bmh 2,363 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I had not been in town for a while and went there to buy a few pastries..and wow.right out of France, better than anything I have had in Mexico so far. We have a good pastry shop in San Cristobal de las Casas, very fancy but the pear tart, the mille feuilles, the croissants and some of the others beat the heck out of anything I have had here. They also will sell you the various types of dough if you order it so you canmake all kinds of dishes without having to make the dough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 465 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Ok. Went where to buy the french pastries? I could not find where the name, etc., of the place is mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 2,363 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 My husband says it is called la francesa but I do not know . It is on the street past Rio Zula. I do not know the name of the street. past Rio zula past the shopping center where the fish store is take a left towards the lake , It is the little store in that area on the corner on the right handside. where the old french pastry store was. The pastries are way better than before. The pear tart is really great. They aslo sell French bread , fougasse . They do run out early in the afternoon. I am sure someone has the details I don´t. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suegarn 524 Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 The name of the place is Pasteleria Francesca Isabelle....here is a TripAdvisor link........https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g499405-d7323359-Reviews-Pasteleria_Francesa_Isabelle_et_Frederic-Ajijic.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 2,363 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 These people are from the south of France and they have a pastry called jesuite that I think originated in Porutl and that yu do not find in Paris or in many oher parts of France.. Just lve the plac.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heidinrick 137 Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Heidi and I live very close to this bakery and, it is way past fantastic. Unfortunately, my waist line has suffered! If you love good pastry, this place is a must! If you're familiar with Don Pedro's restaurant, on the west end of Ajijic, it's on the same grounds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bmh 2,363 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Yes Heidi, these guys are very good for their pastry. The bread is ok but the pastries are super and I am picky,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb 465 Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I did find it! A friend of mine came with me and we stopped in for some goodies. I must say it was quite good. I spent some of my childhood years in France and I remember the bakeries...... I am very fussy and the croissants were excellent. Also, very nice they actually do speak French, so a chance to speak the language as well. I will go back and try some of the other treats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mostlylost 1,431 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Isabel and Frederic are delightful people. They are from a small town in the south of France. Get there early because they sell most of the good stuff by 1PM or so They use the finest ingredients. We have used them for deserts for parties and all our guests both Mexicans and extranjeros loved all the choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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