Los Almendros closed

Sol · 01-11-2007

Last week, as I was walking south on 10th Avenue, I noticed that Los Almendros is closed.

This used to be a nice and inexpensive place to eat. Anyone know what will be opening there?

Jacko · 01-11-2007

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Originally Posted by Sol

Last week, as I was walking south on 10th Avenue, I noticed that Los Almendros is closed.

This used to be a nice and inexpensive place to eat. Anyone know what will be opening there?

I hate that when it happens...we loved that place!

cmsitaly · 01-11-2007

We liked it too, and right down the street from Fusion!

Sol · 01-11-2007

I had been going there for years. I couldn't believe that it was closed. The floor was being torn up. The day that I went by there wasen't anyone around working on the place or else I would have asked what type of business would be opening in that spot.

MWC · 01-12-2007

That's too bad. Last year when we were down for Christmas, I was sad to see its neighbor -- La Casa de Piedra -- closed, as well.
In my limited testing, Los Almendros had a fantastic frozen marg!

chica07 · 01-12-2007

ah, really liked this place, damn.

Monica Hartlief · 01-12-2007

Well, I can solve one mystery for you guys. Where once was La Casa de Piedra (6th street between 5th and 10th av) will soon open the next Buenos Aires Steakhouse. Same owners as the other one, same great steak is to be expected.

kjtom · 01-12-2007

From the 10th Ave. note in post, I think you are speaking of the Los Alamendros venue which I enjoyed many years ago and perhaps in 2001 for the last time ... I think they just moved not closed ... I ate at Los Alamendros, Calle 4 between Ave. 5 y 10, back in November ... it is between Ajua and the fish restaurant (blue and white open air decor, but the name escapes me at the moment - maybe Las Brisas? - another well established venue) ... anywho, the waiter at Los Alamendros said they were operated by the same family which had the other place

Doogie · 01-13-2007

I'll miss both Almendros and Casa del Piedra. I had delicious meals at both.

**Bumper** · 01-13-2007

That sucks! We've had great meals at Los Almendros, including some of the best grilled whole fish ever, next to La Tarraya.

oklahomajack · 01-16-2007

I noticed it was gone in July. Before that we had lunch there nearly everyday we are in Playa the last 5 or 6 years

SarahB · 01-16-2007

It's been gone for months (I wanna say May?). I loved it too, but the last time I ate there was probably the worst meal I've ever had here.

**Heather** · 01-17-2007

Yes, I have to admit that Los Almendros was good and cheap, but didn't really wow me. I'm spoiled by La Casita de los Guisos and Bloody Chicas, I guess. Personal attention and food prepared with love win out for me, I guess.

MWC · 01-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Heather

Personal attention and food prepared with love win out for me, I guess.

Not strong suits for Los Almendros, RIP. Service there was always slow, and often grumpy. Last time we were down, our appetites found happier homes at the mom&pop places on Calle 2 & 4 above 10th.

aquavitgal · 01-17-2007

We had great service, though we always seem to go around 4 when not busy. We thought the food was very good, some of the best soup I've ever had. I will miss the restaurant.

01-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 9,219	Los Almendros closed Last week, as I was walking south on 10th Avenue, I noticed that Los Almendros is closed. This used to be a nice and inexpensive place to eat. Anyone know what will be opening there?

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kjtom life=playa Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: WV Posts: 638	re: which Los Alamendros? From the 10th Ave. note in post, I think you are speaking of the Los Alamendros venue which I enjoyed many years ago and perhaps in 2001 for the last time ... I think they just moved not closed ... I ate at Los Alamendros, Calle 4 between Ave. 5 y 10, back in November ... it is between Ajua and the fish restaurant (blue and white open air decor, but the name escapes me at the moment - maybe Las Brisas? - another well established venue) ... anywho, the waiter at Los Alamendros said they were operated by the same family which had the other place

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01-11-2007	#3 (permalink)
cmsitaly añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,977	We liked it too, and right down the street from Fusion!

01-11-2007	#4 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 9,219	I had been going there for years. I couldn't believe that it was closed. The floor was being torn up. The day that I went by there wasen't anyone around working on the place or else I would have asked what type of business would be opening in that spot.

01-12-2007	#5 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,649	That's too bad. Last year when we were down for Christmas, I was sad to see its neighbor -- La Casa de Piedra -- closed, as well. In my limited testing, Los Almendros had a fantastic frozen marg!

01-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
chica07 toe in water Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 48	ah, really liked this place, damn.

01-12-2007	#7 (permalink)
Monica Hartlief sandflea Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	Well, I can solve one mystery for you guys. Where once was La Casa de Piedra (6th street between 5th and 10th av) will soon open the next Buenos Aires Steakhouse. Same owners as the other one, same great steak is to be expected.

01-13-2007	#9 (permalink)
Doogie lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	I'll miss both Almendros and Casa del Piedra. I had delicious meals at both.

01-13-2007	#10 (permalink)
Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 9,137	That sucks! We've had great meals at Los Almendros, including some of the best grilled whole fish ever, next to La Tarraya.

01-16-2007	#11 (permalink)
oklahomajack life=playa Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: enid oklahoma Posts: 550	I noticed it was gone in July. Before that we had lunch there nearly everyday we are in Playa the last 5 or 6 years

01-16-2007	#12 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,897	It's been gone for months (I wanna say May?). I loved it too, but the last time I ate there was probably the worst meal I've ever had here.

01-17-2007	#13 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 8,460	Yes, I have to admit that Los Almendros was good and cheap, but didn't really wow me. I'm spoiled by La Casita de los Guisos and Bloody Chicas, I guess. Personal attention and food prepared with love win out for me, I guess.

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01-17-2007	#15 (permalink)
aquavitgal beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN Posts: 361	We had great service, though we always seem to go around 4 when not busy. We thought the food was very good, some of the best soup I've ever had. I will miss the restaurant.