Food in Merida…

When I was looking through my 1,000 photos, I was pretty disappointed that I hadn’t taken more pictures of food.  The the ones I DID take were primarily of breakfast.  I think it’s because I just snacked around on food the rest of the day after eating a big breakfast.  I discovered this place which is just around the corner from the hotel where I was staying on Calle 60…about 2-1/2 blocks from the main square.  “Cafeinosense”…cute name.  They just opened a few months ago, so they’re in the process of gaining a clientele.  I would highly recommend them and only regret that I didn’t try lunch or dinner there.  Here’s what the front looks like…

And the inside…very nice…and it’s kind of nice to be able to see the chef working inside the kitchen.  He would wave through the window every once in awhile.

A little bar area in the back…

And a little patio out the back door.  They told me that in the evening, water flows over the stone wall on the right.  I wish I would have seen that.

I’m showing a few pages of their menu because I frankly couldn’t believe the prices.  Huevos Motulenos for $40.00 pesos!  Unbelievable…I’ve never paid less than $50.00.

The menu was huge…both in size and offerings…

Here is Roman…a VERY friendly and courteous waiter.  Both he and the chef came over frequently to make sure everything was okay.

Of course I had to have the Huevos Motulenos…especially at that price!  Absolutely wonderful!

This was a cheese omelet.  I didn’t know it came with potatoes, so I ordered a side of hash browns.

So these came after I was served my omelet.  They were to die for…

And this was Huevos Divorciados.  Another wonderful breakfast…

Finally, I tried the Molletes.  These are a Yucatan dish which I’ve never had before.  Maybe kind of like a Mexican version of bagels.  Again…VERY good.

I would highly recommend a visit to this fine little restaurant if you get to Merida.  Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful, and they truly want to please their guests.  Here’s their website:  Cafeinosense

On another note, these are the Huevos Motulenos I had at the little restaurant that sits right across the street from the hotel where I stayed (Luz en Yucatan).  It was good, but I have to say I liked Cafeinosense better.

For something different, I tried some pizza one day.  After I’m in Mexico for a few days, I get a craving for non-Mexican food and this placed filled the bill.  Put simply, this place is just a tiny little hole-in-the-wall with no frills.  It’s open to the street with no air conditioning, but it was worth it.

I think that pizza oven has been around for awhile…

Filling bags with shredded cheeses…

Pizza’s ready!

Yum!

Some sweet treats from a neighborhood bakery…

These guys are so photogenic…

And I had to get a shot of this from a table next to me on the square.  Wow…does that look decadent or what??  Unfortunately, I never have much of a sweet tooth when I’m in Mexico, but I bet this was delicious.

And last, but certainly not last…you got it…Bimbo dogs.  And, yes, I had one…delish!

I will do one more short post on my hotel in Merida before I go on to Isla Mujeres.  Stay tuned!