South End of Playa la Ropa

Over the last week, we have witnessed the building of two platform structures that look to be VERY unsafe.

This is the former location of a long standing open air restaurant that sold tirritas and one that sold oysters. They were located on the dirt and rocks next to the unpaved road.

What's going on? We liked the previous people and their food, but it seemed as though when the city went through and removed unlicensed massage tents, ambulatory vendors and other similar things, they shut down the two restaurants. We understand the enforcement of the regulations.

Suddenly, these two platforms have been built, palapa roofs installed, and chairs being stored. What's up?

We see the structures from the water and as much as we love thrill rides, we won't be walking on them. And, what about water for preparing food, washing dishes, dish water run off, and the lack of bathrooms?

We are concerned.

Because people patronize these illegal businesses, they continue popping up where they can. Sometimes they're relatives of Regidores or directors of city services, sometimes they're friends of influential people, sometimes they're simply bold and audacious or maybe they've paid off someone. If they get away with opening a business there they may be able to get a permanent permit if not even a land title even though it's Zona Federal. I strongly urge my readers NOT to patronize illegal businesses such as these even if they have a "permit". It's one thing to buy silver or ceramics from a wandering vendor, but it's another entirely to patronize an illegal restaurant, bar or massage tent.