Guidebook for Ajijic
Food Scene
Amazing food with a very creative menu. And don't let the chocolate salmon put you off. It is a very subtle taste that everyone who has it raves about. The tacos are an amazing starter.
Pale
22A Carretera Pte.Amazing food with a very creative menu. And don't let the chocolate salmon put you off. It is a very subtle taste that everyone who has it raves about. The tacos are an amazing starter.
This place is run by the family of a local superstar young chef named Emanuel. Emanuel has now started a fine dining restaurant that is so new it isn't on the map yet but he left his father in charge of his creative recipes at Forest Grill. You can't go wrong with either steak sandwich, the ribs, or the wings. And try the sweet potato fries with the buffalo sauce and mexican cheese. MMMMM.
Forest Grill
#541 c Carretera Pte.This place is run by the family of a local superstar young chef named Emanuel. Emanuel has now started a fine dining restaurant that is so new it isn't on the map yet but he left his father in charge of his creative recipes at Forest Grill. You can't go wrong with either steak sandwich, the ribs, or the wings. And try the sweet potato fries with the buffalo sauce and mexican cheese. MMMMM.
This is one of the great breakfast spots in town if not the best. The ingredients are so fresh and the menu changes daily. The waffle/pancake creations are to die for including a Jasmine Rice Waffle and a Lemon/Poppy Seed Pancake. The breakfast burrito which is on the menu daily is not your typical breakfast burrito. It is light and feels like you have eaten springtime in a tortilla.
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Cafe Negro
This is one of the great breakfast spots in town if not the best. The ingredients are so fresh and the menu changes daily. The waffle/pancake creations are to die for including a Jasmine Rice Waffle and a Lemon/Poppy Seed Pancake. The breakfast burrito which is on the menu daily is not your typical breakfast burrito. It is light and feels like you have eaten springtime in a tortilla.
There are tons of Italian restaurants in the area but this is one of two that stand out. All the pasta is handmade on site and the sauces are creative and delish. There are seasonal menu changes so go for one of the raviolis with a seasonal flare. You won't be sorry.
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Alex's Pasta Bar
71 Juan ÁlvarezThere are tons of Italian restaurants in the area but this is one of two that stand out. All the pasta is handmade on site and the sauces are creative and delish. There are seasonal menu changes so go for one of the raviolis with a seasonal flare. You won't be sorry.
Perhaps one of the best Mexican places in town. You get the real deal. It is a favorite lunch spot and closes at 2:00pm so you may have to wait a bit for a table. But don't be surprised if someone offers to share theirs. This is a friendly place! Very budget friendly too!
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Chile Verde
25 ColónPerhaps one of the best Mexican places in town. You get the real deal. It is a favorite lunch spot and closes at 2:00pm so you may have to wait a bit for a table. But don't be surprised if someone offers to share theirs. This is a friendly place! Very budget friendly too!
Perfect donuts. They also do a very good low price breakfast. There is a reason you will find a lot of locals here.
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Donas Donuts Ajijic
52-B J. Encarnación RosasPerfect donuts. They also do a very good low price breakfast. There is a reason you will find a lot of locals here.
Another of the top breakfast/lunch spots that closes at 2:00pm. Mom's has a small menu plus daily specials that are always tasty.
Mom's Deli and Restaurant
# 62-A HidalgoAnother of the top breakfast/lunch spots that closes at 2:00pm. Mom's has a small menu plus daily specials that are always tasty.
Newly remodeled with a varied menu, this little cafe is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, a cold drink, or a quick dinner. The food is basic but good and the location is great. This is a five minute walk from the house to the west.
Pranzo
Newly remodeled with a varied menu, this little cafe is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, a cold drink, or a quick dinner. The food is basic but good and the location is great. This is a five minute walk from the house to the west.
This little German restaurant in Ajijic is a fun addition to a Mexican village. The sausages are all hand made in house and the strudle is heavenly. It is a perfect place to people watch on teangus day.
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Johannas German Restaurant
This little German restaurant in Ajijic is a fun addition to a Mexican village. The sausages are all hand made in house and the strudle is heavenly. It is a perfect place to people watch on teangus day.
This is a have to go! Not for the food. It is good but not mind blowing. But for the two white burros.
The story of the burros is touching. Yves is an animal lover and went to great lengths to reunite the mother and son burros.
Plus, the setting is great. The large swimming pool has been turned into a tranquil fountain and the grounds are lovely.
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Yves’ Restaurant Bar
493 Carretera Pte.This is a have to go! Not for the food. It is good but not mind blowing. But for the two white burros.
The story of the burros is touching. Yves is an animal lover and went to great lengths to reunite the mother and son burros.
Plus, the setting is great. The large swimming pool has been turned into a tranquil fountain and the grounds are lovely.
