course, lunch followed the beach lounging.

 

 

lo ha octopus

Guajillo Octopus

The first dish I had here was the Guajillo Octopus, which was octopus sautéed with guajillo chile and garlic over a bed of rice. Sliced avocado and lime come on the side. The octopus was tender, and the spices with it were perfect. The dish also was a perfect portion and didn’t leave me with any feelings of guilt.

lo ha aguaverde

On our next visit, I decided to take a more chill approach to my meal and try the Agua Verde, which is a cold mix of shrimp, cucumbers, red onions and avocado with a cilantro based sauce; it was perfectly refreshing!

Flan

Flan

I couldn’t say no to a slice of flan, which was custardy perfection.

This is a perfect “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” kind of place. You’re right on the beach with fantastic food. There’s literally zero downsides.

 

 

 

tulum beach w temple

Temple on the beach at the Tulum Ruins

Oscar & Lalo 
Carretera Federal #307, Playa del Carmen – Tulum, Km. 241 Tulum, Qroo. C.P. 77780
http://oscarandlalo.com

tres lechesAnother highlight for me was having my first legit Tres Leches cake in Mexico. It was a goal of mine to find this amazing cake while I was in town.

I fell in love with Tres Leches when I was working at a Mexican restaurant in NorCal, but, without disclosing the name of the restaurant, they had it all wrong.

Oscar & Lalo’s Tres Leches has the perfect sponginess and isn’t soggy, like what I used to think tasted really good. The frosting is also not too sweet; it’s more just buttery. The food and drinks here are amazing but because this changed my perception on what I thought of Tres Leches cake, so it’s a well-deserved a shout-out.

mayan temple

Temple in Tulum

More from Akumal Bay and Tulum are coming soon! Be sure to follow us on IG & Twitter @girlsonfoodblog!

Julianne

Actress and Founder of Girls on Food: I was born and raised in the suburbs of Sacramento, California. I grew up a typical “McDonald’s kid”. I was very picky about what I ate and refused to try new foods. No fun, I know. My Mom started taking me on trips to Europe when I was a teenager and that’s when my palate for finer foods began to develop. Some of my most memorable favorite meals include Veal Bolognese in Rome, Gyros in Athens, Paella in Lisbon and Duck L’Orange in Paris. While this helped me grow out of a fast food phase, I still eat out quite a bit. I know I should be at home cooking, but I love dining out. I started working in restaurants in various front of the house positions at age 15. Since my start, I’ve worked in every casual restaurant setting you can think of: a teriyaki stand, brewery, sushi nightclub, trendy Mexican, family-style Italian, American diner, pizza parlor and even a BLT themed food truck. I can't help but notice that many of the LA food bloggers don't have any sort of background working in a restaurant. A lot of my perspective on food and dining out comes from my years of experience in the biz. Since starting this blog, I have shot appearances on a couple of cooking competition shows as a taster (including MasterChef Junior and another upcoming show). We have also started producing a Youtube Channel. IMDb page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2023647/ For this site I contribute content from all over Los Angeles (and the world) to showcase my favorite fine-dining spots, steakhouses, exclusive supper clubs, Hollywood nightlife and our very own #GOFx events, which I plan and coordinate.

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