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[pedrok]

where can one get a good hamburger around lake chapala? I have tried one place called the tajoburger and they only served frozen burgers from costco. WHERE'S THE BEEF?

[lakeheron]

There was just a thread about burgers under the topic heading "Tajho" or with that in the subject. Go have a look.

[Jeanne B]

I like the cheeseburgers at Tony's next to Super Lake.

[moonhill]

I posted a thread about Tajho Burger yesterday in the La Cocina section of this webboard. Many good replies about where to find the best burger. We hardly ever try a new restaurant without first reading the reviews on La Cocina, except yesterday when we tried Tajho Burger, big mistake. Go back to the beginning of this webboard and click on La Cocina.

[simpsca]

That means Tajo burger has gone down hill fast. They were good when they first opened.

[Jeanette]

That means Tajo burger has gone down hill fast. They were good when they first opened.

Not necessarily. What one person describes as a 'good burger' may be a terrible burger to someone else. And the INconsistency of the restaurants in Lakeside is the only thing you can consistently count on.

Disclaimer : I've never eaten at Tajo.

[k2tog]

That means Tajo burger has gone down hill fast. They were good when they first opened.

We went to Tajo burger when it first opened and was getting great reviews. I had the arrachara burger and hubby got a sirloin burger. They were really good. However, the fries do come out separate and early like they are an appetizer. Don't understand how you can tout yourself as a burger joint and not understand the concept of serving fries along side the burger...but that may just be me!

We went back to have another good burger and we were disappointed. I did ask to have to the fries come out with the burger which they did -- however, when you order fries, they tell you they are for two people almost like if there are two of you at the table you can only get a single ore of fries. I digress...I ordered the sirloin, which was a pressed patty and when it arrived I had to wipe the grease off with several napkins, but the damage had been done because at this point my bun was so wet it wouldn't hold the burger together any more. I was grossed out!

We will not be going back which is a disappointment because our first experience there was SO much better then our last.

[myblueheron]

I just returned from Chimi's which is located across the street from LCS on 16 de Septembre. IMO they have one of the best burgers in Ajijic. I get the one with everything... onion, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and bacon. It comes with fries. The total bill comes to 52 pesos including a soft drink!!! Gotta love Chimi's.......

[giltner68]

The Turtle was always great - when open. I like Cafe Magana generally, they also say Johnny's Mamas Bar and 60's in Paradise both serve good ones.

[happy jackson]

If anyone finds a blue cheese bacon burger in town, let us know. Used to serve them in our restaurant NOB and they were near the top of the favorite list. It was tops for me.

[gringal]

In reading the opinions on this thread and the other one...........I think it comes down to what it is you are seeking in a burger. Some like 'em "juicy" but some think those "greasy".
With fries, some like 'em greasy; some like 'em oven baked and some hope they started out with a fresh potato rather than a frozen package.

So, my own personal preference is lean but not overcooked, my choice of condiments sitting on the counter or my table with the top mayo, ketchup and mustard brands offered.
Buns or rolls are important: substantial enough to last through the burger without dissolving in your hands. Preferably NOT Bimbo Buns. .
Fries: I like 'em when they are freshly cut, and not greasy.

If it's fresh, well prepared and doesn't have cheat sprinkle on it.........a good burger won't feel like a rock in your gut or a gas generating baloon later.

It's a shame that so many lakeside eateries start out with top ingredients and just about the time people start saying good things about them, they start cutting back on the quality, adding "cheat sprinkle", buying low end frozen fries and not changing the grease often enough. Then there's the good cheese morphing into junk.

I guess if you want the best burger..........fire up your own barbie.

[thevalerieleigh]

I think 60's in Paradise has a tasty burger and I understand Early Bird Cafe is serving them now as well. When they owned 60's in Paradise, I thought theirs were the best. But like others mentioned, everyone has different opinions so I encourage you to give them a try and decide for yourself!

Enjoy!
Valerie

[mysunshine]

My husband loves the burgers at the Garden Restaurant on Colon...always cooked to perfection and to your order of condiments and best of all good beef that is not greasy. Enjoy!

[Jeanne B]

I think 60's in Paradise has a tasty burger and I understand Early Bird Cafe is serving them now as well. When they owned 60's in Paradise, I thought theirs were the best. But like others mentioned, everyone has different opinions so I encourage you to give them a try and decide for yourself!

Enjoy!
Valerie

I agree with you Val. I've had burgers that were rather nasty, but the rest of the food I've had in that restaurant was pretty darn good. To some of the other posters on this forum, don't judge a restaurant by the one entree you tried. I love the rice at El Sarape, but not their beans but I still go there as the rest of the food is good and I just don't order the beans. Another restaurant I go to has in my opinion the worse hamburger in town also has , in my opinion, some of the best food in town. Just my opinion

[Floradude]

Add El Serape to the above places.

[losgatos]

Dito El Sarape. Definitely serves one of the best burgers in town. I particularly like the bacon cheeseburger.

[Ginger]

Definitely Early Bird for me of the ones I've tried. They have a stuffed burger as well.

[angela04101]

Gringal, I give up - what's "cheat sprinkle"?

[Catinmex]

It's definitely the sirloin burger at 60's In Paradise, which on the lake side of Hidalgo about 1/2 block west of the Ajijic Plaza.

[verchiel]

We love the burgers at Mario's in San Antonio ... just delicious. Of course, that's the best diner in town.