On this trip I decided to check out more of the great take out options here on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. When we first started visiting the island, more than twenty years ago, I had never heard of anyone ordering food for delivery.  Of course there was a wide variety of food carts where you could pick up a bimbo dog or a taco. We loved to pick up a rotisserie chicken or find Tito, the Rib Man, on a Sunday afternoon. It was a nice change to relax in our room or around the pool instead of always going to a restaurant.

 Isla food scene changed significantly when Covid hit in 2020. Restaurants shut down and people stopped going to the corner taqueria. Restaurants started offering home delivery and people started selling food from their home kitchens. The result is there is now a wide variety of takeout and delivery options available.

Last night we had the pleasure of having dinner from El Fogoncito. We had the medium sized chicken burger which came with fries. The fries were thin and crispy, just how I like them. We ended up cutting the burger into quarters and I was only able to eat a quarter. Of course we also ate another dish. But to say this burger was huge is an understatement. I can’t imagine how big the large size is. The chicken was breaded in a crunch coating and was layered with ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, with just the right amount of mayo. A yummy combination. The large sesame bun was fresh and provided a good bun to burger ratio.

The other dish we shared was the chicken cordon bleu. The breaded chicken was tightly wrapped around a generous portion of ham and cheese, very flavourful. Served with pasta al burro that was buttery and delicious, along side carrots and zucchini. Again the medium portion was more than we could finish.  But we are thrilled to be having the leftovers for dinner tonight.

El Fogoncito, meaning “the bonfire” in English, is a two year old family business owned by husband and wife team Jesús Chan and Zury Yazmin.

Jesús shared “our specialty is hamburgers and breaded chicken” and I can see why it’s such a hit with locals.  The offerings are economically priced, especially considering the large portions, and obviously made with much love.

You can follow the Isla Mujeres’ Food Facebook page to see their menu posts. Order on WhatsApp where they’ll be able to help you in Spanish or English.

Kath’s quote: “Live, love, eat!”- Wolfgang Puck

Love never fails.

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