gringal Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 We lunched at Tabarka today. My spouse ordered his favorite swordfish and I decided to try the Gnocchi. Known for its fish, Tabarka has added some Italian offerings: Lasagna, gnocchi, raviolis and one other I can't spell. Last week, I had the lasagna and was duly impressed. It was large, multi-layered and nearly enough for two. Great sauce; a little different. The very rich white sauce on the Gnocchi was excellent: slight lemon flavor; lots of cheese and rich cream. This is definitely not diet food, but worth the sinning. A nice side salad is a good balance to the rich main dish. If you or your guests aren't thrilled with the idea of a fish dinner, this is a delicious alternative. 95 pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I like that price, certainly compared to 85p for poutine, lol, at the other place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 hours ago, ComputerGuy said: I like that price, certainly compared to 85p for poutine, lol, at the other place. I'll bet it tastes a lot better, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Had lunch at Tabarka today. Alas, the cook who made the Italian dishes has flown. The waiter alleged he didn't know where to. Dang! If anyone does know where he landed, PLEASE let us know. That Gnocchi was outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 There are already some excellent pasta places in Ajijic, but Tabarka's fish and seafood menu is unique. I was a bit worried when they added the Italian items. Sometimes restaurants try to be All Things to All People and end up losing their focus and their core customers. I hope Tabarka remains true to its Spanish seafood heritage. When we eat there (and we do every week) it recalls our trips to Spain and the food we enjoyed there, relaxing with a few glasses of vino over a series of orders of tapas. Talking to David about life in Spain is an added bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: There are already some excellent pasta places in Ajijic, but Tabarka's fish and seafood menu is unique. I was a bit worried when they added the Italian items. Sometimes restaurants try to be All Things to All People and end up losing their focus and their core customers. I hope Tabarka remains true to its Spanish seafood heritage. When we eat there (and we do every week) it recalls our trips to Spain and the food we enjoyed there, relaxing with a few glasses of vino over a series of orders of tapas. Talking to David about life in Spain is an added bonus. I don't know if this is the case or not, but sometimes if a restaurant doesn't have enough constant business, they may have to add items to the menu for more customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: There are already some excellent pasta places in Ajijic, but Tabarka's fish and seafood menu is unique. I was a bit worried when they added the Italian items. Sometimes restaurants try to be All Things to All People and end up losing their focus and their core customers. I hope Tabarka remains true to its Spanish seafood heritage. When we eat there (and we do every week) it recalls our trips to Spain and the food we enjoyed there, relaxing with a few glasses of vino over a series of orders of tapas. Talking to David about life in Spain is an added bonus. Please share the name of at least one outstanding Italian restaurant in Ajijic. Preferably one that uses real Italian pasta. I love the core menu at Tabarka and eat there at least once a week. However, not everybody we bring there likes fish, so the variety was welcome and didn't hurt the basic offerings a bit. I live very nearby and pass the place on a daily and nightly basis on my way to the Carreterra. Their business has clearly increased since they moved from their former location. IMHO, the cook who added the Italian specialties probably secured a better position......and I'd just like to know where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 1 hour ago, gringal said: Please share the name of at least one outstanding Italian restaurant in Ajijic. Preferably one that uses real Italian pasta. I love the core menu at Tabarka and eat there at least once a week. However, not everybody we bring there likes fish, so the variety was welcome and didn't hurt the basic offerings a bit. I live very nearby and pass the place on a daily and nightly basis on my way to the Carreterra. Their business has clearly increased since they moved from their former location. IMHO, the cook who added the Italian specialties probably secured a better position......and I'd just like to know where. Alex's and Pasta Trente. Outside Ajijic is Quattro Mori, but we haven't been in awhile since it's a long walk for us since they moved to SAT. Quatto Mori's pappardelle was the best pasta back in the day. Not to be snarky, but I wouldn't bring guests to Tabarka who didn't like fish. Nor would I take guests to Brunos who didn't like beef. Or to M&J's Pizza who didn't....oh you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: Alex's and Pasta Trente. Not to be snarky, but I wouldn't bring guests to Tabarka who didn't like fish. Nor would I take guests to Brunos who didn't like beef. Or to M&J's Pizza who didn't....oh you know what I mean. Alex's? Clearly, you and I have a different notion of excellent, but that's a matter of taste. When you bring several guests; one who just LOVES fish and wants the best....but the other does not....it is nice to have a really special alternative. Tabarka's chicken is good; but not everyone likes chicken. About snarky: I think any statement implying that the person person being addressed lacks common sense is, by definition, snarky...to say the least. Try civility. It tends to make differing opinions more palatable. BTW: does anyone have the answer to my original question, or did it get lost along the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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