Las Carmelitas - Cuernavaca

A few months ago, on the way to breakfast, we noticed this scenic restaurant on Rio Mayo and decided to give it a try as there are parking directly at the front door. The restaurant is actually the garden and the front buildings of the original house. On the terrace or in the covered area there is a selection of seats under large screens. And there are additional seats in the art gallery, with original art of the owner's father who lives in the original home in the back of the great property. When we sat down first, the waiter brought a basket of fresh bread, which was included in the price of the meal. This was a plus, so many restaurants charge extra for the bread when consumed. Next, another waiter brought fresh, pressed orange juice, coffee and a plate of fresh fruit for every diner. Then the first waiter brought the menu on a table. The breakfast menu had a good choice to choose; Eggs cooked in various ways, with or without meat. I choose Huevos con Chorizo y Tocina (egg with sausage and bacon) and my friend choose Huevos Veracruzano (egg with a bean sauce). The waiter took our order to the kitchen that is in front of the building and is visible to anyone who wants to see. I was surprised how clean the kitchen and the staff were. As soon as we finished our fruits and enjoyed our coffee (freshly brewed and not Nescafe Instant), we noticed the huge cactus, which was sewn past the roof of both history on the back. This is the biggest cactus I saw in Cuernavaca. I also took the time to visit the Art Gallery dining area and was quite impressed by the art that was both large and small. The father is the artist and the colors in a real way that is quite impressive. When the meals arrived and our coffee was refilled (free), we were amazed how big the portions were. The dishes were prepared exactly as we had ordered them and they were delicious. But the best part was still to come. The price per person was just $60 pesos (USD$2.90)! We made this regular breakfast place except on Sunday when Carmelita takes a break from a busy weekend. The owner Pepe Iturbide Rivera is always there and ensures everyone is happy.

A few months ago, on our way to breakfast, we noted this quaint restaurant on Rio Mayo and decided it give it a try - since there was parking right at the front door.The restaurant is actually what was the garden and front buildings of the original house. There is choice of seating under large umbrellas on the patio, or in the covered area. And there is additional seating in the art gallery, with original art by the owner's father, who lives in the original home in the back of the large property.When we first sat down, the waiter brought a basket of fresh bread that was included in the price of the meal. This was a plus, as many restaurants charge extra for the bread if consumed. Next, another waiter brought fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, and a plate of fresh fruit for each diner. Then like clockwork, the first waiter brought the menu, which is on a blackboard to the table.The breakfast menu had a good selection to choose from; eggs cooked in several ways, with or without meat. I choose Huevos con Chorizo y Tocina (eggs with sausage and bacon) and my friend choose Huevos Veracruzano (eggs with a bean sauce). The waiter took our order into the kitchen, which is at the front of the building and visible to anyone who wishes to look in. I did, and was surprised at how clean the kitchen and staff were.Once we finished our fruit and were enjoying our coffee (fresh brewed and not Nescafe Instant) we noticed the huge cactus that soared up past the roof of the two story home at the back. This is the largest cactus I have seen in Cuernavaca.I also took the time to visit the art gallery dining area and was quite impressed by the art, which was both large and small. The father is the artist and paints in a realism manner that is quite impressive.When the meals arrived, and our coffee was refilled (at no cost), we were amazed how large the servings were. The dishes were prepared exactly as we had order them and they were delicious.But, the best part was yet to come. The price per person was only $60 pesos (USD$2.90)!We have made this our regular breakfast spot, except on Sunday when Carmelita takes a break from a busy weekend. The owner Pepe Iturbide Rivera is always in attendance and making sure that everyone is happy.

A few months ago, on our way to breakfast, we noted this quaint restaurant on Rio Mayo and decided it give it a try since there was parking right at the front door. The restaurant is actually what was the garden and front buildings...of the original house. There is choice of seating under large umbrellas on the patio, or in the covered area. And there is additional seating in the art gallery, with original art by the owner's father, who lives in the original home in the back of the large property. When we first sat down, the waiter brought a basket of fresh bread that was included in the price of the meal. This was a plus, as many restaurants charge extra for the bread if consumed. Next, another waiter brought fresh squeezed orange juice, coffee, and a plate of fresh fruit for each diner. Then like clockwork, the first waiter brought the menu, which is on a blackboard to the table. The breakfast menu had a good selection to choose from; eggs cooked in several ways, with or without meat. I choose Huevos con Chorizo y Tocina (eggs with sausage and bacon) and my friend choose Huevos Veracruzano (eggs with a bean sauce). The waiter took our order into the kitchen, which is at the front of the building and visible to anyone who wishes to look in. I did, and was surprised at how clean the kitchen and staff were. Once we finished our fruit and were enjoying our coffee (fresh brewed and not Nescafe Instant) we noticed the huge cactus that soared up past the roof of the two story home at the back. This is the largest cactus I have seen in Cuernavaca. I also took the time to visit the art gallery dining area and was quite impressed by the art, which was both large and small. The father is the artist and paints in a realism manner that is quite impressive. When the meals arrived, and our coffee was refilled (at no cost), we were amazed how large the servings were. The dishes were prepared exactly as we had order them and they were delicious. But, the best part was yet to come. The price per person was only pesos We have made this our regular breakfast spot, except on Sunday when Carmelita takes a break from a busy weekend. The owner Pepe Iturbide Rivera is always in attendance and making sure that everyone is happy.