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

The food and service is great. It would be a very good restaurant in any major city. For Puerto…read moreEscondido, it is one of the two BEST restaurants in town. I highly recommend their preparations of steak.

After a lot of tacos I was craving a steak (!) and Filomena was…read morerecommended to me. So glad! I went shortly after it opened and could care less about the " decor " - the food was wonderful and I ate leftovers for 3 days (!!) Never had better. The breads and divine eggplant dipping sauce - I ate it all! The service was perfect - I was the only one there for a bit - I would recommend this place without any reservation. So good!

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.

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!

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.

This was one of our favorite meals. Our dishes were incredibly fresh. I recommend the "make your…read moreown" bowl or the chicken sharwma with hummus. Great prices and service with a smile.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Puerto Escondito ... the prices are sooo reasonable and…read morethe food is super fresh, healthy and 100% delicious... also super helpful that they have vegan and vegetarian options which isn't super common in this area ... I ordered the falafel wrap with a cold tomato based gazpacho and both of those foods go perfectly together ... the wrap itself is already perfectly balanced with the smooth velvety hummus which paired perfectly with what might have been the best falafel ever and when you have it with the cool refreshing gazpacho it is just perfect on a hot sunny day ... perfectly filling without being too much My partner proceeded to order the shawarma empanada which I snuck a quarter of and that was also perfect with the cool refreshing tomato gazpacho ... if there is one food you should get here though it should be the gazpacho though - esp if you never had it as it is a very unique soup in that it is cool and refreshing while highlighting the best elements of the tomato We also like that they let you have 5 pesos water refills if you bring your own container which is super economical!!!

Omg so amazing. We went to see the dolphins and then randomly just stopped by. We love it more than…read morethe expensive fancy places we stayed at before!! Amazing!

I really like this place for brekkie & lunch. The staff is very nice & genuine. I have always had…read moreexcellent service. They always remember me & seem to be happy to see me. There is a lovely outdoor terra cotta patio you can sit on that has a lovely view of the ocean. I love that. They also make fantastic drinks. The coffee is very good here too. Now on to the best part the food! This place has the best Oaxacan cheese queso with mushroom I have found in Port. And they have the best two hot salsas! YUM! I mean they are HOT! Woohoo! Love that! The seafood dishes are super fresh & simple but cooked to perfection. If you want a small steak for lunch they serve a fabulous Arrachera with vegetables that is to die for. I love the portion size, it's just perfect for a light lunch. What I love most about this place is that they do the vegetables perfectly. Every single thing Hubby & I have ordered the vegetables on the side are always cooked perfectly. Crunchy & never over cooked. Who ever is the chef at this place knows what's he's doing, & is very passionate about the food bc it always comes out perfectly. I love to eat vegetables but most places overcook them. This places does them right every time. They serve breakfast, lunch & dinner, however, what I don't like about this place is it's located on the Andador. During the day it's great. After dark the area gets so packed with tourist that it doesn't make for a very good dinner place. Too many people, too loud & too crazy being right on the Andador for a "dinner out" kind of evening. Recommend for breakfast, brunch & lunch only.

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.