not, they have some of the best Chinese food in town. I think their Chinese
food days currently are Wednesday and Friday, but these days they also have
Mexican dishes. Average lunch: $3.50-$4 U.S.
watered down. This is a favorite of locals and tourists who happen to stumble
across it. The name means pure life in Spanish, and the food is purely deli-
cious. The sandwich made with pure chicken is excellent. They are just up the
street from the Hotel Playa, on Calle Bugamvilias. They have special prices for
children less than 12 years of age for lunch and breakfast. Overall, their prices
are very reasonable.
specialize in natural foods and Espresso, they have a nice variety of American
food including fish, beef and poultry. Many of my friends go there especially
for the bakery products. An air-conditioned dining room is available on those
hot steamy days, or on pleasant mornings you can sit at a sidewalk café table
and enjoy Mocha. Prices are in the moderate range.
street from Bancomer in the Golden Zone. There is both indoor and outdoor
seating. I'm not a big fan of expensive, flavored coffee, but my wife, who is, says
this place is "something special." As a people watcher, I noticed there is a lot of
foot traffic that passes by. They also have pastries, cheesecake, cake, and herbal
tea. Their telephone number is 913-0080.
good as Starbuck's but at not quite the cost. They have outside seating for
"people watching" while sipping a brew, or an inside library, complete with
magazines and books. Fresh homemade pastry is featured every day. Another
unique feature is that live music is played in the evening Thursday through
Saturday. Telephone them at 913-1444.
block from the Plazuela Machado (heading toward the ocean). As you walk in
the front door, it appears to be an ice cream parlor. Inside, to the left are two