Hola again!
This is Part 2 of our Fall 2025 Town Update. If you missed Part One, you can find it here.
There was so much news, so many things to tell you about, we have split it into (at least) two parts.
We led with new things on the beach side of town in our last update, so we’ll start with the Colonia this time. (If you are new to Puerto Morelos, the Colonia covers the town on the west side of the highway. For our purposes, we will also include the Pescadores neighbourhood.) If you’d like to learn more about the neighbourhoods of Puerto Morelos, we have a detailed post about it here.
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While you were enjoying your summer, Carlos and the La Cabaña family were busy opening new restaurants. They opened two in the off-season.
First to open is Charly Chicken. Named after the famous Carlos, I presume, Charly Chicken is all about the bird. You will find an interesting selection of chicken burgers and chicken pieces, plus fries, onion rings, mashed potatoes and more. Charly Chicken is on Calle Chaca, between Zetina Gasca and Timon, about three blocks west of the library. It’s open daily from noon until 9:00 pm.
The other new restaurant is Bichos. They are all about fish. Try fish or shrimp tacos, tostados, shrimp cocktail, fish and chips, shrimp burger, guacamole, fries and more. They are located on the lateral on the east side of the highway, right near the little ADO bus station. They are open daily, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, closed Tuesdays.
The best news of the summer? Chef Roberto has reopened Fonda Americana Grill, a longtime Puerto Morelos favourite. Since our first visit back in 2013, Fonda has been a go‑to for hearty comfort food, and now it’s back with the same crowd‑pleasing menu: steaks, crisp salads, pizza, burgers, wings, fresh fish, and — most importantly — that famous roasted chicken. Honestly, they could serve nothing else, and we’d still be happy.
Little Boba is a new coffee, matcha and tapioca shop that just opened in the Colonia. The owners, Fernando and Diana, are graduates of a municipal program to encourage young entrepreneurs. The mayor herself cut the ribbon and sampled their wares. Little Boba is located on Caoba, just two blocks west of the Colonia square. They are open daily, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, closed on Monday.
Atelier Bakery and Pizzeria is a place everyone can love. Why? It’s a bakery, and it has pizza! What more could you want? They have all kinds of bread, including sourdough. You will also find cinnamon rolls, croissants and more. They also have fresh, Italian-style pizza. Reviews are good, and there always seems to be people in line for fresh-baked goodies. You can smell what’s baking when you ride by! You will find them on Zetina Gasca, at the north end, across from the soccer field. They are open daily, except Tuesdays, from 8-12 and 5-9.
We’ve focused on the Colonia, but here’s one restaurant from the beach side of town. In our last Town Update, we mentioned that Prat’s restaurant had closed and a new one was on the way. Well, it’s here! Say Hello to Mile’s Kitchen. They have an expansive menu with lunch and dinner every day. They specialize in “comfort food”. The owner’s vision is a welcoming spot with lower prices on both food and drinks, so everyone can enjoy without stretching the budget. Look for everything from lasagne, spaghetti & meatballs, mac & cheese, salads, schnitzel, steak sandwiches, to tacos and quesadillas. Kid’s menu too. Open 7 days a week.
In other beach side restaurant news, Taco Barra near the Cultural Centre on Ninos Heroes has closed.
The ADO bus is once again stopping and picking up in Puerto Morelos. This service was “temporarily” suspended back in 2020 and only resumed recently. They do daily runs in all directions and to the airport. We have a vehicle here in Puerto Morelos, but we often use the service ourselves as it is easy, inexpensive and eliminates the worry of parking. You can get anywhere in Mexico by bus. Some ADOs are actually quite luxurious (look for ADO GL). You must check the ADO.com.mx website for the schedule, as it can be irregular. The bus to the airport is a deal at 211 pesos per person, but there are only 6 buses a day, starting at noon and ending at 5:00 pm, so it will take some coordination. Daytrips to Cancun or Playa are easier. Look for the ticket booth on the east side of the bridge.
The Colonia is going to be home to a new 7-11 store. There is already a location beside the Pemex on the highway, but this one is a lot more suburban, located on Delfin between the northbound & southbound Timon. No Slurpees yet, it’s still under construction, but the newly installed signs say that the location will be open 24 hours a day and will feature a drive-through.
In addition to the 7-11, the Colonia is also the future home of a new gas station. Pemex will open location number 3 on Zetina Gasca, behind the Aki Plaza. In addition to the pumps, they are also building a small strip mall to attract other businesses. Here’s the location on a Google Map. There are also plans for a lot more retail in this area.
Espartanos Gym Puerto Morelos has expanded! They may have triple the equipment they had last high season. No waiting for machines! This gym is located on the lateral, on the southeast side of the highway in the Pescadores neighbourhood (near the CostaMed hospital). At 500 pesos a month, it is a real bargain. It also has AC!
Just south of the gym, you’ll find Muscle Depot, Puerto Morelos’ very own supplement store. We popped in, spoke with the knowledgeable owner, Robert, and met his adorable daughter. He offers recommendations in both English and Spanish and has a wide range of pre-workout or protein powders and bars, and refrigerated protein drinks. Plus, he delivers. Open 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, closed Sunday. You can reach him on WhatsApp at +529842405666 or via Facebook.
🍺 Noche Buena: Holiday Cheer in a Bottle – Noche Buena is the seasonal star of Mexican beers. It’s rich, malty, and only around for the holidays. With its deep amber colour and smooth caramel notes, it’s basically Christmas in a glass. Locals watch for it every fall, knowing it disappears once the season ends. If you spot it, grab it…and grab one for me too. It’s the kind of limited‑edition cheer that makes the holidays taste better. (And it will never annoy you like that damn Mariah Carey song)
That’s a wrap on Part 2 of our Town Update. Puerto Morelos is always changing, and we’ll be right here to share what’s new, what’s popular, and what’s worth your time. Stay tuned – more updates are on the horizon.
