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More Changes in Puerto Morelos! There are soooo many new things to tell you about around Puerto Morelos, we’re breaking them down over a few posts. This is part 2 you can find part 1 here. Many new restaurants and bars have opened, and some have closed. Here’s what you need to know, let’s start with the new stuff!

The NEW Food Truck Village

The NEW Food Truck Village called Cielito Lindo, named after the bar in the middle, is not to be confused with the old Salciccium Food Truck Village (across from I Wanna Pizza) which closed a while back. Cielito Lindo is located at Cozumel Aveneda #1. And if that address means nothing to you, it didn’t to us either. So here is a link to the location. It is a bit off the beaten track, but not far. Just head south on Rojo Gomez until it runs out (about 2 blocks south of Al Chimi Churri) and make a right at the end of the street (near the old Su Frida, which is now closed) for half a block and you will find it at the roundabout heading toward El Cid.

Once you arrive, there are several food trucks to choose from. Cielito Lindo Puerto Morelos is the big bar in the middle, surrounded by food choices from around the globe. First, a taste of the southern US at Texas Grill Puerto Morelos, offering grilled specialties like ribs and burgers. En Llamas Steakhouse (which opened this week) makes everything on their hot charcoal grill. Sushi Sam serves sushi and also has a location in the Colonia. Las Ahogadas has authentic Guadalajara-style sandwiches and more (it’s all about the bread). Dany’s Bavarian Food is a taste of the best German cuisine right in Puerto Morelos. Schnitzel, bratwurst, cordon bleu and more. The layout of the village is very welcoming, and a big group can dine together and all have completely different food! Open from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm they promise to have live music some nights. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for music info.

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Changes on Rojo Gomez

Rojo Gomez is the main restaurant street in town, and it becomes a pedestrian walkway after 3:30ish. So, working our way north on Rojo Gomez from the town square, we see lots of changes. The first is that the original T@cos.com appears to be closed. But the owner is now working at the other T@cos.com closer to the square. So now we thought we only had 2 T@cos.com instead of 3, but last night we saw construction happening in their location on the second-floor corner, so now we think we may be down to one location.

Spyder Cafe across the street has closed but a new restaurant, Casa de Arbol, is being built in its place. It looks very fancy and we have heard that it is owned by the same people who own Mar Bella on the beach. We gather that steak will be on the menu at this location.

Across the street, Oops Quechido has changed its name to Prat’s Restaurant.

Kaapeh Xuuch is a new café, brunch and snack place, open 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, except Mondays. Early reviews are very good, but we haven’t made it there yet.

Just a few steps down the street is a Mama Mia Pizza, a takeaway, by-the-slice pizza stop. It is a small chain that also has a location in Playa de Carmen.

After 10 years, our dear friends at Don Mexkal poured their last mezcal. In their place is a new bar called La Taberna del Puerto. They have music, food and drinks and are open daily from 3:00 PM – 3:00 AM.

The Palm is next to I Wanna Pizza. This restaurant and bar seem to open late, around 8:30 or 9:00 at night and go very late. Next to The Palm, we have the new Yum Yum Wok location and then there is La Marigalante Restaurant & Bar, where the closed My Little Itay used to be, about 1.5 blocks north of the square on Rojo Gomez. (Please note that the address on their Facebook page is incorrect.) They offer Italian food, pizza, steaks and seafood.

One house down from them is yet one more new place. It is so new that we had a difficult time finding out its name! It is called Los Molcajetes and is open for breakfast and dinner.

We mentioned one more new place on Rojo Gomez in one of our last Beach Reads, the little ice cream parlour, Bendito Pecado.

Got all that? Luckily we keep track of all this for you on our big Puerto Morelos Restaurant Guide on our website.

So those are all the changes in just 2 blocks of Puerto Morelos! We will stop there for now. Watch for another Town Update on Beach Reads. Don’t forget to tell your friends to subscribe to our blog and we hope to see you soon at Casa de los Viajeros in Puerto Morelos.

November 20th is Día de la Revolución, Revolution Day in Mexico. It commemorates the Mexican Revolution of 1910. The revolution aimed to overthrow the autocratic rule of the President of Mexico, Porfirio Díaz, who had been in power for over three decades. His rule favoured the elite and led to extreme socio-economic disparities.

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The “First Spark” in Valladolid

It all began in Valladolid, just 175 km west of Puerto Morelos. The “first spark” was ignited when an insurrection took place on June 4, 1910, against Díaz. Maximiliano Bonilla and leaders of the Independent Electoral Center and the Anti-Reelectionist Front led the uprising. The rebels, mainly consisting of labourers from neighbouring haciendas and peaceful Maya volunteers, attacked the town at 3:00 a.m. They managed to take control of the city, removing railroad tracks and setting up defensive positions. The federal government responded by sending 600 soldiers, but the rebels held out for several days before they were defeated.

Later that year a presidential election was held where wealthy landowner Francisco Madero opposed Díaz. Díaz jailed Madero, who then escaped, issuing the Plan of San Luis Potosí on October 6, 1910. In that plan, Madero declared the results of the 1910 election fraudulent, nullified them, asserted that he was provisional president, and called for Mexicans to rise against Díaz on November 20, 1910. The actions inspired leaders like Emiliano Zapata, and Pancho Villa to emerge and advocate for democracy, land reform, and better working conditions. Their efforts brought about significant changes, including the redistribution of land, labour rights, and ultimately a new constitution in 1917.

Today, Mexican Revolution Day is celebrated throughout Mexico as a national holiday on November 20th. In Valladolid, it is still commemorated with reenactments and ceremonies in the city’s main square. In Puerto Morelos, schoolchildren dress up as their favourite historical figures for a town parade. It is a great time to be in our little town and see the kids marching the streets with their big black Poncho Villa moustachios and bandoliers. The holiday remembers and honours the struggles and sacrifices made by the people to achieve a more just and equitable society. This day serves as a reminder of the ongoing quest for social justice and the importance of remembering history to build a better future.