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Rebecca Caro Apr 15, 2010 09:53 AM

Just Relocated to Poza Rica, Veracruz--suggestions?

Hello all,
I just relocated to Poza Rica, Veracruz and would love suggestions for places to eat out and shop in Poza Rica, Papantla and hour-drive radius around...

Also, if anyone knows of a health-food store in DF, pass that along, too! Thanks!!

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    paul balbin Apr 22, 2010 08:47 AM

    Just remembered another great spot in Pozo Rica. Go north across bridge and turn right.
    go about a mile more or less. You are looking for a red brick building which features pollo
    rostizada. They do chickens rotissery "como la Madridoca". This place has been around
    a long time, I bet Mike Benedum and Joe Trees ate there.
    Pablito el gordito

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      Rebecca Caro Apr 24, 2010 08:58 AM

      Thanks so much for your recommends, Paul! I am having a great time exploring so far--we haven't yet made it to the coast, but will make Tecolutla a first stop!

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      paul balbin Apr 18, 2010 11:13 AM

      Just thought of another great spot. On the way to Tecolutla you go through Guterez
      Zamora. Two blocks into Zamora you come to the bus station, turn right, right after the
      bus station and park. go to the first corner and find "El pirata felize" which is catty corner
      on the left. It is great.

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        paul balbin Apr 17, 2010 11:59 PM

        Hello Rebecca
        One of my favorite places near Poza Rica is a little beach town about 45 minutes
        south by the name of Tecolutla. One of my favorite restaurants in the town is a place
        known a the "Cameron Desvelado". My favorite dish currently is "felete de pescado
        rellano de mariscos" Oui la la. It is a filet of fish stuffed with all types of seafood and
        comes in two finishes. One has thyme and butter and the other features a chilli and
        garlic sauce.
        Another very good restaurant in town is the "Manglares" which is on the main drag
        and can be found by the Canadian flag in front. The owner David is Canadian..
        If you need a place to stay in town go to the light house, take a right and a left and a
        right and a left in the second drive way which is the home and posada of Andy and Seri
        Fisher who will treat you right.
        If you like tacos check out "tacos bigotes" on the south side of the square. I love
        his "tacos al pastor". Friday and Saturday nights.
        Good luck and I hope you enjoy these spots as much as we do.
        Pablito el gordito

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