Craving some really good pizza? This place has it. And they will deliver to the house. The three ingredient calzone is yummy too.
M & J Royal Pizza
248 Carretera PonienteCraving some really good pizza? This place has it. And they will deliver to the house. The three ingredient calzone is yummy too.
You may have noticed there are no fast food restaurants around. Well, if you are hankering for some burger and frie action, this is it. This is a great burger at a great price. The fries are hand cut fresh and the owner is a person who gives greatly to the community.
Trip's Burger
206 Lib. A ChapalaYou may have noticed there are no fast food restaurants around. Well, if you are hankering for some burger and frie action, this is it. This is a great burger at a great price. The fries are hand cut fresh and the owner is a person who gives greatly to the community.
This is the perfect budget friendly Indian food place. Need a quick meal to go or something to heat up later? This fits the bill. And people watching at the mall is so fun so eating there is nice too.
Indian Curry
This is the perfect budget friendly Indian food place. Need a quick meal to go or something to heat up later? This fits the bill. And people watching at the mall is so fun so eating there is nice too.
This has to be the most consistently good food at a very fair price in the area. The menu is varied and I know of no one who has complained about any dish on the menu. They have specials also. This family run place is the perfect lunch or dinner spot.
El Fogon de Charlotte
132 Lib. A ChapalaThis has to be the most consistently good food at a very fair price in the area. The menu is varied and I know of no one who has complained about any dish on the menu. They have specials also. This family run place is the perfect lunch or dinner spot.
This is one of those "hole in the wall" places that really surprise you with their food. But be careful - if it says spicy - it is. If oysters are in season, this is the place to get them.
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Gossips Kitchen
36 Carr Jocotepec-chapalaThis is one of those "hole in the wall" places that really surprise you with their food. But be careful - if it says spicy - it is. If oysters are in season, this is the place to get them.
Traveling with a T-rex? This is the meat place to go. Quality ingredients. Just make sure if you do not like meat charred, to mention it when you order.
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Bruno's Restaurant Ajijic
20 Carretera Ote.Traveling with a T-rex? This is the meat place to go. Quality ingredients. Just make sure if you do not like meat charred, to mention it when you order.
This is another great breakfast lunch place. It has daily specials but you can't go wrong with their regular menu. The chicken sandwich is very tasty! And if you are lucky, they will have the Polish combo plate as a special. I never like Polish food till I had this.
Gosha's Restaurant
24 Carretera Ote.This is another great breakfast lunch place. It has daily specials but you can't go wrong with their regular menu. The chicken sandwich is very tasty! And if you are lucky, they will have the Polish combo plate as a special. I never like Polish food till I had this.
Rosemary honey glazed fish. Need I say more. It is surprisingly not as sweet as honey glazes I have had and that made it perfection.
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Tabarka Restaurante
2a Ramón CoronaRosemary honey glazed fish. Need I say more. It is surprisingly not as sweet as honey glazes I have had and that made it perfection.
This restaurant is very popular with locals because of the prices and consistent food. You won't go away raving about the best meal you have ever had but you will leave happy with a tummy full of good food and a wallet that still has money Honey.
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Panino's
9A HidalgoThis restaurant is very popular with locals because of the prices and consistent food. You won't go away raving about the best meal you have ever had but you will leave happy with a tummy full of good food and a wallet that still has money Honey.
This place has made the cut for one big reason: on Monday night you can see the motto of Ajijic in action. The motto: Ajijic - the place Canadians $ United States citizens go to die; then forget what they came for. You will see some old people dance! Damn the bad knees & play some Eagles. The food is good - not great. And the prices are high for what you get food wise. But this is a not to be missed. If you are a dancer - you don't need a partner. If you & your lovie like to cut a rug, there is a great dance floor to be swung around. If you are not a dancer, this will make you smile. The live music is always great. Reservations on a Monday are a must if you want a table close to the action.
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Adelita Bar & Grill
124 A IndependenciaThis place has made the cut for one big reason: on Monday night you can see the motto of Ajijic in action. The motto: Ajijic - the place Canadians $ United States citizens go to die; then forget what they came for. You will see some old people dance! Damn the bad knees & play some Eagles. The food is good - not great. And the prices are high for what you get food wise. But this is a not to be missed. If you are a dancer - you don't need a partner. If you & your lovie like to cut a rug, there is a great dance floor to be swung around. If you are not a dancer, this will make you smile. The live music is always great. Reservations on a Monday are a must if you want a table close to the action.
This place falls under the category of fair food, fair prices. But it gets high marks for plaza life and people watching. The molcajetes is good and says for two (which it is,) but I get it for one and take the rest even though it doesn't warm up well cuz it is my favorite on the menu and I'm sad alone doll.
