The absolute rudest owner I have ever encountered. We asked PRIOR to sitting if it was alright for…read moreus to bring our coffees in and got the ok. The cafe owner (who only shares the space) proceeded to berate us, curse us out, and had the audacity to tell us that we were being rude. When I politely offered for us to put our drinks away, he said that it didn't matter because we were already being disrespectful (after cursing us out). He then proceeded to horribly yell at the very kind waitress who had taken our order. Come to find out, he only profits if we order his watered down coffee (I would know, I had to force myself to finish his overpriced latte the first time I came here). I've been coming to Puerto Escondido all of my life to visit family and have never had an experience like this in my life. We pride ourselves on being kind and hospitable, so it's unfortunate but unsurprising that a white gentrifier who has come to profit off of Puerto's natural beauty would stray from this norm. It deeply saddens me to see such a beautiful place plagued by disrespectful, entitled leeches like this man. Although I hope he reevaluates the way he treats others, I know his inflated sense of ego won't let him. The best I can do is to warn potential patrons of his shitty coffee and bad attitude. Please support local-owned businesses instead of this bitter white old man.

Genuinly the worst service I received while on this vacation. Made the experience so unpleasant…read morethat we left and cancelled our order. The owner was so incredible rude and disrespectful, in addition to the coffee we had the prior day being truly disgusting. The owner threw out curse words and disrespectful remarks (asked us what world we were from) just because we brought a coffee from another place. Craziest part is, we were sitting at the neighboring papi bowls, not even cafe choc, so for the owner to disrespect us at a different restaurant just for sitting near his was beyond unbelievable. I would never recommend this to anybody

El Cafecito came highly recommended by some relatives, and the food definitely lived up to the…read morehype. When we arrived, there was a long line outside. We were a family of four, but it moved quickly and our wait was under 30 minutes. While waiting, they brought out complimentary bread with butter and a flavorful hot sauce, which was a nice touch. For my meal, I ordered the enchiladas suizas, which came with beans and chips. They were filling and really satisfying. We also ordered the French toast to share, it comes with four slices, and the bread is incredible. Definitely not your typical French toast. The juices are all fresh. Definitely try one out. Service was great overall. Our waitress was friendly and took the time to explain what came with each dish. The space itself is fairly large, but it does get crowded, so expect a lively atmosphere.

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here of fish and shrimp. Everything was fresh and tasty. If you want…read moreto amp up the flavor a salsa was provided to add the heat. We got there just before 5 and there was a line waiting to get in.

Two story cafe just a couple blocks from Carrizalillo. Perfect after your surfing lessons or sea…read moreturtle release. I ordered a refreshing star fruit morning fresh juice, veggie burger, and side of hummus. Our table also ordered a waffle breakfast and panini. There's a large menu, wifi, and spacious seating options. 10/10 good vibes

Great location off the main road where it's peaceful and quiet. We really enjoyed the smoothies and…read morethe staff were very friendly.

He sido cliente habitual de Spirulina durante casi tres años, visitando el lugar cada semana y…read moredisfrutando siempre de mi toast de aguacate y agua de jamaica. Ha sido uno de mis lugares preferidos en la zona. Sin embargo, hoy tuve una experiencia decepcionante. Me senté en la mesa que normalmente utilizo, y una persona que no reconocí me indicó que no podía sentarme ahí. Me pidió que me moviera a una mesa pequeña al fondo, sin vista y con poca ventilación, ya que la mesa que elegí era para cuatro personas. Lo que hace esta situación aún más frustrante es que el restaurante estaba completamente vacío en ese momento. Entiendo que es Semana Santa y que quizá esperan más clientes más tarde, pero la manera en que se manejó la situación se sintió poco considerada hacia un cliente local, fiel y de largo tiempo. Es desalentador ver que algunos establecimientos en Zicatela parecen priorizar a posibles turistas sobre los residentes que los apoyamos de manera constante durante todo el año, especialmente en temporada baja. Lamentablemente, esta experiencia me lleva a decidir que hoy fue mi última visita. También compartiré lo sucedido con otras personas

So first things first, you can't always find good healthy options. This food is all like going to…read moreyour hippie granola friends house and they make you a meal. It's good because it's healthy and homemade. Local and organic. Yes. Now flavor wise I can't say it's the best meal I've eaten but 5 stars for being really healthy with good veggies and so many options. Smoothies juices coffee eggs breakfast açaí. You name it and they have it, as long as you're naming healthy breakfast options. Yes they even have spirulina

Went to the one on Zicatela once and twice to the one near Playa Carrizalillo…read more Although there tends to be a small wait, the service is very quick. The food, both breakfast and dinners were good. Prices were good and fair. I would definitely recommend eating there.

