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Osprey
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Trick question. Who's your most memorable Baja bartender?
The reason this is a trick question is that the longer you sit at a bar in Baja, the more time you'll have to relish the day, the freedom to do what
you want to do, not what somebody else wants you to do. At these times you might take in enough ethanol to forget who put the good stuff right there
where you could grab it.
Por ejemplo: I can see some of their faces, their smiles but I'll be damned if I can remember their names. Can you?
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24baja
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Manny at the Hotel Punta Colorado as the Occupational Bartender and my husband when we are in BOLA, who knows how much vodka to mix in the Penafel.
[Edited on 1-30-2012 by 24baja]
[Edited on 1-30-2012 by 24baja]
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The Gull
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Ricky at Ricky's Place 2 km south of Calafia.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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DENNIS
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My fave....Chuy Gonzales.......deceased owner of Los Gordos at La Bufadora. One of a kind, for sure.
I've outlived all my other favorites as well. Bartending in Tequilandia is tough duty.
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vandenberg
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Jorge,
been to many establishments all over Baja, north and south, and never saw a bartender that would work for me.
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by The Gull
Ricky at Ricky's Place 2 km south of Calafia. |
Really??? Couldn't stand "the laugh".
Used to be a bartender who worked most of the gringo joints appropriately named Dennis. 
As long as you tipped well you could drink for free.
Free was good.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: |
Originally posted by Dave
As long as you tipped well you could drink for free.
Free was good. |
Age-old worldwide trick, but you've got it backwards. First, the bartender gives the "on the house" c-cktail....then the tips flow in kind. 
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Dave
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Age-old worldwide trick, but you've got it backwards. First, the bartender gives the "on the house" c-cktail....then the tips flow in kind. |
Nope. He actually knew his customer and how he would tip. The bill was adjusted accordingly. He'd bring in his own booze. Got to where if he knew you
well he'd provide a preferred brand. Worked at one joint for three years before the owner wised up and fired him.
Great guy...everyone loved Dennis. 
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LaTijereta
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Back in 1982 Vincente was the bartender at the Pelaconos Bar at the Mission Hotel..Best Cuba Libre in Loreto..
Still at it today 30years later at Vic's Bar in Loreto...
Always happy and with 30 years experiance it's like having "Skeet" for a bartender with all the stories
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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BobM
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I can't seem to remeber
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Terry28
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His name was Dennis Murphy and he worked at several places south of Rosarito.
He was a pretty big guy and had health problems at the end of his career. And your correct, a nice guy.
Mexico!! Where two can live as cheaply as one.....but it costs twice as much.....
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LaTijereta
Back in 1982 Vincente was the bartender at the Pelicanos Bar at the Mission Hotel..Best Cuba Libre in Loreto..
Still at it today 30years later at Vic's Bar in Loreto...
Always happy and with 30 years experience it's like having "Skeet" for a bartender with all the stories
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Remember him well and seen him at Vic's. His stories are good, but if you expect servicio rapido, he's definitely not your guy. Anowners
nightmare.
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sancho
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Can't remember a bartender by name, but the Bar
we made a daily hangout was 2 doors south from
the Los Arcos Hotel, , La Paz, the owner was called Rigo,
on the corner of I believe
Allende. Those were the days, living right on the edge.
There is an older gentleman works in the Miramar Bar San Felipe, who I've seen for 30 yrs.
Then there was this place in Vallarta, Barra de Navidad,
etc.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Can't remember a bartender by name, but the Bar
we made a daily hangout was 2 doors south from
the Los Arcos Hotel, , La Paz, the owner was called Rigo,
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Was called Rigo's. Rigoberto was a friend of ours. Visited us in Sacramento. Changed the name to "the Montana saloon" for Joe Momtana. Lots of 49er
pictures and the 9er colors. Was a yachtie hangout. Cheap beer and booze. Was indeed a fun place to go. Don't recall a bartender.
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Mexitron
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Me! I work at the Seven Sisters Open Air Cantina---occasionally open for a week or two at a time, 24/7 if need be.....serving Blancas, Myron Camping
Drinks, Tequila, Bourbon, and Cervezas. Ceviche, Chips and fresh Salsa on the house. Dinner available. La Paloma Maduro Puros along with B &Bs
(Bourbon and Baileys) for after-dinner pleasure.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
Me! I work at the Seven Sisters Open Air Cantina---occasionally open for a week or two at a time, 24/7 if need be.....serving Blancas, Myron Camping
Drinks, Tequila, Bourbon, and Cervezas. Ceviche, Chips and fresh Salsa on the house. Dinner available. La Paloma Maduro Puros along with B &Bs
(Bourbon and Baileys) for after-dinner pleasure. |
Coordinates please.
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wsdunc
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Manny from Hotel Punta Colorado is the one I remember
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sancho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Was called Rigo's. Rigoberto was a friend of ours. Visited us in Sacramento. Changed the name to "the Montana saloon" for Joe Momtana
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Thanks for the memory boost, he did indeed have a pic
of Montana, his wife and Rigo behind the bar
and yes, few of the Yachties who anchored in the Bay, I
remember a guy named George, had a Hans Christian 36', who was sitting on the hook
there for 7 yrs.
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Osprey
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Before I get to the men I remember a c-cktail waitress in Vegas named Marylyn --- very clever gal. Told me once "Wow, George, sure has been a strange
shift so far. Guy came in, left me a hundred dollar tip, left and didn't pay for his drink."
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
Can't remember a bartender by name, but the Bar
we made a daily hangout was 2 doors south from
the Los Arcos Hotel, , La Paz, the owner was called Rigo,
on the corner of I believe
Allende. Those were the days, living right on the edge.
There is an older gentleman works in the Miramar Bar San Felipe, who I've seen for 30 yrs.
Then there was this place in Vallarta, Barra de Navidad,
etc. |
was he name Colorado,, if it is he retired about 2 years ago
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