American-style breakfasts include homemade hash and eggs, crepes with just-the-right-lemony-taste hollandaise, smoked pork chops, and Texas Tornado, a chicken-filled crepe with poblano chiles and avocado. Besides the traditional Eggs Benedict, other variations are offered with avocado, grilled tomato, or spinach and mushrooms. Locals and visitors alike opt for the legendary “World’s Best French Toast” stuffed with cream cheese, topped with bananas and pecans and flambé in orange liqueur or topped with strawberries or mangos. Bottomless coffee includes decaf. This neighborhood eatery opens daily at 7:30 am, serving breakfast until noon, and lunch from noon until 2:00 pm, with sandwiches and salads on the menu. Seating for 40 inside and 40 on the bougainvillea-shaded patio. Breakfast entrees priced from $5.00 US to $13.00 US for the shrimp omelet. Prices include taxes. Located on Hidalgo between Zapata and Madero. Street parking, or take advantage of the multi-level parking garage around the corner on Zapata. Master Card and Visa accepted. This location changes its name at 5:00 p.m. and becomes Felix’ serving dinner until 10:00 p.m. (see listing for Felix’).

Writer: Sandra Berry, June 9, 2008