Thai Lounge in Cancun

​Thai Adventure in Mexico!

​Today I'm going back in time to remember one of the best dining surprises we had in Mexico. It was in April of 2016. Don and I were nearing the end of a 2-week adventure, traveling in Mexico. We found ourselves wandering La Isla, a very  touristy shopping center in Cancun. ​

We were so ready for something besides tacos and enchiladas, when we spotted Thai Lounge.

​Bar in the Aquarium
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​We were greeted by the hostess, who walked us through the bar towards the dining huts.

I caught sight of a dolphin's tail, but didn't have a chance to snap a photo. We should have started our evening there.

Tropical Oasis
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​We followed our hostess on the winding paths, past the lit palapas.

I wanted to stop and stare into each cozy dining area. But that would have been a little rude.

​Peeking Later
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​Later, I wandered a little and snapped a few photos.

I loved the round table, surrounded with pillows.

​Rows of Tables
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​One section held smaller tables, with glowing candles.

It was so dark, I couldn't tell where the lagoon was.

But I could feel the breeze blowing over the water, rustling the palms. It was a beautiful, balmy night.

Our Palapa

​My camera flash, added a harsh light to our cozy dining palapa.​

We were pretty giddy, to have been seated in our own dining hut!

​Smiling Don
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Don graciously put up with my camera. Not only did I get a photo, to help remember our evening...

...but we also got a brief moment of illumination! It had been so dark, that our sweet server had to pull out a flashlight at one point. Our dimly lit bungalow was peaceful and exotic!

​Feasting
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​Don and I have loved Thai food for many years, but we were also gearing our tastebuds for an upcoming trip. We were looking forward to our first visit to Thailand, 8 months off.  

Our lovely server in her silk Thai attire, spoke little English or we would have asked more questions. She smiled and bowed, pointed to the menu when we asked questions... smiled some more. We hoped this was a hint of what our upcoming trip would be like.

​Not Too Spicy 

​We were able to ask for less spice in our dishes. I had a vegetarian Pad Thai that was delicious.​

Don's chicken entree and our chicken saute appetizer, were both cooked perfectly, with exotic flavors... that I can no way describe!

​Dramatic Restroom
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​A trip to the Ladies Room gave me a chance to peek around.

I just had to snap a photo of the blowing curtains. Luckily this did not cause privacy issues.

​Chefs at Work
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​I loved this dramatic wall.

The opening revealed the chefs at work and I wish I could have stood there for an hour.

​Over the Lagoon
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​I wandered a bit further and spotted some tables that might be fun for the future.

Although, I really did love our jungly setting, with a breeze and gentle fan blowing from our hut's ceiling.

​Last Photo
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​Our server told us her name. She laughed when I tried to say it. She brought our bill in a little hinged box. She had to help with her flashlight once more, when Don couldn't read it.

Before leaving, she offered to take our photo. I so love when a server makes the offer... so Don can't blame me for embarrassing him! 

​Thinking back on this trip, I am more than ready to return to Mexico... or Thailand!
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