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La Trinidad RV Ranch, La Ribera

Oregonbythesea - 2-5-2016 at 03:14 PM

A group of us stopped here for lunch yesterday for the first and last time. The orders comprised most of the lunch menu. I ordered a hamburger listed on the menu at 150 peso. Just below was "with bacon and cheese" for 170 peso. I thought it was a bit pricey but ordered anyway. Turns out it was 170 on top of the 150 for a total of 320 pesos. It was mostly tasteless as is most hamburger in Baja. The price though was highway robbery. A good burger at Red Robin wouldn't cost that much. BTW, the fries weren't any good either. The wife had a BLT, along with another woman, and it had one tiny slice of tomato on it. I would not suggest the RV park or the restaurant.

mulegemichael - 2-5-2016 at 04:00 PM

Oops!.....mike????

toronja - 2-5-2016 at 04:13 PM

I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. We've been the La Trinidad numerous times in the past couple of years and had good experiences with the service and food. I wouldn't call the food gourmet, but felt we got more or less what we paid for and enjoyed the ambiance and bird watching. We have ordered the bacon cheeseburger several times and certainly have not been charged 320 pesos... perhaps it was new staff or some other error?

Lee - 2-5-2016 at 05:03 PM

Didn't do well in math in school. I might have read this post wrong. $10 US for bacon and cheese extra, and a total of $20 for a burger. Tell me this is wrong.

I'm guessing you found out the price after the meal when the bill came?

The BLT should have been sent back for more bacon -- or more sent out to the sandwich. Did anyone complain about this?

Something wrong with this picture. I'm not getting it.

If you're reviewing the restaurant, what about the RV park didn't you like? How about staying at the park but skipping the restaurant?

Udo - 2-5-2016 at 05:12 PM

Osprey is good friends with the owner...I hope he reads this post and passes it on.

bajabuddha - 2-5-2016 at 05:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Oregonbythesea  
A group of us stopped here for lunch yesterday for the first and last time. The orders comprised most of the lunch menu. I ordered a hamburger listed on the menu at 150 peso. Just below was "with bacon and cheese" for 170 peso. I thought it was a bit pricey but ordered anyway. Turns out it was 170 on top of the 150 for a total of 320 pesos. It was mostly tasteless as is most hamburger in Baja. The price though was highway robbery. A good burger at Red Robin wouldn't cost that much. BTW, the fries weren't any good either. The wife had a BLT, along with another woman, and it had one tiny slice of tomato on it. I would not suggest the RV park or the restaurant.


OBTS: Just curious, but you've been a member since 2010 on BN.... did any of you present speak bastante Espaņol at all? Did you question your bill, or just pay up and shuffle out grumbling amongst yourselves? I've known small restaurants in Baja, and sometimes a large group (exactly how many of you showed up to be fed?) can overwhelm staff that are not exactly prepared for large groups all at once, so number figures can get confused and sometimes hijacked to tickets.

Not doubting your words or throwing rocks; everyone's been 'bitten' by mordida in Baja at least once, and shucks it off to the 'experience'...... but above Q's have a little relevance. And, with all restaurants world-wide if it's the owner's day off, you're screwed....... que no?

BajaBlanca - 2-5-2016 at 06:29 PM

I am guessing it was a new waiter or waitress and they made a mistake. there is no way it would be added to the original price!

We have been by the RV and the restaurant years ago - did not eat there - but thought the whole area was so fun with all the nick nacks everywhere.

Oregonbythesea - 2-6-2016 at 11:18 AM

Sorry, but the truth is the staff wasn't new and spoke fair English. It was just a normal Mexican rip-off. They got us once. There won't be a second time. Some of the best places we have eaten is the little out-of-the-way spots off the main roads. As for the rv park, it is probably just as good as most and maybe better than some but too far from the sea breeze for us. Happy travels to all.

David K - 2-6-2016 at 11:35 AM

"normal Mexican rip-off"
???
That's pretty sad.

Baja vacations always are better with positive and happy attitudes, I have found. Why vacation or live where any rip-off is "normal"?

The worst gringo in baja

captkw - 2-6-2016 at 11:45 AM

Yep,, just past up this place for anything..The gringo that runs the place is a TOTAL jerk and the camping suck's...I have to say this place a Club Cabo are in the running "neck to neck" for the worst place to spend your peso's....

Osprey - 2-6-2016 at 12:16 PM

Mike caters to well heeled gringo retirees and RV travelers who want to stay, eat, swim at a clean, quiet place not far from the beach. My wife and I live on SS and we can't afford to visit with Mike all that often. His business style was to offer quality to attract high end campers and diners.

That business plan means the place will not attract the one beer and leave penny P-nchers; no moochers or barflys. He was hoping to keep the Riff (like NORMAL MEXICAN RIPOFF PEOPLE) and the Raff, like the Capt. who he had to run off in the middle of the night for being drunk, rude, abusive. Looks like his plan is working and no need for me to alert him about good news.

dtbushpilot - 2-6-2016 at 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Osprey  
Mike caters to well heeled gringo retirees and RV travelers who want to stay, eat, swim at a clean, quiet place not far from the beach. My wife and I live on SS and we can't afford to visit with Mike all that often. His business style was to offer quality to attract high end campers and diners.

That business plan means the place will not attract the one beer and leave penny P-nchers; no moochers or barflys. He was hoping to keep the Riff (like NORMAL MEXICAN RIPOFF PEOPLE) and the Raff, like the Capt. who he had to run off in the middle of the night for being drunk, rude, abusive. Looks like his plan is working and no need for me to alert him about good news.


