Our favorite rest stop: Cafe km118

We have been heading out to Michoacán 3 to 5 times per year since late 2014. I would guess we've done the trip 40-45 times total by now. For the first handful of trips we were just learning the ropes. Stopping at OXXOs along the way for the basics of gas and snacks. Or we'd pack a bag lunch. Then one time we noticed a new looking place and told ourselves we should try it one of these trips. That places is Cafe km118 in Temascalcingo.

Now we have probably been here 60 times more or less (we stop both on the way out and the way home). The 'cafe' in its name is a misnomer. The size and scope of the place is definitely worthy of the 'restaurant' designation. But I suppose 'Restaurant km 118' is not as catchy.

It has two sides, separated by a Pemex. The smaller side, which is more cafe-ish has since been rebranded as Milla 73 (Mile 73, which is the equivalent in miles of 118 km).

That's where we stopped the first 15 - 20 times before we ventured to the 'other side', which is comparatively fancy.

Solid food. Consistent service. And unbeatable location, almost exactly halfway between home and our final destination.