The night air on the Malecon is filled with a smorgasbord of delicious smells emanating from numerous food vending stands. An unexpected and newly popular option is made-to-order French-style crepes.

Nightly between about 6:00 pm and midnight, talented crepe makers pour thin batter onto their steaming griddles, and in no time, the crepe is cooked and ready for your choice of sumptuous fillings. Choose from a multitude of mouthwatering options, including cream cheese, banana, strawberry, whipped cream, chocolate or caramel syrup, condensed milk, Kahlua and Amaretto, as well as savory ingredients such as pepperoni, ham and cheese.

To sample this delicious “gourmet street food,” check out Rika Crepa (corner of Fco. Madero and the Malecon extension in Old Town), as well as Viva la Crepa and Mi Crepa (both located near Los Arcos on the Malecon).