budman123 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I heard that it was closed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 It was closed the last time I tried to visit them, but still advertising in the Reporter. Having been disappointed before I did check before going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 May is the month that a lot of the local restaurants take vacation time - but Pedro has an ad for Pedro's Gourmet in both El Ojo del Lago and last Friday's Guad. Reporter - why not call the restaurant to check - 766-4747. That is better than dropping the idea that the restaurant has closed onto a web site from which it can spread into a "fact" and cause damage to the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Replant Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Pedro's other restaurant, GO, is closed this week for vacation. Will be open next week. Don't know but maybe Pedro's is the same. Here's a number you can call 045 333-502-6555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budman123 Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sign in the door of Pedro's on Ocampo says "Pedro's is closed" Thank you for the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw7815 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Sign in the door of Pedro's on Ocampo says "Pedro's is closed" Thank you for the business. It is officially closed according to an ad in Guad Reporter. He will be selling off furnishings the end of the month. Even Jeanne C. wrote about him in her column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 It is officially closed according to an ad in Guad Reporter. He will be selling off furnishings the end of the month. Even Jeanne C. wrote about him in her column. That's sad - the end of an era but perhaps his Go Club is doing so well, he can't give attention to both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Many of us fondly remember 'Pimienta Negra', a Middle Eastern restaurant in the same location, prior to Pedro. 9/11 killed their business, which was quite unfair, as they were from Guadalara; he of Lebanese extraction and she 100% Tapatio, a nice family with a small child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardca Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Oh, Crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlily Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Pedro owns that building on Ocampo. Anyone want to open a restaurant there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Pedro owns that building on Ocampo. Anyone want to open a restaurant there??? He rents that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Ah yes, we also have very fond memories of wonderful meals at Pimiento Negro. We loved the food and the owners. They were just delightful. I'll never forget a wonderful evening when they had a special event with food and a belly-dancer from GDL. She was 40 yrs. old and had the body of a 16 yr. old. She danced for 90 minutes nonstop and entertained the entire restaurant. It was really magical. Sorry they closed but have also enjoyed Pedro's as well. I hope he does well with any new venture. It's a beautiful location and perhaps a new place will come in. Sure would be nice to have some great Indian food in the area.....I keep hoping. Sorry that Paul Bhalla left GDL and returned to CA. I was really hoping he'd come lakeside... Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 We were also at Pimienta Negra on the night you mention and it was magical, until you revealed that the dancer was actually 40! She was very good & appeared there on several occasions. We lived nearby, at that time, and when we heard her music, we would rush over. Somewhere, I have movies of her performances. I know the young family moved to the state of Morelos an opened 'Pimienta Negra' there, but I don't know if they succeeded in that endeavor or not; I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shira Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 We were also at Pimienta Negra on the night you mention and it was magical, until you revealed that the dancer was actually 40! She was very good & appeared there on several occasions. We lived nearby, at that time, and when we heard her music, we would rush over. Somewhere, I have movies of her performances. I know the young family moved to the state of Morelos an opened 'Pimienta Negra' there, but I don't know if they succeeded in that endeavor or not; I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shira Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 They did not move to Morelos nor did they open another restaurant. They live and work in Guadalajara and have since they left Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Interesting! They told me of their plan to move to Morelia. I guess the plan failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slumdog Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Talking to Pedro, you will discover he's tired after being in the business for so long, and GO is his way of slowly letting go. Because it's in his home, and smaller, everything is that much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Gal Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 And I think Pedro is really enjoying himself at his new GO restaurant. I know it's worth the climb for the view and the food. His desserts are so good!! I'm sure he's made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I doubt if Go will last either. Peter doesn't seem to want to work hard enough (ie be open a lot more days and hours). I quit trying to go to Pedro's as it never seemed to be open. Restauranting is so competitive you really should be open 7 days a week and at least for lunch and supper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newinajijic Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 cedros - I agree. I think he just wants to work part time. People want the convenience of going to any restaurant 6 out of 7 days a week. We, our Dinner Group stopped going to Pedro's years ago, although a couple in the group would go for lunch. I stopped going when 3 of 6 in our group got "very" sick the next day. There were flies everywhere and Pedro was running around swatting them. Yuk. I do wish him luck with his new venture, but wouldn't climb 3 flights of stairs for any restaurant here. Restaurants with the fewest steps are easiest for us old folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyjug Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Talking to Pedro, you will discover he's tired after being in the business for so long, and GO is his way of slowly letting go. Because it's in his home, and smaller, everything is that much easier. Peter has and continues to be very generous in his outreach to various organization's..thank you Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newinajijic Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 As do many, many other Restauranteurs in the area, especially those who host the Shriner's and then give a bundle on top as a donation. There are some really good hearted business owners here who should be applauded for their efforts, such as Tony's, Manix and Hacienda Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Gal Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 We just had a great meal at GO tonight. Pedro is looking 10 years younger since he's only operating GO. He's relaxed and enjoying himself and surely he's entitled to that. As to an earlier comment that he just wants to work part-time, I ask "And the problem with that is, ???" He's open from Wednesday dinner through late Saturday. Because we really like his new menu, we just go when he's open. There are plenty of other restaurants to dine at the other three days of the week! I guess some people just like to complain. Both my husband and I have health issues but we manage to climb those stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slumdog Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Talking to Pedro, you will discover he's tired after being in the business for so long, and GO is his way of slowly letting go. Because it's in his home, and smaller, everything is that much easier. If you were referring to my post, let me just be clear: I applaud him for doing it. I'm happy he's still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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