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angelhouston819 · 08-23-2005

plan on trying this restaurant the first night i am in town (4 more days). just wondering about what is the price range for this place? it sounds yummy and i can't wait to check it out.

A'ndrea

StewartG · 08-23-2005

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

plan on trying this restaurant the first night i am in town (4 more days). just wondering about what is the price range for this place? it sounds yummy and i can't wait to check it out.

A'ndrea

Sort of on the upper scale for Playa, A'ndrea, but well worth it. If you are *at all* a lamb fan, get the roasted rack of lamb with truffle infused mashed potatoes. It is *the best* lamb dish I've ever had ANYWHERE!!! I think it was around $200 for the entree, but could easily be split - it was huge! I think it was one of the most expensive entrees on the menu.

We've chatted a bit about food and cooking, and you and I are both hard core "foodies." That being the case, this place is a do not miss. (Along with HC de Monterrey, of course!)

angelhouston819 · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by StewartG

Sort of on the upper scale for Playa, A'ndrea, but well worth it. If you are *at all* a lamb fan, get the roasted rack of lamb with truffle infused mashed potatoes. It is *the best* lamb dish I've ever had ANYWHERE!!! I think it was around $200 for the entree, but could easily be split - it was huge! I think it was one of the most expensive entrees on the menu.

We've chatted a bit about food and cooking, and you and I are both hard core "foodies." That being the case, this place is a do not miss. (Along with HC de Monterrey, of course!)

already plan on eating at zocalo in three days. are you talking $200 pesos or american dollars? i do like lamb...perhaps i can talk corey into splitting this with me. yes, i know we are both "foodies". i have hc de monterrey and carboncitas on my list for tries this time as well. btw...do you know the hours for hc de monterrey? thanks.

A'ndrea

**Heather** · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by angelhouston819

already plan on eating at zocalo in three days. are you talking $200 pesos or american dollars? i do like lamb...perhaps i can talk corey into splitting this with me. yes, i know we are both "foodies". i have hc de monterrey and carboncitas on my list for tries this time as well. btw...do you know the hours for hc de monterrey? thanks.

A'ndrea

200 pesos, not usd. For 200 usd it better be a whole lamb!! The dish with the truffle infused mashed potatoes is lamb shank, I think, and it's divine. I believe he also does another dish with rack of lamb, but I'm not 100% sure.

angelhouston819 · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Heather

200 pesos, not usd. For 200 usd it better be a whole lamb!! The dish with the truffle infused mashed potatoes is lamb shank, I think, and it's divine. I believe he also does another dish with rack of lamb, but I'm not 100% sure.

i was pretty sure that is what stewart meant. thanks for clarifying that heather. hope to see you in playa in a few days. btw...i like the new hair color. very becoming on you!!

A'ndrea

StewartG · 08-24-2005

A'ndrea, it was 200 pesos! And Heather is right, I think I do remember another lamb dish. You want the lamb shank with the truffle oil mashed potatoes!

I saw your post about HC de Monterry hours, but unfortunately, I've only eaten there for lunch so I don't know!!! Just to be on the safe side, try it at lunch, because you don't want to miss it! I can't wait to hear what you think - looking forward to your trip report overall!!!

Page · 09-03-2005

My husband and I just had another fabulous dinner at El Zocalo last night. I just love the spinach salad appetizer, with grilled proscuitto and shaved parmesan - I can't seem to order anything else! Then I had the rack of lamb with some yummy potatoes - the lamb was tender, cooked perfectly, and to say the potatoes were 'scalloped' just doesn't do the dish justice.

It's like you took the best potatoes, put them in the most decadent sauce and then baked them so the top was all creamy, cheesy and crispy all at once. They are insanely good.

El Zocalo will continue to be very high on my "must do" list!

angelhouston819 · 09-03-2005

corey and i ate at zocalo last saturday night. they were out of the lamb shank, so we ordered a split the argula salad with the pears and gorgonzola for an appetizer and then for the main course had the steak with the garlic cloves. talk about yummy!!! we introduced ourselves to paul and told him that we had heard great reviews about his place. he seemed pleased. i highly recommend this place as well. the furniture and atmosphere was very pleasing also.

A'ndrea

StewartG · 09-06-2005

Oh my god! Out of lamb shank?

That's like going to the cheesecake factory and them not having cheesecake!!!

I'm really sorry you missed it. Be sure and catch it next time!!!

