Seeking Local Business Partner For Small Restaurant Serving Mexican Chow in Medellin.

echyde says on Aug 8, 2008, 14:37:

Tell me more.

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 8, 2008, 14:46:

I can´t edit my thread title...for whatever reasons.

Seeking Local Business Partner For Small Restaurant Serving Mexican-Colombian Chow in Medellin...

to help start up and manage the day-to-day operations.

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august says on Aug 8, 2008, 14:46:

Oh dear god, some actual Mexican food in this town sounds amazing. When you say business partner, does that mean an investor, a manager or what?

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 8, 2008, 14:47:

August,

Help start up and manage the day-to-day operations.

I pitched the "idea" to several people in Medellin and the feedback has been very positive.

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gabolicious says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:09:

Does it have to be colombian... american or...........mexican?

Elección no canonización....

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webmanco says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:11:

I know Mompirri will be eager to invest. :-)

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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360Degrees says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:15:

Mexican food is a very loose term.

Traditional Mexican food found in the heart of Mexico?
Mexican food made in Southern California?
Or Taco Bell Mexican?

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:17:

Traditional Mexican grub.... with a twist.

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gabolicious says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:22:

with a twist???

no no no Taco Bell is not Mexican that is tex mex...

MT is it mexican food with a colombian twist?

Elección no canonización....

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:24:

Mexican grub with some Colombian foods, like empenadas. NO arepas!

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gabolicious says on Aug 8, 2008, 15:58:

jajajajaja what for?

Elección no canonización....

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august says on Aug 8, 2008, 17:17:

MT, this sounds interesting. I'm still trying to envision the Colombian twist on Mexican, but if there is to be a successful foreign cuisine restaurant, I feel like it's going to require at least a twist of paisa flavor, so I'll go with it. I've got a quality chef (specializing in Colombian foods, of course) and former restaurant partner in mind. In fact, now that I think of it, she is currently even studying the recipes of a well known Mexican spot in the SF Bay and will supposedly be attempting an authentic mole this weekend. Let me know if you're interested.

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quantum says on Aug 8, 2008, 17:40:

It sounds like there are no Mexican restaurants in Medellin. Is this really the case? In a city of 3-4million there are no Mexican restaurants. I thought Medellin was developed, cosmopolitan. I guess there is not enuff foreigners living in Medellin to justify one. Why would the colombians eat mexican when they can eat their own comida. Bit of a revelation, really. Tell me, are there any sushi bars? salad bars? vegetarian health food oriented restaurants? What else is there besides typical Colombian fare?

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capt_j says on Aug 8, 2008, 19:35:

What we think of as Mexican food in the US is actually Sonoran food I understand.

The funny thing about eating in Mexico, or Guadalajara at least, for me was when you order chicken the chicken is very small, not more than 2/3 the size of an American chicken.

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Aug 8, 2008, 21:02:

For the umpteenth time, chickens in the US (and probably just about everywhere) are not fed artificial hormones. It's been against the law for about 50 years.

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 8, 2008, 23:12:

august says,

"MT, this sounds interesting. I'm still trying to envision the Colombian twist on Mexican, but if there is to be a successful foreign cuisine restaurant, I feel like it's going to require at least a twist of paisa flavor, so I'll go with it. I've got a quality chef (specializing in Colombian foods, of course) and former restaurant partner in mind. In fact, now that I think of it, she is currently even studying the recipes of a well known Mexican spot in the SF Bay and will supposedly be attempting an authentic mole this weekend. Let me know if you're interested."

I wouldn´t call it cuisine, more like Mexican grub.....

"twist of paisa flavor"

That may well be an oxymoron.

The twist is in the theme of the restaurant, not much to do with a Colombian twist on Mexican food.

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paisa29 says on Aug 9, 2008, 06:25:

Gabo... Don´t you like this idea?

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

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 9, 2008, 07:49:

It's a gaw-ran-teed cash cow..... nothing like it in all of Colombia.

