ComputerGuy Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Located just beside Juan Carlos Escalera in Riberas, I've eaten at this multi-stage restaurant a number of times, but never been for breakfast. I was surprised to see they have a separate, full breakfast menu, packed with things most expats love. I ordered Huevos Benadictinas, at 70p a lot better price than most places around here. It came with a side dish; since I didn't want beans, I got a salad. An excellent salad, fresh and full of ingredients. Not like the usual afterthought at all. The two eggs sit atop a split, buttered and toasted telera, which is kind of like a flat, round bolillo, with a different taste. In this case (and they have a whole page of pancakes, waffles, and teleras) it was a very tasty surprise compared to the usual English muffin. I've never tasted a Hollandaise like these eggs had, but far from being a rude awakening, it was delicious. And lots of it covered the eggs and plate. By the way, the eggs were cooked perfectly, with the yolk cascading out when first sliced. A glass of fresh juice rounded out my meal, although I could have had one of their daily aguas fresca. Service was quick and pleasant just before noon, with about three other tables full. I think they are open 8 to 11 every day. The owners still seem to be trying hard to make it a pleasant experience. That bodes well for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Do you know what time they stop serving breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted June 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 No, and I don't see it listed on FaceBook. But I got their about 11:30-12:00. Knowing Food Container, they probably don't stop serving anything, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 I have eaten there several times. The food is good but during fly season they are very bad with adjoining fields having much livestock. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Just had another great burger there... the "Container" burger because it comes with a layer of guacamole on it plus tomato plus onion plus lettuce plus bacon. I always ask for the meat and the bacon to be well done. Comes with a side of fries that I had no room for so I brought them home. I know from past experience that they heat up well in a toaster oven. 119 pesos And the flies were bad but I was sitting between two fans and the air flow impeded their aerial acrobatics. They would be wise to get some pots of citronella and/or overhead fans as well. Good eggs benny at Scallions as well for 80 pesos and a lot classier environment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 The problem at the FC location is you have to eat fast or the flies devour the meal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLU Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 The Container burger is excellent and they deliver, but the Smokehouse burger is much better and tho there are flies there aren't nearly as many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Not going to drive through Ajijic to the other side just to get a burger. Each to his/her own. Besides, if I go to the Smokehouse, I'd have to resist going into the French Bakery and that would be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 15 hours ago, Ferret said: Not going to drive through Ajijic to the other side just to get a burger. Each to his/her own. Besides, if I go to the Smokehouse, I'd have to resist going into the French Bakery and that would be tough. I've only been to the French Bakery once on purpose. There is a place in Ajijic that makes a Napoleon almost as good as what my mother used to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 The owners of the French bakery are on vacation in France until about July 13th. I say about because I can not remember what they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 I'll bet it's after the 14th since that is Bastille Day, doubt they would go all that way and then miss it. I was on the French island of Guadeloupe in 1989 when the 200th anniversary was celebrated. Wow, do they know how to throw a bicentennial celebration!! A champagne fountain with probably 100 magnums poured in just for our little group at Club Med. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 In 1976, I was at anchor in Nuku Hiva. No infrastructure or communication there; just some 80 villagers and a few "yachties". Yes, there was a Bastille Day party. It lasted two weeks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Well so much for the Food Container report..then a Trip Advisor report on France Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, lakeside7 said: Well so much for the Food Container report..then a Trip Advisor report on France Perhaps the thought of a million flies buzzing around while trying to eat at FC caused thread wander, eh? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Quote Flies and Bastille Day both have about the same importance to me...…….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 14 hours ago, slainte39 said: Flies and Bastille Day both have about the same importance to me...…….. ...Or a French bakery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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