Four years ago, when a good friend who managed a house in the Punta Sur area of Isla Mujeres Mexico asked Glay and Gaby if they wanted to prepare breakfast for her guests, they jumped at the chance. “Back then we sold breakfasts in a small place in the Colonias, because it was a new and different challenge, we accepted. That was the beginning of many more breakfast, lunch and dinner services”. And thus Glay and Gaby Food and Drink Private Service was born. 

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, these two have lived on Isla for seven and a half years. Glay worked in the food business for more than twenty years. Gaby has worked in the industry for five years, discovered her passion for cooking one day when the chef didn’t show up for work and she had to take over. Since then she has dedicated herself to learning and developing her culinary skills. 

Kathryne and I really wanted to meet these ladies and they wanted us to sample their food. Typically they would be preparing and serving food on site in someone’s home or accommodations on the island, but it was just two of us and our tiny apartment kitchen is far from suitable for a caterer. So instead they prepared food on their premises and delivered it to us.

They brought us their favourite: chicken fajitas. Stir fried with green, red, yellow peppers and purple onion, the chicken is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, a little of the popular Mexican Maggy juice, and homemade garlic oil. It was tender and savoury. The rice that was cooked in tomato broth was flavourful and fluffy. Besides the chicken I thought the refried beans were the highlight of the dish. Cooked in butter I could eat them by the spoonful. Their freshly made  guacamole was simply salt and pepper, fresh lime juice, and a touch of garlic oil, allowing the flavour of the avocado to shine through. Every component was delicious on its own and complemented each other perfectly when brought together in a tender flour tortilla. 

They cook for everyone like they would for their own family and friends. The freshest local ingredients, striving to provide quality as well as quantity in every dish. One look at their Facebook page and you’ll see their beautifully presented abundant taco bars, delectable breakfast buffets, and snack delivery. They customize menus for all types of celebrations, providing catering and excellent mixology for birthdays, weddings, or just a group of travellers who want a nice meal without going to a restaurant. You can even learn a few things along side them in the kitchen or take part in one of their Tequila Mescal tastings. 

Being that I recently retired from running my own similar business in Winnipeg, Canada, I can appreciate the attention to detail and love that they pour into providing an excellent experience to their clients. 

The ladies are very thankful to everyone who has supported their business. In appreciation, they now find ways of giving back to the people of the island through their philanthropy. 

Kath’s quote: “The people who give you their food give you their heart.” -Cesario (Cesar) Estrada Chavez

Love never fails.

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