La Tostaderia for Ladies Lunch

 Today's restaurant is a new one to us.  This was Steffi's suggestion and it was a very good pick.  Eight of us for lunch today and we really enjoyed ourselves.  Ruth picked up Linda, Sandi, Pat and I and we were off.  When we arrived it was a little convoluted to get to the restaurant which is behind a gate in the condo/marina complex but the guard on the gate was very helpful in getting us parked.  He directed us into a parking spot in the condo complex and from there it was a short walk to the restaurant.  It seems an odd spot for the restaurant but there is a lot of tour boat traffic here as well as condos so they must do okay.  

The restaurant is located on a man made island in the marina and you reach it over a small causway. 

A beautiful setting with the boats and water in the background, plus it was nice and warm. 

All seated except for Helene who hasn't arrived yet.   First up drink orders.  The young waiter didn't want to do individual cheques so we compromised by doing our bills in twos. 

Ruth's lovely pink drink...what is it|?  I don't know, but it matches her outfit nicely!

Sandi's bloody Mary.  She said it was a bit spicy. 

Helene had tacos Gobernador...shrimp and cheese on blue corn tacos.  Delicious.

Linda had the same thing!

There was a large variety of lunch dishes today ....all with a variety of interesting names which I did not keep track of.  Sandi's has large breaded shrimp. 

Ruth likes pink so...her's is pink.  

Steffi's was very artfully presented. 

Susie's lunch. 

My lunch was a chorreada which is a type of tortilla and it was covered in mashed potatoes and topped by 3 large cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped shrimp. Very good and very rich.

Helene and I.  It was so nice to have her at lady's lunch today.  

Everyone happily eating.  The food came out quickly, freshly prepared and delicious. 

Steffi, Susie and Ruth chatting. 

We sat for a long while laughing and sharing stories.  A beautiful afternoon to enjoy each other's company but eventually it was time to go.  Susie was walking out to catch the bus, Steffi was riding her bicycle and the rest of us went with Ruth. 

A lovely quiet complex. 

Susie and Steffi.  Steffi is always so helpful at lunches as she is a fluent Spanish speaker. .  Helene is also speaks Spanish. 

The trek back to the car.  The guard who helped us park was waiting to help us back into to the car.  A really nice older man who seemed to enjoy our gaggle of older women!  We managed to get Helene in too as she just wanted a ride out to the bus stop which is in the middle of a very busy circle. She sat on my lap and then we didn't let her out and Ruth took her back to the RV park with Sandi and Pat😁.  Lots of laughs and a really nice afternoon  Also, this is a restaurant worth returning to.