I had dinner and drinks in La Setenta last night before visiting La 33 area for a drink, then off to Parque Lleras where the streets were packed with party revelers. It was a great night for people watching all around town.

If you build it, they will come......

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ferran says on Aug 9, 2008, 13:34:

hello: had a similar post a few days ago on PBH. I will be in Medellin on the first week of Sept. Iam looking to do a Spanish Tapas Bar-Restaurant or Charcuterie. I f you need a chef consultant let me know. I have deep knowledge of Mexican cuisine, Have done a number of Mexican Restaurants in Miami, New York and Sidney Australia, I know the market very well in Medellin, if interested let me know, are you in Medellin now?

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tejasmarcos says on Aug 9, 2008, 16:46:

you guys are aware of the fact that most paisas do not like even a hint of spicey food, right? i would find a local company (or in bogota) that could consult you on your ideas. there are people in the USA that conduct that research. i would assume they have similar companies (consultants) here in MDE.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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jonas says on Aug 9, 2008, 16:59:

good point there, tejas

Mi alma se la dejo al diablo

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 9, 2008, 17:15:

MT you should be more specific about your idea, so we can see if we are interested.

We don`t like comida muy picante,( not too spicy) but Mexican food is great! ( Oh no don`t let Monpirri read this!)

Feliz Navidad!

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droble77 says on Aug 9, 2008, 19:19:

I think if you tone down the spiciness of the food, you'll do okay. It's funny, I'm not into the really spice stuff either so I often take a pass on a lot of Thai, Indian, and Mexican stuff here in NYC.

Also, incorporating local ingredients and dishes will help, maybe some kind of fushion dishes as well. . . would Colomexico be a good name for the place? ;)

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webmanco says on Aug 9, 2008, 19:33:

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...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Aug 9, 2008, 23:07:

There's a quite good, informal Mexican place in Cali. Run by a Rolo who lived in Boston for a long stint.

http://www.vive.in/restaurantes/cali/cali_restaurantes/dtoluca/LUGAR-W...

It's never heaving full, but they do OK. It's kept in business for at least the last 3 years I've been going to Cali.

que nota!

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:16:

passportcolombia says, "Med Trav......you use the word "partner" but you describe an "employee". Which is it? Or is that an indication of your character? Bait and switch?
Do you want a partner or do you want an employee?"

Seeking local partner to take charge unitl I can relocate my butt to Medellin, thats´s only if it gets started sooner rather than later. 45-55 split, I work advertising, promotions and help create the right atmosphere, amongst other things. The "if you build it, they will come" mentality does not work, especially in Medellin. It will take a lot of work to make people aware we exist in Medellin. I would like a partner who can operate the business end if it, which I will assist with out with certain aspects of the day-to-day operations once I´m in Medellin.

Lisa Zee says, "MT you should be more specific about your idea, so we can see if we are interested. We don`t like comida muy picante,( not too spicy) but Mexican food is great! ( Oh no don`t let Monpirri read this!)"

I am very aware that the paisas do not like spicy food. Over at the Tiger Paw Hostel they have a new chef who put something together for me and my paisa and she hated it because it was a tweenie-weanie bit spicy.

My mother has cooked for all my gringo friends growing up and she always made sure not to make it spicy. I would not even consider making any spicy foods at this point, keeping salsas on the side for those who like to be adventureous.

Speaking of foods, last night in the barrio they slaughtered two live pigs. One on the street and another in the soccer field nearby, all the while children as young as two watched without flinching as they killed the pigs and prepared them for dinner. It was a very interesting experience which I documented every moment. Everyone danced in the streets including myself, what a night. Dinner was delicious....

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:20:

Who gets the remaining 5%?

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:23:

Thanks Tinto,
45/55 split.................

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:34:

Some of us here on PBH as well as some not on PBH have been getting together and discussing the possibility of a 50's diner concept with something for everyone on the menu. It would be located somewhere near the new mall on Ave Poblado and Los Balsos.

