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tehag
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Loreto changes
Driving up the main drag of Loreto this morning, I looked out and realized something was radically different. There, where for 19 years a charismatic
lady had served tacos to an adoring throng of tourists and locals alike, was nothing but cracked concrete and some demolition rubble. I had to keep
going but resolved to check it out later on my way back. Sure enough, McLulu's was gone, flattened. I was very uneasy about just why this landmark
attraction had vanished. I got out my pocket camera and took this image of what was left.
While I was snapping a couple of shots someone hailed me from across the street. I turned and was most relieved to see our dear friend alive and well
in the doorway of her new location. Whew. I don't think Loreto is ready to go on without Maria and her popular taco shop. I know I'm not.
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bajacalifornian
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I didn't make it to town today. Saved an extra heart beat for me.
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tripledigitken
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Tehag,
Thanks for the heads up. It will be my first restaurant stop in Loreto next visit!!!
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rebob
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Funny. We were talking to Lulu about her stand last week. The shop she's moved into has been basically closed for some time.
BTW, she has always told us her name is Lourdes, but she prefers Lulu...so that's what we use...
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BAJA.DESERT.RAT
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Hola tehag,
as i don't spend too much time in loreto, basically, just pass through on my way to either los barriles or los angeles while staying overnite at hotel
angra, what do you call the main drag in loreto ?
it would be a very good change for me rather than eating at delmonico's ( ? ) the old el nido each time.
i thank you in advance,
DA RAT
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT
Hola tehag,
as i don't spend too much time in loreto, basically, just pass through on my way to either los barriles or los angeles while staying overnite at hotel
angra, what do you call the main drag in loreto ?
it would be a very good change for me rather than eating at delmonico's ( ? ) the old el nido each time.
i thank you in advance,
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Rat, it's on Hidalgo, just east of the Pescador market.
Delmonico's heh Likely you're referring to Domingo's
Wouldn't mind a Delmonico's in Loreto.
Spend a few hours there in the 60's.
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there is such a nice restaurant on the beach owned by an american couple with pics of their world travels on the wall .... great food there but i
don't remember the name of it.
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LaTijereta
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Lulu's 20th Anniversary party at the old place a few years back..
Many "tacos y limes" over the years
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Paula
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That is a nice picture, Tijereta.
Don Pepe's was owned by Lulu's son. A great move for Lourdes, as it is a much better building than her old stand.
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Mulegena
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ooh... I'm gonna miss that old place.
Food won't taste quite the same, but I betcha we'll get used to it.
Lulu's is a "Must Do" when you're in Loreto for excellent tacos of unusual variety.
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Skeet/Loreto
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Question: Anybody know who the Guy in the White T Shirt is besides La Tijereta??.
If no one knows I will give you a Story about this Old Friend.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
ooh... I'm gonna miss that old place.
Food won't taste quite the same, but I betcha we'll get used to it.
Lulu's is a "Must Do" when you're in Loreto for excellent tacos of unusual variety. |
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rob
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McLulu and memorable assistente
Many many tacos ago . . ..
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Sweetwater
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We stopped by in November returning from La Paz....it was my first McLulu experience....glad I got the full dose of food and ambience........
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Alan
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I introduced my children to their first fish tacos at her stand nearly 20 yrs ago and to this day they still insist we stop there every time we pass
through.
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Geeze, my mouth just started watering. Think they deliver long distance?
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
Question: Anybody know who the Guy in the White T Shirt is besides La Tijereta??.
If no one knows I will give you a Story about this Old Friend.
Skeet |
That's Fred, Skeet. So will you tell us the story?
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Skeet/Loreto
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Fred Shields- Owner and operator of "California Pools" out of Long Beach Calif.
Fred and patty had Don O'neil buid them the 2nd American Type Home in Loreto. He still lives there.
When I first came to Loreto there was only 5 Americanos then about 1970 or so Fred and patty showed up. He Tio Don and I would take trips to Catalana
island, take a Goat with us and camp on the Island and catch oo many Lobsters we could not eat them all. Fishing was Fantastic. and Fred was a hellav
Fisherman.
We all Hung out in his Friends Motor Home the Day Hurricane Liza hit.
As life goes Fred and Patty Split and Doc Timmons Wife and Fred Married.
During that time it was Jack Kimbrough, Jack Foster, Ben Benner, Myself, Don O"neil then later came along Jamie and Marie Parker and then Von.
We had some great Parties and Fred Shields is one of the Best.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
| Quote: | Originally posted by BAJA.DESERT.RAT
Hola tehag,
as i don't spend too much time in loreto, basically, just pass through on my way to either los barriles or los angeles while staying overnite at hotel
angra, what do you call the main drag in loreto ?
it would be a very good change for me rather than eating at delmonico's ( ? ) the old el nido each time.
i thank you in advance,
DA RAT |
Rat, it's on Hidalgo, just east of the Pescador market.
Delmonico's heh Likely you're referring to Domingo's
Wouldn't mind a Delmonico's in Loreto.
Spend a few hours there in the 60's. |
True, but tricky to get to, off Salvatierra. A map might help.
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rebob
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Actually, I believe the new shop is on Salvetierra, just across the road from the old shop.
Ceiling is higher too, so it should be easier for those taller folks...
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