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!