Those from the new york city area know the diner concept, 24 hours, high volume as people are served quickly ...a place for chat, coffee shop, a lunch crowd, breakfast crowd, sunday after church crowd, late night brains on drugs crowd, etc. The concept changes as the day wears on.

This will take some partners to put together; maybe 4 with minor and silent interests with 2 or 3 operating partners and just one person in charge of the kitchen.

Anyone wanting to join the conversation?

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webmanco says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:35:

Kind of Caldo Parao

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 10, 2008, 07:53:

gringoloid,

Kind of like Ed Debevic's in Chicago, popular for over twenty years. Why not in the new mall, which I believed is called Santa Fe Plaza. You put yourself too close to the new mall on the outside and people will drive right past you on their way into the mall.

Ed Debevic´s Online review, ¨"This is an American 50's style diner with the coolest staff you will ever see! They are dressed up in 50's clothes - some as Elvis or Marilyn Monroe. Your server will sometimes flirt with you, but usually yell at you! They are known for their rudeness! Every 15 minutes or so, depending on the time of day, the servers get up on the counters and dance!

Food is greasy diner food, not that great. burgers, hot dogs, meatloaf, malts, shakes, etc.... "

Again, MT says, "I wouldn´t call it cuisine, more like Mexican grub....."

I don´t want to get too many people excited because it´s not going to be a great Mexican cuisine restaurant, but it will be an exciting place to eat at..........

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 10, 2008, 09:14:

Your interpertations are off the charts!

I along with a business partner provide the capital, 50/50, ownership of the restaurant is 45/55 with me retaining rights to the name and business model. No one is going to work like a dog, especially not a gringo partner because we are going to hire a Colombian staff to work, duh!

"How stupid do you think people are"

Sometimes I think people are really stupid, especially when they make recockulos statements of which they no nothing about.

You´re right! I have no clue what it takes to open and run a successful restaurant, but I´´m not trying to re-invent the wheel here, others before me have started successful business ventures on just a dream and hard work. I can do that, whether it works out or not, that´s another story. But I´m pretty confident with my idea, if I weren´t, I wouldn´t have started this thread. Don´t forget, foreigners start successful businesses in the US everyday without speaking English.

"Your partnership agreement (Contract) has to be iron clad and even with that the partner with the most money can use the legal system to exhaust the other and eventually take over the business."

My silent Colombian partner will make sure the gringo partner remains honest.

"My advice to anyone considering MT's proposal is to turn and run screaming!"

My advice to you, do not interpret things you have not completely fully grasped before commenting. Also not looking to work with little grils who turn and run screaming, seems you´re out of luck.

My idea can turn out to be very successful....... if you think advertising, marketing, and creating the right atmosphere is easy, especially in Medellin, you know not of what you speak of....

Thank you for support.

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gringoloid (Trustee board) says on Aug 10, 2008, 09:20:

"And partnerships, in my personal experience, rarely are successful especially when there is cash involved. "

I have to agree..........that's why i say the only good partner is a silent partner.

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papiChulo says on Aug 10, 2008, 10:03:

MT... I'm not here to rain on your dreams but what experience do you have in the resturuant biz? In my very limited expereince I would be very weary. Will your future gringo partner living in Colombia want to be on site basically 24/7? Thats not why I want to live in colombia. Another thing workers in the industry are notorious for being unreliable and the good ones are always being head hunted.
Another thing to ask yourself is this your real passion? Do you want to be there early in the morning preping food because your staff is sick or late for work? (for example)
Another thing Colombianos in general don't like is to waste too much money on food when dating. To me it's almost a game for them but maybe its other fators in the back of their mind like having to buck up for booze and a motel room for an hour.
The resturant biz is one one the most fickle out there so my advice is think long and hard about this before shelling out any cash.

