So far this our favorite breakfast spot in Puerto Morelos. You can't be in a hurry at this place but the food is more than worth the wait. The server and the chef are both great people. We will return for more great food.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Very nice place. The food is well prepared. There is a nice selection of pasties. Nice location on a less travel road but very safe. Plenty of parking on the road in front of the store. One of the best resources here are the couple that work here. They are willing to help you as much as possible. The place has a great relaxing vibe. The coffee and smoothies are excellent.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Muffin
I have never once complained about a single business in Puerto until today. I love this town and find all the restaurants charming, with great service and always delicious food. However, Cafe Mono was a HUGE disappointment this morning.
Firstly and most importantly, our server (I presume wife of owner and owner as well maybe) was SO rude. She is the reason we will never return to this place and will never recommend this place to anyone. It is so unfortunate because it is the closest breakfast place to my home and I've been curious about this restaurant for some time now. We decided to give it a shot since our favorite restaurant, El Espacio is no longer open.
First, pet peeve of mine perhaps, I spoke to her in Spanish as I can speak Spanish but she continued to converse in English with me. Ok, not a big deal, but it is annoying when I am here showing respect and conversing in very understandable Spanish and she continues to respond in English as if I am incapable. Secondly, she took our food menu from the table without asking, for another table before we had figured out our order. Yes, we shared a menu. Once again, not too big of a deal, but at least ask.
Thirdly, I placed an order for a glass of water without ice while looking over our shared menu to which she stated we were only allowed bottled water. So they don't serve agua simple in Casa Mono, just FYI. She showed clear annoyance that I asked for a simple glass of water. Then, when I placed my order, it came out wrong. When I pointed it out, she huffed and puffed and complained so loudly that the whole restaurant heard as if it was my fault that she got the order wrong. I told her, that it's fine, but to at least add the sauce on the side and I'd make it work. She slammed down a ramekin of nasty looking hot mayonnaise oil that was to pass for salsa blanca and walked off. She didn't check back on us if we needed anything either. I had to ask another server if we could have salsa picante which she thankfully brought without us feeling like we were asking her some huge favor.
When we asked for the check in Spanish, she rolled her eyes at us and then placed the check down rudely. It was as if we were putting her out the entire time we were there. Like we we just so difficult by placing an order and breathing at the table.
This is only the second time I've come across such a rude server here in Puerto. I live here permanently and I always recommend great places for people to check out, but Casa Mono is not a place I could ever recommend to anyone if this is the kind of service people will expect. The food was sub-par as well. Just not a place to try. Avoid if you prefer servers that don't have a nasty attitude.
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2
Have you ever been to a restaurant and the wait staff doesn’t greet you, smile, respond when you ask questions, acknowledge that you have requested something, or even has noticeably huffed after a request. That was our experience here. I came back after our first bad service thinking that the Mexican woman (who seems like an owner) maybe just had a bad day, but no, she treated us badly the second visit as well. It is too bad because it could be a lovely place if customers felt welcome. It almost felt like we were an annoyance by showing up and ordering food and drinks, it was so uncomfortable and unpleasant.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1
We really enjoyed having breakfast here several times while staying close by. Definitely recommend trying out the Machaca Omelette.
Funny that the owner was from the same place as us.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I was tired and thirsty from a long walk to the zoo and back. Cafe Mono turned out to be the perfect place to eat lunch and recover. Fantastic service in Spanish or English, great healthy food (sandwich, charro beans, veggies and dip) and finished with a mango smoothie, all while sitting in the shade enjoying a cool breeze
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
I have had the omellet pecada both times I have gone, and it is delicious. The cheese mixture in the omellet is incredible. The smoothies are great, too. Portions are good-sized, and service is good. I recommend this place for breakfast or lunch.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Probably the best tuna melt I’ve ever had! Great little spot in the colonia🤍
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Best place to have your breakfast in Puerto Morelos.
The owners are so sweet and the food is just delicious for a fair price. Everything is homemade and taste delicious.
I only recommend this place if you want to have a good drink and meal to start your day!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
