Wookie Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 We decided to try this restaurant one more time. Never again. We ordered Spaghetti Pomodoro which was advertised to be spaghetti with tomatoes and olive oil. We have had this dish several places in the past and were expecting to have fresh tomatoes cut up fine and tossed with the spaghetti and olive oil. What we were served was spaghetti with tomato sauce that tasted to be right out of a can. If there was any olive oil present it was a few drops at the most. When we discussed this with who we think was the manager, he knew exactly what we were talking about and just said "sorry" and brought the check. I am still "tasting" that tomato sauce and wishing I had just sent it back and left. We explained to him that the menu does not say "sauce" ... it describes it very clearly as tomatoes and olive oil .... sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Many good meals here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Never a good meal there. Stopped going before they moved to current location. If possible, it sounds like it has even gotten worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 Such an inconsistent place re. food, service--and indifference toward politely expressed complaint. Gave up on the place ages ago. Lexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 18, 2017 Report Share Posted June 18, 2017 We found it very inconsistent and with a surly owner & careless waiter. Gave up on it many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 It's always been bad at both the former and current location. The surly owner who can't stand criticism has always been the problem. It is "off the radar" for many residents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 I never had the pleasure of meeting the owner, so I can't speak for his attitude. But over the years and the location change, I have found the food to be hit or miss. I would occasionally return hoping to get a dish prepared the same as time I really enjoyed it. Eventually I lost hope. Too bad, when they were firing on all cylinders , they did a nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Menudo Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 5 hours ago, zerbit said: I never had the pleasure of meeting the owner, so I can't speak for his attitude. But over the years and the location change, I have found the food to be hit or miss. I would occasionally return hoping to get a dish prepared the same as time I really enjoyed it. Eventually I lost hope. Too bad, when they were firing on all cylinders , they did a nice job. Meeting the owner would definitely not have been a pleasure! He is the king of rudeville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 17 hours ago, El Menudo said: Meeting the owner would definitely not have been a pleasure! He is the king of rudeville. Quote I heard all of that about Giuliani when we moved here 12 years ago. I found him to be a delightful guy. Maybe a little quirky e.g. he won't give diners hot sauce or ketchup to put on their pizza. We've always had good food and service there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just remember how they packed the Food Nazi's place to be insulted and who can forget Tom's place in Joco. There is a niche market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Ate there last night. All good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 4 hours ago, tomgates said: Ate there last night. All good. Unfortunately tomgates, you appear to be in the minority on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Since when did being in the minority on a restaurant thread make any difference? He likes the place, good for him and El Saltos. Should they be shamed for being "in the minority"? Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 The owners are at the new restaurant and hardly ever visit. Arguing is a national sport in Italy. Take that in consideration when talking to guiliani. G had his standards and wasn't about to see Maria's food ruined by hot sauce or catsup. He eventually gave up on cheese on fish dishes and allowed sauce with fried calamari, so he isn't impossible.The waiter is now managing the place and can be lax. He just needs a tune up now and then. it is still the only place on the Ribera where you get hand made pasta AND an authentic sauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegarn Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 3 hours ago, pappysmarket said: Since when did being in the minority on a restaurant thread make any difference? He likes the place, good for him and El Saltos. Should they be shamed for being "in the minority"? Sheesh! Sorry, I wasn't trying to shame tomgates. I was just making a factual observation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 I think Pasta Trenta and Alex's Pasta offer some of each, don't they? (That is, homemade pasta and authentic sauce.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 2 hours ago, HarryB said: The owners are at the new restaurant and hardly ever visit. Arguing is a national sport in Italy. Take that in consideration when talking to guiliani. G had his standards and wasn't about to see Maria's food ruined by hot sauce or catsup. He eventually gave up on cheese on fish dishes and allowed sauce with fried calamari, so he isn't impossible.The waiter is now managing the place and can be lax. He just needs a tune up now and then. it is still the only place on the Ribera where you get hand made pasta AND an authentic sauce! Any restaurant that tells me what I must add to any dish or what I can't put on a meal that I am paying for can take a good look at my rear end because it won't be coming through that door again. Now if I'm at your house.,.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbleitch Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Two years ago I was there with some friends for lunch. I asked the waitress if they could please add a grilled chicken breast to a large salad that was on the menu. She reacted a bit on the negative side, so I asked if she could check with the chef, the manager, whomever. She left, returned and said it was possible. When I got my bill, they had charged me 120 pesos for that naked, unaccompanied chicken breast. I swore off the place after that. Unfortunately, I had to return there once because of an impromptu celebratory meal with some friends. I'm glad they have enough clientele to keep going, because I just do NOT understand a restaurant that doesn't at least try to willingly accommodate patrons' wishes and dietary needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Italian food? Authentic? Not at that place; not even close! Not even up to Italian-American home-cooked standards. If they are capable of accomplishing that cuisine, they certainly don‘t seem to care to try. His son, Alejandro, did much better with his pizzas, when he went out on his own and opened the “yellow house“ location, but finally lost his friendly manner too, and left the area. He also made good pasta dishes, in addition to pizza. Whenever I go to an “Italian restaurant“ for the first time, I always order spaghetti and meatballs. Only a few can pass the test in either Mexico or much of the USA. I was spoiled, terribly, by a Sicilian mother-in-law for too many years. She started her sauce for Sunday on Wednesday afternoon, and tended it constantly as it developed unbelievable depth of flavors. Enough of that, or I will salivate into the keyboard........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineyDay Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Is this the same place that is located across from Super Lake and used to be in west Ajijic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficklepie Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 FYI: The son, Alejandro, moved his restaurant next to Johanna's in Ajijic. He's still in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, ficklepie said: FYI: The son, Alejandro, moved his restaurant next to Johanna's in Ajijic. He's still in the area. Does Pizza Toscana deliver to Ajijic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficklepie Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 I'm not 100% certain -- but I don't they do delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 In the US most italian restaurants get bulk supplies from Roma. They do not exist in Mexico and the only authentic component available here is tomatoes.A Sicilian cook wouldn't recognize a Amalfi coast cook. These folks are from Livorno another breed again. I stand by my statement - only authentic Italian pasta and sauce on the Ribera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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