This was some damn fine coffee! The Cabo Coffee Company has two locations in Cabo, and if I had even an inch of extra space in my suitcase, I’d find a way to smuggle a few pounds home with me. Looks like those souvenir shot glasses are gonna get the boot. 😉
Paired with some lactose free milk (leche deslactosada)…
Nothing like some fresh local java to put some pep in your step (not that anyone needs to be productive while in Mexico…).
Runner up coffee selection goes to Blason Premium Coffee.
It’s from Oaxaca, in the coffee producing region of Pluma; and although I loved it, the rest of the fam was only so-so about it (hence the switch to Cabo Coffee Co).
2. Produce, produce, produce
There’s a commercial grocery store near the Cabo airport (called Mega) which, in addition to regular groceries, has fresh baked goods and amazing produce.
(I have a million and one strawberry, apple, banana, mango, and blueberry pics, so I’ll spare you and just post these)
Also at Mega, they have baked goods on display and you take a tray and serving tongs and pile on whatever you want and then take it to the counter where they wrap it all up for you. My parents and Kyle went with the sweeter breakfast items while I stuck with the freshly baked rolls. It’s safe to say I dominated the carbs on this vacay. Bread…chips…tortillas…all winners in my book.
We heard about this place from a few different people…and who turns down a recommendation for a good brewskie? Nobody in my fam (well, except my non-hops-lovin Mom).
The brewery is located atop the Cabo Villas (one of the hotels on the main beach), and the view alone is worth the trip.
I ordered the Baja Blonde, which (from the menu) is “a German style lager, similar in many ways to traditional Mexican lager beers.” It was light and refreshing – a success in my book. My Dad went with the Peyote India Pale Ale, which was a true IPA (aka aggressively bitter). He loves that hop bite. They warn that this flavor intensive ale is not for the weak beer drinker but if you like to challenge your palette, this hop extravaganza will satisfy. Kyle opted for the Peliroja. For this brew, “a well balanced combination of malts and hops come together to produce a red full bodied beer. Aromatic at first, the malt soon dominates the flavor of this ale, finally giving way to a smooth hop finish. This beer has the most flavor, aroma and body of the three beers.” Oddly enough, they don’t recommend this beer for those who say they like light beers…which is funny since Kyle likes light beers, but also enjoyed this one.
We all passed our pints around, and I definitely liked mine the best. My Mom hates beer and stuck with Coke, which was probably a wise choice in the end since I found myself rather tipsy at the end of the meal. Day drinking is NOT for the faint of heart.
For the food part of lunch, I went with the Butter-Parsley Shrimp Salad
which was mixed greens tossed with pepper-lime vinaigrette, Tuscan white beans, cherry tomatoes, and jicama. I actually tasted a few of the shrimpies, but they didn’t do anything for me, so my Dad and Kyle took care of the rest.
4. Pancho’s Restaurant & Tequila Bar
I had some issues with this place at first, but it won my heart over in the end. Well, actually, it was Kyle’s crafty ordering that smoothed things over, but either way, I was satisfied with my meal, so who cares how it ended up in the win column, so long as it made it’s way there, right?
After single-handedly finishing this bowl of pico de gallo with two baskets of tortilla chips, I wasn’t exactly hungry.
Still, I wanted a little somethin’ somethin’ and I figured it wouldn’t be too hard for them to through together a taco with beans and veggies. Not so. Apparently, since it wasn’t on the menu, it wasn’t able to be entered into the computerized billing system. Unable to figure out a way around the system, Kyle my Prince Charming swooped in to save the day. Instead of ordering enchiladas, he ordered the combo platter (which comes with a tostada, burrito, and taco) and asked for the taco to be veggies only.
That broccoli/carrot filled number on the end was mine 🙂
It also came with a side of bean and rice, which I added into the taco.
My Dad ordered fried plantains for dessert, which I know will make one girl very jealous.
5. Costco bulk buys
Yes, there is a Costco in Cabo. And if you are a Costco member in the US, your card works in Mexico, too. Although this store doesn’t have Sabra, I think I may actually prefer their brand (gasp!).
This is basically just an excuse for me to show you how little my lifestyle (eating habits) change regardless of my location. Sure, the tubs of hummus are suited for a family of twelve…but has that ever stopped me before? Not so much.
