Wookie Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 We stopped for dinner at El Sarape tonight. They had 3 or 4 specials listed on their board so we decided to try the pork chops and they were delicious. The price was what we thought a little high at $120.00 pesos until they brought them out. There were 2 very large pork chops with a really tasty sauce, rice and beans. We both took a pork chop home and will have lunch tomorrow. You might want to give them a try next time you are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Their Chamoro on Friday and Chimichanga any time are 2 of my favourites.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanneb2000 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 In my opinion, El Sarape has the best rice in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomames Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 120 pesos, $7.75 USD is high??? Seriously?? this is what is wrong with this Chapala, people who think just because it's Mexico everything should be given away. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I don't like to compare pesos to dollars in these instances. Mexicans certainly don't. When talking food prices, the only thing we should be comparing is one place to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oatsie Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 120 pesos, $7.75 USD is high??? Seriously?? this is what is wrong with this Chapala, people who think just because it's Mexico everything should be given away. You get what you pay for. Just for the record, 120 pesos is $9.40 Canadian but it's still a bargain for the dinner provided. I'm betting it would cost you at least $20 Cdn. in Canada. I agree with ComputerGuy.... lets compare pork chops to pork chops ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycobb1020 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 We had lunch at El Sarape yesterday and it was well prepared and delicious. One has lots of choices . . . as to food and prices. We found the prices to be very reasonable and will surely return soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 ..plus the OP said they thought the price for the chops was high "until they brought them out". Full on recommendation, looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycobb1020 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 They have lots more than pork chops . . . go and try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yes, it was supposed to be a full on recommendation as you say Computer Guy. I just know that there are some that are watching their pennies at times and I thought it prudent to mention the price. Also, that it is more than enough for 2 meals and it is very good. We eat at El Sarape's at least once a week and enjoy all their offerings, however, we had never had pork chops there before. Besides the Mexican food, which we really like ... every other kind of food we have had there has been great. It is also my favorite place to go for a cheeseburger and fries ... they know that I can not eat iceberg lettuce and never forget to put fresh spinach on my burger instead. Comfortable, friendly, reasonable prices, excellent service .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 If you get a group of people together, ask Marco if he will make you a pizza a couple of days in advance. We did and it was yummy. He loves to cook new things and has many cookbooks that he will let you look through. Just assure him you will bring enough people to not have leftovers that he can't charge for. Prices are always reasonable and he will get any wine you want and have it ready for you. We have had him fix "Thanksgiving in July" for a group of friends and it has always been great. He is very accomodating, just inquire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary c. Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Try their enchiladas sometime. I think that they're delicious. Makes me hungry just thinking of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycobb1020 Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 And their crispy tacos were excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 We've been eating there for 10 years! You've all stated the reasons why we go there often. He's been in business for 15 years. I can't think of another restaurant with that longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I think perhaps Mario's in SA. He was there in 2002 when we bought the house on the corner just west of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Brunos has been here forever, so has La Nueva Posada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just a heads up. IF you like Tex-Mex, you will probably like El Sarape. If like me, you really dislike Tex-Mex, this is not the place to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hamburgers, Bar-B-Que Ribs, Chamorro, Chicken Enchiladas in Chipotle Creme Sauce and many other items on Marco's menu are NOT Tex Mex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 And his shrimp soup, a full docena and delicious. His Mexican style chicken soup, white meat or dark, on the bone or no bones? He has regular customers that come for just that and to go. Fish, breaded and fried or grilled in butter and garlic. His homemade tartar sauce to go with that is special. Oh yeah, he does serve fajitas. Apple dapple for desert? Not always available but when it is............ Bring some vanilla ice cream in case he's out and he will keep it frozen and top the apple dapple. I'm hungry just typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Never had a bad meal there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PULELEHUA Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I really dislike registering a complaint about a restaurant because I know what a difficult business it is and mishaps can happen in the best of them. Until this past Thursday, every meal we have ever ordered at El Sarape has been enjoyable enough to warrant return visits when in the mood for Cal or Tex Mex walk down memory lane. So, it was a great surprise that all three of us were uniformly and seriously disappointed in our respective orders of a camarones a tequila con arroz, barbecued ribs, and a combination plate of a taco and enchilada. Overcooked and "tasteless" shrimp dish, fatty and mostly bone ribs (including the underlying bone plate) and enchilada and taco essentially devoid of filling. Wow. We are still shaking our heads over the experience. We will, of course, return there for lunch in hopes that this experience was just a rare "one of those days." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Please tell Marco your experience when you return. He wants to hear about it no matter how painful it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 His name is "Marcos." He certainly needs to hear the feedback. He's had El Sarape for over 15 years and strives to provide good food and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losgatos Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Had the ribs there myself Thursday evening. Thought they were excellent as usual. And still the best margaritas Lakeside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Somebody's got to be the naysayer, so here goes: I hate to think what tequila is in those margaritas, but whenever I've had one, a world class headache results. I gave up, and now just order a beer. Also: If you order a burrito, it's good, but bone dry. Needs some kind of sauce, but the only sauce available (far as I know) is a fire breathing bowl on the table. Nothing against hot sauce, but if I can't get it past my tongue, I know my stomach isn't going to love it. However, on the plus side: They have a great chicken dish with a delicious mild sauce, the soups are outstanding and the service is friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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