BajaNomad - suggestions for La Paz dining

suggestions for La Paz dining

malotoro59 - 10-4-2010 at 10:56 AM

We are going to be in La Paz from 12 Oct thru 23 Oct. any suggestions on "must" places? its been several years since I have been down. D

bajajudy - 10-4-2010 at 11:02 AM

Las Tres Virgenes

bajabass - 10-4-2010 at 11:06 AM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
Las Tres Virgenes

x 2! Probably the best meal I have ever had in Baja! :biggrin:

Iflyfish - 10-4-2010 at 11:47 AM

Jesse's Las Tres Virgenes. One of the best meals I had in Baja. We will be back!

Iflyfish

After Las Tres Virgenes

tripledigitken - 10-4-2010 at 12:23 PM

Here................

http://www.buffalolapaz.com/inicioen.php

Ken

malotoro59 - 10-4-2010 at 12:55 PM

wow.. las tres virgenes sounds like a definite must. thanks!!
D

David K - 10-4-2010 at 02:59 PM

The owner is Baja Nomad member 'Jesse'...

Here he is when we met in 2004:

Doug 'BajaNomad' and Baja Bernie were also there, at jrbaja's home:

The party was the creation of 'BajaCactus' (Antonio) as a way we could meet and have some fun: http://vivabaja.com/bajacactus

motoged - 10-5-2010 at 02:35 PM

Nomads,
A friend and I ate here two years ago....we got buffaloed :fire:

I ordered a rib steak...30% fat, 20% gristle...50% enjoyable w/ great flavour but a bit tough : $45.00

My friend ordered the "special", a "cowboy steak"... worse steak than mine : $45.00

When we asked about soup, the waiter looked down his nose at us and said "We don't serve soup here!" as if it was beneath them.

The service was terrible

I will never go back...

Just sayin'..... :fire:

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
Here................
http://www.buffalolapaz.com/inicioen.php
Ken

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[Edited on 10-5-2010 by motoged]

[Edited on 10-5-2010 by motoged]

Paula - 10-5-2010 at 02:52 PM

We've had some good and some bad meals at Bufalo, but never all THAT good :no:

and it's overpriced.

But Tres Virgenes is always right on, a much better value.

A good little everyday place is La Fonda, with the garden entrance on N.Bravo about 4 or 5 blocks up from the malecon, main entrance around the corner. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner-- all good, low prices, pleasant place.

Really great tacos at El Poblano, a stand across from the old CCC on Abasolo. They have a big yellow banner, says Tacos El Ploblano. Tortillas made right there, al pastor, carne asada, chorizo, and maybe more. Great toppings, nice people. Best taco stand ever!

BajaBruno - 10-5-2010 at 03:40 PM

We ditto the glowing comments about Tres Virgenes, and also suggest Caffé Milano if you are up for excellent Italian.

BillP - 10-5-2010 at 04:41 PM

Is Tailhunter's any good?

El Nido

mcfez - 10-5-2010 at 04:43 PM

Is the there a El Nido around? Great porterhouse steaks. I know there's one over in Loreto (still?).

malotoro59 - 10-6-2010 at 03:43 PM

i have had a couple of pilot friends suggest the Tailhunter so it will definitely be a must visit.

MT

motoged - 10-7-2010 at 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by malotoro59
i have had a couple of pilot friends suggest the Tailhunter so it will definitely be a must visit. MT

Is that a restaurant or a gentleman's club? :?:

BillP - 10-7-2010 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by motoged

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Originally posted by malotoro59
i have had a couple of pilot friends suggest the Tailhunter so it will definitely be a must visit. MT

Is that a restaurant or a gentleman's club? :?:

http://tailhunter-international.com/tailhunter-bar-and-fubar...

wessongroup - 10-7-2010 at 10:05 AM

Strange, Jesse doesn't look like a "soup_N-zi"

bajabass - 10-7-2010 at 10:08 AM

It is a nice little bar and restaraunt run by Jonathan and Jill Roldan. They run a very well known fishing charter biz, Tailhunter International, and their new place is nice, and they are both nice people. Not fine dining, but good food and good people. :yes:

bajabass - 10-7-2010 at 10:10 AM

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Originally posted by wessongroup
Strange, Jesse doesn't look like a "soup_N-zi"

No Wiley, not a REAl N-zi, but a nice guy, and simply great food at his place. I went with a couple Nomads over Memorial Weekend, and was totally impressed and delighted by the food and service! :spingrin:

YARDSAIL - 10-7-2010 at 11:08 AM

I wouldn't eat at the Buffalo Grill, for no other reason that they have Marlin on the menu.... If I see Marlin on any menu when I get in a restaurant I will get up and leave, also Turtle...both are illegal to be used in a restaurant. ( Turtle is a protected species) :fire:

chippy - 10-7-2010 at 11:19 AM

Marlin is legal to sell in restaurants and fish markets in Mexico.

