The Playa los Muertos beach is constantly swarming with vendors selling everything you can imagine: miniature packets of chewing gum, margaritas, rugs, blankets—items that are probably a distant thought as you lounge in the hot sun. One vendor stood apart from the rest: the fish grill canopy in front of Molino de Agua hotel. For once, streams of people were running towards a vendor, instead of away from one.
I was apprehensive about eating fish cooked right on the sand. My brave friend thought nothing of it and forked over just 5 pesos ($0.50) for an enormous portion of grilled halibut that was plucked straight off the grill, plopped on a stick, and served with a few lime wedges on the side. After bugging him to let me sample two bites, I was hooked. If you’re in the mood for a healthy beach snack, these sticks are surprisingly filling and a good alternative to street-side tacos.
A local family runs the stand and offers only freshly caught fish like shrimp, salmon, and halibut. Each piece of fish is stored in a tightly sealed cooler on the beach and takes about 20 minutes to grill. If you are not in a rush, have a sit-down meal on the beach and enjoy the full treatment: fish and spicy Mexican rice. This is a totally satisfying meal and a true bang for your buck.