You know how airport food can be extremely overpriced and barely edible? Well, I learned that it can be delicious and affordable too; you just have to know where to look.
I was on my way to Oaxaca a few weeks ago, and had a morning layover in Mexico City. There were a couple restaurants in the AeroMexico terminal, but I sat down and observed the scene for a while before deciding where to eat breakfast.
After a few minutes, it became obvious that Taba Bar & Restaurante was a lot busier than the others and ALL of the pilots were ordering food to go. Here’s a flight attendant picking up breakfast for the plane:
photo: Christina Mitchell
I figured that since they must be in the airport all the time, the pilots and flight attendants must know the best place to eat.
The breakfast menu was full with cheesy pictures, which probably help tourists that don’t speak the language, but they made me nervous. But I took a chance and ordered Enchiladas Veracruz for around $6 USD.
photo: Christina Mitchell
Now, I’ve never been to the city of Veracruz, but I know it’s on the Caribbean coast. And I’m not sure if this dish is representative of the cuisine, but I can tell you that these enchiladas were delicious. Fluffy scrambled eggs were tucked inside handmade corn tortillas, bathed in a smoky-sweet chile sauce, and then cheese, chorizo and sauteed onions and peppers were scattered on top. Yum!
I also stopped by before my flight home, but this time I ordered Chilaquiles. And again, they were delicious. Crisp tortilla chips, topped with a silky smooth red sauce, cheese, crema and fried eggs? Yes, please!
The busiest restaurant isn’t always the best, but it definitely was in this case. And now you know where to eat if you ever have a layover in Mexico City.
Christina Mitchell
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