Please don't come for me if this is not an accurate comparison, but to me this place felt like IHOP…read more(& I love IHOP!). Always busy, extensive menu with something for everyone, casual, and reasonably priced. There is usually a crowd waiting to eat here but don't just get in line--make sure you check in and put your name on the waitlist first. They will call your name when a table is ready for you. Although it's bustling, service is prompt & food comes out quickly. Everything we got was solid breakfast. Not pictured but we also ordered takeout from here when I was having stomach problems, and the chicken soup + chocolate cake really hit the spot. I don't think you need to go out of your way to try it but worth eating at if the wait isn't too long and you're in the area!

Five stars for the view and service. Food was good to really good, but honestly not that memorable…read more I had the dorado a la diabla which was a nice Mahi mahi cooked well but lacked the punch you would expect from an a la diabla dish. Very good otherwise, but I wanted heat! Also tried the arrachera which was again, good, but not great for Mexico. I get it. It's a hotel restaurant which probably caters to American and Canadian tastes, but I guess there should be an option for those that like spicy food :) So many tourist spots have a killer super spicy salsa to make up for this, but sadly we didn't find it here. Getting there was also a little challenge. We had no problem with our cab driver that we made friends with, but it might be a challenge or actually a reason to charge more for the carefree tourist. There is actually quite a bit of unpaved bumpy dirt road to get there A good reminder to ask about the fare before you take the ride. I was shocked how little our guy charged us but he did say he would charge more if we were a normal tourist fare. Worth the trip for the views and service for sure. Looks like a great surf spot in the cove below too!

Food, service and ambiance was on target. The sun set was a bonus. You have to come here when…read morevisiting PE. They ever help get a taxi back to where you started.

We were really excited to try this place, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing from…read morethe start. As soon as we arrived, our waitress seemed annoyed and unwelcoming,we were a party of 8. The portion sizes were also disappointing. One of the dishes, eggs with chorizo and potatoes came with barely any potatoes, only about three small pieces. When ordering pancakes and asked for syrup, waitress was annoyed once again. Overall, the service from our waitress, Nury, made the experience unpleasant, and we will not be returning.

Dan's was great overall for breakfast this morning! Good portions, very affordable, and beautiful…read moreinviting atmosphere. They have a ping pong table and plenty of seating- so I definitely plan to come back for lunch sometime to do some computer work and take ping pong breaks. Dan is a very cool guy. Sat down at our table for quite a while and then gave us a full tour of his awesome grounds with pool, casitas, and ocean views. Hasta pronto! Kendra

Café Olé a really cute little cafe on the main drag in Puerto Escondido. I am uncertain, but it…read moreappears they have other locations. I did see a small outpost at the airport. I love crepes and visited with a group of friends after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. We were starving and in need of some relaxation. They serve primarily breakfast and lunch items, with several coffee options and a full bar. The restaurant features and indoor/outdoor space where several cats appeared to be very comfortable, napping on the furniture. There were several local dogs coming and going. I liked the modern decor, in earth tones with several plants and chill music. They had sort of an artsy vibe going on. Service was decent. Despite the language barrier, they could have been a bit friendlier, as they pretty much just took our order and walked away without any friendly hellos. Service did get slow towards the end as it became challenging to track down our check, though that seems to be pretty typical of the town in general. I ordered an iced coffee with milk, which was delicious with a deep, dark espresso. My friend ordered a latte, and commented that it was a bit too strong for her, however I think I would have enjoyed it. I also ordered the Chula crepe which contained ham, mushrooms, tomatoes and oregano. My husband was very happy to order the Tocino, which contained bacon and cheese, some of his favorite ingredients. The crepes were a perfect consistency and very filling. My husband ordered a mixed fruit juice, which was really the consistency of a fruit smoothie. It was tasty and refreshing. All in all, it is a great place for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee or cocktail. You can hang around like we did and pet the dogs and cats that stop in for water and shade.

A real jewel in Zicatela. Very good coffee! The menu has enough savory and sweet offers for…read moreeverybody. However It lacks proper pastries. The portions are big, so only one dish per person should be enough food. The service is excellent, the waiters are friendly and accommodating. The venue is not too big, so if you are not a morning person, you might end up waiting too long to be seated. The dinning area has a lot of fans attached to the walls, so it's cool and prevent mosquitoes flying to your table. The only bad thing is that the street outside is a dirty road. Therefore, if it rains the night before, you will have to walk through the mud, and the puddles kind of have a rotten smell.

You pay for the view here. Loved staying here. Unfortunately I would nit recommend the…read morerestaurant. There are a couple gentle gouse guests, I think they were the culprits of odd noises in the night.

This is a gorgeous Hotel with beautiful views, very comfy rooms & excellent service…read more It's the best place to stay in Puerto Escondido if you don't mind staying a little off the beaten path. You can't really walk around you have to take taxis everywhere. It's also the hotel with the fabulous Espadin restaurant so that is a big plus. The breakfast & coffee with the views here can't be beat. The only downside to this hotel IMO is the pool is way too small for moi. Will Return.