gringal Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, Alfa said: Cmon moderator, isn't it about time you cut off all this free advertising for Pancho. I otice the GR also provided more free advertising in the form of an "article". On the other hand...every time one of us gives a positive restaurant review, that's free advertising, and the same for any other product or event that's posted about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Alfa, If you actually pay attention, most of the "helpful" posts are about someone looking for something and someone else telling them where to get it. Restaurant posts the same. Go back to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Many of us appreciate the comments which show that there is life after Superlake... I wish Pancho well in his endeavor and I will certainly be visiting his store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I greatly appreciate the information provided here about Pancho's Deli. And I look forward for more interesting posts about is efforts. And I look forward to reading more in the future. I am sure that there is something bad to say that will be posted here to Thank you Chapala Froum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 This is everyone sharing their experience in helping a new business owner they care about. you right he is getting some advertising, but that not the issue for the posts. we all want his business to survive, in this competitive market. The only can tell each other about our experiences at his new market is by this webboard. I started shopping at panchos new store, spent $971 pesos this week, i will shop there for the next three months, just to help him start his business. I had lunch there too, bought a sandwich, from his deli and sat outside on his tables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Alfa said: Cmon moderator, isn't it about time you cut off all this free advertising for Pancho. I otice the GR also provided more free advertising in the form of an "article". Why not support local business? The whole expat community has been waiting for this opening. It's great for everyone. Concerning the Guad Reporter, that's just silly. It's a human-interest story focused on a community business. One of the GR's reasons for existence is to focus on community. It's also big news. If you had any idea of the number of businesses that feel they deserve a whole article in the paper just because they've taken a 400 peso add, you would be shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Pancho has a long history with many of us here. He has established personal relationships with so many of his customers who have supported him through his personal and professional ups and, sadly, downs. We are invested in him and his success. Those of us on the east end are also delighted to know we will not have to wrangle high season traffic to shop at his store. We are excited and happy for him and us. It seems petty and mean spirited to complain about that and try to get the thread locked down to stop what you call “free advertising.” I have a better solution for you: STOP READING THIS THREAD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficklepie Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I will not be shopping at Pancho's, just as I've never shopped at Super Lake. I support my community and local businesses selling Mexican-made products, not a bunch of crap imported from thousands of miles away. I don't wish Pancho's luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanparys Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Well, every board has a spoilsport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Then, ficklepie, you have no idea of the number of Mexican products in either store. SuperLake was already established in January of 1996 although not, I think, in its current location since I remember it being much smaller. That's a long time business effort by a Mexican with Mexican employees. I applaud his success and wish him the very best. He understands service and customer appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 That's quite the tantalizing endictment, fickle. Perhaps you didn't notice that half of SuperLake is local, in particular produce. A huge majority of products are Mexican-made. Quite an odd statement, actually. When I lived in Canada, I was thrilled to see Mexican imports of masa flour, tomatillos, various fruits and vegetables, Mexican movie DVDs... not to mention a vast pile of electronics from Taiwan and China. Never once do I recall thinking "Damn them all, I'm only going to buy local!" And of course here, Pancho's family is, um, Mexican, and grew that store from a vegetable stand. His sister still owns and runs Super Laura down near the San Antonio plaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 SuperLake was at it's same location in 1996 but they "grew" the store to double in size in a later year.. You may remember the back was bumped out, flooring replaced and mass confusion as to where stuff could be found during the process. Paz liquor store was also doubled in size and I do remember that originally the back wall was shelving with nothing but lampshades and that was the only place to buy them locally. (the clamp on type only - harps for lamps were not to be found.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 OMG! I really did walk from the Danza del Sol to that location then? But that was my scouting trip and we ended up living in San Miguel for nine years before the six years in San Pancho. Nothing even close to SuperLake in either location at that time. Time flies. Things change. Isn't it great to have such a wonderful option and choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Does he still plan on selling the same out of date merchandise that he sold at super lake?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, bigd said: Does he still plan on selling the same out of date merchandise that he sold at super lake?? Why don’t you go into his store and ask him? You know, face to face instead of anonymously making snide shots on a web board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Xena said: Why don’t you go into his store and ask him? You know, face to face instead of anonymously making snide shots on a web board. I did many times for many years he did not change anything Been around here long enough to see the other side of his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I am more interested in the rebirth of Salvador's.?...I apologize for highjacking but not being a dining person really miss the comfort and inexpensive menus of "S" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 We need another Salvador's we really do. But right now we are celebrating another Pancho's Deli. In fact, he (at one time) suggested opening a third store to the West of Ajijic and closing the small one next to the Pemex. By the way I stopped at the little Pancho's next to Pemex this morning. It wasn't as busy as it used to be but it still looked the same and I was able to pick up exactly what I needed very rapidly and move on, it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 58 minutes ago, bigd said: I did many times for many years he did not change anything Been around here long enough to see the other side of his face. May I suggest a "trust but verify"policy regarding expiration dates? Read the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 One great thing about SuperLake, under Pancho, was his constant "end=of-shelf-life" specials. A couple of years ago he brought in what must've been an 18-wheeler of "about to expire" brand name crisps from up north for 25% of the price. Those puppies would've survived at least another year unopened. My first reaction when I see a "reduced" sticker, if I am interested in the product, is to check the date, as gringal points out. And I have read scholarly articles that insist the "best buy" is a warning, and not in any way a firm date, for anything that is not considered fresh food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 LOL. Yes, it is the "best before" date not the "goes rotten on" date. And, if you're smart, you're never going to buy a package of anything that has lost its vacuum even if it is before the "before" date. It's also possible to have wonderful "best before" dates... but the product has been recalled... such as this: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/10/22/mccain-foods-recall-2018-harris-teeter-7-eleven-tacquitos-trader-joes/1727802002/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I like the new egg board commercial in Canada. Photo of a lone egg, and stamped on it, the word "BEST IF EATEN"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traderspoc Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Good point Pancho does not let expired food on his shelves Was just in there the other day, and one person said they were restocking on all their spices at home. since pancho has all new spices on his rack for sale good idea i need to replace a few in my spice draw. just looked in my spice date , i need to put a date on the new ones i buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 There was frequently out of date food in superlake when he was manager there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdawgs Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have seen out of code product in almost every store I have ever been in regardless of country. After the suggested date it is not bad, just not as good tasting as when newer. It is up to the customer to check what they are buying, being it fresh produce or canned/boxed goods. That is where, "Buyer beware", falls in, whether it be food, clothing a car, house whatever. One always checks the tomatoes, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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