X2 Jorge, sounds like Mike's business plan is working.

(Paragraph break for reading ease). We go to Mikes place from time to time for dinner or a beer or 2 on an afternoon ride, we have known Mike and his staff for numerous years. The food is good and the people are great. It's unfortunate that Oregon had a bad experience, spit happens sometimes. I haven't had lunch there yet but I definitely want to try one of those 320 peso burgers, never had one of those. I'd keep writing but that would require another paragraph break.:lol:

mike odell - 2-6-2016 at 08:28 PM


Well, I'm not sure how to respond to this post, I don't think
that the burger was overpriced at 170 pesos, considering what
you get for your buck.
I don't think a burger should cost more, and I don't think your
facts are accurate about being overcharged. If it did happen, I
appologize, and my staff also.
Capt k w You are never welcome here, due to your actions here
two years ago, If you remember, camping out in your old
volvo. I had to ask you to turn down your music, and you were
too drunk to comply, so you were asked to leave. You got
nasty, and I am glad that you left.

BornFisher - 2-6-2016 at 08:52 PM

Haven`t been there for awhile but was very impressed by the facilities and Mike`s hospitality several years ago (time flies). Sorry you had a bad lunch, hope you give it another shot.
PS-- Mike, what`s up?? Hope you`re still banging those bottom critters!!

dtbushpilot - 2-6-2016 at 09:10 PM

Are you saying that you don't have a 320 peso burger Mike? Crap, I was looking forward to trying it.

(Required paragraph break) my dad and I enjoyer our visit and dinner with you last week, see you soon.

Mike

captkw - 2-7-2016 at 06:19 PM

So sorry as I will never return..I was forewarned about you and you kept up your rep...Yes I was a bit buzed.. I had just lost my lil sixteen lb Tanya (Baja rescue dog) and the place was completely empty,, So I had a small am/fm in my fine ride and was waiting this girl to return from town..you came over with a BIG attitude and instead of knocking the SH-t out of you!! U asked me to leave..witch I did..So,Let me repeat your statement.." your were drunk and I wanted you to leave and drive drunk" U done peeed off the wrong local in this area.. me and a car radio///you with a bad attitude and not a long term person in this area...Peace,,,out

carlosg - 2-8-2016 at 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Oregonbythesea  
... It was just a normal Mexican rip-off...


WTF...!!! Just a couple of weeks ago I got a ticket in the mail from SBX125 the toll road, I confronted them and immediately I was reimbursed... plain BS, these guys have a track history of doing this ALL the time; if you don't complain here or in Mexico then don't...!!! It's the same rip-off here as anywhere else or does "gringolandia" have any exceptions...???

[Edited on 2-8-2016 by carlosg]

CaboMagic - 4-20-2016 at 08:49 AM

In support of Mike Odell!

A fine man, with a balanced business format designed for success.

dtbushpilot - order the "especial-double-double" to get your desired 320p results :bounce:

Mike all best and magic wishes amigo! L&T

edited to say: Well said Osprey :cool::cool:

[Edited on 4-20-2016 by CaboMagic]

motoged - 4-20-2016 at 11:07 AM

Seems like the locals like this place (well-heeled folks, apparently....whatever that means???...passed their obedience training?) and folks passing through take their chances.

Maybe I will drop by next winter for lunch and see how my heels are described :lol:

Udo - 4-20-2016 at 06:10 PM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged  


Maybe I will drop by this Summer for lunch and see how my heels are described :lol:
:bounce:

mtgoat666 - 4-20-2016 at 07:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Oregonbythesea  
A group of us stopped here for lunch yesterday for the first and last time. The orders comprised most of the lunch menu. I ordered a hamburger listed on the menu at 150 peso. Just below was "with bacon and cheese" for 170 peso. I thought it was a bit pricey but ordered anyway. Turns out it was 170 on top of the 150 for a total of 320 pesos. It was mostly tasteless as is most hamburger in Baja. The price though was highway robbery. A good burger at Red Robin wouldn't cost that much. BTW, the fries weren't any good either. The wife had a BLT, along with another woman, and it had one tiny slice of tomato on it. I would not suggest the RV park or the restaurant.


US $10 burger is bit much for an rv park Baja (well, perhaps at a cabo resort or guad valley that price would fly).
A BLT is so simple to make taste so good, disappointing when a restaurant flubs a BLT.

[Edited on 4-21-2016 by mtgoat666]

Pescador - 4-20-2016 at 07:38 PM

Quote: Originally posted by mike odell  

Well, I'm not sure how to respond to this post, I don't think
that the burger was overpriced at 170 pesos, considering what
you get for your buck.
I don't think a burger should cost more, and I don't think your
facts are accurate about being overcharged. If it did happen, I
appologize, and my staff also.



Just to clear this up, Mike, are you saying the burger should have been $170 with bacon and Cheese not $150 + $170 for $320?
That is what I understood, but just wanted to make sure.

As for Capt KW, no comment is needed, his reputation precedes him.

God, Forgive Me !!

captkw - 4-20-2016 at 09:23 PM

I stopped by this place !!

willardguy - 4-20-2016 at 09:31 PM

never been there but have no reason not to believe the OP......isn't this the purpose of the "baja restaurant review" forum?

mtgoat666 - 4-20-2016 at 10:06 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
never been there but have no reason not to believe the OP......isn't this the purpose of the "baja restaurant review" forum?


Always insightful when a review on nomad or tripadvisor or Yelp leads to the business owner unloading insults on one of his customers.

Mr Goat

captkw - 4-21-2016 at 10:56 AM

You, Sir are a sharp,,smart man at Times !!