La Mision - Baja - Impressive Hotel Food - Who Would Ever Guess?

Yes - some hotels do get the food right.

The minute I step down into a hotel room, I usually can't wait to scram out the front door and disappear down a back alley - just to see what the real food is.  It's always, always in the dives...however, sometimes a hotel can surprise you.  La Mision - my absolute fave place at the moment in Loreto, Baja is one such place. 

First of all the view is BANANAS.  The calm of the ocean over a coffee-heavy breakfast, the way the waves begin to gather some cojones just after lunch, and then...the moment a nice, sweet buzz seeps in after a few sips of their brilliant ojo rojos...just after the 2'oclock hour, of course.  And truly, the sunsets from the dining room are enough to make one weep.

Second up, the food.  Don't get me wrong, it's not the best in the world...but it is mighty damn fine.  The super sweet shrimp and scallop risotto took me aback and I was delighted to find creamy hummus on the menu.  Not sure what's up with all the thick balsamic slathered all over the plates, but it's so pretty, ya might as well toss some on the goods.  Chocolate brownie desserts are thick and gooey, and once a week they have a straight-from-the-brick-oven pizza night for $7 bones.  All you can eat.  The local expats team up in a fury to slam down a couple of these. 

Witness sunset.  Quaff ojo rojos.  Attempt to explain to the gorg boys running the kitchen what a grilled cheese it.  Settle on extra cheese on pizza.  Tip back another drink.  Read a scary book.  Hop in hot tub.  Nap during the most brutal heat of the day.  Flip back yet another ojo rojo.  Walk around the sun-baked block only to trot back to a freezing cold room and a down comforter.  Gaze at stars.  Watch sailboats meander by.  Throw back some french fries.  Settle under the waterfall in the deserted pool. 

Truly an escape.

Comments

[Hotels Luxury]

The food looks delicious and place looks great. Hmmm!! I have to visit this place.

[Elizeth]

Hai.. These look good. great post. your Photography is also good

[Rob Marais]

Okay, that settles it. I'm going to Loreto in 2011. First you sold me on Isla Mujeres, now you're calling me like a siren to Baja. Thanks for the inspirations!