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Cypress
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All those Mulege eateries are great! Those battered and bruised lobster chunks dippped in dip ought to be yummy.
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KurtG
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| Quote: | | No, those are not paper plates. |
 Of course
they're not Kurt. Just at first glance they resemble them.
Sharks,
It wasn't your question that I was answering.
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Sharksbaja
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I especially like that "paper-plate presentation".
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Oh sorry. How could I know?
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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mulegemichael
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ate at scotties last night; all is good!!!....wet burritos forever!!
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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capt. mike
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what's a wet burrito?? is that like "enchilada style"?
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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Beachgirl
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Wow, last two times I saw mulegemichael at Scotty's...couldn't help it...married to the guy and he drags me everywhere...he ate chicken fried steak,
and I mean every bite! Heart attack on a plate, but oh baby, it is GOOD!
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Pompano
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EUREKA! A New Cafe Discovery in Mulege.
Pancho Villas Cafe..aka Angel del Mar.. on the North River Road
Well, okay, so maybe it's only a new discovery to ME. New because I've never taken the time to pull over at this cozy, old-Baja-style eatery before.
The roadside cafe/cantina has been open for at least 2-3 years, but I always just bounced past Pancho Villa's on my way to another great cafe, Tim's
Almeja Cafe on the shore...the old El Patron.
Yesterday, after a great time battling huge snook and pargo in the Mulege rio, I decided to have a late breakfast out by the
lighthouse. The tide had turned slack for angling and the incoming flood was not due until 10:30, so naturally desayuno was the best option left
open.
Note: The North River Road is a pain in the butt, literally..as the main trail is all tore up with construction. Your best bet is to take the newer
riverside trail, lots smoother and quite scenic, too. You will find this new trail right under the highway bridge. Take it!..make new voyages! A
plus is avoiding rush hour traffic in downtown Mulege.
So there I was, rumbling along the river road, mentally flipping a coin as to whether I should have huevos rancheros, chiliquiles, or some
other delicacy for brunch..when I glanced out my window at this place:
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I hit the brakes when I caught a whiff of some wondrous cooking smell drifting on the breeze. Parking quickly, I went into the cafe and entered a
quiet & pleasant refuge, far away from the hectic pace of Mulege...
There within was a Hemmingway-feel cafe, with several tables covered by cheerful tablecloths, all empty..save one... occupied by a
very-nice-looking woman enjoying coffee while waiting for her breakfast. She glanced at me, politely acknowledging my presence with the briefest of
smiles and a nod. Hey! Seizing the Moment, I asked her if I might join her and sat down quickly, effectively blocking her getaway. I feel this was a
good approach, as she did finally put down the butter knife and relaxed somewhat. I ordered some great tasting coffee and we chatted...well, I
chatted, she mumbled something about today being Friday the 13th and her 'lucky' day. Women.. who really understands them?
The breakfast comes for my new girlfriend and it looks so inviting that I blurted out in my best Mulegenian....'me, food, huevos rancheros.' I always
like to impress new acquaintances with my command of TexMex. We chat away and my brunch date seems to have forgotten where she is staying in Mulege.
Our delightful hostess, Lucy, brings my great smelling plate, says 'Your breakfast, Rogelio'... and I start salivating like Pavlov's
dog. My shoes get wet...
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The plate, boss..the Plate!
That was a great breakfast indeed. I didn't look up from my plate for at least 5 minutes. When I did..I was alone. I noticed a
dust cloud on the river trail heading back into town.
If anybody runs into a nice-looking woman who ate at Pancho Villas on Friday the 13th tell her Hi from me....??
Just kidding, Amy...it was a truly fine time sharing your table! Muchas gracias.
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Ah..Baja's sand-floor cafes..how can you really live well without them?
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Beachgirl
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Roger, I love those sand floored cafes, too, but it's a problem in a way. I have a pile of nice c-cktail dresses, and nowhere to go....or, I could
just give in and wear one with flip flops. Start a new trend!
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Beachgirl
Roger, I love those sand floored cafes, too, but it's a problem in a way. I have a pile of nice c-cktail dresses, and nowhere to go....or, I could
just give in and wear one with flip flops. Start a new trend! |
On you, Beachgirl, they would look great. Or maybe just a sarong and bare feet? Mike can wear his thong, like Juan?
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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mulegemichael
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you are a very funny man, amigo...a very funny man..thanks for the post.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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Beachgirl
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I feel cheated. I didn't get to see Juan in his thong when we were there. Jeez. Maybe he can FedEx it to Mike on a loaner. I have a couple of
sarongs. Good idea!
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Beachgirl
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By the way, we have been to El Patron a number of times and have never seen anyone else there. Felt like it was a private party each time, smack on
the water, another sand floor, candles, great service. The seafood soup is fab. Not sure what the difference is between that and seafood stew, also
on the menu. I always bring a couple of Mex blankets with us to wrap around our shoulders when it gets cooler and breezy, so they don't have to shut
the windows.
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shari
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Pomp...LOVED this trip report...thanks for the laugh of the morning and that plate looks fantastic...we'll try it next time we're in town..good to
know we can dine in thongs!
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Beachgirl
The seafood soup is fab. Not sure what the difference is between that and seafood stew, also on the menu. |
Beachgirl, the difference is the same as between consommé and bouillon.
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Pomp...LOVED this trip report...thanks for the laugh of the morning and that plate looks fantastic...we'll try it next time we're in town..good to
know we can dine in thongs! |
Oh yeah, shari! Dining in those thongs is great.
We all do our best to promote the style...damn, now I am salivating again..
[Edited on 3-14-2009 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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I am hungry now...Thanks a lot Pompano!
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Beachgirl
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Hey, Rog...is this the chick you had breakfast with? Too bad she can't afford to buy clothes that fit her.
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shari
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glad you snapped a photo of your brunch....date.
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ELINVESTIG8R
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I better shut up or I will be accused of Tijuana Debauchery!
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Bob H
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Pancho Villa in 2007.... what a great place! Had the best pineapple margies there and great food. Local family runs the place.
Bob H
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