Mexican Lunch - Carmelitas Café / Zihua 😋🇲🇽

Hi Everyone

In Mexico, breakfast/lunch spots and dinner spots are totally separate. This is different from what we might be used to. Breakfast and lunch are usually served at specialized spots, often more casual, like little cafés, markets or street food stands. These places open early and close after lunch, usually around 3 or 4:30 p.m. They serve things like chilaquiles, tamales, tortas, and tacos.

So it’s like these two dining worlds run on their own separate clocks 😄 If you try to grab a late lunch at a breakfast spot, it might be already closed😅 It can take some getting used to if you’re from somewhere where places stay open all day long😀 Today, I'll only tell about one of the breakfast/lunch place.
It is 📍Carmelitas Café

Chilaquiles with eggs

This is one you’ve got to try😋 It was so tasty. It’s basically crispy tortilla chips that get soaked in either red or green salsa. I prefered green salsa. So they’re soft but still have a little crunch. Then, they throw in some eggs on top either fried or scrambled and it all gets mixed together. Also there are chicken and beef options.

You finish it off with some queso fresco, crema, onions, cilantro. And, you get a side of refried beans. It’s so comforting and satisfying, especially for breakfast or brunch👆

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Huevos Motuleños

This dish is kind of like a flavor explosion👌 It was amazing. These fried eggs sitting on top of an omelette, with beans and spicy chorizo all around it. Then, the whole thing gets bathed in this delicious tomato sauce with peas and ham. To make it even better, it's topped with melted cheese, and on the side, you get sweet plantains and creamy avocado. It’s like the perfect mix of savory, sweet and creamy in every bite👆

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Tamales

Tamales are one of those classic comfort foods🌽 They’re wrapped in corn husks. Basically, they’re made from a dough called masa which is soft and a little bit fluffy. Inside, you can stuff them with all sorts of fillings. Savory ones like shredded chicken with green or red salsa, spicy pork or even beans and cheese. But they’ve also got sweet versions, with things like cinnamon, raisins or even chocolate👆

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Tortillas

Tortillas are basically the backbone of Mexican food😋 They’re everywhere and super versatile👌 They come in two main types: corn or flour.

Corn tortillas are the more traditional ones. They're usually smaller, soft and made fresh, so you get that warm, slightly chewy texture 👆Flour tortillas are a bit softer and fluffier. They’re perfect for making quesadillas or wrapping just about anything.

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I add some photos of Carmelitas Cafe because, I really loved this place, not just for its delicious meals, but also for its beautiful green ambiance and excellent service 🌿🍃

I hope you all enjoyed reading my post ✨
Thank you 💚