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bajabass
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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.
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | 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) |
You are right about Turtle, but not Marlin.
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YARDSAIL
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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....
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bajabass
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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.
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Alan
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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
In Memory of E-57
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Leo
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Milano's for sure (if you can find them open)
The grass is always greener....
and so, there is always a better spot in Baja
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bajajurel
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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.
bajajurel
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C-Urchin
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| Quote: | 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.
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C-Urchin
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| Quote: | 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??? 
*Be the man your dog thinks you are
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bajajurel
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajudy
Las Tres Virgenes |
Judy do you know what street it's on?
Thanks,
Jerry
bajajurel
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Loretana
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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? 
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-Nikola Tesla
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BajaNuts
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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!!!!
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | 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. 
[Edited on 11-7-2010 by vandenberg]
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Alan
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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
In Memory of E-57
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dtutko1
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| Quote: | 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
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The arrancherra at Rancho Viejo gets my vote. Try is loaded with Queso. Watch out arteries!
Dorado Don
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Alan
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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?
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texascarwasher
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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.
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Bajahowodd
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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.
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MitchMan
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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]
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Phil S
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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.
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