Hotel Las Palapas A resort near Jacques Pépin's apartment, with private bungalows on the beach. DETAILS Doubles from $176; on 34th St. between Fifth Ave. and the ocean; 011-52-984-873-4260 or laspalapas.com.
Hotel Básico Stylishly minimalist accommodations with a Miami Beach vibe. Beware light sleepers: The bar plays music well into the night. DETAILS Doubles from $158; Fifth Ave. at 10th St.; 011-52-984-879-4448 or hotelbasico.com.
Chicago Don Jose Two expat Chicagoans serve tasty thin-crust pizzas, grilled octopus and skirt steak. The wine list is good, too. DETAILS On 6th St. between Fifth and 10th Aves.; 011-52-984-803-3475.
Dr. Taco A bit larger than a hole-in-the-wall, this friendly joint has great shellfish tacos, shrimp burgers with Manchego cheese and chiles rellenos. DETAILS 10th Ave. between 8th and 10th Sts.; 011-52-984-803-3990.
La Bamba Jarocha Enormous portions of Mexican seafood like Jacques's favorite, arroz a la tumbada, a spicy, soupy rice casserole with shellfish and cilantro. DETAILS On 30th Ave. between 34th and 36th Sts.; 011-52-984-803-0965.
La Cueva del Chango This open-air café, "the monkey's cave," is where Jacques goes in the morning for coffee, fresh juice and croissants. DETAILS On 38th St. just off Fifth Ave.; 011-52-984-873 2137.
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