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msrla
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Fun place, good food for bday dinner in La Paz
We know all the usual suspects... but taking a poll - what is your favorite place for a birthday dinner celebration in La Paz? Someplace with good
food and good atmosphere -
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Lee
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The courtyard at Tres Virgenes or terrace at La Fonda, Tailhunter or Bismark on the Malecon. All good!
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monoloco
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Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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Bajahowodd
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Kinda depends on how formal you want to get.
Interesting that Tres Virgenes gets a thumbs down from the loco man. But the prices are on the high end.
If you just want to kick back and have a fun time, Tail Hunter would be my choice. And Negro Modelo on draught.
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Mula
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Los Laureles on the Malecon.
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acadist
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Love Tailhunter, favorite spot to watch the sunset on the third floor......how about The Shack? They got the beer flowing yet?
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We think Il Rustico is one of the best in all of La Paz. If I want a good steak, I usually end up at Buffalo Barb-b-Q. If you want a great Mexican
style meal, the El Serape is definately much better than Los Magueys.
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Pescador - where is El Serape? address? cross-streets? Thanks in advance.
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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Kinda depends on how formal you want to get.
Interesting that Tres Virgenes gets a thumbs down from the loco man. But the prices are on the high end.
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We ate there twice in the last year and both times were unimpressed with the food, the portions, and the
price. Maybe it's just me, but I feel that when you pay $100+ for dinner for two, you shouldn't leave hungry.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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danaeb
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The patio at Il Rustico gets my vote.
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We plan on spending a couple months in La Paz at the end of the year .... It will be fun to test out different eating establishments.
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vandenberg
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Try the Campestre grill on the way in towards the malecon. Just past Walmart on the bay side of the road. You won't be disappointed I assure you. One
of the most popular places with La Paz's expats and locals alike. Reasonable, comfortable and good service.
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Paula
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Kinda depends on how formal you want to get.
Interesting that Tres Virgenes gets a thumbs down from the loco man. But the prices are on the high end.
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We ate there twice in the last year and both times were unimpressed with the food, the portions, and the
price. Maybe it's just me, but I feel that when you pay $100+ for dinner for two, you shouldn't leave hungry. |
I think that Tres Virgenes has the best food in La Paz. The scallop ceviche appetizer with ponzu, avocado, grapefruit, red onion and fresh serrano is
incredible. The black pasta with shrimp is delicious. The steaks are excellent, and generous. And for the quality the prices are reasonable, less
than Il Rustico, and way less than the Uruguayan Steak Pace or Buffalo. We've never come close to $100 for dinner for two at TV.
That said, although the patio is lovely, and the service is good, it has a somewhat formal atmosphere, not laid back fun, but still a pleasant place
to be.
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Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla.
Just got back, Catrina's is a great option, say Hi to Martin the head waiter and Rainbow Hawk.
The new Moyeyos was incredible on Sunday. Loved the big hand tied palapa with the complete whale skeleton hanging.
We tried to get into the new GUERO TORO, but was so packed with locals each time. The white bull is the number one mariscos place for the locals.
Mar y Pena was a very good choice for us on monday night.
Met people that eat there every time in they are in town, and we were not disappointed. White table clothes and real chairs.
They need to film an episode of BAR RESCUE at Tailhunters,
fully staffed and empty most nights.
The Shack will be rock'n soon.
Compestre (dinner) and La Fonda (lunch) are rock solid.
Has anyone else had problems with paying the bill Tres Virgines.
The card machine is down, or they do not have any change at all.
I met two other people that also had to go the market next door
for change.
To break up things if you are in town for a while, the Golden Dragon, on Allende. Have them steam your wahoo and serve it in a plum sauce.
God Bless that town, Peace Out!
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Paula
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From Momoloco on July 3:
"Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla."
From Coconaco on July 4:
"Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla."
So... are you guys twins?
There are so many good restaurants in La Paz-- no need to slam any of them, or anyone else's opinions for that matter....
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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula
From Momoloco on July 3:
"Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla."
From Coconaco on July 4:
"Seriously? Tres Virgenes is over rated and over priced, and the Bismarlcito on the Malecon is a second rate establishment with bland and boring food.
I had a decent meal recently at Las Catrinas on the side street by La Perla."
So... are you guys twins?
There are so many good restaurants in La Paz-- no need to slam any of them, or anyone else's opinions for that matter.... |
We are not twins,I think it was supposed to be a quote of my post by coconaco. The OP asked a question about other's experiences
with La Paz restaurants, I gave mine, other's may be different, that's what restaurant reviews are about. As for Tres Virgenes, I realize that any
restaurant can have an off night, that's why we gave it a second chance, but our experience the second time was exactly the same as the first.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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right on the heart of the malecon! with the money you save here you can have a nice celebration later in the evening a couple streets back at
"amnesia"
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by monoloco
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Kinda depends on how formal you want to get.
Interesting that Tres Virgenes gets a thumbs down from the loco man. But the prices are on the high end.
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We ate there twice in the last year and both times were unimpressed with the food, the portions, and the
price. Maybe it's just me, but I feel that when you pay $100+ for dinner for two, you shouldn't leave hungry. |
Two years ago, we walked in to have dinner. I inquired if Jesse (Jesus) was there. He was not. We just figured that we'd go elsewhere because a part
of our experience eating there was to chat with the owner.
Couple of months ago, on our way to stay at El Morro, I swung by the place in the late afternoon and inquired about Jesse/ Jesus and was told that he
was down in Cabo buying wine.
We ate at Tailhunter.
I realize that when it comes to fine cuisine, there is really no comparison between the two places. But, after having been on the road from Santa
Rosalia, a laid back place was more inviting.
Just getting the sense that Jesse/ Jesus is not spending as much time as he used to overseeing the operation.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paula[/i
I think that Tres Virgenes has the best food in La Paz. The scallop ceviche appetizer with ponzu, avocado, grapefruit, red onion and fresh serrano is
incredible. The black pasta with shrimp is delicious. The steaks are excellent, and generous. And for the quality the prices are reasonable, less
than Il Rustico,
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Disagree, overated and overpriced.
Also, tried Tailhunter twice and hate to say, nothing positive to say about the place. Service non existence.
[Edited on 7-5-2013 by vandenberg]
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rhintransit
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I'm going to agree about Tres Virgenes...limited menu, high prices, and non-accomodating chef. the last time I ate there, they were out of ribs, out
of one of the steaks, and had only salmon for a fish choice. I didn't care for the sauce on the salmon, so asked if they could use a different one
(on the menu for a different entree). waiter came back sheepishly and said the chef wouldn't substitute. we left after having had only salads...I
was hard pressed to find even one appetizer that was appealing...and finishing our wine we'd brought, an expensive champagne the restaurant didn't
carry. corkage was 10 bucks.
before the menu changes, and with Jessie there, things were different.
I'd vote for Il Rustico or Tailhunter for a birthday party...
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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