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jaymtb
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Skip Rancho Grande in Gonzaga
Hi,
We stopped here Saturday, ready to camp for the night. In a hurry to camp, we ate at Rancho Grande- across the road from the Pemex. In spite of
the sketchy looks of the cooking area, we decided to have fish tacos.
Big mistake. Both of us got sick.
We've traveled extensively through the Americas in rural/remote areas with few probs.
These guys need to do some work. Follow your instincts.
Drive right on.
We were impressed with breakfast next morning at Campo Sacrificio to the south ~ 6km from highway. The two women running the place were doing an
excellent job of running a kitchen.
Regards,
Jay
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willardguy
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so jay, did you end up camping at rancho grande and hit sacrificio in the morning, or stay at sacrificio? thanks for the heads up
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woody with a view
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a friends wife's uncle owns the entire spread. part of the Pino's operation. i'll tell them.
[Edited on 10-17-2013 by woody with a view]
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David K
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Bad news... as that cantina got high marks in the past...
Good food always reported at Alfonsinas's and Papa Fernandez', however.
Thanks for the report!
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willardguy
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im assuming this was the taco bar in front of the market, not the adjoining restaurant?
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
im assuming this was the taco bar in front of the market, not the adjoining restaurant? |
I didn't notice two eating places at the market last summer... is this new restaurant a separate building/ room from the market?
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i stayed at rancho grande beach camp last spring... they're building mostly-enclosed walled palapas (cabanas, whatever) now and twice the price of
just parking your rv next to a shade-palapa. Also, they chained the entire hectare to the west for ?? whatever reason ?? developement plans.... the
sand blows into the beach camp so bad i couldn't see my trailer from 100m. away. Bad Ju-Ju.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
im assuming this was the taco bar in front of the market, not the adjoining restaurant? |
I didn't notice two eating places at the market last summer... is this new restaurant a separate building/ room from the market?
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its just a taco bar under the palapa on the right as you walk in. had great tacos there couple months back.
hey it happens everywhere once and awhile!
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David K
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Oh, okay... so only one eating place. I do try to be observant on my trips! 
The highway construction crew and military checkpoint personal seemed to keep them very busy.
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jaymtb
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We camped at far S end of Sacrificio. Looked at R. Grande palapas- decided there would be no sleep to be had there.
In future, would blow by all and head farther south to camp for more peace and quiet.
... J
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When the wind blows at Rancho Grande Beach, it is like being sand blasted. Sacraficio is very clean and the ladies have the restaurant ship shape as
well as the whole area.
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Skipjack Joe
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Papa Fernandez is the best place to stay out of the wind. It blows from the north and they face south with a bluff behind them, which shields you from
the weather.
They also serve good basic Mexican food. Although I've never had food issues at Rancho Grande either.
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Papa Fernandez is the best place to stay out of the wind. It blows from the north and they face south with a bluff behind them, which shields you from
the weather.
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Only if you have one of the homes to stay in. The campground is on the other side of that bluff and faces east exposed to the SOC and to the wind, the
campsites are NOT inside the bay they are to the north of P. Willard.
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David K
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Nobody mentions the fine campground/ palapas of Campo Beluga... They are south of Rancho Grande and North of El Sacrificio.
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BajaRat
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Rancho Grande sure has a fine market though.
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I Googled Sacrificio but could not easily find its location....anyone have better knowledge of its location?
Gracias
Don't believe everything you think....
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willardguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
I Googled Sacrificio but could not easily find its location....anyone have better knowledge of its location?
Gracias |
its on the west shore of the punta final bay
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
I Googled Sacrificio but could not easily find its location....anyone have better knowledge of its location?
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Enter these coordinates in google:
29 degrees 45'05.87"N, 114 degrees 20'46.68"W
It's after the rocky area going south on the dirt road toward Pt Final.
[Edited on 10-17-2013 by Skipjack Joe]
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motoged,
It is signed on 5 just south of the Rancho Grande complex. Just head east for a couple of miles.
Here is the layout looking south to north. Note the palapa on the very right.
the cyclists used the large palapa to camp, referenced in the last photo. Less the 200' from restaurant.
view from restaurant
Paula is still raving about the pancakes. My shrimp omlete was delicious!!!!!
Of course the sunrises are, well you know.
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motoged
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Thanks, guys......That stretch south of Rancho Grande usually has me on the pegs and focused on washboard, baby-heads , soft sand surprises.....and
visiting Coco for a few cold ones before heading to Calamujue.....
I guess next time I will look around a bit more on that stretch.
These days my Baja moto rides are geared more towards exploring than "A to B fast mode". So these bits of info set up "the next ride".
I have stayed several times at Alphonsina's and camped on the beach just south of airstrip (arrived after dark)....but never "took the time" to
explore the area more....next time.
[Edited on 10-17-2013 by motoged]
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