isla mujeres | For Food's Sake – A Sydney Food Blog

Vanessa: The first leg of our recent honeymoon brought us to the beautiful island off the coast of Cancun, Isla Mujeres.  The Island of Women, as is its literal translation, is a short fifteen minute ferry ride from bustling Cancun and is surrounded by pristine waters in the Caribbean sea. This was our first trip to Mexico and as such, were on the hunt to experience some authentic, local cuisine. Lonely planet and Trip Advisor gave one place on the island an overwhelming thumbs up all round, so we made a bee line!  La Lomita (The Little Hill) is a simple yet colourful eatery serving up all the quintessential Mexican dishes as well as a number of dishes I’d never come across. Situated in the backstreets, this unassuming little eatery is a real gem that could possibly be missed if you weren’t on the lookout.  The décor is simple. Plastic tables and chairs, brightly coloured flowers on the walls amongst other mismatched objects and a view into the little kitchen where you can see the …