Bob Mct Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can anyone share any information/experiences regarding Roberto's in Ajijic. I have read many good reviews, but would like to get comments from the people that live there. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viajero-Tiempo Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Quote Roberto's is a reliable place with good food. He likes to vary his offerings. And there's a nice Sunday brunch. It's a nice guy's nice place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 If the nice guy is on site yes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkshawn Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I hate to knock Roberto's as we have enjoyed many many meals. On New years day a group of us were very disappointed in the quantity, quality of most meals & the very slow service. Roberto was about but we could not corner him with our comments. No one is is perfect, just disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texmextwo Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Had an 85th Birthday party there....everything was fine until the dog showed up(Black Rockweiller)huge dog walking around the table and then just a few feet from us pooped on the grass as the wind brought the aroma to our tables..of course he came back to visit us after his business. I guess Roberto can run his business any way he wants, but we will not be back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfglass Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 My wife and I along with another couple had dinner there a few weeks ago. It was on a Friday night. The place was quite busy and the waiter was running all over. Food was fair at best and the service was also a mess. We have dined there before and had a pretty good experience, food pretty good and service OK. With so many good places to dine it may be some time before we return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhopkins2 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 We have stopped going to Robertos based on the last few times we had dinner there. Never tried their lunches. There used to be a group of us go every 2-3 weeks but all have quit. Too many good restaurants with good service. I believe Adelita's has benefitted from Roberto's quality going down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartTraveller Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Have been to Robertos three times in the last 12 months. Every time it has been sub standard food thrown on the plate...no effort taken to present the food nicely. On our last visit, on plates etc matched and a number of our group including myself had cracked plates or bowls. Never again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Great surroundings, but generally speaking average to below-average food. Some things are nice: the carrot croquettes come with every meal, and when they aren't burnt, they are tasty. Our favourite memory is getting pie with Crisco on top instead of whipped cream... Of course my first visits were with my Mom and her friends when I originally came here on vacation. And for vacationers, it's just dandy. But repeated visits begin to reveal the rough edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, ComputerGuy said: Great surroundings, but generally speaking average to below-average food. Some things are nice: the carrot croquettes come with every meal, and when they aren't burnt, they are tasty. Our favourite memory is getting pie with Crisco on top instead of whipped cream... Of course my first visits were with my Mom and her friends when I originally came here on vacation. And for vacationers, it's just dandy. But repeated visits begin to reveal the rough edges. Crisco? OMG. It used to be one of my favorites, especially when they were at the lakeside and Roberto was in the kitchen. The new location was lovely but after Roberto had health problems and took in Omar as partner, things started sliding down and have never recovered, even after Omar was gone. Carrot croquettes are nice, but not after the grease has gone south and they become dark crunchy things. I like the nice guy, but there are too many better choices nowadays. I hope he can sell and enjoy a well deserved retirement. The restaurant business is, at best, hard on a working owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I see over on TOB there are posters giving lots of leeway to the new owners. What I don't quite understand is... why? There reasons are "give him time", basically. But here is a guy who took over a turnkey operation, right down to the same cook and staff. And they have had "time" now. I postulate that if it ain't workin' now, it ain't gonna work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wasn't that the same cook and staff that performed poorly when Bobby was out of town? I think I'll wait until the "new owners" figure out they need to make some serious changes there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Exactly, and that's why I don't think it's going to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 We have eaten there several times since the new owners have taken over. Every meal has been very good. I love the carrot croquettes and have never had one that has been off or black or cooked with old grease. The new owner is as nice as Bobby was and if you have a problem with anything he will be glad to hear from you and fix it. If you have a problem with Sheba, the house dog now that Bobby has not been able to take care of her ... then you should probably not eat there. But, then there are not many restaurants where you can eat that do not allow dogs under the table or on someone's lap. I don't think it is very appetizing if Sheba goes poo right by you ... but, again, I have never in all the years we have been going there seen her poo or where she has poo'd. I guess that you were just the unfortunate one. Again, if there is a problem with Sheba you can just tell Robert and I am sure he will remove her from your sight while you are there. Many of us love her and hope she has many more years ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Why, oh why, did you bring up the dog thing again? Completely unnecessary. We are all sick to death of that topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justathought Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Amen ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Maybe the dog haters can wear a sign around their neck so we can spot them and not make them uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-d Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 I don't know why a five month old thread for a restaurant that had previous ownership was started again, but.. Our group of seven ate there Thursday night after a two year absence. We thought the food and service was top notch and agreed we'd return again. The new owner seems very nice, competent and was on top of overseeing drinks and ice were replenished, but at the same time not intrusive. We noticed a few changes in the food quality and he asked our opinion. We liked it all. If you have a problem with cats or dogs this would not be a good choice for you. The cat stopped by, but didn't get much affection from us. The Rottweiler (that big, friendly bear) did get lots of attention and came back for more. I wouldn't take my own pets to a restaurant, but I don't mind seeing well behaved and well loved pets wandering about. I'm wishing the new owner continued success because the town needs more quality restaurant choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdave Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Are they still open 7 days a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Roberto's is closed on Monday and Tuesday. They still have 2 for 1 on Friday evenings. It is the about the same menu but tweaked a little for the good. It is cool and relaxing and great service and good food. And, yes, we agree that there are not that many restaurants here that are as good or better so we really hope they are able to weather the negative reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 hours ago, d-d said: I don't know why a five month old thread for a restaurant that had previous ownership was started again, but.. Should I have started a new thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 4 hours ago, tomgates said: Maybe the dog haters can wear a sign around their neck so we can spot them and not make them uncomfortable. How did you come up with the ridiculous idea that people who don't want to "dine with the dogs" are "dog haters"? Many dog owners are simply considerate enough of others to not bring them to the restaurant, where some diners are allegic. You're way off base, and........I'm sick of the subject, too, but I think that needed correcting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Agreed... struck me as odd, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 We had lunch here today, first time since new ownership. It was great! Bob came over and introduced himself, very cordial man. Can't wait to return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 6/3/2017 at 11:03 AM, ComputerGuy said: Should I have started a new thread? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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