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[Daniel]

Unlike its cousins in San Diego, Pampas has always been a flat rate. There was a price increase a while ago, and $18.00 (without drinks or desert) sounds right. The price is all you can eat for the meat and salad bar. Good food.

[Daniel]

D' Tonys changed it name a while ago to La Estancia. The menu and service are about the same. (They switched from white linen tablecloths to a mustard color).

Filets are about $15.00, and that's the most expensive thing in the menu. I was there with a friend recently and the bill for apitizer, drinks, and entrees was under $35.00. Good food.

Aparently Tony is one of many well-to-do Tijuana residence who left due to the kiddnapping problem. He opened an Argentinina steak house restaurant in Little Italy:

Puerto La Boca
2060 India St. (corner of Hawthorn)
San Diego
619-234-4900

[sdc]

True the price is right at Pampas....but felt that the meat was all over cooked....But If I didn't like it I'm sure that ronin will LOVE it....

[TJDave]

True the price is right at Pampas....but felt that the meat was all over cooked....But If I didn't like it I'm sure that ronin will LOVE it....

That is a big problem in Mexico in general... I find that it is hard to get a steak or any type of meat that is not over cooked... I even had to show my GF how to cook the meat until it is done just right... I think she told me she was afraid of bacteria if she didn't cook it enough...

[sdc]

:roll: No I hear you.....people in Mexico cook meat like crazy....ti's like they're make jerky or something...Now I love beef jerky as much of the next man, but I do like to sit down ot a new red on the inside Medium Rare steak....

[Daniel]

True the price is right at Pampas....but felt that the meat was all over cooked....But If I didn't like it I'm sure that ronin will LOVE it....

Yes, that's the problem with Pamaps. Since I started telling them I like rare meat things have improved a little. They bring me the rarest they have--which is better than what I was getting--but they don't have rare meat.

[George Costanza]

I just received an update that this place just closed down.
Hopefully its just a rumor

Update :
I went here yesterday and the place was gutted out. Oh well I guess I need to find a new favorite eatery

[sdc]

Milky try Angus Beef next door to Aki Sushi....Just the way you like it good and CHEAP!!!!

[Ryu]

I can verify SDC comment regarding Angus beef. Get the two or three person platter. Although, I would only do it for two people. Also try their wine. It's not bad for the price.

[the.ronin]

I just received an update that this place just closed down.
Hopefully its just a rumor

Update :
I went here yesterday and the place was gutted out. Oh well I guess I need to find a new favorite eatery

Are you talking about Pampas?????

[sdc]

Ronin where would you get that he is talking about Pampas? It's in the D'Tony subject?....

[Ryu]

Another recommendation, you can also get some great beef at SDC's place. The only problem with this place is that it's a selective about it's clientele and you have to be on their VIP list. Very good beef though.

[the.ronin]

Ronin where would you get that he is talking about Pampas? It's in the D'Tony subject?....

That's my jigga bad. The post above his mentioned Pampas.

[sdc]

Thanks for the recommendation Ryu....I kitchen is also selective about when it is open....

[George Costanza]

Ok I will try that place out!
SDC have you been to that new Bistro in the Camino Real hotel ?
Prices? Food selection?

[Ryu]

This place is closed.

[TJGringo]

Didn't they reopen? Unless they closed again.