Bisbee Gal Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Quote Shira posted this under "Corkage Fees" but I think it deserves its own thread. Hacienda del Lago is reopening two doors down from the western end of Independencia. There is almost no parking in the area. After being away from Ajijic for several years, when we returned for a week's visit this past February, we really enjoyed the Hacienda del Lago's restaurant on two visits. Sadly, when we returned a visit for the month of July, it was closed. Their FB page and it indicates it is will open at a new location in October 2016, but gives no address or other details at this time. We look fwd to seeing them return to Ajijic and wish them success at their new venue. Like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 It is closed but is not moving. The owners are gone. They are letting a new B &B use their name and they will honor party reservations that were already made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shira Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The new site has a banner saying it will be a hotel and restaurant. The location is dreadful. It is located on a VERY narrow street with residences lining both sides. Parking will be a disaster and the homeowners have a tough time getting into their garages now. I foresee problems ahead. Turning toward the lake two doors down which is the end of Independencia will provide a couple of spaces but not much more. Turning right onto libertad is so narrow that people pretty much have to park half on the sidewalk which causes pedestrians to be put at risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 On August 29, 2016 at 1:53 PM, Kyle said: It is closed but is not moving. The owners are gone. They are letting a new B &B use their name and they will honor party reservations that were already made I'm not sure where you are getting your information but this is simply not at all true. I've heard all kinds of rumors and as always, it's best to get it from the source. We we have not moved away. We are not "letting someone use the name". All previous reservations have been canceled and refunded and NOT held over to the new property. Of course people can rebook but we didn't find it fair to just tell them "your reservation is now at a different location". This gives guests the option to stay at the new location or not. We were approached by someone to PURCHASE the business. All of our staff including the same chef are still involved with the addition of more. We are actively helping the new owners with a smooth transition and will continue to have an administrative role. We are also negotiating the rent or possible purchase of land near by for parking. The new property is much larger with 9 suites, heated pool, a kitchen three times larger, full service salon & spa and extensive grounds. We we will be officially opening October 15th and will make announcements in all of the usually local outlets. To address the corkage fee. It is correct that we have a corkage of 250 pesos. We carry a select menu of boutique wines, mostly Mexican, and our Margin is 250 pesos more or less. Rather than doubling or tripling retail price (as is typical of restaurants), we would rather make the same margin on all wines and make the higher end wines much more affordable. Plus since we get our wines direct from the winery in most cases our prices end up being around retails price. We are a business. Our reason for investing and opening every day is to make money. We make 250 pesos on a bottle of wine toward our overhead (and yes I idealy profit), whether you buy it from us or bring it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm glad to see such an informative, interesting response. Lexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 You say "new owners" is that not saying you no longer own the restaurant. Nor do you own the new location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Sorry, who cares anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haciendadellago Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Kyle said: You say "new owners" is that not saying you no longer own the restaurant. Nor do you own the new location That is typically what happens when one purchases a business. "We were approached by someone to PURCHASE the business. All of our staff including the same chef are still involved with the addition of more. We are actively helping the new owners with a smooth transition and will continue to have an administrative role." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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