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Breakfast at El Caballito- Restaurant Review
Monday, 27 Oct, 2008 – 11:13 | 10 Comments
Breakfast at El Caballito- Restaurant Review

Want a great Sunday morning breakfast with a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food? Try El Caballito’s restaurant. With a cascading waterfall, beautiful sculpture, and paradise-like décor, the scene is set for great dining. The restaurant’s …

Juanitos- Restaurant Review
Tuesday, 7 Oct, 2008 – 6:26 | 4 Comments
Juanitos- Restaurant Review

Nearly everybody who comes to Manzanillo ends up at the restaurant Juanito’s at one point or another. I don’t know how, but they all seem to know about Juanito’s. Juanito’s restaurant always seems to be …

Cenaduria Chayito- Restaurant Review
Monday, 29 Sep, 2008 – 12:49 | 3 Comments
Cenaduria Chayito- Restaurant Review

Tucked away on a small street in Salagua is another gem of a restaurant you won’t want to miss! The name is Cenaduria Chayito, and they are something of a local favorite. ‘Cenaduria’ is a …

Pizza Randy- Best Pizza In Manzanillo
Tuesday, 23 Sep, 2008 – 6:28 | 15 Comments
Pizza Randy- Best Pizza In Manzanillo

Recommending Pizza is a daunting thing to do. We are former New Yorkers and not much outside the Big Apple lives up to our expectations. Everyone has their deeply held opinion about what is a …

Mariscos Dona Concha- Restaurant Review
Tuesday, 2 Sep, 2008 – 4:48 | One Comment
Mariscos Dona Concha- Restaurant Review

Competition for the title best fish and shrimp tacos can be fierce here. If you asked ten different people you would probably get ten different answers. If you asked us, Mariscos Dóna Concha would be …

Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish- Book Review
Friday, 22 Aug, 2008 – 8:07 | No Comment
Madrigal’s Magic Key To Spanish- Book Review

First let me start by saying this book is incredible. For most of us, learning Spanish is a daunting, monumental, and sometimes hopeless task. It’s hard too. If you have ever felt that way Madrigal’s …

9 Tips To Finding A Job In Manzanillo
Thursday, 14 Aug, 2008 – 6:09 | One Comment
9 Tips To Finding A Job In Manzanillo

Many wonder what it takes to find a job here in Manzanillo, or to legally work in Mexico. We’ve put together a list of 9 tips to finding work in Mexico that might help.

Learn The …

Gringos in Paradise- Book Review
Tuesday, 12 Aug, 2008 – 13:34 | No Comment
Gringos in Paradise- Book Review

I just finished reading this entertaining memoir of two expats who retired to Mexico. I don’t usually like this kind of stuff, but this book is different. It may have struck a chord with me …

Local Restaurant Spotlight: Snack Ar
Tuesday, 5 Aug, 2008 – 6:45 | 3 Comments
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Snack Ar

Family owned restaurants exude a certain warmth and heartiness. “Snack Ar” is about as “mom and pop” as it gets. Despite the awkward name (No we didn’t forget to add “B”to the “Ar” …

Best Burger In Manzanillo
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 10:50 | 11 Comments
Best Burger In Manzanillo

People don’t generally associate Mexico with hamburgers. However, since we moved here we have eaten more hamburgers per month than we ever did stateside. It may be that our stomachs just want a piece of …