Breakfast at El Caballito- Restaurant Review
Want a great Sunday morning breakfast with a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food? Try El Caballito’s restaurant. With a cascading waterfall, beautiful sculpture, and paradise-like décor, the scene is set for great dining. The restaurant's name refers to a seahorse, as you can see from the cover of their menu, as well as their mascot statue. They specialize in seafood as so many other places do in this seaside town. However, they also have a noteworthy variety of other entrees to choose from that will delight and excite your tastebuds.
We recently had breakfast here and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Caballito’s waiters are friendly and immaculately dressed. I actually feel bad for them, having to wear tuxedo long sleeve shirts in this heat. So tip well, because they deserve it. Along with some of the most flavorful coffee we've had in Mexico, they bring out the most delicious hot pastry bread and jam. The fresh bread and coffee alone are worth a trip here for a breakfast, you will understand once you try it.
One of their specialty breakfast options is the Crab Machaca. It is a shredded crab in a spicy red sauce with a side of refried beans and rice. Yes it is adventurous, especially for those of us who are not used to having seafood with our coffee. It is actually quite tasty though. Not too fishy, lots of spice. It’s a nice change once in awhile. They also have a full menu of other delicious Mexican breakfast options. For the less adventurous breakfasters, typical gringo foods are available too (i.e. bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast).
We liked pretty much everything about our breakfast at Caballitos. It is easy to easy that others do too. The place was packed on a Monday morning. The prices are a little high, not Vips high, but still a bit expensive. For a treat once in a while, however, it is more than worth it. Parking is a little hard to snag, we suggest parking by El Fogon and walking. The restaurant is located on Miguel de la Madrid (main boulevard) near Soriana between El Fogon and El Gran Mueble.
Tip: When eating for lunch or dinner, be sure to request your free bottle of beer, or glass of house wine. They won't bring it to you unless you ask, but they are happy to oblige once you mention it.
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I’ve yet to eat at El Caballito. I’ll have to try their food when I visit Manzanillo in a couple months from now. And great tip, I’ll remember to make that beer request since you say their prices are higher than you would expect.
Your reviews are bringing back great memories. Excellent food, clean, and unless prices have changed, relatively inexpensive. We had 3 beer, 1 coke and lunch for 3 for 60 pesos. Free beer helps keep the cost down. They can handle 2-20+ people. I feel like a burrito, NOW!
i’m dying to eat there! i luv el fogon and would like to try out el caballito! i’m not a seafood addict, but i bet they serve the best shrimps!
parking is not a problem as they have a lot down a little driveway along the north wall of the restaurant
I tried that place once, It’s not bad but I like El Fogon better!
Better food & price options!
You have got to try El caballito sea food restaurant in Manzanillo, it is the best.It has the best sea food and the best looking waitresses ever, and they will give you the best service.
It is always interesting the difference in perception of the same restaurant. For several years my wife, another couple and I spend several weeks in Manzanillo. Of the many restaurants we frequent, El Caballito was always a must visit until our last two visits. In November and again two weeks ago, we found the service to be horrible. The quality of the food remains good, but it took forever to arrive at the table though there were only two other couples there. El Fagon, El Vaccaro, and Pedros Cosuela Grill at Miramar are terrific at any time of the year.
You know, I would have to agree. It was nice for a lazy morning breakfast, but you certainly can’t eat there in a rush. I agree with your recommendations as well!
el martes 21 de julio 09, mi amiga ana norteamericana, acudiò a almorzar, y pidiò una margarita, cuando terminò de tomarse la margaRITA ella se sintiò muy mareada, se sentia como si se hubiera tomado 2 botellas de tequila, ella sabe tomar tequila, pero con una margarita la marearon, a 2 cuadras de ahi està la clinica Echauri, y ella acudiò a esa clinica, por 3 horas, ella estuvo en observaciòn, ” que les pasa, porquè actuan de esa forma , porquè pierden clientes, esto que le pasò a mi amiga Ana, ya lo saben todos sus amigos norteamericanos radicados en manzanilo, barra de navidad, y sus alrededores,,y nosotros los que somos de aqui del estado de colima, tambien ya lo sabemos,,,y saben cuando vamos a ir a comer a su restaurant NEVER, NUNCA¡¡¡¡¡¡¡, ESTE CORREO LO ENVIE A SALUBRIDAD, A TURISMO,,,dediquense a trabajar, a ofrecer un servicio de calidad,,la situaciòn es critica , por el mal servicio…por deshonestos,
Wow! That’s scary! We’re glad she’s alright.
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