Jistme Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I've heard rumors of a French Chef, but no-one seems to know the location. As a lover of French cooking, I'd like to make a reservation for a special occasion. Anyone with information? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 There have been rumors, probably started by dreamers. I suggest that you dust off the Julia Childs cookbooks and do it at home. I will be glad to assist ...... with the eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 There is the place on the lakeside of the Carrettera a ways west of Ajijic that is french. I saw it yesterday, but didn't note the name. La Franchese or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmosquita Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I could happily cook french for you, you can send me a private message and i can work it out for you. Oscar El Jardin de Ninette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Pierrot, a very well known French restaurant with over 30 years in Guadalajara, is opening inside hacienda del lago hotel this comingThursday the 13th. They will be serving dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will be taking over our Sunday brunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 WOW! That is really good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 There is the place on the lakeside of the Carrettera a ways west of Ajijic that is french. I saw it yesterday, but didn't note the name. La Franchese or similar. If this is the place by Hacienda Don Pedro, it's a French bakery, and they have AMAZING croissants. We just spent a month in paris and the Almond croissants at the french bakery here are better than at any place we had them in France last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hacienda Del Lago…could you please give me some directions as to how to find it? This sounds very promising, I'll let you know how it turns out! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 This is Tony Bishop's place on Ocampo, near the corner (Aquiles Serdan) where Pedro's Gourmet used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 This is Tony Bishop's place on Ocampo, near the corner (Aquiles Serdan) where Pedro's Gourmet used to be. It's actually not where Pedro's use to be, but very close. I believe Pedro's was where Patty's Place is now. There is an interactive map on the website. http://www.haciendadellagoajijic.com/location.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 If this is the place by Hacienda Don Pedro, it's a French bakery, and they have AMAZING croissants. We just spent a month in paris and the Almond croissants at the french bakery here are better than at any place we had them in France last month. Across the street from La Taverna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 It's actually not where Pedro's use to be, but very close. I believe Pedro's was where Patty's Place is now. There is an interactive map on the website. http://www.haciendadellagoajijic.com/location.htm Why not simply post the street number of the location on Calle Ocampo? Avoid all the confusion that is posted here. Where Pedro was, is or was Pattis Place and before either it was Pimienta Negra, a Lebanese restaurant. All of that is of little help to newcomers. However, it is diagonally opposite. The number, please .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh, come on you all. I didn't know the exact address, RV. But I want to thank you for your advice... so why exactly didn't you post the number. And Tony, reread my post: I didn't say you are where Pedro's was; I said near. I put the cross-streets. Anyone can figure this out, newbie or not. These unhelpful judgment posts leave me cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 So, are there two French bakeries? I know of the one by Hacienda Don Pedro. Is there really one on Ocampo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Oh, come on you all. I didn't know the exact address, RV. But I want to thank you for your advice... so why exactly didn't you post the number. And Tony, reread my post: I didn't say you are where Pedro's was; I said near. I put the cross-streets. Anyone can figure this out, newbie or not. These unhelpful judgment posts leave me cold. Hacienda Del Lago, Privada Ocampo #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yes, the Privado Ocampo located on the SW corner of Ocampo, between Aquiles Serdan and 5 de Febrero. Not the other Privado Ocampo further west, where Armandos Restaurant is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 The full Menu is available online at this link. http://www.haciendadellagoajijic.com/pierrot-au-lac/dinner.htm Here is also a link to the interactive map again. As several people here have mention it is on the Corner of Ocampo and Privada Ocampo, between 5 de Febrero and Aquiles Serdan. Coming down Ocampo from Six Corners there is a 2 meter by 2 meter sign on the building, there is another two meter by one meter sign on each corner (on Ocampo and Privada Ocampo). There is Also a two meter Long Banner along Ocampo and a 3 square meter wrought iron sign on the corner on the Privada Ocampo Side. http://www.haciendadellagoajijic.com/location.htm Pierrot is offering a three course Prix Fixe with a glass of wine and French press coffee for $440 pesos or an ala carte menu, which is available at the first link I posted. There is a calendar for making online reservations on the left of the website, or you can use this direct link. https://www.seatme.com/hacienda-del-lago/ Because the restaurant is not open daily online reservation are recommended there is not always someone answering the restaurant phone. You could also email the hotel at sales@haciendadellagoajijic.com. I do ask that people please respect that this is also our home and do not ring the buzzer when we are closed to "take a look". Of course anyone is more than welcome to come for a drink or to get a feel for the location during business hours. I hope that this clears up any confusion and answers any lingering questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jistme Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks all…great information, we'll make reservations right away. What would we do without this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 So, are there two French bakeries? I know of the one by Hacienda Don Pedro. Is there really one on Ocampo? No. The one by Hacienda Don Pedro is a bakery the other is a restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPJR Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Pierrot, a very well known French restaurant with over 30 years in Guadalajara, is opening inside hacienda del lago hotel this comingThursday the 13th. They will be serving dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will be taking over our Sunday brunch. Did this happen last night? How did it go, was there a good crowd? We are hoping this works out as we are excited about coming when we return to Ajijic in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes, the Privado Ocampo located on the SW corner of Ocampo, between Aquiles Serdan and 5 de Febrero. Not the other Privado Ocampo further west, where Armandos Restaurant is located.wWell ,if you're going to be picky it's not Aquiles Serdan but Pedro Moreno as it's south of Ocampo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosfreed Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You might try Richard's Restaurant in Chapala.....I am the chef/owner,I am British, and our menu is mainly French. You can get info on Trip Advisor, or facebook Richard's Restaurant Chapala where our menu is published. Our prices are very reasonable. We ate at Pierrot Restaurant in Guad....very expensive, and the food was merely adequate. We are fully booked until March 5th....reservations only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You might try Richard's Restaurant in Chapala.....I am the chef/owner,I am British, and our menu is mainly French. You can get info on Trip Advisor, or facebook Richard's Restaurant Chapala where our menu is published. Our prices are very reasonable. We ate at Pierrot Restaurant in Guad....very expensive, and the food was merely adequate. We are fully booked until March 5th....reservations only. Doesn't seem kosher for one restaurant owner to slam another. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRPJR Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 You might try Richard's Restaurant in Chapala.....I am the chef/owner,I am British, and our menu is mainly French. You can get info on Trip Advisor, or facebook Richard's Restaurant Chapala where our menu is published. Our prices are very reasonable. We ate at Pierrot Restaurant in Guad....very expensive, and the food was merely adequate. We are fully booked until March 5th....reservations only. I have tried your restaurant and enjoy it. I would consider it to be more country French than classical French but no matter. I strongly agree with Ginger that is not polite to promote your restaurant at the expense of another. Many consider the food at Pierrot to be better than "merely adequate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the walkers Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 "la Gourmandise Francais" is a new crepery that is in the lobby of plaza buganvias in ajijic--same building as "El Torito". they seem to have an after movie crowd following.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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