Jardin Plaza Restaurant
2 Jardín NorteThis place falls under the category of fair food, fair prices. But it gets high marks for plaza life and people watching. The molcajetes is good and says for two (which it is,) but I get it for one and take the rest even though it doesn't warm up well cuz it is my favorite on the menu and I'm sad alone doll.
Once again I'm saying, go for the atmosphere but don't expect the best food ever. It is good food. It is fairly priced. But the draw is the place. Extensive garden with - yes - peacocks. And a rooster last time I was there.
The Peacock Garden
8 ColónOnce again I'm saying, go for the atmosphere but don't expect the best food ever. It is good food. It is fairly priced. But the draw is the place. Extensive garden with - yes - peacocks. And a rooster last time I was there.
Good breakfast and nice menu. One of the better places within walking distance of the plaza and central Ajijic.
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Cocinart restaurant
4D 16 de SeptiembreGood breakfast and nice menu. One of the better places within walking distance of the plaza and central Ajijic.
Have the flank steak if you are in a beefy mood. This is one of the more popular places and it's prices are on the tourist end. But they do have a large menu and good food. Drinks are strong.
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Ajijic Tango
19 MorelosHave the flank steak if you are in a beefy mood. This is one of the more popular places and it's prices are on the tourist end. But they do have a large menu and good food. Drinks are strong.
While not as good as Alex's, it is a pretty close race. Small place with great hand made pasta.
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Pasta Trenta
52b Carretera Ote.While not as good as Alex's, it is a pretty close race. Small place with great hand made pasta.
LA VID, WINE & CHEESE BOUTIQUE
69 Carretera Pte.Wine and cheese place but they have great sandwiches.
Huerto Café
212 HidalgoSmall place that grows their own right on sight. Fresh fresh of the vine!
Small menu with a few breakfast and a few lunch items but the quality is good and the place is really well done. The carrot cake is amazing. Just know they don't sell soda pops so be in the mood for coffee, tea, wine, or beer.
Café Montaña
140 ChulavistaSmall menu with a few breakfast and a few lunch items but the quality is good and the place is really well done. The carrot cake is amazing. Just know they don't sell soda pops so be in the mood for coffee, tea, wine, or beer.
Good Asian food. On Tuesdays and Fridays she has three seatings for a Dim Sum meal. It is usually booked a few weeks in advance as she only has a maximum of 12 people per seating. Nice Pho
Chopsticks
54 Carretera Ote.Good Asian food. On Tuesdays and Fridays she has three seatings for a Dim Sum meal. It is usually booked a few weeks in advance as she only has a maximum of 12 people per seating. Nice Pho
This place is amazing. It is in the chef's home and the menu changes with what is fresh and in season. It is on the higher end of pricing for the area but worth every penny. Reservations are highly recommended!
Emmanuel’s Kitchen
Carretera PonienteThis place is amazing. It is in the chef's home and the menu changes with what is fresh and in season. It is on the higher end of pricing for the area but worth every penny. Reservations are highly recommended!
This is great pizza. The one with balsamic chicken is the bomb!!! Parking is a bit of a hassle but if you are in the area anyway.... It also has great events like trivia night and live music nights. The owners are fun and worth supporting.
new Purple Garlic Pizza Brothers
243A San JoséThis is great pizza. The one with balsamic chicken is the bomb!!! Parking is a bit of a hassle but if you are in the area anyway.... It also has great events like trivia night and live music nights. The owners are fun and worth supporting.
This is a funky little outdoor spot made out of cargo containers. It's food is well priced and it has a large menu including sushi. The teriyaki is lovely.
Food Lake Container
Del PilarThis is a funky little outdoor spot made out of cargo containers. It's food is well priced and it has a large menu including sushi. The teriyaki is lovely.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has great live music some nights and a huge dance floor. Don't be deceived by its outside.
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El Bar Co.
This place has great live music some nights and a huge dance floor. Don't be deceived by its outside.
Essentials
This is where you find all the American and Canadian brands you can't live without. Expect to pay high prices, but if you want Kraft Mac N Cheese. You can find it here.
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Super Lake
This is where you find all the American and Canadian brands you can't live without. Expect to pay high prices, but if you want Kraft Mac N Cheese. You can find it here.
What could be more daring than having Walmart sushi in Mexico?
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Walmart Chapala
What could be more daring than having Walmart sushi in Mexico?
Pancho´s Deli Market
Really good deli meats and cheeses.
El Torito
56 Carretera Ote.This is where to shop for groceries like you in Mexico!
Parks & Nature
Medium difficulty only because of the elevation. Great waterfalls during rainy season.
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El Tepalo
Medium difficulty only because of the elevation. Great waterfalls during rainy season.