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Packoderm
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SIMA donut shop between Ensenada and Maneadero
It has become a tradition for us to stop at SIMA on the way back from vacation each year. Each year, the donuts get closer to the taste and texture of
U.S. grade donuts.
Especially good was the custard filled, chocolate iced pastry as seen in the far left of the middle shelf. The custard really helped in adding
moistness.
We also had various donuts, twists, bars, and a muffin. Each was pretty tasty. Compared to local shops here at home in No. Ca., I'd give the donuts at
SIMA an 8 1/2 out of 10. Again, they are getting closer to donuts in the U.S. in taste and moistness. However, that rating is actually seems a bit
deflated at the time and place when you take the absence of donuts factor into account. Moistness is often the weakness in Mexican made donuts. I do
know that the AM/PM minimart in Rosarito sells excellent donuts, but they are prohibitively expensive. At SIMA, we got one custard filled, two
standard donuts, a twist, and a muffin for about 40 pesos give or take 5 pesos.
All in all, I'd recommend SIMA to anybody passing through. They let us use their restroom facilities, and if I remember correctly, the clerk spoke
English.
The tradition will definitely continue for us as long as SIMA is open for business.
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Bajahowodd
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Which side of the road? And, is it north of the Estero Beach turn off?
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Packoderm
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Panificadora Sima
Carr Transpeninsular 414 S/n, Maneadero
Ensenada, Baja California 22790
Tel: 614.004-0530
I got a refrigerator magnet from there that lists the phone number as 154-0530. It is on the east side of the road. I don't remember where it is in
relation to Estero Beach, but it isn't far from there.
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DENNIS
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I agree, Sima is good. Decorated cakes are their specialty. Bolillos are out of the oven at 11 AM.
Now, if you happen to be in Ensenada in the AM, across the street from the Navy base is Tutti Donas. It's a chain and they have the best Apple
Fritters / Frituras in the whole wide world. Good donuts as well.
Sima is located in Maneadero on the highway, east side of the street, on a corner across from Ma. Luisa's grocery store which has a reliable ATM.
All that is around the middle of town. Try it, you'll like it.
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Bajahowodd
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If I happened to find myself in front of Tutti Donas in the AM, I'd probably go and have breakfast next door at las Cazuelas.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
If I happened to find myself in front of Tutti Donas in the AM, I'd probably go and have breakfast next door at las Cazuelas. |
That's another good choice, for sure. Bring frituras with you.
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Bajahowodd
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Naw. I'll pig out in Las Cazuelas and then go next door for some frituras to take with.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Naw. I'll pig out in Las Cazuelas and then go next door for some frituras to take with. |
That's better yet.
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BajaGringo
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I have passed by SIMA's many times and thought of trying them out. Do they open early???
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I have passed by SIMA's many times and thought of trying them out. Do they open early??? |
Not sure. 8:00 maybe. Remember, no Bolillos till 11:00 AM. And, don't forget Tutti's in town if you're on the run. You won't regret any of
this. I'm surprised the cartels havn't gotten into Apple Fritters. Way better than dope.
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Thanks----good to hear that they are good. We will try them.
Did Lucy get just a little bite?
From your pictures in the other thread, it looks like Lucy is going to very well spoiled in a good way.
Diane
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Packoderm
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No, she did not get any donut. I really don't feed my dogs table scraps. I did win Lucy's heart by giving her some fried shrimp in San Roque, but then
I pretty much cut her off. I did allow some bits of food that I cook in camp fall while Lucy was diligently patrolling the drop zone. I try to keep my
dogs with their girlish figures. But other than that, they are very spoiled with cuddles, couch privileges and stuff.
I like to show off my dogs:
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BajaGringo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Not sure. 8:00 maybe. Remember, no Bolillos till 11:00 AM. And, don't forget Tutti's in town if you're on the run. You won't regret any of
this. I'm surprised the cartels havn't gotten into Apple Fritters. Way better than dope. |
There is a Tutti's in Rosarito and they do have good donuts. Since seeing this thread it will now be extremely difficult to pass through Ensenada in
my early morning runs without making a stop.
How can anybody pass up on fresh donuts and coffee???
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BajaGringo-- Try the one in Primo Tapia, on the east side about midtown. They open at 5AM, with a limited selection that grows each minute. The apple
fritters are my favorite, but the old fashion plain are the ones I go to most. The apple fritters at the Pemex station on the south side of Rosirito
taste like greese. Last one I bought went to the seagulls!
BTW, it`s a doughnut and pizza place, so the sign says, "donas and pizza" or something like that. I`m not much of a doughnut guy, but when I`m going
fishing, a doughnut and milk get me by for awhile. TIP-- on the way to Prima Tapia, look for a blue cooler outside the xxoo. Raymond has KILLER
burritos for $1. Cream chicken, chorizo and eggs, always something new.
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I don't usually get off at Primo Tapia on my way down as I am usually all gassed up but you definitely gave me something to think about. Especially if
my stomach is growling.
It would work as I usually leave around 5:00...
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Pan Sima, great place. We take most of our visiting groups there for their first "Sweet bread" experience. BTW, the best time for sweet bread is at
night. That's when most of the locals buy their bread, so it's usually fresh.
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Pan Sima also makes a whole wheat baguette that is excellent, especially toasted!
It is located well into Maneadero (as opposed to between Ensenada and Maneadero). It is right next to the mercado Maria Luisa (fairly good size
grocery).
[Edited on 1-18-2009 by bajabound2005]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
It is located well into Maneadero (as opposed to between Ensenada and Maneadero). It is right next to the mercado Maria Luisa (fairly good size
grocery).
[Edited on 1-18-2009 by bajabound2005] |
I'm gonna have to try this place.
google map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&...
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DENNIS
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Fresh Bolillos....after 11:00 AM. Not before.
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Just through there on Sunday, we made a weighpoint at the signal light. Pan Sima is on the SE corner and Maria Luisa market (where some really good
cuts of meat can be found) is on the NE corner.
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