Again, this is a tiny fraction of the veg platters I created while in paradise.
The first thing I noticed (and liked) about Sibari Humus was that it was WAY more dense than any other brands (tortilla chips broke off while scooping). The second thing that really sealed it’s place in my heart was how it was topped with sunflower seeds, and also had a uniquely sunflower-y nutty flavor to it. I’ve never tried SunButter, but now I am intrigued…maybe this winning marriage is the result of a tahini replacement (by it’s cousin seed the sunflower?).
Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), like all other Costcos, everything is sold in bulk (read: you better have a bomb shelter to store whatever you are about to buy), so we had to go to a regular grocery store (or in our case Walmart) to get a six-pack of soda. Not everyone wants to consume 800 servings of Diet Coke crack in a week (please note I said “not everyone,” but I didn’t necessarily include myself in that group).
6. Avocado
I believe there is no explanation needed for this.
If anyone could live off of dips alone, it would be me. Hummus and guacamole should be in their own food group.
The produce (esp all the fresh fruit) never got you sick? I’m glad, because not enjoying such abundant produce would be a shame. Looks like a wonderful vacation!
Dude, the bakery bars at Mexican grocery stores are killer. I had forgotten about those until now!
YUM!!!!
I think Chris would have liked Kyle’s beer. He tried a new IPA the other day and said it was “too hoppy.” I might have needed a beach nap after that lunch!
Do you know Janetha from Meals and Moves? She decided on Cabo for her honeymoon. Maybe you’ll have some pointers for her!
(Knowing to bring your Costco card is a good one!)
Have fun!
Looks like a delicious vacay!
Agreed. About the food groups.
I love hummus and guac too… soooo good:)
looks like such a hearty hummus!
“Hummus and guacamole should be in their own food group.”
So so so true.
when we come home from aruba every year, i seriously have half a suitcase of dutch coffee. it’s that good!
glad to know i am not alone in my love for coffee finds when traveling!
just read the comment back you wrote to me on the last post. thanks for the picture compliments.. skylar was with daddy. this was a mommy-only adventure 🙂 but she loves looking at them and tells me she wants to be a model when she grows up. good kid, make me some money 🙂
Amazing eats! totally agree that hummus and guac should be their own food group…and maybe salsa too.
taking notes! i cant wait to get that coffee! and who said you cant live off dips alone?!
p.s. youre gorgeeeous
Those plantains look unbelievable. I’ve been seeing them in my co-op, this tempts me to buy them!!
Ah, it looks like so much fun! And so relaxing! My kind of holiday. I love that photo of you andn Kyle- you both look lovely. x
It looks like you are having a great time! I love all of that fresh produce and bakery stuff. And those plantains? Wow! Enjoy the rest of your vacay. 🙂
AMAZING.
i am SO GLAD you are having fun in cabo my dear – beer, pico, guac and carbs are the magic formula for a dream diet in my book.
happy vacay 🙂
If you were to create a food group including hummus and guac, I vote you put it on the bottom of the pyramid as in to imply you should eat it more frequently than grains. Because I totally would.
Loving the vacation pictures, looks like you had a fantastic time!
happy sunning and guac-ing! if that’s not a word, it is now.
Ah!! That food all looks amazing, and the beer spot sounds great. I’m generally a fan of darker beers, like reds and browns, but in the summer and in hot weather, lagers are just so much more refreshing.
MMm. That HUMMUS looks delish! I wonder if you can order it online…? I’m also drooooling over all that fresh produce! 🙂
Everything looks sooo good, yuuummm! Looks like you are having a darn good time!
hmmmm…i dont think so…but it may be worth doing more research on – it was really good!
yes! ok thats settled, im redoing the food pyramid. expect a scientific article in the near future with my findings 🙂
thanks babe! this post was basically for you…the next one has more reviews and stuff too…i have a restaurant rec that you MUST try
yeah, i have been giving her tips – shes gonna have a blast here!
gaaaah i LOVE that you can use your costco card in cabo! reasons why i should leave the us? just to visit a costco. yep.
glorious i love your time 🙂 sounds amazing and i’m so happy you’re livin it up girllllll
I’m with you hummus & guacamole are the best… you need to try TJ’s new humguac. Hummus & guacamole mixed together soo good
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