BajaNomad - An American Breakfast

An American Breakfast

CaboRon - 9-22-2008 at 06:42 AM

Does anyone know of a place to have an authentic, down to earth, American or Canadian breakfast in Todos Santos ??

CaboRon

bajabound2005 - 9-22-2008 at 07:02 AM

nope, but you can get one heck of a breakfast (they call it Canadian) at San Ignacio Springs in San Ignacio...

woody with a view - 9-22-2008 at 07:04 AM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
nope, but you can get one heck of a breakfast (they call it Canadian) at San Ignacio Springs in San Ignacio...

AKA "the BEST breakfast in baja" hands down, bar none.

CaboRon - 9-22-2008 at 07:21 AM

You are right on about Ignacio Springs B&B ..

I spent two nights there on my drive down last October.

It was a great half way break to my trip and the food, breakfast and dinner was awesome ....

For anyone interested, here is their link
http://www.mexonline.com/ignaciosprings.htm

CaboRon

oxxo - 9-22-2008 at 07:58 AM

Well, it's not TS but it is Los Cabos at oxxo's casa. Oxxa always makes traditional American breakfast every Sunday morning. Yesterday it was eggs, either fried in bacon grease or scrambled with cheese and onion and peppers, bacon strips, fried potatoes with grilled onions, side of egg battered french bread toast wiith special toppings, fresh squeezed o.j./mango, and Bloody Marias with Clamato. Didn't eat the rest of the day.

She owned and operated a B&B called Crocker House in San Luis Obispo for a number of years.

BajaGringo - 9-22-2008 at 08:39 AM

Sounds like a business opportunity to me Ron...

:rolleyes:

CaboRon - 9-22-2008 at 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Nobullchit
don't eat anything at cheryl miller's house, heck even her dog buster snubbed his nose at the muck she called breakfast once...

Who is Cheryl Miller ??

CAboRon

bajabound2005 - 9-22-2008 at 12:45 PM

probably his ex-girlfriend

pacside - 9-22-2008 at 01:12 PM

CaboRon - have you tried Cafe Todos Santos? They make pretty good breakfasts.

Edited to remove what got into CaboRon's crawl.

[Edited on 9-22-2008 by pacside]

pacside - 9-22-2008 at 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by CaboRon

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Originally posted by pacside

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Originally posted by CaboRon

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Originally posted by Nobullchit
don't eat anything at cheryl miller's house, heck even her dog buster snubbed his nose at the muck she called breakfast once...

Who is Cheryl Miller ??

CAboRon

Cheryl Miller who played basketball for USC in the early 80's scored 44 points against me when I was the lucky one who had to guard her in a box and 1 defense.

Don't think she resides in BCS though. :wow:

Well Pacside,

This is a forum about baja related stuff.

This was just a shamless plug to let people know that you think you are a basketball player.

Who cares but you ?

Go get your jollies in off-topic.

CaboRon

Your right. I am not a basketball player. It was a poor attempt at humor.

Cheryl Miller I believe is a real estate agent selling properties in the Pescadero and Cabo areas.

Also, not sure you saw my edit but have you tried Cafe Todos Santos? Or do you think that really isn't authentic American breakfast?

Cypress - 9-22-2008 at 02:04 PM

CaboRon. Jeez! You list Todos Santos as your home in Baja and you don't know where to find a good breakfast, American, Canadian, or maybe Asian? :lol:

CaboRon - 9-22-2008 at 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Cypress
CaboRon. Jeez! You list Todos Santos as your home in Baja and you don't know where to find a good breakfast, American, Canadian, or maybe Asian? :lol:

Yes, I actually live in Todos Santos .... I have no other home.

As to Cafe Todos Santos, the joint is a rip off, for instance I was charged 90 pesos for a small bowl of Tortilla Soup a few weeks ago.

No , don't want an Asian breakfast, whatever that is :lol:

Lot's of breakfast buritos, which I have never liked.

And everyone wants to put a Mexican twist on things.

