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  1. Jalisco plated small car low mileage with local and provable service records.
  2. Over the past couple of years there have been various reviews on this restaurant and there appears to have been a continual decline from being: "The very best" to "So/So" to "Never Again". We've heard that the restaurant has new owners. Any updates on the restaurant and their Molcajetes, and service, would be most appreciated. For years, this dish has been one of our most favourite Mexican dishes but, at present from San Juan Cosala eastward to Chapala there is, to our knowledge, not a single restaurant that serves a respectable Molcajete. We recently tried the restaurant at the foot of Morelos on the east side of the street facing the water in Ajijic (Opposite Ajijic Tango) and, sadly their Molcajete was a very poor representation that lacked ingredients and above all, authentic flavour.
  3. The quaint man with the colourful hat is Peter Morse Moir who died on January 8th., 2013. Known as one of Lakeside's most colourful characters his passing at the age of 67 was a very sad occurrence. Peter was born on September 7, 1945, in Middleton, Nova Scotia. He had a long and successful career as a criminal lawyer and retired to Mexico about 12 years before his death. A victim of Alzheimer's disease, and often known as "Pedro Loco," he was well known in Ajijic for his flamboyant and unconventional mode of dress and a favourite companion, his donkey. His image showed up in advertisements and billboards publicizing businesses in the area. He was a familiar part of many local parades and festivities. He made friends wherever he went. Moir was pre-deceased by his twin sister, Elizabeth Susan, and survived by his son, Kyle James Moir, grandchildren Olivia, William and Colt, his sister Janet and brother Jim. He was married twice, both times to a woman named Patricia. Many of us remember Peter because he was special and, just perhaps....... because of his success in having developed such a unique way of dealing with Alzheimer's!
  4. In the opening post I should have said that in the case of myself and the other three people who ordered ribs.......one person never did receive his ribs and, that was an hour after we arrived. He didn't reorder anything. The three of us who ordered and received ribs could not eat them. I sent my ribs back twice as they were cold and when they came the 3rd time it was apparent that they were not the same ribs as this time they were partially frozen. Yes, the waiter asked if we wanted to order something else and as by then anyone who did eat their food was finished we declined! We did not say that we wouldn't pay for our food. We asked for our bill and when it came the food that had not been satisfactory was not on our bill. The older woman who originally opened the restaurant, I believe was from Alaska. I'm under the impression that the restaurant, which is large, proved, as a result of the restaurant's initial success, to be too much for her. Apparently she gave the restaurant to her son, who, from the outset, didn't appear to have any appropriate skills. He had though, very fortunately, married a young and successful Mexican business woman who still runs a very well known San Antonio Tlayacapan gym. Her business acumen and management skills have, until not all that long ago, provided the the only real level of management at Adelitas. She is personable, well liked locally, respected by the staff but, sadly, for whatever combination of reasons, is no longer as present as in the past. She's missed, the restaurant, staff and clientele are all neglected as a result. Her husband, the original owner's son is most known, if he's known at all, for sitting at the bar and ignoring everything that's going on around him. The situation will not change, in fact it will only decline further, unless a skilled restaurant manager takes control and is financially rewarded at a level that's tied to the restaurant's improved "bottom line". And it would be best if the manager, from the outset of his or her tenure, takes advice and receives as much counsel as possible from the woman who has tried hard to provide the only real management until recently.
  5. Emma's has been in the same location for at least 7 years. Anyone who doesn't know about it has been living under a rock. Response: Once a goof, always a goof and dumb as a rock!
  6. The word "Update" is likely somewhat inappropriate but somehow "Downdate" doesn't seem to work. Wednesday night was a perfect example of how a restaurant cannot function without the presence of management. When the food coming out of kitchen is totally unacceptable the waiter may well agree with the unhappy patron(s) but.......it's very likely that upon the return of the food by the waiter, the kitchen staff are likely NOT going to pay attention to a waiter. We had eleven people who's evening was RUINED! For some of us........there's likely zero chance of having it happen again. Hopefully, the following morning, if the owners were finally present, they would realize just how much food wasn't paid for the night before. Perhaps, if they even knew what they were looking at, they'd inquire and, perhaps someone might "fess up".
  7. LOOKING FOR ORIENTAL CARPET IN GOOD SHAPE IDEALLY MEASURING 4' x 5' or 5' x 6' Colours (Burgundies, beige or similar)
  8. We've heard a few people say that this restaurant is now totally different and Juan (a very popular waiter, formerly of Casa Del Sol & Gossips) is the owner/operator. Does anyone have any comments/reviews about the restaurant and, what is the name of the restaurant. Sincere thanks.
  9. https://www.isabeleats.com/authentic-birria/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-make-homemade-birria
  10. The traditional Birria recipe in Jalisco calls for goat meat. Mutton frequently became an acceptable substitute but now, often beef is used which, sadly, lacks authentic flavour. A few years ago the only true Birria available in the Lakeside communities was in Jocotepec, in several small eateries just opposite the central square. Any updates on current locations serving authentic Birria would be greatly appreciated.
  11. Recently, the Guadalajara Reporter ran an article indicating that officials from Chapala would be visiting Ajijic so that citizens would have an opportunity to express their concerns about events in and around Ajijic. In the article it also provided a WhatsApp number that people could use as an alternative. The number was not in service! We provided a letter and it was delivered to the office at the north west corner of Colon & Hidalgo where it was indicated that the Chapala officials would be available. Our letter provided information concerning a blue Chevy van with Jalisco plates HZS 3743 that has been parked on Constitucion just east of the intersection with Aldama. The van has been parked in the same spot for five months. People occupy the car every night and the car has never been moved. The tires are flat and the van appears to simply be a "junker". People are seen leaving the van at night with buckets that, obviously contain their waste. Nothing has changed since the delivery of our letter of concern. Now a second vehicle, a multicoloured Honda with Jalisco plates JCM 7153 has been parked immediately in front of the van and, a large dog (that arrived with the Honda) is tied 24 hours a day to the palm tree that's right behind the van. The dog occupies, mostly, the sidewalk forcing people to walk around both the dog and the vehicles. The dog does not appear to have either food or water and the rope holding him is so tightly wrapped around the tree that it cannot move. We called City Hall in Chapala today in an attempt to speak to someone, were switched to several different extensions and then.......disconnected. Any suggestions as to how best deal with this would be most appreciated. The police drive by the mess many times each day. We've also spoken to the transit police directly in Ajijic and they've promised action but, again, nothing has been done!
  12. This new restaurant, owned by the same family that has very successfully owned and operated MARIOS in San Antonio Tlayacapan very recently opened and is located just to the west of Colon on Hildalgo in the property previously known, for many years, as "Hotel Mis Amores". The property, including the hotel, has been beautifully renovated. Any reviews of the restaurant would be most welcome
  13. We recently had to terminate our lengthy relationship with our service people. Their service and reliability simply deteriorated. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. We have heard that a man by the name of Omar Torres provides knowledgeable and excellent service but unfortunately we were not given any contact information. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. Sincere thanks.
  14. THIS THREAD IS NOW A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A "HIGHJACKING" where the original post was aimed at a recent CARJACKING! If you can't respond sensibly, why bother?
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