Papi Bowls — Restaurant in Oaxaca

Overall I think the food is tasty, healthy and of good quality but the service is average, the prices are high and the whole attitude is western/money-centered. I had breakfast here twice. Had the pancakes, the avocado toast and a fruit bowl. I would say that the food tastes really good, they care for the image of the dishes and they go one step further regarding the quality and the ingredients. The avocado toast was big and comes with a tahini sauce, the oat pancakes felt really healthy and they were tasty although peanut butter was really little, the portion is small in general. The fruit bowl was good, large portion. The coffee was good. I give 4 stars because of the European prices, the non-welcoming atmosphere (the waiter was a bit indifferent and the staff at the counter look totally unfriendly). My second time there ordered 2 portions (because I found the pancakes not that fulfilling the first day) but in the end I couldn't finish the food and asked if I can have one of the dishes as take away, they said yes but charged me 10 pesos without informing me (the girl in the counter was also really unfriendly when she found out I would take the food to go). On the contrary, I was offered to have my leftovers as take away for free by another breakfast restaurant some steps away when they realised I couldn't...

I can’t believe this place isn’t more popular! Stumbled across it while wandering the streets of Puerto Escondido, and wow—what a find. The poke bowls here are next level. The fish was so fresh it practically melted in my mouth, and the toppings were super flavorful and generous.

They have a few signature bowls (the spicy one is AMAZING), but you can also build your own with options like fresh veggies, creamy avocado, and even some local twists you don’t see elsewhere. The dressing is absolute perfection—like, I’d drink it if I could.

It’s a small, chill spot with a few tables and a laid-back vibe, but that just makes it feel more special. No big crowds, no overhype—just ridiculously good food. Plus, the prices are super reasonable for the quality.

If you’re in Puerto Escondido and craving something fresh, healthy, and packed with flavor, do yourself a favor and check this place out....

We’ll return, tasty bowls and delicious panini

Update: they have a new location and looks like that’s not the only new. They have new staff, new vibe and new way of treating people. Location: very busy and noisy. Has McDonald vibe in a peak hour. It smells like rotten meat in there. Staff: the cashier or the waiter with hair about the shoulder, can’t handle the rush so he treats customers rudely.

As locals that came here frequently and loved previous location and staff but here we won’t return. If the waiter don’t understand a simple fact about the customer service, maybe it’s time to...