dichosalocura Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 If anybody is in Chapala and wants a lovely night out in a beautiful restaurant I would suggest Villa Monet right on the malecón right before Lake Chapala Inn. It is in the house formerly owned by the Victor Luna family. While Elizabeth Taylor was dating him she would stay in that house each time she visited the area. I brought my family there to eat last night and the food was surprisingly very good with excellent attention given to us by the staff. And the grounds and architecture are gorgeous with lots of original antique furniture and furnishings. The restaurant always seems super quiet, but it is fairly new and probably hasn't been discovered yet by many. But it is a true gem. So if you want a quiet night out surrounded by enchanting ambiance, then visit Villa Monet in Chapala. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineydays Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Better directions please. Sounds great but Lake Chapala Inn???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 From a simple web search by the name: https://www.facebook.com/villamonetchapala/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2371486-d23732995-Reviews-Villa_Monet_Restaurant-Chapala.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 18 hours ago, ibarra said: From a simple web search by the name: https://www.facebook.com/villamonetchapala/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g2371486-d23732995-Reviews-Villa_Monet_Restaurant-Chapala.html I believe the location given by both these sites is wrong. They are each different and a long ways from the malecon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted January 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 It is real simple to find. Walk the malecón starting at the Beer Garden, walk west towards the big white sail. Half way down walking past the Beer Garden, Perla Negra, and another restaurant that I forget its name. You will be outside a gorgeous large palace like home. The entrance is small but will have a sign outside saying Villa Monet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafterbr Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 25 minutes ago, dichosalocura said: It is real simple to find. Walk the malecón starting at the Beer Garden, walk west towards the big white sail. Half way down walking past the Beer Garden, Perla Negra, and another restaurant that I forget its name. You will be outside a gorgeous large palace like home. The entrance is small but will have a sign outside saying Villa Monet. How are the prices and do they have a food specialty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolajoe Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Here is the lunch/dinner menu from their FB page. The breakfast, drink and dessert menus are also posted there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 18 hours ago, dichosalocura said: It is real simple to find. Walk the malecón starting at the Beer Garden, walk west towards the big white sail. Half way down walking past the Beer Garden, Perla Negra, and another restaurant that I forget its name. You will be outside a gorgeous large palace like home. The entrance is small but will have a sign outside saying Villa Monet. The next building just East of the Chapala Inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Are they open for lunch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 31 minutes ago, gringohombre said: Are they open for lunch? WHAAATT?? Wadda ya think Comida is as posted just for you by nolajoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 6:29 PM, sunshineydays said: Better directions please. Sounds great but Lake Chapala Inn???? About 15 ft. east of LCI right on the malecon,yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 1 hour ago, happyjillin said: About 15 ft. east of LCI right on the malecon,yup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Please try the WAZE app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 5 hours ago, happyjillin said: WHAAATT?? Wadda ya think Comida is as posted just for you by nolajoe. Sn. Google Translate...Comida = Eat...not eat lunch, just eat!!! I am sure that I can look up a phone # to call them and then get the answer or maybe they are busy and cannot answer the phone, but it took me 3 seconds to ask this question here and it will take 3 seconds or less for someone to answer my question (Yes/No)...is this not what the board is all about??? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexy Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 gringohombre--In Mexico, comida also means midday meal -- lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 5 hours ago, gringohombre said: Are they open for lunch? Please refer to my earlier post. On the FBI site it shows open 9 am to 10 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 hours ago, ibarra said: Please refer to my earlier post. On the FBI site it shows open 9 am to 10 pm I thought that the FBI was the Federal Bureau of Investigation!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 4 hours ago, gringohombre said: Sn. Google Translate...Comida = Eat...not eat lunch, just eat!!! I am sure that I can look up a phone # to call them and then get the answer or maybe they are busy and cannot answer the phone, but it took me 3 seconds to ask this question here and it will take 3 seconds or less for someone to answer my question (Yes/No)...is this not what the board is all about??? WHAAAT!!????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Lexy said: gringohombre--In Mexico, comida also means midday meal -- lunch. Thank you for your excellent language lesson...after 30 years of travelling here and living full time for 14, you have taught me something new. I have always used lunche in my not great Spanish, as well as you also see on the outdoor chalkboards and also on the menus of all the traditional Mexican restaurants here. Who knew??? A simple question of "Are they open for lunch?", a Yes or No anticipated response, provides such a wealth of information!!! Gracias... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshineydays Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Too much time wasted on this adventure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdawgs Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 11 hours ago, gringohombre said: Thank you for your excellent language lesson...after 30 years of travelling here and living full time for 14, you have taught me something new. I have always used lunche in my not great Spanish, as well as you also see on the outdoor chalkboards and also on the menus of all the traditional Mexican restaurants here. Who knew??? A simple question of "Are they open for lunch?", a Yes or No anticipated response, provides such a wealth of information!!! Gracias... I believe lonche refers more to sandwiches, tacos, etc, rather than dinners which is what is offered at this restaurant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Desayuno breakfast Almuerzo lunch Comida big meal 2pm-4pm normally Cena Late night meal 8-10 normally Lonche a sandwich typically on a bolillo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 18 hours ago, gringohombre said: Sn. Google Translate...Comida = Eat.. Comida doesn't translate to "eat". Comida is a noun. Eat is a verb. "To eat" is "comer". Another Spanish lesson for you. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 4:47 PM, nolajoe said: Here is the lunch/dinner menu from their FB page. The breakfast, drink and dessert menus are also posted there. nolajoe kindly led the gringo to water but WHAAAT!?-snork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringohombre Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 23 minutes ago, happyjillin said: nolajoe kindly led the gringo to water but WHAAAT!?-snork! Not every Gringo is as smart as you!!! My question, "are they open for lunch" has been answered here although in a very roundabout way. I was asking for a simple Yes or No answer...SNOOOORK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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