[SW]

I LOVE this forum. It's what compelled me to finally log myself in, after lurking on this site for over a year (what can I say....I could always find the answers to most of my questions, thanks to all of you!).

Since I can't seem to post a new topic here, though, I thought I'd ask my cheap eat-related questions on this thread. Here goes:

1) Can anyone recommend a favorite panaderia (authentic bread store/bakery) in Playa? On our first visit to Playa, we saw people munching on what seemed basically to be Mexican-style croissants baked with ham, which my boyfriend decided would be perfect bus ride food. So, where can we find these, pan dulce, etc? Nothing like fresh-baked goods (Hot sounds great for cinnamon rolls, etc, but I think I'm looking for something more traditional here).

2) Taco questions: Now that I know all about the shrimp tacos in Playa, are there any other places recommended for fish tacos? Are they generally prepared Baja-style? (By the way, if you've never had Baja fish tacos, you are missing out on one of the best eating experiences you can have...batter-fried fish, crunchy cabbage, crema, lime, hot sauce in a soft hot corn tortilla...obviously it is time for me to have lunch). Also, I have had delicious potato and onion-filled tacos here in LA (no meat...I believe the filling was called rajas de papa, but i could be way off). Has anyone seen this in Playa? The boyfriend's carnivorous, but i pretty much stick with fish and veggies.

3) Any recommendations on where I can get a good spicy Mexican hot chocolate? I may need a break from cheladas and mojitos. Or not, but it would be nice to know, just in case.

Thanks! You have no idea how helpful you all have already been in planning my next trip.