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Last Sunday at La Fonda in La Mision, Ensenada
Last Sunday we went to the buffet brunch at La Fonda.
The restaurant was busy, with the outside, beach-front tables full of happy people dining in the sunlight. We talked to several people, Americans,
who told us that this was their first time back south of the border, because they were frightened by all the “bad news reports”.
All of them said that they were enjoying a wonderful time.
No prime rib, but I didn’t ask. There was a very tasty roast pork on the carving board.
The tortilla lady was making fresh tortillas at a furious pace for the waiting patrons.
The paella was OK for a standing buffet dish and generously stocked with very large tiger shrimp and clams.. The shrimp were dry, but not bad, the
clams were dry, but not bad, but the other proteins (chicken and sausage) were dry and tasteless, and the rice was just there
The huevos rancheros were very good, set out on a small tray and frequently replaced so that the eggs had decent runny yolks. (BTW, they have sneeze
guards set out now.)
They had French fries, sausage patties and onion gravy which were tasty. The fries were limp, but obviously fresh cut. I went back for seconds on
the fries and gravy.
Tacquitos and quesadillas were made in small amounts and continuously refreshed along with the guacamole and salsa containers.
The pancakes didn’t wow the hubby, but they were freshly prepared to order and VERY large, Coconut and fake maple syrup were available.
The patty sausage was OK, but not very flavorful.
The various guisados. i.e., the chile Colorado, chile verde, bistek ranchero, menudo, etc. looked and smelled good, but I did not sample them.
We were too full to try any desserts, but I saw flan, cake and jello type sweets.
My only regret is that I didn’t get a sautéed brown-sugar-coated banana or two.
Always leave wishing for more – so, next Sunday
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
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\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
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Paulina
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Gypsy Jan,
I've never been to La Fonda, my neighbor in Punta Banda swore by the Sunday brunch there. I thought he was crazy for making the drive there and back
for a meal.
Thanks for your report. Maybe someday we'll give it a shot.
By the way, I love your signature line. Sr. Hemingway knew how to tell it, didn't he?
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They really know how to do pork. I'm glad to see they had a great turnout.
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Gypsy Jan
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Drive Forty Miles for Brunch at La Fonda?
That's Nuts!
La Fonda is five miles from our home, an easy Sunday drive along a beautiful, winding coastline.
La Fonda is quaint and attractive, but the food is nothing to write home about. There are so many good restaurants in Ensenada and the Sunday brunch
at Las Rosas Hotel and Hotel Coral are still stellar, if our friends are telling me the truth.
All of these places offer an ocean view.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Gypsy Jan:
We used enjoy La Fonda years ago before they moved locations. I think a gentleman named Dimeitre ran it. Do you know any of the history as to when or
why, it moved or did it change hands? The few times we have been back it has just been so so food, but you can't be the view and location. They
used to prepare a suckling pig that was outstanding.
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Dmytri "Retired"
About four years ago, but the handwriting on the menu chalkboards looks suspiciously familiar.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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"Drive Forty Miles for Brunch at La Fonda?"
Who said that?
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"My only regret is that I didn’t get a sautéed brown-sugar-coated banana or two"
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Bananas Foster?
or
brown sugar -coated banana?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
"Drive Forty Miles for Brunch at La Fonda?"
Who said that? |
Just curious, how many miles is it round trip from P.B. to La Fonda?
I always thought he was crazy, but that's just me.
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Brown-Sugar-Coated Bananas
Sitting on the grill, next to where the pancakes and individual egg orders are prepared.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Gypsy Jan
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Hi Paulina - Hemingway
Uhmm, if family history is correct, he bounced me on his knee as a baby.
Also, my my father had a last interview with him before his passing, but could not or chose not to publish.
[Edited on 11-11-2009 by Gypsy Jan]
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Gypsy Jan
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Dennis, Paulina Said Her Neighbor in Punta Banda
would drive to La fonda for brunch.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Uhmm, if family history is correct, he bounced me on his knee as a baby.
Also, my my father had a last interview with him before his passing, but could not or chose not to publish.
[Edited on 11-11-2009 by Gypsy Jan] |
My grandfather also had a history with the man, so much so that he fashioned his life after him, as well as his ending. I can understand your father's
dilemma.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
Just curious, how many miles is it round trip from P.B. to La Fonda?
I always thought he was crazy, but that's just me.
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Oh...did you say that?
Well...let's see........Maybe twenty five miles to the toll gate and another twenty to La Fonda....uh....that's a hundred and thirty miles each way.
What do I know....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
...What do I know.... |
You know that I love you....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
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You know that I love you....
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Thanks..
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And, I bet you're relieved to know that this post was actually coming from me and not my evil twin who doesn't know how to use the Quote box.
Sorry for the hijack. How 'bout them brown sugary bananas?
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An eat off.....
Hey Jan.....you will have to do a Sunday brunch at Baja Mamas in Punta Banda then do a comparison review article.
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I Love Punta Banda
And the invitation for an "eat off" is welcomed.
Maybe you can help me justify a shopping trip and visit to your favorite restaurant to Mr. GJ? Discounts and pancakes?
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
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Pancakes, clams, oysters, omlettes, desserts, ocean view
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