La Cueva del Chango
Owner's pickMexican restaurant and garden7 min walk
A Mexican restaurant in a leafy, jungle-style garden with water, stone and a fish pond. Breakfast is the main draw, and the garden is especially pleasant after dark.
A Playa classic: breakfast in a jungle garden.
Isaac, owner of PH 315
- Price
- $$, about USD 15 to 25 per person. Sources differ, so confirm on the menu.
- Hours
- Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 10:30 pm. Sunday, 8 am to 2 pm.Check hours before you go
- Best time
- Go on a weekday morning for breakfast, or in the evening for the garden lighting.
- From Aldea Thai
- About 7 minutes on foot (about 1,800 ft). Estimated from street numbers, not a live route.
- Where
- Calle 38 Norte, Zazil-ha, between 5th Avenue and the sea.
- Booking
- Breakfast is first come, first served; afternoon and evening tables (2:30 to 9:30 pm, Monday to Saturday) can be booked online, or by phone for visits within 24 hours.
Known for
- The most-mentioned breakfast dishes are chilaquiles in several styles, huevos rancheros, molletes and stuffed bell peppers.
- The kitchen cooks natural Mexican food, including enchiladas with house mole and shrimp in cilantro and serrano sauce.
- The menu also has vegan dishes, fresh juices, mezcals and artisanal ice cream.
- It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a shorter Sunday that ends at 2 pm.
Stay a short walk away
Penthouse 315 at Aldea Thai is about 7 minutes on foot from La Cueva del Chango. It sleeps 10, with a private heated rooftop pool and ocean views. The penthouse is also for sale.