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THIS THREAD IS NOW A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A "HIGHJACKING" where the original post was aimed at a recent CARJACKING! If you can't respond sensibly, why bother?

AS REPORTED IN THIS WEEKS GDL REPORTER, THE LANDRY'S (SNOWBIRDS WITH A HOME IN SAN ANTONIO TLAYACAPAN) WERE RETURNING HOME TO CANADA WHEN THEY EXPERIENCED WHAT MUST HAVE BEEN A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. IT IS NOTED THAT THEY WERE ABOUT 3 HOURS OUT OF AJIJIC WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED. SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS IS MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE AS BEING THE LOCATION WHERE THE LANDRY'S SUBSEQUENTLY FILED THEIR POLICE REPORT. IS ANYONE AWARE OF WHERE EXACTLY THEY WERE AMBUSHED? WERE THEY STILL ON 80D PRIOR TO SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS OR HAD THEY TURNED NORTH ON 80D TOWARDS ZACATECAS? ANY PRECISE INFORMATION WOULD BE VERY USEFUL. THANK YOU.

We live in Ajijic. It's been a few years since we've been in Tequila. In the past we've taken visitors to Herradura Distillery in Amatitán and it now appears that the only tours available are on Saturdays, by train, from Guadalajara. On line we've looked to see what's available in the town of Tequila itself and, nowhere did we find distilleries where we could buy tickets either in advance or onsite for just a tour of a single distillery. Our friends who we're expecting have mentioned how much they would like to see the tequila production process. They are here for very few days and we simply don't want to spend a whole day (or even the best part of a day) in a large tour group. We're prepared to drive any reasonable distance as we would like our guests to see more of the countryside as we already have much planned for Lakeside and Guadalajara. Any suggestion or recommendations as it relates to our hope to tour an authentic tequila distillery would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

FRED, MY NAME IS CAM, CIRCUMSTANCES AROSE THAT MADE IMPOSSIBLE TO RESPOND EARLIER. THE CAR IS A MURANO LE AWD CVT - PEARL WHITE AND IS STILL FOR SALE. I LIVE IN CENTRAL AJIJIC AND CAN BE REACHED AT 331-367-5665

LLOYD, IT'S A 2009 LE AWD CVT - PEARL WHITE. YOU CAN REACH ME AT 331-367-5665 I'M SORRY FOR THE DELAY IN RESPONDING BUT CIRCUMSTANCE AROSE THAT MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE. MY NAME IS CAM

I'm sorry that I have not been able to respond earlier. The car model is LE AWD CVT - PEARL WHITE YOU CAN CALL ME AT 331-367-5665

Are there locations where Flu shots are available at Lakeside? If so, origin of the vaccine? Cost? Is an appointment necessary? Thanks for any advice.

I have a 2009 Nissan Murano with authentic 101,000KM. I bought the car in 2010. It was a one owner car that was repossessed by the dealer in GDL. The car has been serviced by the same mechanic in Riberas since I purchased it. The car had new tires all round at 75,000KM. At 99,000 (last December) I had new brakes, shocks and everything on the car was checked. The car has never been in an accident and looks pretty much the way it was when I purchased it. It's drives like a dream. It is, unfortunately just a bit to wide to comfortably park in our garage. As it's our second car it is not driven very much as you can tell from the mileage. It breaks my heart to sell the car as it's a dream to drive. However, I will not give it away and what's listed as wholesale value means nothing to me as, unlike most used cars here in Mexico this car and everything I've written is legitimate. The car likely has another 200,000 kms of life. I've been offered $8,500.00USD by two dealers in GDL. PM me if you have any interest.

