Toturo for Ladies lunch. New and a winner!

 Ladies lunch on Tuesday was a big group.  I try to hold it down to 12 but this time we were 15.  Torturo is located in the Camino el Mar commericial building at the north end of Gaviotis in the Golden Zone.  Both Diane and Liz are renting condos in the building upstairs so I asked Diane to make the reservation for two tables which she did.  

Seven of us waiting at the bus stop.  The restauraunt doesn't open until 1pm. 

Off the bus and the rest of the mob is waiting outside the restaurant. 

A little bar just outside the entrance in case you need a drink. 😁

Lots of happy ladies visiting. 

Mar, Cathy and Liz.  Mar looked especially nice!

Pat, Marion, Linda and Mary.  This was Pat's last ladies lunch as she and her husband Reg won't be coming to Mazatlan anymore.  We'll miss them both!

Now that's a big group and look....we're all at one table.  Why does no one ever listen when we say two tables?

From the left Mary, Marilyn, Carol, Cathy,Linda, Marion...Pat at the end and then Ruth, Yolan, Liz, Diane, Mar, Sandi and Susie. Whew!!

Lots of fancy decorations.  This is a new Japanese restaurant and no expense has been spared decorating it.  

The bar up behind us. 

Long and narrow and another group down the end. 

The drink menu and I decided to try the Kombucha...not cheap for 130 pesos or just over $10. 

Pat made a toast to all of us!  She and Reg have been coming to Mazatlan for 22 years and spent 11 years in the Las Jaibas RV park with many of us.  Pat was always very social and she hosted many gatherings ...most notably the " Vagabond Christmas Eve" party.  Reg's health is not good enough to travel so Pat came to the RV Park to close up and sell their trailer.  It was sold to the first of the prospective buyers.  We'll miss them both. 

I've never tried Kombucha and I really liked this one. 

Susie started out with an Eel Nigiri.  She has a tiny appetite but she assured me this wasn't the only thing she was having for lunch.  Susie has had the nasty cold that's going around so it was good to see her back. 

I don't think Sandi would want to eat that. 

Liz ordered the " Oh my God" roll and the first thing she said was....oh my God!!

We arrived at 1pm and after we'd chatted, ordered drinks and then food it all started to arrive at 2pm.

I'm not sure what roll Ruth and Yolan ordered but whatever it was it made Ruth happy.

Linda and I shared the "Favorite roll" and the tempura shrimp and vegetables. 

Quite a few ladies ordered Pad Thai and it was delicious. 

Mar had Pad Thai too and you should note she is missing her signature Margarita.  I think she went somewhere after lunch for one or....maybe two!

I've forgotten what Sandi has but I think it's Rock Shrimp on salad and she really liked it. 

Looks yummy!

And the table got quiet....everyone is eating.  

Our very pleasant waiter gave us individual checks.  He suggested two or three people together but when I said no....separado he said okay.  

The food arrived almost all at once and the only late order was Ruth and Yolan's tempura order but the waiter had't heard her order it.  No problem it didn't take long.

Diane's lunch which she really enjoyed and even had Ruth taste it. 

Diane.

The tempura vegetables and shrimp was a popular item as well.

Linda and I shared and even then we could't finish it all.  I took three favorite rolls home to Eric. 

A look from up by the bar. 

There was a very elegant washroom and a few of us had to have a look.

Guess who!

 

My selfie.

So...the restaurant was a hit.  Excellent service, reasonable prices and very good food.  No complaints from anyone and many said....Boy, I'll be coming back here. 

Another winner.

After lunch everyone went in different directions and some of us just went home.  A truly enjoyable lunch!

Pedro and Lola for Ladies Lunch

 

Yesterday we were off downtown to Centro and the Plazuela Machado and restaurant Pedro and Lola.  As a group we have not eaten there before although some of the ladies may have.  We ended up being 11 and we didn't have a reservation.

Six of us waiting at the bus stop.

Well....actually seven. 

After the bus left the malecon along the ocean it took a slightly different route.  This time we were in front of the "Shrimp ladies!"  A popular place to get your shrimp.... cleaned or not. 

Lots for sale. 

Linda's up ahead as we arrive.  We all got off the bus on Constitucion and it was about a 3 block walk to the square.

We all sat at different tables ...2 tables of 4 and one of 3.

That's Sandi, Marilyn, Carol (Marilyn and Mar's friend) and Mar leaning back. 

Cathy in pink,Liz in the hat,Mary and Marion. 

I sat with Linda and Helene.  So nice to see Helene.  She's had the nasty cold that's going around and had a hard time kicking it.  As I was down with health issues ( arythmia and acid reflux) for almost a month we shared our sad stories!😁

We were sitting right on the road across from the square.  Lots of pulmonias going by so a bit of exhaust.

Mar judges a restaurant by their Margaritas....this one got a thumbs up!

Coconut shrimp with grilled carrots and saffron rice. 

Shrimp empanadas...very good.

Cathy had the empanadas. 

A Pedro and Lola signature dish.  Shrimp in an orange sauce....served in an orange.  Rave reviews for this one.

Carol had coconut shrimp. 

Mar had the Pedro and Lola salad with pears, goat cheese etc.

Looks yummy.

Always small children selling something and the cuter the better.  Helene gave her some change but didn't buy anything.  

I was going to have the short rib sandwich but they didn't have it so I ordered the catch of the day which was supposed to be Sea bass.  Well I've eaten lots of  Sea Bass and it wasn't that.  It was so tough and rubbery I could hardly cut it.  I didn't eat it all.  And now for the rice...it had Mexican butter all over it and I hate the taste.  It just tastes rancid to me.  So not a good meal.  Good news is everyone else's was good.  

Looks good but.....not!

Helene is just getting her appetite back and she had the empanadas and took one home.  

Linda had the orange shrimp and she didn't hate the rice!

Marion opted for a classic burger which she enjoyed. 

Lunch is done and we are finally heading out.  

When we arrived the waiter told us he was the only one on and he really didn't want to do individual checks.  We insisted.  Not our problem if they don't have enough staff on.  This is a very popular restaurant that is always busy.  The drinks came and my glass of ice had a beer cap in it!  The food was very slow to come out and it took forever to get the checks when we were done.  So...food was good except for mine and the service was lousy.  Not a place I'd return to.  

Linda came with me and I went to check to see if my Blundstone boots were ready to pick up.  I'm having them resoled for 400 pesos or about $30 Canadian.  The soles just disintegrated.  $100 dollars plus shipping in Canada. They'll be ready on Saturday. Then off to Waldo's which is across the street from the back of the market.  Like a "Buck or two" store.  I was looking for AAA batteries as Walmart wanted 200 pesos or $16 Canadian for 6.  Waldo's had four packs for 30 pesos or about $2.50 Canadian.  Eric checked the charge and they are good.  Then onto the bus and heading home.  

Along the malecon the Carnival statues are starting to be put up.  Carnival is in mid February.  About half way along the traffic backed up and the bus driver took an alternate route.  I guess if you wanted off farther along the malecon you were out of luck. 🤣 Long ride home and Linda and I needed a nap!