In Cabo San Lucas there are several places that serve a traditional breakfast ....

Do you see anyone posting an answer for Todos Santos ?

I don't ....

CaboRon

[Edited on 9-22-2008 by CaboRon]

Cypress - 9-22-2008 at 02:38 PM

Todos Santos isn't a big place. Not many cafes etc.

Expect a good breakfast would be easy to find if you have time to look.

bajabound2005 - 9-22-2008 at 02:41 PM

Hey CaboRon....how about at YOUR house?

CaboRon - 9-22-2008 at 03:17 PM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
Hey CaboRon....how about at YOUR house?

I do a great breakfast ..... just get tired of being the cook everyday.

CaboRon

greybaby - 9-22-2008 at 09:33 PM

I need to preface my answer with the fact that I have no idea where to find a good American breakfast there. This just brings back such memories of starting out in Baja realizing I was NEVER going to find maple bars which I LOVE as a treat on Saturday mornings. The quest took many different directions, checking out what I thought were the best panaderias in Ensenada - to no avail. Did find some good pan along the way, but never maple. Finally resorted to trying to make my own. Made me wished I had paid attention to my mom years before when she was doing all sorts of baking and I wasn't even a little bit interested. Sorry, I am no help in your quest for a good breakfast out - I would have to go along with creating your own. Then you can invite all of us!!

amir - 9-22-2008 at 11:59 PM

Hey, maybe I know!

But first, what is an "American Breakfast?"
There are at least 100 things I can think of in the spur of the moment that would be an American Breakfast. Let's start by discussing the menu.
What would you like to eat in this so-called American Breakfast?

bajabound2005 - 9-23-2008 at 07:09 AM

cheerios? wheaties?

Hook - 9-23-2008 at 07:13 AM

Is there any easier breakfast to prepare on the stove than a typical American breakfast of eggs, potatoes, maybe a sausage and toast?

Ron, here's a tip that makes all this go easier and faster. Get yourself one of those heavy grill presses you see at "fine" diners in the US. It can speed the cooking of breakfast meats by 100%, as well as most styles of breakfast potatoes.

Another tip on the potatoes..............cook more than one when you make them at night and keep them already cooked in the fridge. Will keep a couple days. Just put some chopped onions in butter in the pan, add potatoes and spices and a little water and you're good to go in five minutes. For even easier, I often crack the whole egg on top of the taters, cover the pan and let the egg steam on the top. A one pan american breakfast, if you do this in the meat oil, after cooking the meat in the same pan.

Grill press is also great for browning bagels in the skillet.........way preferential to toasting bagels. A light coating of oil, butter or mayo (browns nice and easy to spread) is what we use.

Anyway, that's how I'd change the lightbulb........................

[Edited on 9-23-2008 by Hook]

Skipjack Joe - 9-23-2008 at 07:22 AM

What? Todos Santos doesn't have a Starbuck's?

Paulina - 9-23-2008 at 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What? Todos Santos doesn't have a Starbuck's?

...and no Egg Mc Muffins?

I'm shocked.

P<*)))>{

Hook - 9-23-2008 at 10:00 AM

Based on the prices other restaurants in TS seem to charge, I'd say Starbucks could get 10 bucks for a latte and an Egg McMuffin might run 7.95.

tripledigitken - 9-23-2008 at 10:11 AM

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Lot's of breakfast buritos, which I have never liked.

And everyone wants to put a Mexican twist on things.

CaboRon

Now that's funny! (Your are not in Kansas anymore!)

Ken

[Edited on 9-23-2008 by tripledigitken]

CaboRon - 9-23-2008 at 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What? Todos Santos doesn't have a Starbuck's?

No, but we're hoping to get an I-Hop soon :lol:

CaboRon

Cypress - 9-23-2008 at 10:30 AM

First you get the grits boiling.... :tumble:

oxxo - 9-23-2008 at 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
What? Todos Santos doesn't have a Starbuck's?

