Breakfast in Patzcuaro, Mexico
Doña Paca version of chiliquiles
In Mexico it’s seldom hard to find a good meal, but some of the best places to get breakfast are often restaurants in the top hotels. I spent last weekend visiting Patzcuaro, Mexico, a magical colonial city south of Morelia in Michoacan. My family and I at twice at Hotel Mansion Iturbe and here’s a sampling in photo form.
spicy omelette with a side of beans
Mansion Iturbe is not quite a luxury hotel, but it’s certainly comfortable enough and it’s in an evocative, rambling home built about the time the U.S. declared its independence. With a terrific location right on the main square (but surprisingly quiet in the rooms), it’s a fantastic value. Even if you’re not staying there though, try the food at Doña Paca Restaurant.
layered house special with amazing salsa
The dishes above are a sampling of what’s for breakfast if you go for the regional specialties.
If you have a picky kid with you though, as I did, don’t worry. You can still get French Toast with strawberries. What she really liked though, was the basket of sugar cookies on the table. Breakfast of champions.
Yes, you can get sweet instead of spicy.
See reviews and more about this hotel at MansionIturbe.com or at the Tesoros Mexico Michoacan website.
March 8th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Great article, got me a little bit curious about one dish.
Can you please elaborate a little bit about what
“Layered house special with amazing salsa” consists of?
March 9th, 2011 at 9:53 am
I’m delighted with today’s Mexican theme. I’m sure it was unintentional, but all the tasty looking food has me longing for burritos!
March 9th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Now this looks like a breakfast that will really power you through a day of travel and fun!
March 9th, 2011 at 1:20 pm
That omelet looks perfect to me, but then again–so does the kids meal.
March 10th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Kiel, here’s what was in it:
Hand-patted corn tortilla on the bottom
Layer of refried beans
Two fried eggs
“Tarasca” sauce which is a local specialty salsa
Cheese sprinkled on top
Was deeelish!
March 14th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Everything looks yummy! How was the prices though? It’s often true that hotel food could be a bit overpriced…
March 14th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
It’s included in the price if you stay there. If not, 80 to 100 pesos for the full breakfast: coffee, juice/fruit plate, main dish, cookies. Less than $10 and well worth it!
April 4th, 2011 at 2:52 pm
These dishes look absolutely scrumptious! I knew Mexican had great lunch and dinner entrées but this displays the vast possibilities of the Mexican breakfast! I like how the dishes encompass traditional breakfast foods such as eggs, bacon and French toast, and give it a little spin with Mexican favorites such as burritos, cheese, and beans.