avoid the unhappy and the unlucky

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dwmte7 says on Aug 10, 2008, 12:24:

it's clear a bunch of you folks didn't grow up around mexican folks......what he's saying, and i believe, unequivocally, is "MEXICAN CHOW/GRUB" just plain old mexican food, with out some uppity cuisine label...MEXICAN FOOD. don't extrapolate any more. got it?

know what you mean, MT, grew up in a farming family in central calif and we had workers, cooks, families from all over mexico...they cooked it all and just called it food. period. i don't know why there's all the falderal over 'exactly what do you mean?'

anyway, buddy, there used to be a mexican place in poblado on cl 11 down towards the super market.candelaria. food sucked, maybe some dumbies liked it, because they didn't have a clue what 'mexican food' was/is.

not said as any form of competition. best thing that could happen to them was to fue bankarota.

good luck with it, friend.

dwmte

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goin_south says on Aug 10, 2008, 16:26:

gringoloid...
(regards the all-night diner)
can I apply for job as maybe, ... Host.....???
I wanna work from about 8 at night til three in the morning. I can stretch the hours a bit, if necessary...

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goin_south says on Aug 10, 2008, 16:28:

(I can also count money... but, I'll need five or ten of those Ferocious Colombiana Cougars guarding and protecting me...lol.)

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Buongone says on Aug 10, 2008, 22:36:

Pedro. Is that the one by the Inter continental. Nice place. Went there a couple of times. 1st time was the best. Then took the family there for X-mas dinner. Placed was packed. Took ovr 2 hrs to get our food. Something went wrong with the staff that night. But would go back again. Good food, and giant portions. Maybe MT should check this dudes menu out? Might help him some. It's a place to start. Gives you an idea of a nice restaurant, and the menu. This Guy who owns this particular restaurant, (it's run by his family), makes the Margarita's right at the table. With a shaker. It's only about 2-3 blocks from the Hoteles Inter. I've been in the Restaurant Business for 30 something yrs. It takes a whole lot of work. Most of them fail. The most you will make off your chow is 17%. That is why you need a hard liquor license. That is where most restaurants make their money. Not on the food, but the liquor. Hard liquor don't go with Mexican food. Just Cerveza. So what's that mean. You will have to do a huge quantity of plates just to break even. One of the above posters said check with the people that can tell you if the city's ready for a mexican restaurant before investing a dime. I forgot what they call these people, but they are out there. probably in Bogota. They do studies on cities. They can tell you right off if you even have a chance. And personally, I don't think PBH is the Avenue to find a invester. Peace & Good Luck.

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dwmte7 says on Aug 11, 2008, 05:39:

very good input, buen gone.....sound advise for one who is a good soldier in colombia and should have the best supportive advise available before launching a dream.

we did a huge property project in california and demographics (all of em) are the only thing that gets the show on the road...not dreams.

thanks for your post...MT is a friend and i wish him the best.

he's one of the best most realistic colombia promoters there is.
douglas

dwmte

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 11, 2008, 09:33:

Gringo Spy says,

“Your "silent Colombian partner will make sure the gringo partner remains honest." Now isn't that reassuring for a gringo operating in a foreign country! You crack me up.�

I was just being facetious.

“Everyone has a great idea, their called dreamers and you're truly one of those dreamers, IMHO.�

You´re right again, it´s only a dream, but that´s a start.

I pitched the idea to a local business owner in Medellin yesterday and he thought it was a great idea and thinks it could work because there´s nothing out there in Colombia that comes close to it, so there is no true competition. He also liked my marketing and advertising plans for promoting the business as well as some of my ideas to help generated income.

We would also do a few things that no one else is doing in Medellin, things of which would attract people on off nights during the week, including Sundays.

