After checking into Margaritaville Island Reserve resort in Puerto Morelos at 4PM, we needed a quick bite. Rita's Taco House was the perfect spot. We arrived at 4:45 and they were set to close at 5:00. So we had to make some quick decisions. I ordered two fish tacos, two carnitas tacos and, perhaps because it was Margaritaville, I had to get a Cheeseburger in Paradise!! My wife ordered.two shrimp tacos and one suckling pig
The first thing we were brought was a plate of chips and an assortment of sauces.
While our server had said he would explain the difference salsas, he never did. He did manage to tell us that the two in the middle had the most heat - and he was correct. The chips were not that crispy, perhaps because we were there near closing time. And also we are in a hot, humid climate. Not ideal for foods that should be crispy. The refried beans with cojita cheese were very good. The green salsa (probably serrano) had good heat and some flavor.
As for the tacos, they really delivered.
The fish tacos had a small piece of white fish that was crusted in what seems like cornmeal batter. Super crunchy and flavorful. It had some crunchy cabbage as well as what most restaurants call special sauce. We all know it is just some combination of mayo and ketchup. The carnitas had a great slow simmered flavor, topped with grated onion.
The shrimp tacos were the best bite. I expected them to have fried shrimp. Instead the well cooked shrimp were in a sauce that was similar to a new Orleans gumbo. The suckling pig taco had such rich pork flavor, greatly assisted by the pickled red onions.
The cheeseburger checked all the boxes for a basic burger. Juicy patty. A decent bun to meat ratio. Melted American cheese. And that special sauce. The fries were also served hot and had been dusted with some spices, most likely a Mexican version of Lawry's Season Salt - or the type you see at Steak and Shake.
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