bajabass - 10-7-2010 at 11:22 AM

Yardsail, I'll agree on the turtle issue, but marlin has been on the menu in Baja for years. It will continue to be that way at many places. We can boycott those places, but I think results will be negligable at best. I have eaten marlin, and it is not for me. I have killed 1 billfish in over 40 years of fishing, and will do my best to never kill one again. We cannot tell these people what they should or should not eat, or sell as food.

tripledigitken - 10-7-2010 at 11:28 AM

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Originally posted by YARDSAIL
I wouldn't eat at the Buffalo Grill, for no other reason that they have Marlin on the menu.... If I see Marlin on any menu when I get in a restaurant I will get up and leave, also Turtle...both are illegal to be used in a restaurant. ( Turtle is a protected species) :fire:

You are right about Turtle, but not Marlin.

YARDSAIL - 10-7-2010 at 11:33 AM

I too have fished Marlin and had a couple die on me... And not wasted an ounce that was edible. I am not a fan of wasting any fish, but marlin is a sport fish and we have enough problems with the longliners coming into the Sea of Cortes and raping it of all the fish. This is just a choice that I make for me, you arefree to what you want....

bajabass - 10-7-2010 at 12:30 PM

I chose not to kill or eat billfish, though others chose differently. I will eat at a place that chooses to serve marlin. It IS legal, and their choice. This same line of discussion has come up recently here regarding black sea bass. We cannot force our thoughts or opinions on the people of Baja, and should not try to do so.

Alan - 10-7-2010 at 05:50 PM

So many places to eat in La Paz! Tres Virgennes still tops my list of favoirites but there is also Marina Azul out at Costa Baja, Banditos has pretty good burgers though go overboard on the mayos so I prefer Buffalitos burgers. Nice brunch at Palermos. Can't miss the arracherra tacos at Rancho Viejo. Still trying to catch cafe Milano open as I have heard nothing but great reports. Bon Appetite to you. I just booked my flight to get back there in two weeks

Leo - 10-7-2010 at 08:02 PM

Milano's for sure (if you can find them open)

bajajurel - 10-7-2010 at 09:07 PM

Bismark is on the Malecon and has pretty good food. They have another location that I have not eaten at. Also Fubar Cantina (Johnathan's place) has good burgers, beer, and Sports on TV's. Buffalo Grill gets a thumbs down from me - overpriced and not that good. The other places mentioned get thumbs up.

C-Urchin - 10-7-2010 at 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by BajaBruno
We ditto the glowing comments about Tres Virgenes, and also suggest Caffé Milano if you are up for excellent Italian.

Caffe Milano is the real thing. Chef owned and run. Excellent Mexican wine list, things that you don't find anywhere else. Really worth a try. Great ambiance too. I love the place.

C-Urchin - 10-7-2010 at 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by BillP
Is Tailhunter's any good?

Fun ambiance but the food is the Smart and Final special. If you are into frozen fries and bland burgers it is OK. Again the ambiance and service are great I wish they had better food.

A little treasure I found is "Taqueria El Chino" corner Navarro and Dominguez (behind Rancho Viejo) great tacos, super tender tongue tacos (an addiction for the initiated...), right on the street corner, ultra clean, the absolutely best "frijoles charros" I have ever had. Really. Bring your own beer and wine they don't care. Go after 9PM.

There is also a lady with a cart on the beach right at the end of the malecon (facing the sea on the far left), she has "chorizo de abulon" for breakfast. (abalone sausages). As Baja as it gets.

McFisher next door to Trocadero on Morelia has real Baja dishes too, like albondigas de pescado (fish ball soup) made with local fish, etc..Picnic tables and rustico but very clean and REAL interesting local dishes.

Did I mention I was a foodie???

bajajurel - 10-12-2010 at 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by bajajudy
Las Tres Virgenes

Judy do you know what street it's on?

Thanks,
Jerry

Loretana - 11-6-2010 at 02:41 PM

Another rave review for Jesse (Jesus) at Tres Virgenes.......

I had a wonderful meal last week with friends, including his excellent

Mesquite grilled baby octopus, tender and delicious,

Lobster Puerto Nuevo (scrumptious!) just what you expect, and lots of it, (two tails) limon, drawn garlic butter. and perfectly cooked veggies,

a very tasty salad with cheese and pears and a perfect flan for dessert.

When we left, I introduced myself to Jesus as a Baja Nomad, and he said, "You should have told me you were here, I would have made you something special!"

How much better can it get, amigo mio? :dudette:

BajaNuts - 11-6-2010 at 10:15 PM

it's a little late, but, WELCOME, malotoro59!

Did the dining suggestions help? How was your trip to La Paz?

