The best breakfast spot in town, Monka makes excellent coffee drinks and smoothies, as well as extensive breakfast platters, ranging from tropical French toast topped with fruits to tasty breakfast burritos. The rest of the day you can fill up on sandwiches, salads and inexpensive casados (set meals).
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