Menú: $550.00 por persona
Degustación: $720.00 por persona
The above is from a nice restaurant (Lala) that is price fix. I'm presuming that the meal is $550 per person but I get "Tasting" for "Degustacion".
Tasting what??? Maybe a flight of wine?
By the way - I'm presuming that's $550 pesos as the website is in Spanish.
[Edited on 6-7-2009 by Santiago]comitan - 6-7-2009 at 04:39 PM
Velly, Velly expensive!!!!!JESSE - 6-7-2009 at 08:45 PM
Your talking about Laja, in Guadalupe Valley. Laja´s menu is different almost everyday, and it consists of about 4 courses. A starter, a salad or
soup, a main dish, and dessert. The tasting menu is about 8 to 10 courses, and is good for those that want to take their time, and really savor the
cuisine little by little.
Comparable restaurants in the US charge 3 times as much for same quality food, so in my opinion, its a bargain.Santiago - 6-7-2009 at 08:54 PM
Thanks Jesse - that explains it.BajaDove - 6-8-2009 at 07:46 AM
US prices can't be compared to Mexican prices until all are using the same regulations, insurance, wages ect.Udo - 6-8-2009 at 09:04 AM
We have eaten the TASTING MENU from Chef Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Napa Valley.
I was told by people who have eaten the tasting menu at Laja's that it is roughly the same experience as the French Laundry.
If one is into culinary experiences and not just Mexican food, Laja's is the place to try it.
Laja's chef has received many accolades in retail culinary magazines, as well as those of us who are in the business of food.elgatoloco - 6-8-2009 at 09:30 AM
Laja has the elgatoloco BFG 5 Star rating. It is in a category all by itself. It is not for everyone. The chef/owner Jair uses all local ingredients
and the menu changes with the seasons and is always interesting and tasty. In my expert opinion it is a great value for the price when judged against
comparable dining experiences anywhere in the world.
udowinkler you must give a try! I would love to hear your take on the experience.DanO - 6-8-2009 at 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by udowinkler
We have eaten the TASTING MENU from Chef Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Napa Valley.
I was told by people who have eaten the tasting menu at Laja's that it is roughly the same experience as the French Laundry.
Having eaten at the French Laundry but not at Laja, I can't make a truly informed comparison. However, if Laja is as good as the French Laundry, $72
per person is the deal of the century.JESSE - 6-8-2009 at 03:12 PM
A good restaurant in Mexico may not have the same expenses as one in the US. But, it takes years of hard work to find, train, and learn to work with
local fishermen to ice the fish right away, bring it to your doorstep a few hours after being caught. To find a farmer willing to learn to grow your
vegetables in the way you want them. To find a lady who raises chickens for you the old fashion natural way. To find a butcher who picks the best
pieces of beef for you. And to find and train locals to learn to do things the proper way.
Many think Mexico food should be cheap, and i don´t agree unless you plan to eat at roadside eateries all the time. Everything here is more expensive
because it has to be imported, shipped, etc from the mainland or the US. It takes years of work to build a local system that can bring you the quality
that i just mentioned before.
I always tell people, the main difference betwen a place like Laja, and a regular restaurant, is that when you bite into that Tomato in your salad,
one is going to taste like something you bought at Calimax. And the other is going to taste like the one you ate right after picking from your mamas
tomato plant when you where a kid. That difference to me, is worth it.shari - 6-8-2009 at 04:35 PM
right on Jesse...if you want exceptional first class dining....ummm...pay for it! in any country
