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Roberto
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
On the other hand, Olive Garden is my fav. |
If you weren't joking, that comment henceforth disqualifies you from expressing opinions on restaurants. 
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lizard lips
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rogerj1
When I was living in Mazatlan while in college, after a month or so away from home, I started to become obsessed about American fast food. I was
craving a good hamburger. Back then there was no presence by American restaurants, except maybe a KFC.
My father in law opened the first KFC here in Ensenada as well as Mazatlan. I hear the current KFC in Ensenada is terrible.
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Sharksbaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja&Back
On the other hand, Olive Garden is my fav. |
If you weren't joking, that comment henceforth disqualifies you from expressing opinions on restaurants. |
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larry
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| Quote: | I hear the current KFC in Ensenada is terrible.
[Edited on 01/10/2007 by lizard lips] |
How does that distinguish it from any other KFC?
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lizard lips
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I believe here in Ensenada it is actually sea gull.
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DrTom
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ate at the applebees in san jose.....pretty bad, pretty expensive
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by larry
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
sorry..........but WHY would anyone go to a USA chain place in mexico when there are so many great independent restaurants to sample??!! 
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I couldn't agree more. I would add....why would anyone go to a USA chain place IN THE USA as well, when there are so many great independent
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Larry,
I will give you one reason why... and, if it weren't for this I would never look for US food while traveling outside the country.
My wife and I just got back from almost four weeks in Thailand and Cambodia. I must admit that after about two weeks of eating Thai food - we were
really hankering for a hamburger! Well, we found the perfect spot and placed our order. It was absolutely fantastic! We did it one more time during
our 7 day stay in Siem Reap, Cambodia - again, a wonderful burger was consumed by both of us!
But, that's the only reason I would do it.
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lizard lips
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| Quote: | | Quote: | | I couldn't agree more. I would add....why would anyone go to a USA chain place IN THE USA as well, when there are so many great independent
restaurants. |
Larry,
I will give you one reason why... and, if it weren't for this I would never look for US food while traveling outside the country.
My wife and I just got back from almost four weeks in Thailand and Cambodia. I must admit that after about two weeks of eating Thai food - we were
really hankering for a hamburger! Well, we found the perfect spot and placed our order. It was absolutely fantastic! We did it one more time during
our 7 day stay in Siem Reap, Cambodia - again, a wonderful burger was consumed by both of us!
But, that's the only reason I would do it.
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The best burger I ever had was in San Pedro Sula Honduras in fact I had a burger every evening I was there it was so good!
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SiReNiTa
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hmmm...good thing i have not been to applebees yet...lol!!
if i may suggest ophelia restaurant...it's in el sauzal, great food, big selection of wines and really good service!!!
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postholedigger
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SiReNiTa
if i may suggest ophelia restaurant...it's in el sauzal, |
Where is it located?
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schwlind
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| Quote: | Originally posted by postholedigger
| Quote: | Originally posted by SiReNiTa
if i may suggest ophelia restaurant...it's in el sauzal, |
Where is it located? |
KM 103.5, Transpeninsula Hwy, El Sauzal
The food is great... the owner delightful... and the Art & Stuff Gallery above the restaurant has great stuff... Check them both out!
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schwlind
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| Quote: | Originally posted by schwlind
| Quote: | Originally posted by postholedigger
| Quote: | Originally posted by SiReNiTa
if i may suggest ophelia restaurant...it's in el sauzal, |
Where is it located? |
KM 103.5, Transpeninsula Hwy, El Sauzal
The food is great... the owner delightful... and the Art & Stuff Gallery above the restaurant has great stuff... Check them both out!
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Here's the landmark I look for on my way south... on the right hand side...
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vacaenbaja
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The Manzana bees sucks. Ditto on the I don't care attitude and overpriced bad food. Stopped there last year around this time. Losts of rigs comming
back from the Baja Mil.
People mostly went in to get a drink and use the head.
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Hook
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Any restaurant that seems to try and compete with Denny's, I give a wide berth.
Although I have had a few friends insist that the Denny's Diners (their supposed upscale version) are pretty good.
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fernando
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Well thats what you get for eating in an american restaurant in Mexico...nex time try something local 
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dorbaja
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Yum to Ophelia. The only US chain I LOVE is Calif. Pizza Kitchen: especially thai chicken pizzas. That competes even with the swapmeet pizza in
Maneadero...
NAMASTE
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cajhawk
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The Applebee's in La Paz is expensive, service is poor and food is below average. Big mistake; make sure you eat at a local eatery and not a chain!
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BajaGringo
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Going to an Applebee's in Baja is equivalent to going to a Taco Bell in San Ysidro IMHO...
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Dave
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And you think a Taco Bell in Mexico would be better?
| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
Going to an Applebee's in Baja is equivalent to going to a Taco Bell in San Ysidro IMHO... |
Both Applebee's and Taco Bell appeal to the lowest common denominator, regardless of where located.
What I can't fathom here is the lack of diversity. It's tacos, tacos and more tacos. Even in small U.S. towns you're apt to find a choice of cuisine.
I mean...I like Mexican food, but every friggin day? 
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Mexicans make pretty good Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs, have one of those once in a while, add velveta for a real treat just to mix it up.
Ken
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