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bajalinda
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We overnighted in El Rosario a week ago and had dinner at Bocana Beach and breakfast at Ed's Baja's Best B & B. Both meals were great and we
would not hesitate to eat at either place again.
We are also among those who have stopped going to Mama Espinosa's because of so-so food and increasing prices.
We had never eaten at Ed's Baja's Best before so were not aware of any previous issues that existed before the apparent re-model. I can report that
the restaurant was clean and nicely decorated, food was very good, the price was right and there were no smokers and no traces of lingering smoke, so
if that was an issue in the past it seems to have been taken care of.
David K. - thanks very much for all your info and pictures in your trip report part 7
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Bajahowodd
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To be fair, I've had some great chile colorado Mama's. I don't eat lobster and rarely eat shrimp. Never understood the big hoopla about either, but
especially shrimp. I've always scratched my head when at buffets that serve shrimp, watching people walking to their tables with plates piled high.
some sort of mystique, maybe.
On a further note of fairness, upon reviewing some of the posts, I can see where some posts were a little harsh. This forum influences alot of
people's decisions, and could have a significant affect on merchant's livelihoods.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
On a further note of fairness, upon reviewing some of the posts, I can see where some posts were a little harsh. This forum influences alot of
people's decisions, and could have a significant affect on merchant's livelihoods. |
IMHO, yes and no because one person's special place others might report as a rat hole.
Also, I think that it is almost worse not to say anything because sometimes things can change. For instance, as do most, we really like Baja Cactus,
but a couple of times people have posted complaints---it has given Antonio a change to address those complaints. I think that is better than someone
just smiling, going away unhappy, and never returning, and privately passing on negative reviews to others.
JMHO
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Bajahowodd
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All the more reason to wonder why David seemed a tad haughty. You would think it would be wiser to take the criticism, offer to look into int (he
did), and not tell people to eat elsewhere.
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BajaGringo
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I took that as he just didn't want people to think he was try to push Mama's on anybody...
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Bajahowodd
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Different strokes, BG. I wouldn't have gone beyond sharing his own experience, and acknowledging that he will share the complaints with Rolli. Tough
economic times and the border fear factor- merchants should be seeking all the customers they can get.
You travel up and down from San Quintin. Notice a dropoff in U.S. plates?
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ELINVESTIG8R
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Haughty? Never! 
BajaGringo HIT IT
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
You travel up and down from San Quintin. Notice a dropoff in U.S. plates? |
Yes, traffic is down. I have met a lot of gringos in the area looking around though lately. Most tell me that they want to come to / stay in Baja but
are looking for parts further south, away from the border.
Signs of the time I guess...
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Bajahowodd
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OK. OK David.
How further South, BG?
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BajaGringo
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South side of Ensenada and down...
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Bajahowodd
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Let me know when there's a price drop at Punta Banda.
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BajaGringo
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I hear there are some cheap lots for sale out towards the point. Some young golfer guy is wanting to sell that God-forsaken land...
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I had bistek ranchero at Mama's and it was fine as usual. The wifi access is nice. It's an easy walk from Baja Cactus. I'll probably stop there again.
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Even if you manage to be served a decent meal there (a crapshoot, IMO), how can you guys stomach paying those prices? I thought they were outrageous
and that was a few years back already.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Even if you manage to be served a decent meal there (a crapshoot, IMO), how can you guys stomach paying those prices? I thought they were outrageous
and that was a few years back already. |
I guess the Baja Experience for some is all about tradition rather than quality and service. Kinda like having a nice drink at Hussongs.
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David K
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When your on vacation, you want nice... As I have stated, I never had bad food at Mama's... and find breakfast the best meal to have there. My lobster
dinner for Thanksgiving, 2004 was awesome http://vivabaja.com/1104 .
There are just so many other restuarants and taco stands in El Rosario to try, we usually go to other places. The food in Mexico is awesome... and it
is everywhere. When I take a trip to Baja, I do so planning on reporting back to you guys... so I will report on all the relevant things I experience
or see.
Baja Cactus never wanted to build a restaurant (and compete with Espinoza's in that venue). Antonio IS building a small market that will have a FAST
food style taco stand inside. Have you seen the new Pemex, north of San Felipe (El Dorado) with a set up like this?
Baja's Best is very nice inside... now. No bird, no cats, no flies (who knows when it is summer), no cigarettes... a dog wondered through, but wasn't
begging for samples. The bird was moved somewhere else.
The new Turista Motel is building a restaurant in front... as someone replied in my Trip Report Part 7, hopefully they give it a different name than
'Turista'!
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
The new Turista Motel is building a restaurant in front... as someone replied in my Trip Report Part 7, hopefully they give it a different name than
'Turista'! |
I was thinking the same thing - you'd think they could come up with something a bit more... say, original???
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I was thinking the same thing - you'd think they could come up with something a bit more... say, original???
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One would think.......especially since the word, Touristas, has various meanings such as, Diarrhea. I guess that word has special significance in
Mexico. I know that, on occasion, it has for me.
DON'T DRINK THE WATER
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Bajahowodd
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Hey. It was my reply on David's post. Just looking for all the credit I can get.
Now let's start a new thread and pick on a different restaurant.
[Edited on 1-19-2009 by Bajahowodd]
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