Restaurante Palo Verde

For families, the setting works well. The garden-adjacent atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and the menu at breakfast and lunch covers enough ground that children and adults both find something appealing. The cooking uses fresh, quality ingredients and shows genuine care, this is the difference between a meal people remember and one they forget as soon as they leave.

Breakfast is when families should go. The morning menu features classic Mexican morning dishes executed at a level above what most tourists experience during their trip. The pace is unhurried and the energy is calm, no blaring music, no pushy upselling, just good food at a reasonable price.

For dinner, the restaurant operates Wednesday through Saturday, with a slightly different and slightly pricier menu. Families with older kids who appreciate a more refined experience might enjoy the dinner setting, but breakfast or lunch with younger children is the easier call.

Note that this is not a casual tourist trap, Palo Verde attracts locals and discerning visitors who know where to eat.