If you're in the house when the Javier
Panero "the churro guy" comes by in the morning, don't miss
the opportunity to try some. He has different offerings
daily, typically one cream-filled (vanilla, chocolate,
caramel) and one fruit-filled. His schedule is somewhat
sporadic, but once he meets you he'll likely ask when you
want him to return. He collects T-shirts from around the
world and would love one from your hometown.
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Amparo's
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A: Calle 2 N at the corner of
10 Av
P: 872 77 49
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Great place with bright,
pleasant atmosphere. Well-made Mexican breakfast
classics, omelettes, and lots of American favorites
for those pining for Eggs Benedict or biscuits with
sausage gravy. A new favorite.
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Buccanos Beachclub
$$
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A: Playa San Juan Costera Norte
Km 4.5
P: 872 01 00
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Beach club north of town with
very nice breakfasts at the edge of the water. Great
views. There's a swimming beach, snorkeling area,
pool, and outdoor shower that restaurant customers
can use! Opens a bit too late for dive days but
otherwise makes for an extremely pleasant morning.
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Cafetería la Cozumeleña
$
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A: 10a Av. Sur at the corner of
Calle 3 Sur
P: 872 10 89
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One of our very favorites. La
Cozumeleña is a bakery in the center of town open
early. They have great cafe de olla (coffee with
cinnamon and other spices), fruit smoothies and
fruit plates, as well as tasty molletes and egg
dishes of many kinds. I love their huevos jarochos.
Their fried shrimp tacos and tortas are a great
choice. Snappy service. Free parking in a private
lot.
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Carnitas Díaz
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A: 65 Avenida S between Rosado
Salas and Calle 3S
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$
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Pork tacos in the morning! Some
are fairly gnarly bits by American standards, but
the costilla (rib meat) is great. They open early 7
days a week and serve carnitas until 2 PM.
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Corazón Contento
$
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A: Calle 2 Nte. at the corner
of 10a Av
P: 0449878761526 (mobile)
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Run by the former managers of
the restaurant above the museum, this very
attractive place does a great breakfast. They have a
number of health-conscious choices and lighter items
that are great before going diving. There's
inexpensive paid parking right behind the restaurant
off 2.
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COZ Coffee
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A: 5a Av N between Av Juárez &
Calle 2 N (pedestrian)
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$
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Coffee shop in the pedestrian
area of the zócalo. They roast beans fresh every day
and serve a range of excellent coffee drinks. Small
selection of pastries, including gluten-free and
vegan. We buy coffee beans here to take home.
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El Mercado Municipal
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A: Calle Dr. Adolfo Rosado
Salas between Av. 20 and 25
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$
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There are several food stalls
and restaurants in the main city market where you
can get breakfast. These are quick, inexpensive, and
filling and open early enough for pre-dive
breakfasts. You can also pick up fresh fruit already
cut up and some yogurt for the quickest breakfast
ever.
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El Camarón Dorado
$
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A: Av. Benito Juárez near 105a
Av. Sur at the eastern edge of town
P: 872 72 87
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This place on the transversal
road is not very close to Villa Zaztun, but it's
great for wonderful tacos in the morning. Their
specialty is fried shrimp, but they have a large
range of seafood and non-seafood toppings. They're
quick, so this is a reasonable pre-dive choice
despite the distance. They will also deliver to Casa
Suzana. Closed Mondays.
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El Museo
$$
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A: Av. Rafael Melgar between
Calles 4 & 6 Nte
P: 872 08 38
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Recently reopened. Meals are
served on an upper-level terrace with great views.
If you loved this place in the past, check
out Corazón Contento.
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El Paste Empanadas Horneados
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A: Calle Miguel Hidalgo #1683
between 65 Av. and 55 Sur Bis
P: 120 93 05
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$
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Wonderful baked puff pastry
empanadas, only 10 pesos each. There are daily
specials, but the regular fillings are great. The
fruit ones make a particularly good breakfast.
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El Super Hit
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A: Av. Pedro Joaquin Coldwell
(30) at the corner of Calle 15 Sur
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$
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Walking distance from Casa
Suzana. They have a range of breakfast items. Their
cochinita pibil tortas make a fine breakfast.
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Jeanie's
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A: Melgar near Calle 11, across
from Mega
P: 878 46 47
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They're open for lunch and
supper as well, but we've only been for their
excellent Sunday-only brunch. They have lots of
fresh fruit and juice, eggs cooked to order, and 6-8
local specialties such as cochinita pibil, salbutes,
tamales, etc. Excellent view from the waterfront
patio. Popular with locals.
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La Candela
$$
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A: 5a Av. Nte at the corner of
Calle 6 Nte
P: 878 44 71
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Does not open early enough for
pre-dive breakfasts, but otherwise a great choice
near downtown shopping under a palapa for
people-watching
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A: 10a Av. Sur at the corner of
Calle Dr. Adolfo Rosado Salas
P: 872 09 58
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Many good choices for breakfast
here. Huevos alla Choza, scrambled eggs with mole,
are especially good, as are migas. They have hot
Mexican chocolate. Free parking in a private lot on
Calle 6 Nte.
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Patagonia Bistro
$
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A: Calle 2 N between Melgar & 5
Av
P: 869 04 97
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Just off of the seafront
boulevard, small Argentinean place with breakfast
and brunch.
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Restaurant Tamarindos
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A: 30 Av at Calle 7
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$
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On Saturdays, they serve Lechón
al Horno, roast suckling pig, in tacos and tortas so
cheap it's almost free. Served with crackling, it is
addictive. We will allow nothing to make us miss
breakfast here on Saturday mornings. The rest of the
week they have cochinita pibil and a few other
toppings every day. Go.
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Wet
Wendy's
Margarita House
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A: 5a Av. Nte between Calle 2 &
Benito Juárez (pedestrian)
P: 872 49 70
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$$
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They offer a Full English
Breakfast among other options. Yes, you can get beer
and mixed drinks at breakfast here.
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Zermatt
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A: 5a Av. Nte at the corner of
Calle 4 Nte
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$
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Very quick place to grab great
pastries and coffee. The last time I was there,
their espresso machine was not running.
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