ComputerGuy Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 This established restaurant on the main walk in Tlaquepaque is lovely inside and offers an interesting choice of steaks, seafood, and Mexican fare. It is not cheap; none of the nice restaurants are. But, that's what we wanted. Here's why I'm posting this: a family member is visiting, and after breakfast at Pancho's the day before, he was wondering how that place gets away with such poor... everything. Burnt English muffins under an amazingly sloppy and exploded pair of Eggs Benedict, with watery sauce; burnt pancakes, too. No salt and pepper on the table; almost impossible to catch a waiter's eye; having to ask repeatedly for items. We go out to eat for a nice experience, and we don't get an apology, a recompense, or anything in return for our money. At Casa Fuerte (and I've eaten there before), the service was impeccable. Impeccable. Several servers always responding to our needs before we had them. Delicious food served rapidly; all condiments and appetizers and side dishes brought to the table when they should have been, no need to ask for anything, and in fact not even any hovering. Just a pleasant experience from the time we entered until the time everyone thanked us on our way out the door. We left a substantial tip, because it was bloody well worth it. Nothing compares around here, not even Tango where the service is usually very fast but mostly frenzied, with serving staff knocking into elbows and tables constantly. We left Fuerte more relaxed than ever, not a thing to complain about, and great memories. Most impressive dish: queso fundido. 95p. A searingly-hot molcajete with a tomatillo sauce bubbling away, and a huge chunk of cheese placed into the liquid and masterfully chopped up with fork and spoon while we looked on. The cheese melted into massive gooey lumps and we had great fun spooning it out onto tostadas. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 Have to agree about Pancho's very disappointed about steak night. Steak was only so so and sides were help yourself. The sides were cold and almost uneatable but I noticed after we ate, they warmed them up again. We have ate there 3 times and I have tried their hamburger it was good but not great. Service was satisfactory but we we had to ask for things that should have been automatic. Another time, they did not have the meal we asked for and man (probably Pancho) told us we should try their weekend steak nights. Unfortunately we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted March 13, 2020 Report Share Posted March 13, 2020 We have been going to Casa Fuerte for 12 years. Great place. Worth the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdlngton Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 The chiles en nogada at Casa Fuerte are excellent. I think you also get a complimentary tamarindo margarita if you ask. Great service too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Even just having a drink at that bar to the side is a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 The bar is designed like a very posh gentlemen's club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 There are much better places to have a nice breakfast around here than Pancho's for sure. Pancho's would not be my choice for company nor for ourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/13/2020 at 12:00 PM, rafterbr said: Have to agree about Pancho's very disappointed about steak night. Steak was only so so and sides were help yourself. The sides were cold and almost uneatable but I noticed after we ate, they warmed them up again. We have ate there 3 times and I have tried their hamburger it was good but not great. Service was satisfactory but we we had to ask for things that should have been automatic. Another time, they did not have the meal we asked for and man (probably Pancho) told us we should try their weekend steak nights. Unfortunately we had. The trip for breakfast to Pancho's was a long shot. A few months ago, I gave up going for lunch, after portion sizes were reduced and prices stayed high. (Smaller clam chowder, much thinner roast beef sammich.) We had given up on dinner long ago, after eating one of their thin ribeyes with too much gristle, poor flavour, and that very poor "salad bar" with slim pickin's and cold potatos and broccoli. Not to mention absolutely horrendous service, and a salmon dish that was covered in hot spices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 I stopped going to Pancho's when I ordered a caesar salad for lunch and it came made with KALE instead of romaine. Whatever was the kitchen thinking. I would have preferred to have been told they couldn't fulfill my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted March 26, 2020 Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Casa Fuerte sounds great and their wed page looks Tasty. How d they compare to Casa Luna in Tlaquepaque ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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