Babes at Little Italy

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Babes at Little Italy

  • February 24, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
Babes at Little Italy

Babes is an institution in Playa del Carmen, and this is the second location conveniently located on the new part of town, the Little Italy.

They keep up with the same tradition, and great service as the original one. The place is busy but fortunately not as crowded as the one on 10th street.

Babe serves great Thai food and a couple of extra items in the menu (Swedish meatballs for example).

The spring rolls and shrimp rolls are excellent all the time, the order comes with two large ones with a little dish of dipping sauce. And that is just for entree. There are also soups and salads

The bar offers full service of cocktails and nice wines, but if you are like me and don´t drink alcohol too often, then you can ask for a great fruit smoothie with yogurt or ice cream, they are fabulous. For those of you who enjoy rum, try the Mojitos (a cuban drink with rum and fresh squashed mint leaves), my friends tell me they are really good.

For a main dish, you can choose between thai noodles, a couple variations of curries, a pita pizza, a burger, and even fish fillet.

In general, this is a restaurant that never dissapoints, a real jewel of the crown!

Take a look at their menu:
http://www.babesnoodlesandbar.com/index.html

From journal Gastronomic Tour of Playa del Carmen

Babe's Noodle Bar

  • February 5, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
This place is a great spot to have dinner and a drink. They have outdoor tables, a bar with stools, and an intimate dimly lit interior garden area. The decorations are nice; they put up vintage-style posters, all of them depicting glamorous girls, hence the name Babe's.

It is supposed to be a Thai noodle bar (curry, spring rolls, Tsatziki, etc.), but you have more options than that, like pesto (a very Italian flavor with a touch of the house), salmon pizzas, chicken burgers, arracheras (cut of beef cooked Mexican style), Caesar salads, and sandwiches.

The portions are huge and tasty. You can order a half order or a full one. If it's your first time, order half to sample what your favorite will be. That’s what I did, but I ordered two different main dishes and ended up very, very full but satisfied. I'm sure you will return to eat here. If you are vegetarian, this place will warm your heart, as they will make veggie-only dishes if you want.

About the drinks, they have great smoothies with fresh fruit and yogurt or ice cream, mojitos, etc. I didn't try the alcoholic ones, but the people around me were very pleased with their drinks, which looked well-served in generous portions, not as I have seen in other more touristy places in town.

The prices are good for what you are served, and by the end of your meal, you will agree that it was worth every cent.

Their website Babes

From journal Playa del Carmen on a budget

Editor Pick

Babe's Noodle Bar

  • January 30, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by COwanderer from fort collins, Colorado
Babe's Noodle Bar

This is a slice of the Far East in Mexico. Tables are available inside amidst traditional Thai decor with a Caribbean flair and, of course, pictures of babes from the 1950s. Luckily, my two companions and I got a sidewalk table with a breeze. Service is not rushed; it even says so on the menu.

Giant mango margaritas and trying to communicate in French and Spanish kept us entertained. It was well worth the wait. I had spicy, flavorful shrimp curry served with vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. I had expected noodles, but the mashed potatoes were delicious. There is an extensive Thai menu available in half or full orders. Full dinners are between $8 and $12.

A return visit to PDC called for another meal or two at Babe's. For lunch I tried the Pad Thai, made with regular noodles not rice noodles, full of colorful, fresh vegetables and a sweet and tangy sauce. A few days later, I returned for the shrimp and vegetables with red curry. All meals beautifully presented and served with sourdough bread. The staff is friendly and attentive.

From journal Authentic Food and Boutique Hotels!

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