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A Tale of Five Cities:  Chowing down in Campeche

1/14/2013

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Although we only had three meals in Campeche on our way through, we made the most of our time and had some really delicious food.  Walking from the bus stop into the centro historico, we came upon the #1 place in Tripadvisor, Chocol Ha. We planned to come back to try some goodies later as this dessert and treat place doesn't open until 5:30 pm.
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At the moment, however, we were in need of lunch.  We walked by a place called Chef Color in one of the lovely colonial buildings and decided to stop in.  There was a mix of locals and tourists dining, which is usually a good sign.
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Ahhhh, a cervasa is always good after a long walk on a hot day!
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Interesting artwork graced the walls
Barry ordered his new favorite Mexican dish, Panuchos, while I decided on some fresh seafood ceviche.  Both were delicious!
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Barry's panuchos...love the colors with the tablecloth too
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My ceviche -- fresh and limey
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Barry looking happy after being well-fed
For dinner that night, we walked around for awhile looking for a place that appealed to us.  We ended up at Luz de Luna.  This place was decorated with vibrant colors that beckoned us right in from the street.
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How could we resist this Mexican charm?
The proprietor of this place is a lovely Mexican lady who speaks excellent English, and the menus were in both English and Spanish, which was very helpful.  I ordered vegetarian burritos, and Barry tried the chicken flautas.  Both were delicious.  If you go, be advised that the restaurant does not serve alcohol.  We had the "water of the day", which was a limeade and very tasty.  The glassware and tableware here was so beautiful as it so often is in Mexico.
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My vegetarian burritos served with a salad
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Barry's flautas with black beans and sauces
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Celebrating the season at Luz de Luna
The check (la cuenta) came in this adorable little bag where you could place your payment.  Charming!
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After dinner, it was time to hit Chocol Ha for a bit of dessert.  What fun!  I indulged in a chocolate frappe, while Barry tried the decadent chocolate crepes.  A wonderful way to top off a meal.
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Yum!
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Chocolate crepes with walnuts. Nuff said.
Believe it or not, the sweet decadence of the crepes only whetted Barry's appetite for dessert, and he had to have some ice cream too!
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After this, it all finally hit bottom, and he was full.
The following morning brought us back to the irresistible Luz de Luna for breakfast.  Anticipating a fairly long travel day with only a couple of snacks for lunch, we wanted to make sure to eat heartily enough to hold ourselves for awhile, and we succeeded.
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They start you out with some delicious coffeecake-like bread.  It would be really hard to eat low-carb here, so no need to try.
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I had delicious French toast, and Barry had a great-looking omelet.  We also shared a fruit plate but somehow didn't get a photo of that.  
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Great coffee, delicious breakfast, beautiful dinnerware...who could ask for more?
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My French toast
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Barry's omelet served with black beans, tortillas, and sauces -- very traditional Mexican
After all that feasting, we were well-stoked for another day of travel.  But before we leave Campeche, stay tuned for more photos:  there's even more to see!
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Janet
1/14/2013 06:55:20 am

Love the decor of Luz de Luna. So colorful. Those chairs are awesome. Food looks great too!

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