Café
Café Nader
A downtown café and bakery on Avenida Nader where sweet bread comes out of the oven every half hour, serving Mexican breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
La Casa de las Mayoras
A homely vegetarian Mexican restaurant in Donceles 28, listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide, best known for breakfasts with handmade tortillas.
At a glance
- Type
- Vegetarian breakfast café
- Area
- Donceles 28, Cancún, Mexico
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
Good to know
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Breakfast
- Cards accepted
Why we recommend it
La Casa de las Mayoras is a vegetarian Mexican restaurant in the Donceles 28 neighbourhood of mainland Cancún, at the corner of Calle Guadalupe Victoria and Calle Miguel Hidalgo. It is one of the few Cancún addresses selected for the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico, and The Infatuation also includes it in its guide to the city's best restaurants, which is a notable double for a small, home-style place far from the Hotel Zone.
Michelin's inspectors describe a warm, homely atmosphere and food that appeals to diners whatever their eating habits, so you do not need to be vegetarian to enjoy it. Inside, a hand-painted mural of a tropical forest covers the walls and a display of fresh produce sets the tone for the cooking.
Breakfast is the best time to visit, according to Michelin. The menu covers Mexican classics such as chilaquiles, quesadillas and tostadas, made with handmade tortillas and carefully prepared sauces. The Infatuation adds huevos motuleños, molletes and banana pancakes. There are also smoothies made with ingredients such as organic honey, tropical fruit and chia seeds, açaí and fruit bowls, and a vegan burger for those who arrive later in the day.
Part of the charm is the house dog, Guato, a chihuahua and beagle cross whom Michelin describes as something of a local celebrity.
La Casa de las Mayoras suits vegetarians and vegans, and also anyone who wants a relaxed, healthy breakfast before a day at the beach or on the road. Michelin places it in its moderate price band, and credit cards are accepted. The restaurant manages its own bookings rather than using an online platform, so call ahead if you are coming as a group.
The restaurant is on the mainland, north of the downtown district. It is a convenient breakfast stop on the way to the Puerto Juárez ferry terminals for Isla Mujeres, and Kiosco Verde, another Michelin-selected restaurant, is on Avenida López Portillo nearby if you want to plan a seafood lunch later in the day. Kiosco Verde is known for its grilled octopus and lobster empanadas, so the two make a tidy pairing for a food-focused day on the mainland, ending perhaps with the El Meco ruins on the road towards Punta Sam.
La Casa de las Mayoras FAQs
Is La Casa de las Mayoras vegetarian?
Yes, it is a vegetarian Mexican restaurant with vegan options such as a vegan burger.
Is it in the Michelin Guide?
Yes, it is one of the Cancún restaurants selected for the 2026 Michelin Guide Mexico.
When is the best time to go?
Michelin's inspectors recommend breakfast.
What should I order?
Chilaquiles, quesadillas or tostadas with handmade tortillas, huevos motuleños, or a superfood smoothie.
Where is it?
At Calle Guadalupe Victoria and Calle Miguel Hidalgo in Donceles 28, mainland Cancún.
Do they take cards?
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
How do I book?
The restaurant manages its own bookings, so call directly.
Who is Guato?
The house dog, a chihuahua and beagle cross who has become a local celebrity.