I have a 2009 Nissan Murano with authentic 101,000KM. I bought the car in 2010. It was a one owner car that was repossessed by the dealer in GDL. The car has been serviced by the same mechanic in Riberas since I purchased it. The car had new tires all round at 75,000KM. At 99,000 (last December) I had new brakes, shocks and everything on the car was checked. The car has never been in an accident and looks pretty much the way it was when I purchased it. It's drives like a dream. It is, unfortunately just a bit to wide to comfortably park in our garage. As it's our second car it is not driven very much as you can tell from the mileage. It breaks my heart to sell the car as it's a dream to drive. However, I will not give it away and what's listed as wholesale value means nothing to me as, unlike most used cars here in Mexico this car and everything I've written is legitimate. The car likely has another 200,000 kms of life. I've been offered $8,500.00USD by two dealers in GDL. PM me if you have any interest.

Would welcome any reports on this new restaurant.......Good, bad or indifferent. Thanks in advance.

Ian, I only have one liver. Appears to be happy where it is, so, no culinary menu contribution. Your suggestion sounds great and, I wouldn't write a review because you wouldn't want the cascade of interlopers who'd line up begging for even the smallest of kitchen leftovers from Ajijic's hidden Masterchef. Besides, Jennifer would never forgive me!

Ericanuck - I'll try again (this will be the 3rd time) and I'll add: The food is well presented basic Italian fare, good quality, good value and, the restaurant is meticulously clean. You won't encounter the unpleasantness of the original despicable owner. We observed him filling wine bottles, with local cheap jug crap! We never returned nor did many others we knew. They would be wise to change the name. The prior owner was dictatorial and rude. The current owner over the last two years works hard and has reinvented the Restaurant. We have visited and have no complaints.

You're likely speaking of the same Gabi who's still there, skillfully in her role as key Floor Manager at Tango's new location. Gabi held the same position at the old location and, in our long standing opinion she's an incredible asset. Over the years we've come to know many of the staff and have come to know that Ricardo, David and Wendy are highly thought of by their staff and, as a result, they have a talented cohesive team of well trained, long term employees to credit for their ongoing success.

Despite the dismal response to the opening post, we visited FOGON PRIME the other evening as friends had made a reservation for 10 and felt that it would be a shame to cancel at such short notice. Familiar location, we remember it well from our very first visit to what was then the renowned AJIJIC GRILL, 23 year ago. When the GRILL closed a few years later we were very disappointed but the owner/Chef simply told us that she could no longer carry on. Despite successfully increasing her volume each year her "greedy" landlords kept clawing back her increased income and she simply saw little chance of the situation ever changing. Fortunately AJIJIC TANGO became, quickly, the number one restaurant, at least for us and hundred of others, at Lakeside. In the years since, AJIJIC TANGO on Morelos, rarely disappointed and, effectively maintained a well deserved reputation. A reputation for great food, great service, impeccable cleanliness, and simply great value, in a tough business, consistently! FOGON PRIME...Buyer beware. Six of our group sent their steaks back! Why? They were not grilled. They looked like they were boiled as they were overcooked and grey. They had a chemical taste and smell. All declined the offer of replacements! The restaurant had only two other people present. There were no servers, only the owner. Six of our ten had nothing to eat yet all were presented with checks for all that had been ordered and all were paid in full! The only good thing about the experience was not having to feel sorry or embarrassed for the server! This restaurant review is intended to have a single purpose. The purpose, a forewarning to others so they don't waste an evening and don't waste their money. This review is not intended to upset someone's philosophical grannie. It's more of a plea to others asking that they not be afraid to give an honest report of their good or bad restaurant experiences.......if they feel the urge to do so!

When you have something to honestly say, silence is a lie!

They would be wise to change the name. The prior owner was dictatorial and rude. The current owner over the last two years works hard and has reinvented the Restaurant. We have visited and have no complaints.

