Punctuality

Some of you may have noticed that, since a recent visit, I have been on a Mexico kick lately. One of Mexico's appealing characteristics is that the sense of punctuality is reduced, or more accurately non-existent, there. If you check out the link to Puerto Penasco (left) you will find, repeated frequently, the phrase "Leave your watch at home, the natives have." Do you know who else has apparently left their watches at home? The employees at my local Taco Bell. Really, if you are looking for an authentic Mexican dining experience you have to go to Taco Bell. It has all of the proper elements, an unusually long wait, filthy facilities, employees of questionable nature who speak what is barely recognizable as English, and food of uncertain origin that is certain to send you for an extended visit to the toilet. I try to go to Taco Bell as often as possible. Many people in this area feel that El Rodeo is the place to go for Mexican food, but let's be honest, El Rodeo is Mexico as we wish it were, not as it is. Granted, Cancun and several other resort areas are quite nice, but if you want to replicate that roadside taco vendor feel Taco Bell is your only shot.