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I would like to make the wonderful announcement of the opening of our new Mexican Restaurant in the Centro Historico of Santa Marta.

Agave Azul - Sabores de Mexico
Calle 14 N3-74 Calle de la Carcel
318 598 1858

We have an amazing New York trained chef who cooks a variety of dishes, very elegant but very well priced. So if you will be on the coast for the holidays please be sure to check us out.

Menu Corriente
soup with one of three plates (burrito, quesadilla, fish, etc) 7000

Happy Hour Margarita - two for the price of one 6000

Appetizers
Chile Relleno 8000
Ensalada de queso con sandia 6000
Sopa de tomate con oregano y queso 7000
Quesadillas de champinones 8000

Platos Fuertes
Cerdo al la parilla en salsa mango 18000
Burrito de carne en salsa enchilada 16000
Pollo a la parilla en salsa mole 16000
Bonito(atun) a la parilla en escabeche 20000
Cerdo al horno con pancake de maiz y jalepenos en salsa maracuya 19000

Postre
Flan 3000

By Beachbros on Mar 26, 2009, 19:17 in Travel tips.

gamm2 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 19:21:

Nice! Finally some potentially good Mexican in SMR! Wish you lots of luck! I'll make sure to try it during Semana Santa. What time is happy hour?

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Beachbros (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 19:24:

Happy Hour is 5 to 7!!!

See you soon

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goin_south says on Mar 26, 2009, 19:35:

The colombians should adopt some of the mexican cuisine as their own.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Simon says on Mar 26, 2009, 19:38:

"The colombians should adopt some of the mexican cuisine as their own."

Hell no! But you can adopt it.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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goin_south says on Mar 26, 2009, 19:42:

Colombia NEEDS some diversity when it comes to food.
arepas, empanadas.... their good... for a lil more heartburn and other health problems.
Colombia may not be leading in aids and prostitution, as monpirri claims, but.... they do have more than their share of diabetes and other nutritionally related problems, to say they have all that fresh fruit..... someone's not eating enough papaya, maracuya, pitaya, etc.!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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viajero123 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:05:

elSapo is spot on. Santa Marta has not and never will develop its great tourism potential because of the attitudes of its politicians and rich samarios. Everything is so backward even for Colombian standards. We need more people like Beachbros in Santa Marta, entrepreneurs like them is the only way to bring about change for better in Santa Marta.

I'm also looking forward to visit the restaurant during Semana Santa.

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Beachbros (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:28:

Well I look forward to seeing you here, show you guys a tour of the hostel to be as well.

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Beachbros (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:49:

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Beachbros (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:53:

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Beachbros (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 26, 2009, 21:58:

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scumbuster says on Mar 27, 2009, 04:55:

Will see you in about a month... lol

Tomas Jefferson “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 27, 2009, 07:58:

Congrats on getting your project to this stage! It must be very satisfying.

I'm planning to be in El Rodadero during Semana Santa. Will stop in for sure.

"this may seem a strange post but it is not...when in colombia men need to be aware that colombia women may try to be seductive and entice a travelling gringo to have sex with them..to be forewarned is to be forearmed..." -- pow wow

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Alma del Norte (☼Travelguide writer) says on Mar 27, 2009, 08:50:

See you tonight! Reservations required?

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Sebastian says on Mar 28, 2009, 19:35:

Way to go fellas! I'm so happy that you guys are making a goat it in la Samaria, hopefully I will be back around this year to teach you guys how to dance! Mike, just remember although you are an awesome chef you have to actually THINK like a fat mexican woman in order for it to be mexican food! And don't hold the manteca! Good luck dudes!

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gamm2 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 13, 2009, 17:33:

The food was really good - the closest to real Mexican that I´ve had in a while. It was upscale Mexican, but still tasted authentic and really good price. Margaritas were nice too.

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 16, 2009, 10:52:

I really enjoyed this restaurant.

That tomato and chorizo soup kicked ass. The margaritas hit the spot, too.

Recommended stop if you're in Sta Marta.

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Papi de Alejo says on Apr 16, 2009, 14:52:

I'll be in Santa Marta in three weeks and will make a stop here.

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wwwhitey says on Apr 16, 2009, 19:25:

I'll be there in 2 weeks ... Mexican food and half price Margaritas ... count me in!

Whitey

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gamm2 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 16, 2009, 21:06:

well not mexican food that you would get in a home in Mexico or even a taco place, but the tortillas tasted real and fresh and the taste was definitely there.

I would describe it as the real taste of mexican but in an upscale presentation. I was surprised they didnt bring out a bunch of salsas for my quesadilla and stuff, but the picante was already there so I didnt miss it too much.

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wwwhitey says on May 17, 2009, 12:45:

I just wanted to put a plug in for the Beachbros and their restaurant ... this is an absolute must visit if you are in Santa Marta.

My novia and I had dinner there in early May and had a fantastic time. The brothers and their chef/partner were very friendly, humble, and seem to be running a first class operation. One of the brothers speaks perfect Spanish (not sure about the others) - my novia was as impressed by this as the food.

We had:

2 Margaritas and a Tequila Sunrise, and shared the langostinos, quesedillas (con champinones), tacos (de cerdo) and ice cream. Total cost $54.000 - very reasonable.

I'm no food critic, but would agree with Gramm2 that the choice of dishes and the presentation is upscale while the atmosphere is casual and the pricing offers great value.

On a personal note, as someone still struggling with Spanish, I was a lot of fun for me to finally "be the man" for a change ... hahahaha. For once I knew and understood everything on the menu and had to explain it to my novia, I got to order for us, and chatted with the guys in English. Don't get me wrong, I love the learning process and eating Colombian food, but it was nice not to feel like a total idiot for once ... :-)

Good luck guys ... I can't wait until I can come back ... and this time I'll be there for the start of Happy Hour ... wooo hooo ...!

Whitey

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paisa29 says on May 17, 2009, 12:52:

I was there, very nice place, good luck!

"Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton

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