They are sure to be a hit if you are looking for an Asian food experience with choices ranging from sushi, to vegetarian stir fries, to Thai noodle dishes. Beers are only 20.00 pesos and come perfectly chilled to your table, and their Cuba Libre for 35.00 pesos packs just the right punch for those of you who enjoy rum.

When we went up a couple of weeks ago to get our book and food fix we decided on ordering a couple of appetizers for the table to nibble on while we enjoyed our drinks and perused the menu. We picked the Fried Pork Wontons (60.00 pesos), and the Zesty Pot Stickers (60.00 pesos), which both come 6 to an order, and once we tasted them we were tempted to order 6 more orders and nothing more. The Fried Pork Wontons came with a zesty dipping sauce of soy, chili oil, cilantro, sesame and lime, and were absolutely out of this world. The Zesty Pot Stickers were accompanied by a sweet peach dipping sauce that balanced out the heat of the pot stickers perfectly.

Once we inhaled our appetizers we ordered our entrée, refraining from sticking solely to the starter menu. Web Guy went for his favorite, General Tso's Chicken (70.00 pesos), and it came with steamed rice and perfectly done chicken that two people could have easily shared. One of our friends ordered the Mixed Lo Mein (80.00 pesos) which was an ample serving with plenty of chicken, beef, and pork. However, instead of lo mein noodles, it was served with chow mein noodles. We are not sure if this was a mistake or if they were simply out of lo mein and didn't let us know. Either way, not a big deal, because it was still delicious. I ordered my all time favorite, Chicken Phad Thai (70.00), as did our other friend at the table. We both agreed it was a bit on the sweet side, but once we squeezed a bit of lime on it we were both happy as clams and cleaned our plates.

The server was a bit on the surly side and didn't seem to want to be there, but the service was adequate just the same. Valerie, a server/manager who has been there for the past 6 years is the real treat you get when you walk in the door. She always gives us hugs and smiles and makes us feel right at home. So if possible, request to sit in her section! Hola Asia, which is owned by a married couple from the United States and Mexico, have hit the mark with this cool restaurant and hot dishes on the square in Puerto Morelos.

Hola Asia is open from 3:00 PM until 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday and from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Sundays. Closed Tuesdays. If you would like further information or would like to reserve a table for a larger group please call: 998-871-0679

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