Ezzie Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 the minestrone here doesn't have beef in it as in the US. More authentic,but, not as good,for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Day Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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 GalerĂas. I never could understand why anyone prefers chain restaurants when there are so many better options. Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse..........all mediocre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 For me, one of the many joys of living in Mexico is getting away from chain restaurants and their frozen, packaged, processed foods.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks Ezzie for the information. My friends occasionally like to have a touchstone moment. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks I will go sometime! Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Menudo Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I have never tried chain. Will put that on my bucket list. How is it prepared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Of course, Slainte. You can not eat chains raw. I thought everyone knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Aw c'mon....It's chains....can't you gals think of some sexual connotation or double entendre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensley Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooper Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 So how can a salad be frozen? The salad is just a small part of the meal. The rest isprocessed heat and serve slop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Menudo Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm from Texas and prefer my salads fried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Menudo Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'm from Texas and prefer my salads fried. And with cream gravy too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Slainte, chains are cold and heavy. Velvet ties are much friendlier. Or, so I have been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 So, anybody tried that new place that serves BBQ railroad ties? I hear they're delivered directly via container... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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