He also mentioned working with partners is really difficult, but added that most of the restaurants in Medellin are owned by at least 3 partners.

papiChulo,
I hear what you´re saying.... we would only open from Wednesday - Saturday, unless we do something special on Sundays to attract customers.

dwmte7 says, "it's clear a bunch of you folks didn't grow up around mexican folks......what he's saying, and i believe, unequivocally, is "MEXICAN CHOW/GRUB" just plain old mexican food, with out some uppity cuisine label...MEXICAN FOOD. don't extrapolate any more. got it?"

It´s that simple.

Again, there is nothing in all of Colombia that comes close to the idea, so there woudn´t be any good reason to check out other restaurants to see how they do business.

The idea is more than just a restaurant... it will be a fun place to hang out, customers can make their own meal.

But then again, it´s just a dream......

"Nothing happens unless first a dream." - Carl Sandburg.

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Aug 11, 2008, 09:38:

Can someone without a lot of cash lease most/all of the expensive food service equipment and furnishings to keep start up costs low?

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dwmte7 says on Aug 11, 2008, 13:50:

yes tinto, equipment can be leased...however, it can be bought segundo real cheap especially if you're a haggler. there's used equip all over the place. depends on the type and style of production/cooking.

MT i think you've a great idea...run with it. don't let the naysayers eat your heart out with down time. it all starts with an idea/dream and a lot of sweat equity. about partners in colombia. you need to set the terms in cement, legally. because, as you can well imagine, brothers rip of brothers there and fathers, sons. so buyer beware. the best and even that can't be counted on, is a colombian (woman?) who has lived in the u.s. and has a little of the bullshit pre-squeezed outta him/her.

good luck, friend.

dwmte

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goin_south says on Aug 11, 2008, 14:30:

from listening to some folks talk about the 'china restaurantes de Manizales'...
I think you'd be better off serving....

.... .....Mexican... Chow.... Mein ;-)

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SUERTE GRINGO says on Aug 13, 2008, 07:14:

MT,
Good meeting you. I was really impressed with your ability to maneuver throughout Medellin’s many neighborhoods especially for a non-resident. Your Spanish skills are excellent. The people really seemed to enjoy your company as we travelled about town. You are really nuts in a good way.

Also like to say that your concept for a “Mexican restaurant� has some great potential. As mentioned by others there is nothing quite like it in Colombia. Also would add that I’ve never come across any place similar throughout my travels including the USA. I think you have a good idea. Someone also mentioned you could serve shit on a platter and still attract customers to your place because of the unique concept your vision and your personality. I agree and think you have a great name for it as well. Is it to unique for Colombia? I don’t know but it’s definitely worth making the effort to find out. All I can say is if you were to open for business tomorrow I would be the first one waiting in line today.

I believe you could probably go this alone without a partner. It would be far more rewarding for you in the long run if you were able to keep control of your own destiny especially if it worked out regardless of any financial profits. Start small reinvest any profits back into the business until you are happy with the end results.

Ignore the naysayers. You have a passion for life, a unique vision that is contagious.

I know you have a lot to consider but you only live once. You really need to move down here soon.We could be neighbors because I found a few properties that I'm really interested in looking at again.

Have a safe trip home. Thanks for everything. Suerte amigo.

“If you're gonna eat your crackers in bed, you're gonna have to sleep with crumbs."

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Aug 13, 2008, 08:10:

There you have it. No need to hire an expensive consulting or branding firm. Call the restaurant "Shit on a Platter."

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SUERTE GRINGO says on Aug 13, 2008, 10:11:

"Shit on a Platter."

Too late because it's already taken. It looks like it and tastes like it but is commonly referred to as Bandaja Paisa.

I've lost weight for lack of good meals in Medellin.

“If you're gonna eat your crackers in bed, you're gonna have to sleep with crumbs."

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manINred says on Aug 14, 2008, 03:44:

I should think that the restaurant industry is a very difficult one to crack... especially amidst a population that likes cheap, traditional food.

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webmanco says on Aug 14, 2008, 08:11:

ManINred
amidst a population that likes cheap, traditional food.

