Lakesiders can choose from a variety of dining options to join their Mexican neighbors for this year’s independence celebrations. Here are some specials we know about for Thursday, September 15 and Friday, September 16.
Tio Domingo is offering its special chiles en nogada Tuesday, September 13 for just 160 pesos, including salad. Ocampo 204, West Ajijic. Reservations: 766-2453.
Manix celebrates Mexican independence with a three-course meal on September 15 and September 16, from noon to 9 p.m. Feast on shrimp cocktail, chiles en nogada (or three other options), and flan Napolitano for 170 pesos per person. On Friday evening, Ricardo and Blanca will keep you dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Ocampo 57, Ajijic. Reservations: 766-0061.
Ocampo 71 promises a special evening on September 15 with traditional Mexican son jarocho by La Catrina from 7:30 p.m. Ocampo 71, Ajijic. Reservations: 331-097-9154.
Food Lake Container is putting on a Fiesta Mexicana September 15 and 16. Av. Hidalgo 456 on the highway in Riberas del Pilar.
Roberto’s offers a Mexican fiesta on September 16 with chiles en nogada, enchiladas de bandera for 125 pesos; five flavors of margaritas for 50 pesos and mariachis and fireworks to round out the show. Carretera Pte. 35, Ajijic. Resevations: 766-1616.
Josie’s will be open until 8 p.m. on September 15 serving up Mexican dishes, including pozole, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, sopes and more. Carretera 101, Riberas del Pilar. Call 333-405-8673.
Casa Domenech is offering a special dinner menu on September 15 and lunch menu on September 16. Begin with a welcome cocktail, “Rosa de Veracruz,” and then choose from a cochinita pibil crepe, French-style chiles en nogada made with red Bordeaux or a tamarind mole of chicken or shrimp. Zaragoza 109, Ajijic. Reservations: 332-258-2031.
Maria Isabel at the Old Posada is putting on a Viva Mexico fiesta September 15, 16 and 17 with live music until 2 a.m. and fireworks at the end. No Cover. Call 376-766-5157 to reserve.
La Nueva Posada is offering a special menu for September 15 and 16, from noon to 8 p.m. Begin with a nopal salad, a choice of chicken fajitas or beef flautas served with refried beans, rice and guacamole and finish with bananas flambé topped with vanilla ice cream. The cost is 170 pesos. Donato Guerra 9, Ajijic. Reservations: 766-2049.
La Bodega hosts a Mexican buffet September 15, featuring Ricardo and Blanca from 8:30 p.m. and the “Grito” at 11 p.m. The cost is 280 pesos per person. 16 de Septiembre 124, Ajijic. Reservations: 766-1002.
Monte Cristo is offering a special seafood menu for September 15 and 16. Margaritas are 2 x 1 all day on both days. Carretera Ajijic-Jocotepec 520-A, West Ajijic. Call 106-2063.