Chamana’s Cafe mixes savory Mexican flavors with brunch classics

Food has a transportive power. It can take us places we’ve never been, and leave us searching for flavors that trigger a sense of comfort and warmth.

Chamana’s Cafe, new in Spring Valley, is Dan Krohmer’s latest concept, inspired by his travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, and it captures that essence. The brunch-centric menu, curated by Krohmer and the culinary team from beloved raw bar and restaurant Other Mama, features a mix of classic dishes done right and authentically crafted Mexican fare. With every bite you’ll find yourself transported, whether back to your childhood kitchen table or to distant lands.

Kick off your visit with a steaming cup of drip coffee ($2.50), locally sourced from Dark Moon Roasters, a humble but perfect way to ease into the morning. Or try something from the espresso program—the spiced orange mocha latte ($6), with its deep, citrusy undertones that dance on your palate, or something a little more unexpected, like the white mocha matcha latte ($7), which strikes a balance between sweet and earthy while still giving you that caffeine fix.

Now for the food. The Oaxaca benedict ($16) is a Mexican twist on the classic, with poached eggs nestled on sope-style tortillas, topped with barbacoa and velvety Hollandaise. The chilaquiles ($15) start with a bed of house-made crispy tortilla chips and are simmered and sauced up with a zesty salsa verde before being topped with crema, red onion, cotija cheese and eggs.

If you’re feeling more lunch-y, we recommend devouring the pork Milanesa sandwich ($16). A crispy, golden-breaded piece of pork is stacked on bread with lettuce, tomato and a creamy aioli, all spiced up with jalapeños. The lamb barbacoa grilled cheese ($16) is toasted to perfection and served with your choice of soup, salad, fries or fruit. And if you’ve got the room, you won’t regret wrapping up the meal with a churro cheesecake ($7) or agave flan ($7).

CHAMANA’S CAFE 3655 S. Durango Dr. #29, 725-205-9846, chamanascafe.com. Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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