new eatery, familiar faces

Melaque has a new restaurant.

New eateries come and go in Melaque.  But it is unusual for a new one to open during the summer season.

I must confess that I spend a good deal of time in establishments that cater to the expatriate and northern tourist trade.  Not Burger King or Denny's.  Nothing like that here.  Simply places that attempt to accommodate the Spanish-handicapped and to give a nod to a few non-Mexican dishes.

Most of those places close during the summer season because Mexican tourists look for a more "authentically" Mexican experience. 

And that is why today's opening was so unique.

Frequent readers know that La Rana (The Frog) is one of my favorite local restaurants.  It is just around the corner from my house.  But it is also one of the restaurants that closes early.

Not any more.  The same family has opened an "annex" in Villa Obregon on Abel Selgado Velasco across the street from the Bungalos Orientales.

The spot is much more convenient for the Mexican coach trade.  And that season as begun.  The tourist buses from Guadalajara rolled into town in a salmon-spawning stream this weekend.

The plan is to open seven days a week from approximately 7:30 to 3:00.  Obviously, depending on how the trade strolls in.

I had just eaten when I stopped by today.  But tomorrow I will eat breakfast there. 

It is nice to have another option in town.