Any yummy, juicy dining tales you can tell are always salivated...I MEAN... APPRECIATED!!!!

vandenberg - 11-7-2010 at 08:07 AM

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Originally posted by bajajurel

do you know what street it's on?

Thanks,
Jerry

Fco Madero, next to the old Aramburo market. The one with the cow on the roof. North of Cinco de Mayo by a couple of blocks.

You're welcome Judy. :biggrin:

[Edited on 11-7-2010 by vandenberg]

Alan - 11-7-2010 at 10:19 AM

Went back to Buffalitos (not to be confused with Buffalo Burger) on Madero again last night. The burgers were still just as great as I remembered but this time I tried their ribeye. It is mexican beef but seasoned perfectly and grilled to perfection over mesquite. They have only been open a year but are already developing a pretty good following. Not gourmet but good food at good prices

dtutko1 - 11-7-2010 at 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Alan
So many places to eat in La Paz! Tres Virgennes still tops my list of favoirites but there is also Marina Azul out at Costa Baja, Banditos has pretty good burgers though go overboard on the mayos so I prefer Buffalitos burgers. Nice brunch at Palermos. Can't miss the arracherra tacos at Rancho Viejo. Still trying to catch cafe Milano open as I have heard nothing but great reports. Bon Appetite to you. I just booked my flight to get back there in two weeks

The arrancherra at Rancho Viejo gets my vote. Try is loaded with Queso. Watch out arteries!

Alan - 11-7-2010 at 03:30 PM

Speaking of clogging arteries, I have yet to try a bacon-wrapped hot dog. When I do, I want to make sure it is well worth it. Can anyone recommend a stand in La Paz?

texascarwasher - 11-7-2010 at 03:58 PM

Alan,

Try KK's Burgers on Abosolo near Jalisco. Make sure you ask for an Hate (H no existe) con tocino. i think they are the best in town since the guy on 16 de Septiembre has retired. They are only open >7 PM.

Bajahowodd - 11-7-2010 at 04:57 PM

OK. I've been reading this thread and keeping mum. However, inasmuch as the title of the thread include the word "dining", it looks like it has become an apple or oranges thing. Maybe it's just me, but I always thought the word dining implied something more than a taco stand or a burgers and fries place with sports on TV. A number of the places mentioned are what they are. But, fact is that only a few of the places mentioned aspire to fine dining. Out of all of them, no question that Jesse's place ranks #1. In the states, it would be like including a place like Spago with Denny's. Decisions. Decisions.

Maybe I'm quibbling. But, places to eat that have tasty food, versus fine dining. There's a dif.

MitchMan - 11-11-2010 at 08:18 AM

I agree with Bajahowodd in that there is a massive difference between fine dining and everything else. However, there is another dimension.

Aside from your level of hunger at anyone moment, what particular food your are in the "MOOD" for is very important, and, in my opinion, is the "controlling" dining factor.

Ever been at a baseball game and got one of those hot dogs? When I am in the mood for a well made hot dog, even filet mignon won't do the trick. There is a little place on the malecon in La Paz next to Cafenio's that makes cheese enchilads covered with chile colorado sauce - 45 pesos - great stuff. Every time I leave Baja after a two week stay, I am craving a side of McDonald's french fries. Every trip I have to La Paz always includes a rib eye dinner that I make for myself with a Sonoran beef rib eye that I buy from Wal-Mart, the Sonoran meat is fantastic. Mesquite BBQ'd adobado-marinated chicken wings - oh, Mama. There is a fresh chocolate clams stand in La Paz at the corner where Pekin Nuevo hotel and restaurant is on the Malecon that sells fresh raw clams for 5 pesos each shucked or 3 pesos each unshucked. I buy 15 of them unshucked, take them home and feast on them with hot sauce, lime juice, and two very cold Modelo Negros - oh Papa! When I'm done, I'm done, I am additionally rewarded with a slight buz.

Food, fishing, Red 4x4 Tacoma, 15 ft skiff, Baja casita - have died and gone to heaven.

[Edited on 11-11-2010 by MitchMan]

Phil S - 11-12-2010 at 04:46 PM

When we used to stay for a few days in LaPaz, we would seek out The Mediterano (not sure of the spelling) We always stayed at Los Arcos (now closed, boo hoo, boo hoo) We would walk down to the corner. Turn "up" the street, and walk for about half way up the block. It is on the left. It was blue in color then. Two gay guys. And let me tell you, the food was outstanding (those times WE ate there) They also had a little four I think room hotel next to it. don't even know if it's open these days. BUT, got to check out Jesse's restaurant first before Mediterano's next time we are stopping at LaPaz.

jimraney - 12-5-2010 at 10:23 AM

for informal seafood dining, try Moyayo's palapa out on the malecon just past El Moro. Best in town, mostly Mexican clientel and freshest seafood. Great