La Lunita Restaurante. Akumal, Mexico. Romantic beachfront bistro serving Mexican and Maya specialties with contemporary flair. Cusine. Paradise by the Beach. Culinary Masterpieces. La Lunita serves contemporary Mexican cuisine and Maya specialties with an accent on seafood. Signature items include coconut shrimp, empanadas de huitlacoche, and filet mignon in a red wine sauce. Each of the selections on the menu is a unique La Lunita culinary masterpiece. Signature Dishes. Begin with La Lunita’s huitlacoche emapanadas, French flakey pastries stuffed with a Maya corn mushroom sauce and served with garlic sauce for dipping. La Lunita's inventive version of the Mexican classic tortilla soup is deliciously rich, made with avocado, panela cheese, cream and Pasilla chile. The beef at La Lunita is of the highest quality and cooked to your perfection. Indulge in a filet pasted and grilled in ancho chile and peanut sauce. The Caribbean favorite coconut shrimp is prepared La Lunita style ... with fresh coconut shavings and served with apple dipping sauce. Creative Chef from Mexico City. The La Lunita menu is small, and the food ... excellent. The chef at La Lunita Restaurant is from Mexico City and cooks with a creative flair and an emphasis on the freshest ingredients. The menu represents long favored La Lunita Restaurant specialties. Additionally, a "specials" menu changes daily based on chef inspiration and seasonal dishes. Get the Special Treatment from the Owner. Annette Bartsch is at La Lunita Restaurant nearly every night to provide special attention to diners. She loves to experiment with new dishes and plays an active part in keeping the menu current and inspired. A fresh dessert -- key lime pie, banana mousse, or fried sweet potato bunuelitos with vanilla ice cream -- or a Maya coffee creates the perfect ending to a meal at La Lunita. La Lunita Restaurante • Hacienda de la Tortuga 2 • Akumal Norte, Q. Roo • Mexico • Tel/Fax 984 875-9070