I do enjoy traditional food regardless of cheap or not, (nothing wrong with it). When economic allows it I like non traditional food. My money is better spend on a USD 11 bandeja paisa than in a USD El Corral hamburguer.

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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SUERTE GRINGO says on Aug 14, 2008, 10:25:

manINred says on Aug 14 (today): flag

"I should think that the restaurant industry is a very difficult one to crack... especially amidst a population that likes cheap, traditional food."

I got sticker shock after visiting many restaurants throughout Medellin.

MT's concept of a "Mexican restaurant" is much more than just a restaurant but that's all I can say about that.

“If you're gonna eat your crackers in bed, you're gonna have to sleep with crumbs."

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Mr. Hollywood says on Aug 14, 2008, 13:25:

Can it be true that there's NOT ONE Mexican restaurant in Medellin? There are several in BOG, and a couple are pretty good. I'm surprised that Taqueria hasn't branched out in to MED.

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 14, 2008, 17:27:

There is on Mexican reataurant in Llanogrande/Rionegro at "The mall" it sucks and it is expensive.

Best buy I think is "Pollos Mario"

Feliz Navidad!

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Monpirri says on Aug 14, 2008, 18:22:

Ay estan los paisas como si no existieran restaurantes mejicanos en Medellin. Casi todos siempre hablan de los restaurantes del exterior pero no saben de los restaurantes criollos.

The life spam of a taste bud is ten days

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 14, 2008, 19:36:

truthseeker says, "There are 3 , just on the park in Lleras"

Any good? Remember, you can only tell the truth.

What do you guys think about ceviche? My mom has the best freakin' recipe I've ever come across on this planet. I'm serious as a heart attack.

Also makes great rice, a mix between Mexican and Puerto Rico, with Puerto Rican rice being the best in Latin America.

Suerte Gringo,
Thanks for the kind words and advice..... hablamos pronto.

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billyb says on Aug 14, 2008, 19:58:

Nothing like a good ceviche.

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goin_south says on Aug 14, 2008, 23:59:

CHICKEN MARIO?

HEY! MARIO! YOU SAW THAT???

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manINred says on Aug 15, 2008, 00:47:

Just avoid serving Chinese food. A chinese restaurant in Medellin was busted for serving rat meat a few years back, and taking leftovers from patrons who didn't finish their meal and serving it to others. The place was closed, and the remaining Chinese food places in Medellin suffered as a result. Ever since there's been a stigma attached to Chinese food restaurants.

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goin_south says on Aug 15, 2008, 01:26:

well, let's call it something else, then.

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Monpirri says on Aug 15, 2008, 06:30:

MT, I have an awesome idea let's open a chain of franchise Colombian restaurants in Mexico and we can called them la GranColombia Cocina Restaurants.

The life spam of a taste bud is ten days

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 15, 2008, 08:30:

I'm meeting with some folks this weekend to work on a few dishes that I think would be great for the paisa palate in Medellin.

My mom is going to show me how to make her famous ceviche... yummy

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mranderson says on Aug 15, 2008, 08:32:

Are you still in medellin?

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Mr. Hollywood says on Aug 15, 2008, 08:33:

There's no great secret to making good ceviche. It's all about getting good white fish (Mero, Lenguada, Sierra) cutting it into small cubes and letting it marinate in lime juice for several hours. Then you can put in diced tomatos, onions, mango or whatever strikes your fancy. Yum, I could eat that 3 meals a day.

The stuff most Colombian restaurants try to pass off as ceviche is shrimp cocktail.

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Medellin Traveler says on Aug 15, 2008, 08:37:

mranderson,
No. I'm back in the states.

Mr. Hollywood,
I've tried ceviche from hundreds of restaurants as well as many a party, no two were ever the same. I don't know if there's a great secret but none come close to tasting like my moms ceviche.

You're correct, the ceviche in Colombia is nothing more than shrimp cocktail.

I'm going to work on developing a short menu in the states.... for now.

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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