This is a common greeting used in restaurants in Mexico. Think “Bon Appetit”! Wait staff often will say this when they deliver your meal, and it is also customary for diners entering or exiting the restaurant to say it to you as they pass by your table.
So it seems a fitting title for today’s blog about one of my favorite things…food! The food on the Baja is outstanding, whether you are looking for a fine dining experience or a good old taco stand. I would like to feature one of my favorites in today’s blog, Burritos La Palma.
Nestled at the foothills of a curvy mountain road between San Jose del Cabo and Las Barillas, Burritos La Palma is an experience in local Mexican fare. Chilaquiles (maybe best description is breakfast nachos), tamales, burritos, empanadas, all homemade and authentic. There is a woodfire for brewing coffee, simmering pazole and menuedo (Mexican soups) in huge pots, and cooking fresh tortillas.
While the food is the star at Burritos La Palma, the service and atmosphere are a close second! We look forward to visiting on Sunday mornings to enjoy an excellent breakfast that lasts us all day, usually taking leftovers home. But we also enjoy the company. Despite often being the only gringos in the place, we are welcomed and enjoy conversation with the waitstaff and other diners. This has become a fun place to practice “Spanglish”, as some of them are practicing English and I am always looking for an opportunity to practice Español. And of course, it is always a bonus when the staff knows your order, by now asking “Same?” every Sunday. We often enjoy a second cup of coffee, (orange Fanta for Todd) just visiting and soaking up the atmosphere.
If you find yourself in the area, please do check out this local gem. You will be glad you did, and let me wish you “provecho” (enjoy your meal) in advance!
