Mermaid Cafe - Coral Garden Inn

The Mermaid Cafe just opposite Toby's restaurant on the main street might look unprepossessing - it's basically a caravan with a few tables outside - but it fills a real gap in the market.Open from 7 - 10am, 7 days a week, the Mermaid is really the only place to find coffee, breakfast or snacks for any Xcalak tourists not staying in either self catering or B&B accomodation.And the food is great - freshly ground coffee, perfect scrambled eggs, pancakes, french toast, proper bacon and home baking. All served up by Paula with good humour and a healthy side of local knowledge.We looked forward to breakfast there every morning on a recent visit.For anyone familiar with the norm in this part of rural Mexico (a jar of instant coffee and a cup of hot water) Paula's coffee is a real treat - and her banana bread was an instant hit.There's also wifi available.

Xcalak has a "coffee stop" in downtown. This is a great addition. Stop by coming into town or if leaving grab something for the drive. Or sit at the picnic table and enjoy the ocean steps away.