Cabo now has Hooters! I wonder what they're serving for breakfast, hard boiled Ostrich eggs or sunny side up?

vandenberg - 9-23-2008 at 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by Hook
Based on the prices other restaurants in TS seem to charge, I'd say Starbucks could get 10 bucks for a latte and an Egg McMuffin might run 7.95.

That's what you get when you start pretending you're another Santa Fe or Taos.

dtbushpilot - 9-23-2008 at 10:37 AM

Hey, I heard that Hooters has "take out"....dt

amir - 9-23-2008 at 04:14 PM

So, we have eggs, potatoes, breakfast meat, bagels, grits, maybe pancakes (or how about hot cackes?)... let's see what else... oh, yes, somebody mentioned onions, spices, ... how about some fresh fruit? Some cheese? Cheddar... no, no, AMERICAN cheese... or cottage or farmers, or some queso fresco or even the more aged kind... maybe some corn cakes or some other starch? Muffins? Croissants (or is that French?)?
So I get the picture. All, or any, or any combination thereof, would comprise an American Brakfast. Oh, yeah, and Cheerios or another such granola, etc. etc.
Now, which one of these ingredients you cannot get in Todos Santos?
But I DO get it! It's all about letting somebody else cook it for you. Isn't it, CaboRon?
Well, Cabrón, if you just tell what the f*ck you want in your American Breakfast, I'll cook it for you! Yes, c'mon over and I'll do it all for you.

On your next birthday, Cabrón!! :light:

tripledigitken - 9-23-2008 at 04:27 PM

Most restaurants in Baja that serve breakfast will have:

eggs, done about anyway you want
ham
bacon
french toast, "pan frances"
coffee
OJ
toast made out of rolls, better than toast IMO
and most will have papa's
maybe even ketchup

order away and enjoy. :tumble:

Ken

CaboRon - 9-23-2008 at 05:16 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
Most restaurants in Baja that serve breakfast will have:

eggs, done about anyway you want
ham
bacon
french toast, "pan frances"
coffee
OJ
toast made out of rolls, better than toast IMO
and most will have papa's
maybe even ketchup

order away and enjoy. :tumble:

Ken

If you can tell me where to get a good ham in Baja Sur I would be very grateful.

I'm talkin Virginia sweet smoked ham.

Fud is Fu###d :lol:

Thanks, CaboRon

oldandcandid - 9-23-2008 at 06:03 PM

Jeez Ron dont you ever wonder if you made the right decision?

amir - 9-23-2008 at 06:07 PM

Soon, CaboRon, soon!

Soon me too will be eatin' slow cooked crispy bacon, eggs any way I want, potatoes a la americana, a bagle or English muffin or maybe even some fresh tortillas, coffee, 1/2&1/2, y'know, the American Breakfast. But that is after Roxanne (AKA gnomely here) gets back. That's this Sunday! Cabrón! But it will take her a few days to unpack the Jeep. Then you'll start some thread about bitter-sweet dark chocolate, no?

CaboRon - 9-23-2008 at 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by oldandcandid
Jeez Ron dont you ever wonder if you made the right decision?

Yes, I do.

But, it is the heat and humidity that is beating me down the most.

CaboRon

[Edited on 9-24-2008 by CaboRon]

cabobaja - 9-23-2008 at 06:59 PM

Ron, you need to open your own cafe with clean bathrooms. You have been in TS how long? And you post about where to find a place to have an American breakfast?

If you came to Baja for clean bathrooms and American breakfast your sool :lol:

pacside - 9-24-2008 at 09:56 AM

CaboRon,

Have you tried Cafe D'licia (sp?) just north of town? Great home cooked food and ambiance. My kid had some tummy issues and she made him a very bland breakfast that he ate up...i think it was an egg, some of her special mango toast and some potatoes and a fresh fruit smoothie (no sugar added). So i think you could request something off menu there.

Now the problem I see is you want something gringo and the gringo's tend to charge more which you've implied isn't your cup o tea...(i don't blame you although they have to make it worthwhile for them to provide this service).

Good luck.

pacside