As newbies that are staying at LaPlaya hotel (we know that it is separate ownership), we feel that we have lucked out on the location lottery. We are beach people and plan to spend our vacation checking out beach bars. Sounds like we have one of, or perhaps the best, in the La Playa Beach Bar right outside our door. How awesome is that?
This thread has helped us take note of some restaurant names in the village as well.
Thank you for all your advise and suggestions.