Chicken is often quite good. We've been told by experienced travelers not be afraid of the very bright yellow chicken you see in Mexico. It's supposedly fed on marigolds, and that's the reason for the vibrant color. When there's so much fish and shellfish, an exotic treat for us, we tend to take advantage of the opportunity in Mexico. For our tastes, any local Panaderia beats spongy white bread.
Mexican bakeries operate on a system.
You pick up a tray and a pair of tongs, then find the goodies you want and load them on your tray. Then, she tells the cashier what you owe, and you pay at the register. Buying cheese is a similar matter, except in supermarket delis, on occasion one has to take a number and wait a turn. And, regardless of what town you're visiting, if you see long lines of residents snaking around, you've probably come upon the tortiarilla. The queue indicates that the tortillas are being made fresh.