Located in the old Ajijic Tango location on Morelos. Is it good, great, terrible or indifferent? Thanks

We were there the other night with friends. It was our first visit and, if it had not been for our recently returned "Snowbird" friends suggestion, we would likely have continued avoidance of the location. We're well aware of prior sad attempts to establish an eatery on this questionable property and, the problems that always ensued. Lack of proper sanitation was always a primary prior issue. I won't waste a lot time but our experience was a complete disaster. We were two couples. Each couple ordered a vacio steak, medium rare, to share at the table. Our friends ordered baked potato and salad to accompany their steak. My wife and I ordered fries with our steak. Our steaks arrived. Ours was medium and our friends more to "well done". Both steaks appeared to be "stewed" as opposed to grilled. No charring at all and no seasoning. As our steak was closer to what we had ordered so we kept it but our fries were cold and not completely cooked (they had, obviously not been blanched). Our fries were taken away to be replaced. Our friends decided to return their steak but when it returned it was mostly gristle and totally unacceptable. They had, by then, already finished their potatoes and salad. While all this was going on our waiter seemed to be pretty obviously avoiding our table. When the young lady who had first delivered our steaks returned to our table we asked if there was a manager present. She indicated, by pointing, that a young man speaking with people at one of the tables overlooking the lake was the manager we suggested that we would like to speak with him. We didn't see her speak with him but a few minutes later he passed by our table and my wife asked him if he was the manager. He was pretty poorly dressed with a soiled t-shirt so she wasn't exactly sure. He confirmed that he was the manager but said that he wasn't really working as he'd just come back from a 3 day holiday. We explained the concerns about our meal and the lack of any coordinated service. He apologized but again, emphasized that he wasn't really working and had just returned from being away. He did speak with our waiter who seemed to totally agree that our table had legitimate problems. The "manager" appeared to head into the kitchen area. When he returned he informed us that he had made an adjustment to our our bill but.........then he made the following comment. "The quality of our meat is exceptional and, far superior to what you would get at Tango and......we've never had problems before!" We never mentioned Tango......Why would he? Oh yes, one other thing. When our table was cleared and we were waiting for the check........a young lady arrived with a small plate of fries. The fries that my wife and I never did receive! Barrio de Quilmes on the pier? Our first time but........definitely our last! Ajijic Tango is, in our long established opinion, far superior, consistent, impeccable service, well managed and great value. The "manager" made a serious mistake when he decided to mention "Tango".

CLOSE FRIENDS ARE SOON LEAVING FROM CALGARY TO DRIVE TO THEIR HOME IN AJIJIC FOR THE WINTER. ON THEIR LAST TRIP HERE 3 YEARS AGO THEY TOOK A ROUTE THAT HAD THEM CROSS INTO MEXICO AT THE COLUMBIA CROSSING IN TEXAS. THEY'VE SINCE BEEN TOLD THAT THEIR PREVIOUS ROUTE IS NO LONGER THE SAFEST AND, OF COURSE IT'S NOT EXACTLY THE MOST DIRECT ROUTE. ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM RECENT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU

Any reports, good or bad, about the Argentine restaurant recently opened on Morelos in the former Ajijic Tango location? Thanks

K.G. You've obviously never been in the restaurant business and haven't worked in years. Pre-Covid many restaurants struggled! During the Covid pandemic, many restaurants disappeared. Now, with continuing uncertainty, restaurants struggle even more and, miraculously some still manage, despite the lack of understanding by a large percentage of patrons!

I'm referring to the prepared dish, not the carved volcanic stone used for serving. Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

Having spent time in Argentina it was immediately apparent that Italian cuisine was almost as prevalent as domestic Argentine fare. See following: The milanesa is one of the most delicious examples of the Italian influence on Argentine cuisine. Popular throughout the Americas, it’s the South American version of the Italian Cotoletta. Its name is derived from Milan’s cotoletta alla milanese, a dish brought to South America by Italian immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Milanesas are made with prime slices of beef that are pounded, breaded, and fried. It’s similar to the Austrian/German wiener schnitzel, American chicken fried steak, or Japanese tonkatsu. In Argentina, it’s typically made with a lean cut of beef but it can be made with pork, veal, or chicken as well.

We were recently told that there's an excellent restaurant as named in the Title of this post. Does anyone have any information to offer. Thanks.