Authentic Mexican Cuisine
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/26/08
Having lived in Jalisco, Mexico for four and a half years, I feel I was spoiled as far as authentic Mexican food is concerned. I ate at some of the best places, some of the places where the average Mexicans would eat (Cuates Rosas)ate in the homes of Mexicans and ate at sidewalk vendors. Every time I go back to Puerto Vallarta I make sure I go to Las Palomas to eat. Like I said, I'm spoiled and can hardly go to Chi-Chi's in the States. The food at Las Palomas is made like the abeulita made it (my gilrfriend's grandmother). If you like something a little spicy and different, you have to try the "Pollo con Mole". It's chicken with a chocolate sauce that has hot peppers as an ingredient. I've tried it in different places in PV, but at Las Palomas, I believe it is the best. My stomach is starting to growl just thinking about it. The waiters in Mexican restaurants are the best. They never hurry you through so the next group can be seated as soon as possible, attentive, are gracious and helpful. Speaking Spanish fluently and having a beautiful wife didn't hurt, but if you try speaking a little Spanish, you are rewarded for your trouble, usually by added attention. If you act like the Ugly American, you do so at your own risk. The Mexicans are some of the most gracious people I've ever known. When they say "Mi casa es tu casa" they really mean it!(Just don't try to rearrange the furniture, lol.)