Located at Parque de Las Palapas, Dona Chonita is as authentic as you can get at local prices!! Staying in the Hotel Zone, wherever you eat, it's definitely priced for tourists. There's no "local" pricing so if you want to eat where the locals eat, you have to venture into Downtown Cancun. If you're looking for street food/stands, Parque de Las Palapas is the place for you. There are a ton of food merchants and I felt a little overwhelmed because I didn't know which one to choose. We opted to try Dona Chonita because we saw a lot of locals order from here.
Whatever you decide to order, expect it to be delicious! We got a torta, tacos and a tamale all for under $4! All DELICIOUS! It's a no-frills type of place and when they call out your order, there's a salsa bar and you can just add whatever you want. I loved my torta and how the bread was lightly toasted. The tacos were delicious and I loved the way the meat was prepared. If you told me that I would only have local food for my entire trip to Cancun, I would gladly accept.
If you're in Cancun, do yourself a favor and check out Downtown. The food is so much more authentic out here and you'll love the atmosphere! read more