Olive Garden

[Ezzie 104]

The new Olive Garden in Zapopan (Avenida Patria @ Andares Mall) has been open now for about 3 months so we made a visit last evening. This is the sixth Mexican location for the franchise (Delicias Mexico S.A. de C.V.), now 4 in the Mexico City metropolis and one in Leon. Additional stores coming in Monterrey, Guanauato and somewhere in the Yucatan apparently according to our waiter.

The location in Zapopan is on the north side of the Andares Mall district, beside the Red Lobster. Park in the Superama parking lot on the west side of Patria and just a short walk across the driveway.

Very much enjoyed the experience and I will be going back again. Very similar menu to the US stores, if not identical. The service was very fast and the food excellent. At $107 MX for the "unlimited" bread/soup/salad, a real great value too. The Zuppa Toscana (my favorite) seemed to be just a bit spicier than the US version - yummy!! The raspberry iced tea was just a bit less sweet. Another diner with us ordered the spaghetti with meat balls and it was great as well.

[HarryB 1,004]

the minestrone here doesn't have beef in it as in the US. More authentic,but, not as good,for me.

[cooper 1]

I had the misfortune of having dined at an Olive Garden on a recent trip to the US. The meal was disgusting. Since they basically heat up pre-prepared "food" I will pass on dining at the location in Guadalajara.

[All Day 45]

I had the misfortune of having dined at an Olive Garden on a recent trip to the US. The meal was disgusting. Since they basically heat up pre-prepared "food" I will pass on dining at the location in Guadalajara.

We had the same experience at P.F. Changs in the Plaza Galerías. I never could understand why anyone prefers chain restaurants when there are so many better options. Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse..........all mediocre.

[Xena 3,774]

For me, one of the many joys of living in Mexico is getting away from chain restaurants and their frozen, packaged, processed foods..

[gary c. 45]

Thanks Ezzie for the information. My friends occasionally like to have a touchstone moment.

Carol

[hensley 226]

Thanks I will go sometime! Thanks for the info.

[El Menudo 465]

I have never tried chain. Will put that on my bucket list. How is it prepared?

[slainte39 1,718]

She said the "chains" were frozen?, packaged , and processed.....Sounds good!!! If I were you, I wouldn't wait to make it a bucket deed.

[Xena 3,774]

Of course, Slainte. You can not eat chains raw. I thought everyone knew that.

[gringal 3,109]

Of course, Slainte. You can not eat chains raw. I thought everyone knew that.

They aren't bad when skewered and barbequed with a thick steak wrapped around the outside. Use plenty of garlic, or WD40: your choice.

[slainte39 1,718]

Aw c'mon....It's chains....can't you gals think of some sexual connotation or double entendre?

[hensley 226]

For me, one of the many joys of living in Mexico is getting away from chain restaurants and their frozen, packaged, processed foods..

So how can a salad be frozen?

[cooper 1]

So how can a salad be frozen?

The salad is just a small part of the meal. The rest isprocessed heat and serve slop.

[El Menudo 465]

I'm from Texas and prefer my salads fried.

[El Menudo 465]

I'm from Texas and prefer my salads fried.

And with cream gravy too!

[Xena 3,774]

Slainte, chains are cold and heavy. Velvet ties are much friendlier. Or, so I have been told.

[ComputerGuy 4,661]

So, anybody tried that new place that serves BBQ railroad ties? I hear they're delivered directly via container...

[slainte39 1,718]

Yeah it's great, especially the sauce, but don't forget to pull the spikes as they are hard on dentures and bridges,,,,and makes the ties tough as nails.