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David K
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When was that, and what did you eat and drink there, if it was recently?
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Keri
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Johnny's clams are the best.
Dave , I have had the duck and it was crispy and glazed with a honey sauce I think. It was great for me. I also send all my vegetarian clients to him
he really fixes them some wonderful things. Not just the ordinary plate of veggies covered with cheese. We had Thanksgiving there one year with
family and friends and we really enjoyed that also. BUT my most favorite is the strawberry/banana margie. The very best, k
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Mike Supino
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pstreet1
Experiences with restaurants can vary so much: Half Way House is the only place I've eaten in Baja that caused "traveler's distress." After that
introduction, I've never been back, and have routinely pointed it out to visitors as "the only place I've ever eaten that has caused me to be sick."
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I haven't been back either. A very dreadful experience with my wife being sick in the car and a one and a half hour summer-time wait northbound
through the border.
Circa 1984
[Edited on 10-23-2005 by Mike Supino]
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Pstreet1
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When? About two years ago.
What? Enchalidas--I think it was the sour cream
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turtleandtoad
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I'm wondering if this place is the same one I remember from my childhood?
It's been 50 years since I've been down Hwy 1 from TJ to Ensenada (I use the Tecate crossing) but as a young child I remember a place owned by some
close friends of my parents that sat on a point about half way down. It had a small motel behind the restaurant and it's own generator, a "one-lunger"
with a monsterous flywheel in a shed in back (no power between Ensenada and Rosarito at that time).
The only thing about the restaurant that sticks in my mind is a large mexican-style fireplace with a beautiful ornately carved mantel. I do remember
that I loved the food.
Could this be the same place? It would be on the old highway as it predates the tollway.
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cathart
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No, I don't think it's the same place. This restaurant is between Rosarito and La Mision. My husband and I had dinner there this last Saturday night.
It was 8 O'Clock, and we couldn't believe it, but we were the only people in the diningroom! Maybe it was because of the fire South of La Mision.
Anyway, I had the Lobster, which Johnny was nice enough to steam for me, because I really didn't want it prepared with butter and garlic. I have to
say, it was the best lobster I have ever had! The lobster in Puerto Nuevo is generally overcooked, which makes it tough, but this one was just
amazing! My husband had a terrific steak from Sonora. Johnny is always around, and willing to chat, which makes you feel right at home, and welcome!
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Mike Supino
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Don't ever ask for your lobster "rare" it will be served "raw".
Terrible; possibly worse than "rare" poultry. Yuk!!!!
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sylens
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dave, is there any place
in the rosarito-ensenada area that you enjoy eating? 
i seem to recall that every positive recommendation regarding a restaurant gets a thumbs down from you. 
even your deli 
so where is the good food from youir perspective???
lili
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jerry
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i take it the halfway house is on the old road anyone know the K marker to exit on the new road?? is medio comino visable from the road?? is there a
big enoff parking lot for a 36 ft mh and tow ?? have a good one jerry
jerry and judi
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The Halfway House
is located right at the K53 (Cuenca Lechera) exit from the cuota (toll) road. Yes, it is very visible and there is ample room for parking a rig and
trailer.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sylens
in the rosarito-ensenada area that you enjoy eating?
i seem to recall that every positive recommendation regarding a restaurant gets a thumbs down from you.
even your deli
so where is the good food from youir perspective???
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In Rosarito:
La Querencia, That's Amore, Suzanne's, Le Cousteau (hit & miss)... That's it.
In Ensenada:
La Vendimia, Manzanita, Sede Vino, Sanos and the Restaurants at Punta Morro and Las Rosas (sorta). [ I'm sure there are more but I don't get down
there as much as I would like.]
And of course:
The BEST restaurant in Baja....LaJa (In the Guadalupe valley)
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sylens
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se de vino
is no more. actually, i did not enjoy the food and found the wine selection limited. but that was perhaps close to when they closed. a new owner
has opened "capricho" and the wine offerings are quite impressive. food is ok. husband enjoys their porterhouse. i like their tomato soup with
basil and goat's cheese...
thanks for replying. if you get to capricho i'd be interested in your take on it.
lili
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jerry
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thanks gypsy ill check it out in jan when i go throu time permitting i usally dont stop till i get below ensinata jerry
jerry and judi
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cathart
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Where is LaJa exactly? My husband and I are both foodies. We live in La Mision, so the Guadalupe Valley shouldn't be too far from us.
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Mike Supino
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Go to this thread: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=13874
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LAJA
Km 83 Carretera Tecate-Ensenada
Valle De Guadalupe, B.C. Mexico
011 52 646 155 2556
You have to make a reservation. They fill up fast. It is superb.
From La Mision take the old road south and take the graded dirt shortcut over to the Valle and then north until you see the sign LAJA. The restaurant
is on the west side of the carretera.
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elizabeth
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Laja has a website. www.lajamexico.com
They post the current menu...just reading the menu is a treat.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
LAJA
From La Mision take the old road south and take the graded dirt shortcut over to the Valle and then north until you see the sign
LAJA. The restaurant is on the west side of the carretera. |
Don't listen to this "loco" gato. 
The el tigre cutoff will shake the fillings out of your teeth. Go south on the toll road to highway #3 and then back into Guadalupe valley.
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Dave
| Quote: | Originally posted by elgatoloco
LAJA
From La Mision take the old road south and take the graded dirt shortcut over to the Valle and then north until you see the sign
LAJA. The restaurant is on the west side of the carretera. |
Don't listen to this "loco" gato.
The el tigre cutoff will shake the fillings out of your teeth. Go south on the toll road to highway #3 and then back into Guadalupe valley.
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It is true that unless you are in an F-250 Powerstroke the asphalt is a much nicer ride.
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cathart
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I think we'll stick with the easier drive, since we have a Honda Accord. About how long will it take us to get there from La Mision?
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