Two for One Mojitos
This has become a standard tradition for us . From Noon to Five every day they have two for one mojitos. One of those mermaids comes on each glass. These are the best mojitos in the world. I always start with the classic. but you really need to try the amazing ginger, pineapple , strawberry or the recently added passion fruit. The passion fruit is my second favorite. Do be careful, they are not stingy with the rum.
Every year we have different friends or relatives with us and we always spend some time in the afternoon at Jo Jacks at least once. if we get there later in the after noon we hang around for dinner. If we get there early , the jicama with chil powder on it is wonderful along with homemade guacamole.
Update: sadly the mermaid tradition is no longer continuing.
We always eat on the second floor and usually get a table with view of the street below. Up until the recent renovation, it was part of the adventure to navigate the uneven height steps on the way out. Now it is a bit less exciting and a bit safer.
The atmostphere is always fun and festive and we generally strike up a conversation with one of the many locals, tourists and expats. Years ago our new friends made us return to Joe Jacks in the evening for the coconut pie. Although my wife claims that this is the only dessert choice, I have had the Butterscotch Boudin with Bacon and it is also amazing.
In case you can't operate Google, head south over the Rio Cuale into Old Town, after a few blcoks, look for Badillo Basilio and you will find Joe Jack's about 2 or 3 blocks from the beach on the south side of the road. (That's the right side walking away from the beach) If you go there on an afternoon in late February or early March , we might see you there.
So there you have it. Joe Jacks Fish Shack is one of our favorite traditions with great food, and two for one mojitos, and the best mojitos in the world !