Jillian · 12-29-2005

I have been reading alot about this place and have decided to take my mom out to dinner there for her b-day while we are in Playa in February. Should I make reservations ahead of time (not meaning now)? Is there anyway I could see a menu from there? We are not picky eater in the least, we are both huge foodies, I just would like to see waht we are in store for

**sctx** · 12-29-2005

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Is there anyway I could see a menu from there? We are not picky eater in the least, we are both huge foodies, I just would like to see waht we are in store for

I had a menu but it died on my hard drive two weeks ago. I doubt reservations will be absolutely necessary, but since it's a B-day gig, I would stop by and talk to Paul the day before if you have any special needs such as flowers, presents, or special menu items etc. There is a menu potsed at the entry, not exactly a wide variety but everything offered is excellent and actually a pretty good value considering the atmosphere and quality..... in Austin, comparable meals would cost 30%-50% more

**Heather** · 12-29-2005

I sent Paul a message asking him to email me a menu so I can post it. I'll put it up asap.

Jillian · 12-29-2005

Thanks Heather

Thanks Scott, hope you didn't lose much!

harp · 12-30-2005

We ate there in August! Loved both the food (and wine!) and ambiance. It was a very enjoyable evening. I'm sure you'll like it as well if your experience is anything like ours.

Mere from NY · 01-18-2006

Wow!! After reading all of these posts you've made up my mind where I want my husband to take me for Valentine's Day. Does anyone have the email address for Paul so I can make a reservation (we arrive on Valentine's Day)?

Thanks!!

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Mere from NY lost on fifth Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11	Anyone have Paul's email so I can make reservations? Wow!! After reading all of these posts you've made up my mind where I want my husband to take me for Valentine's Day. Does anyone have the email address for Paul so I can make a reservation (we arrive on Valentine's Day)? Thanks!!

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08-23-2005	#16 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 4,924	plan on trying this restaurant the first night i am in town (4 more days). just wondering about what is the price range for this place? it sounds yummy and i can't wait to check it out. A'ndrea

08-24-2005	#21 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 12,910	A'ndrea, it was 200 pesos! And Heather is right, I think I do remember another lamb dish. You want the lamb shank with the truffle oil mashed potatoes! I saw your post about HC de Monterry hours, but unfortunately, I've only eaten there for lunch so I don't know!!! Just to be on the safe side, try it at lunch, because you don't want to miss it! I can't wait to hear what you think - looking forward to your trip report overall!!!

09-03-2005	#22 (permalink)
Page life=playa Join Date: May 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Tweed, Ontario Posts: 719	My husband and I just had another fabulous dinner at El Zocalo last night. I just love the spinach salad appetizer, with grilled proscuitto and shaved parmesan - I can't seem to order anything else! Then I had the rack of lamb with some yummy potatoes - the lamb was tender, cooked perfectly, and to say the potatoes were 'scalloped' just doesn't do the dish justice. It's like you took the best potatoes, put them in the most decadent sauce and then baked them so the top was all creamy, cheesy and crispy all at once. They are insanely good. El Zocalo will continue to be very high on my "must do" list!

09-03-2005	#23 (permalink)
angelhouston819 añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 4,924	corey and i ate at zocalo last saturday night. they were out of the lamb shank, so we ordered a split the argula salad with the pears and gorgonzola for an appetizer and then for the main course had the steak with the garlic cloves. talk about yummy!!! we introduced ourselves to paul and told him that we had heard great reviews about his place. he seemed pleased. i highly recommend this place as well. the furniture and atmosphere was very pleasing also. A'ndrea

09-06-2005	#24 (permalink)
StewartG commie pinko Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Kremlin (when not at my dacha in Houston) Posts: 12,910	Oh my god! Out of lamb shank? That's like going to the cheesecake factory and them not having cheesecake!!! I'm really sorry you missed it. Be sure and catch it next time!!!

12-29-2005	#25 (permalink)
Jillian life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 30 Min west of Boston Posts: 778	I have been reading alot about this place and have decided to take my mom out to dinner there for her b-day while we are in Playa in February. Should I make reservations ahead of time (not meaning now)? Is there anyway I could see a menu from there? We are not picky eater in the least, we are both huge foodies, I just would like to see waht we are in store for

12-29-2005	#27 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 9,042	I sent Paul a message asking him to email me a menu so I can post it. I'll put it up asap.

12-29-2005	#28 (permalink)
Jillian life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 30 Min west of Boston Posts: 778	Thanks Heather Thanks Scott, hope you didn't lose much!

12-30-2005	#29 (permalink)
harp way into it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 100	We ate there in August! Loved both the food (and wine!) and ambiance. It was a very enjoyable evening. I'm sure you'll like it as well if your experience is anything like ours.

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