Tired of Ordinary? Experience Petra’s Exceptional German Deli
Tara A. Spears
It’s rare to find quality German cooking in Mexico, but in cosmopolitan Jaltemba Bay, Petra’s Bavarian Deli, is a great café offering fantastic breakfasts and lunch. When it comes to German cuisine, it is much more than just food; this style cooking reflects history, warmth, and hospitality.
German food, especially as Petra Huerta does it, weaves flavor, culture and memories into every dish. With her partner, Kristi Hudsonpillar as the hostess-server, this charming duo works hard to make your visit comfortable and satisfying.
Open Monday thru Friday 8 am til 4 pm, Petra’s has fresh baked specialty breads available in the deli as well as cheeses, sausages, potato salads, sauerkraut, lots of great take out foods. Best yet, you can call 322-240-5006 to order tasty party platters to your specifications!
Located on the parallel street south of the La Penita Avenida, Petra’s Deli is easy to walk, drive or take a cab to Alfedo V. Bonfil #9. Many people wrap up their visit to the Thursday outdoor market with lunch at Petra’s.
A traditional German proverb is ‘A meal without sausage is like a life without love.’ I enjoy eating the bratwurst plate and buying a bag of specialty sausage to take home to enjoy throughout the week.
If you appreciate a good breakfast, you simply must try the Alpine plate- to die for- with more than one type of meat. Be sure to come hungry because this is a hearty dose of protein.
As customer Sally Zedillo says, “Petra is a great cook. Her deli provides a nice selection of cheeses. Kristi serves the food with a smile; together they are a great team. Their breads and apple strudel are out of this world!”
German Sausages(wurst) is not a hotdog: Sausages are enjoyed during festivals, beer gardens, or family meals. They symbolize joy and community, showing the dedication to quality that defines German cuisine.
Whether sizzling bratwurst or poached weisswurst, sausages are more than just a meal—they symbolize regional pride and German culture. My German grandmother used to say “A sausage a day keeps the sadness away.”
Besides the stellar breakfast options, the menu includes several traditional entrees that are exceptional. In addition to the full menu, Petra has whiteboard daily specials for breakfast and lunch.
An example of a daily special is a fresh home baked English muffin with Canadian bacon, cheese, eggs and fried potatoes. OMG, it’s delicious!
All of the pork and steak plates are excellent. If you have a vegetarian in the family, no problem, Petra makes wonderful fresh salads.
I recently had family visiting from out of town. I was not feeling like cooking another big meal so I let Petra do the work for me: I ordered X number of the daily special entrée.
I could play with the grandkids all day and not have the stress of preparing the meal and entertaining, but because Petra’s method is home style preparation, the family still felt loved and I was not as worn out. Win, win, win!
If you ever see Petra and Kristi out dancing, be sure to ask Petra to sing. Besides being a super cook, she has a beautiful voice and probably could have been a professional entertainer.
A life long cat ‘mama’- her fur baby shared her life through three countries for more than 20 years. Not only does Petra work hard but she can dance til the band quits. Petra and Kristi are always giving back to the community they love by supporting the various groups- thanks, ladies!
A visit to La Penita is not complete without at least one meal at Petra’s Deli. It’s an authentic German beer garden in a capsule. One can still love tacos and enjoy asavory plate of Jager schnitzl with potato pancakes and red cabbage.
