ToTheShip Posted October 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2022 What is the best vanilla to buy while in Cozumel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted October 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I've gotten the vanilla at Los Cinco Soles for decades and it has been good. (actually need a new bottle in a little over a month) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Los Cincos Soles does have a good reputation for selling pure vanilla extract. Not sure if they have more than one specific brand. DW says Usumanchinta is the best. There are two types of Mexican vanilla--Tahitian and Planifolia (same variety as in Madagascar). Be sure to read the label and look at the bottle. Don't buy if milky colored. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 25, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Definitely Los Cinco Soles. Their vanilla is pure and does not contain coumarin, which most Mexican vanillas do. We winter near Playa and our chef friends (mainly bakers) always request this vanilla. They also love the “clear” version fur use on white cake… Their shop in Playacar closed so now we have to buy it when on Coz, or at their shop at the airport. They also deliver to the US free, not sure about Canada… Be aware, however - you may walk out of their amazing shop with more than you planned! Edited October 25, 2022 by blue_water 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted January 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Los Cincos Soles hands down for me!! I've gotten friends hooked on it, too, so I ocassionally bring back more bottles for them at request. Amazing stuff!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandjwayne Posted January 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Is Los Cinco Soles in the port area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted January 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2023 5 hours ago, bandjwayne said: Is Los Cinco Soles in the port area? They have been in all three ports that we have been to on Cozumel. Looking forward to getting more vanilla in 2 weeks.😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted January 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2023 6 hours ago, bandjwayne said: Is Los Cinco Soles in the port area? 9 minutes ago, clackey said: They have been in all three ports that we have been to on Cozumel. Looking forward to getting more vanilla in 2 weeks.😉 I will be on Carnival Sunrise next week, and when in Cozumel I always pick up Los Cinco Soles in the port area. If they don't have any next week, I promise to come back up and let you know! But I have never had a hard time finding it. @clackey enjoy your cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHawk63 Posted January 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 2:58 PM, tw67 said: I will be on Carnival Sunrise next week, and when in Cozumel I always pick up Los Cinco Soles in the port area. If they don't have any next week, I promise to come back up and let you know! But I have never had a hard time finding it. @clackey enjoy your cruise! Yes, please check back in about the vanilla & how much you had to pay for it. Thank you so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted January 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 2:58 PM, tw67 said: I will be on Carnival Sunrise next week, and when in Cozumel I always pick up Los Cinco Soles in the port area. If they don't have any next week, I promise to come back up and let you know! But I have never had a hard time finding it. @clackey enjoy your cruise! Thank you, but if they don't have it I will be back in May.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted January 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 16, 2023 11 minutes ago, clackey said: Thank you, but if they don't have it I will be back in May.😁 I might have spoken to soon about being on Sunrise this week. Last night my husband tore his calf muscle and tomorrow we see the orthopedic Dr to see if we can cruise! So if we go I will let everyone know more info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 16, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, clackey said: Thank you, but if they don't have it I will be back in May.😁 The main store is in San Miguel, and they always have different sizes available. They also usually have the “clear” version which is preferred for white cake. I don’t see that available on the website. Located at Av Rafael E Melgar & Calle 8, 5.5 km south of the Carnival cruise pier, the “Five Suns” are on the store front. You can order online as well, free shipping to the US I believe - https://loscincosoles.com/product-category/mexicatessen/vanilla Edited January 16, 2023 by blue_water 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted January 16, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, blue_water said: The main store is in San Miguel, and they always have different sizes available. They also usually have the “clear” version which is preferred for white cake. I don’t see that available on the website. Located at Av Rafael E Melgar & Calle 8, 5.5 km south of the Carnival cruise pier, the “Five Suns” are on the store front. You can order online as well, free shipping to the US I believe - https://loscincosoles.com/product-category/mexicatessen/vanilla Thank you for the link! I may need it! I am really running low and if I can’t get there on this cruise, my stash won’t last long! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted January 16, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Were there in December, November and October - supply was always full. We'll be there again February 10. Prices are very reasonable IMHO for such good quality vanilla. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw67 Posted January 16, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2023 4 hours ago, LHARTWICK said: Were there in December, November and October - supply was always full. We'll be there again February 10. Prices are very reasonable IMHO for such good quality vanilla. I agree. There is always a good supply. We will be there later this week, injury is not as bad as the first doctor thought. I will try to remember to post cost and quantities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bguppies Posted January 17, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Got some more on our trip in early December at Los Cinco Soles. Price went up a bit since the last time we bought some, but what hasn't. Still way cheaper and better than artifical vanilla in the spice aisle at the grocery at home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted January 17, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, bguppies said: Still way cheaper and better than artifical vanilla in the spice aisle at the grocery at home. AMEN! The first time I bought the LCS vanilla, as soon as I got home and compared it with my grocery store brand, the grocery store stuff went down the drain! Have never used anything but LCS vanilla since. And the smell - oh, the smell! Heaven!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 18, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2023 The problem I have is getting my wife out of there without maxing out my credit card! So much nice stuff for our home!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clackey Posted January 18, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2023 15 hours ago, blue_water said: The problem I have is getting my wife out of there without maxing out my credit card! So much nice stuff for our home!!! It is only money and you can't take it with you when you die. We are spending our daughers' inheritance. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlynndan Posted January 19, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 19, 2023 The Los Cinco Soles vanilla is very good! And I might be looking to buy more...that is until I discovered Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend at Sams Club 33.3 fl oz for less than $6!! It is Amazing! Also made in Mexico with pure vanilla extract and No Coumarin. You can also find it on Amazon, but at a much higher price. This is the only vanilla I will use from now on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 19, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 hours ago, dlynndan said: The Los Cinco Soles vanilla is very good! And I might be looking to buy more...that is until I discovered Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend at Sams Club 33.3 fl oz for less than $6!! It is Amazing! Also made in Mexico with pure vanilla extract and No Coumarin. You can also find it on Amazon, but at a much higher price. This is the only vanilla I will use from now on! I would never be able to convince our baker friends here and in the US to change to that. Not just because they love the LCS flavor and how little they have to use, but the Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend is known to be a mix of pure vanilla and vanillan. So it is NOT a pure vanilla extract. But it is a cheaper alternative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 19, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 19, 2023 11 hours ago, clackey said: It is only money and you can't take it with you when you die. We are spending our daughers' inheritance. Exactly! I was joking of course☺️ We have had a lot of furniture and artwork custom made for our home here, and Five Suns has so much amazing “stuff”! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted January 20, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Three years since I bought my Vanilla and just about out Looking forward to getting a new bottle First time zi bought it, 12.00 Three years ago, 17.00 Now I believe it is 23.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 20, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 20, 2023 15 hours ago, janetz said: Three years since I bought my Vanilla and just about out Looking forward to getting a new bottle First time zi bought it, 12.00 Three years ago, 17.00 Now I believe it is 23.00 Sounds about right for the past 3 years…many things have more than doubled actually… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetz Posted January 20, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2023 As expected 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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