Lunch at el Maple

I like Mexican food.  But sometimes, a girl needs to have something different. El Maple is great for that!!!!

There are lots of foods here that I really like: mangos, avocados, pineapple, BBQ chicken and porc chops, eggs with a super yellow yolk, and green sauce on my eggs.  But the bread and baked goods here are generally disappointing. A lot of it is dry, not chewy.  Just not for me....

The baked goods at El Maple are the exception. Their bread and pastries are awesome!

El Maple has 2 locations.  A bakery and restaurant deep in the neighbourhood, away from the main tourist zone.  They also have a cute little restaurant on the north side of town.  That's where I had the most delicious breakfast yesterday.  After I helped Tom with the Brian Collins farewell breakfast (see previous post).  One toast with cream cheese, cucumber, and smoked salmon. Another toast with cream cheese, and fresh fruit.  Super yum!


I think the ownership has a Canadian connection, which explains the name, "The maple".

 Pictures
1- My delicious lunch!
2- Tom had a poached egg presented in a grilled Parmesan "bowl".  I got to try a bite, it was also delicious!
3- El Maple is also known as the "Maple Bakehouse"
4 - My OJ, Tom's mango smoothie, and baskets of amazing baked goods on the wall in the background.  Maybe I bought a sticky bun to take home.....
5 + Some cute signs on the wall in the restaurant