Ladies Lunch at Angelina's Kitchen

Yesterday we were off to Centro and Angelina's Kitchen which is a favorite.  As it's quite a long walk for some from where the bus drops us off it was decided to take an auriga or red truck.  Ruth ordered the truck and he was at the park promptly...actually early.  We explained our destination and that we had to stop and pick up Georgia along the way.  We'd hoped he'd take an alternate route because traffic has been backed up in the Golden Zone due to paving in front of the Inn at Mazatlan but nope...

Susie, Georgia, Jeannette and Sandi.  We all chipped in 60 pesos so the driver got a generous tip.  

Marion and Ruth. 

With me added. 

Traffic was very slow through the Golden Zone but we'd allotted lots of time so no worries. 

Heading south on the malecon on the left rear you can see Valentino's.

A beautiful balmy day even though there was a chill to the wind.  No complaints with the weather especially with whats going on in Canada and the USA

Looking south.  You can see the bike and walking path on the right. 

We arrived in lots of time.  They open at noon but they'd suggested 12:30 would be good so the kitchen would be prepared.  

It is a lovely restaurant!

Marilyn, Marilyn and Marilyn's Michelle and Melissa came shortly as they travelled by bus. Wow that's a lot of M's!!

Drinks have been served and Ruth was madly trying to get her glasses off before I snapped the photo.  I told her not to worry as long as she wasn't picking her nose!  Hence the laughter. 

The photo as Ruth wished it to be. 

This waiter has been here for 8 years and he is not young...just like us.  Speaks good English and is very efficient although he wanted us to put the bill on one tab!  Not likely.  He really reminds me of Manuel from Fawlty Towers. 

The food took a bit of time because just before we ordered a young Christmas travel group of kids came in to order take out which is a strange thing in a restaurant like this one.  First up was Susie's pepperoni Pizza.  Good put a little light on pepperoni. 

This is an interesting pizza with apple, pear and caramelized onion....very good.  Michelle had this. 

Jeannette's hamburger.

Marion had the portebello burger but the mushroom looks a little toasted.  Good but a bit overdone. 

Chicken fettucine for Melissa.  

Sandi had shrimp tacos and...

....I had fish tacos. Very good with the onions, radish and cabbage.  Served with guacamole and salsa.

Pear salad for Marilyn. 

Ruth and Jeannette shared a couple of appetizers....this is a tomato and avocado

 tower I think.

The kitchen is full steam ahead!

Manzanero salad with apple. 

Yes...I am there!  Michelle, Susie, me, Sandi and Jeannette.  

Angelina's octopus for Georgia and Ruth. 

It was just before 2pm when we were done and some had places to go.  I was off to the box office at the Angela Peralta Theater to buy tickets for some of this winter's Camerata Campbell performances. 

It's Christmas and there are lots of people about. 

The gazebo decorated with poinsettias. 

Lots of vendors selling crafts and souvenirs.

 In the end my trip to get tickets was a bust!  Box office open from 9am to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm.  It didn't say that on the web site!!  I walked over to the Mercado to see if I could pick up some vegetables that I need for Christmas dinner but they didn't have beets or regular yams so I'll have to try Walmart or the vegetable truck tomorrow morning.  By this time I was tired and ready to head home.  The ride home took an hour as once again it was very slow through the Golden Zone due to paving.  Who paves a street at the busiest time of the year...well Mazatlan does!

It was an excellent lunch and I think everyone had a good time.  We'll stay closer to home for next weeks lunch while the Christmas traffic is bad.