Thrifty Ice Cream: In San Felipe, our version of “Starbucks” is located on Mexico RT 5 next to Baja Jimmies near the entrance to Campo Octillo but on the other side of the street. Or take Chetumal (the road which the Mexican 5 turns into in San Felipe) to the stop sign one street before the Malecon (the last street which runs down the beach) and turn right. It has a huge red sign, you can’t miss it. They have specialty coffees and serve ice cream in a cone or cup and have WiFi. A friend recommended the french fries. They are not the typical fat fried that are sold elsewhere but are the skinny McDonalds type.
Taco de Borrego: A friend recommended this for their lamb tacos. We sampled the lamb tacos the other day. The person that recommended them was what the Aussies call, Spot on. Very very good. This taco stand is located just past the circle/glorietta on Chetumal (road to down town San Felipe), across the street from the older PEMEX gas station on the right.
They serve traditional tacos on warm corn tortillas with the lamb, cabbage, salsa. Two was not enough. 
For your planning there will be a Tequila Festival at the Lighthouse on Oct 23-24. This date has been moved a couple times to avoid conflicts with other Tequila Festivals in Baja so we have the best vendors available. Look for ticket sales soon.
LIGHTHOUSE HOURS
Open Thurs-Sun from 10am – 10pm during the summer.
Thurs – Happy hour all day and dollar menu on food.
Friday – Sushi and Tequila drink specials
Saturday - Liver and Onions 60 pesos and shrimp specials and Tequila specials
Sunday – Brunch, Eggs Benedict 50 pesos from 10am – 1pm **
Chicken Fried Steak for 60 pesos from 4pm – 10 pm
On Sundays with breakfast, the first drink is free.
** Note: If you have never had Eggs Benedict, what a treat. Two poached eggs over slices of Canadian bacon on top of an English
muffin, covered with hollandaise sauce with a side of hash browns. I am hooked. Questions, call Tim at 686 577-2540.
This Health Food Store and Body Shop is a wonderful store. Diane has a little bit of everything and she is a font of knowledge. Drop in, have some free tea and explore the store. She has everything from Sushi ingredients to herbs, vitamins and supplements. There is a small health library too, oh heck you have got to go see. I always feel so rejuvenated when I leave there. You would have to drive north to find items in this lovely store and with Diane’s knowledge you will get exactly what you need. The Body shop is open by appointment Monday through Saturday 9:00 to 5pm. Summer hours are Tues-Fri 10:30-3:30pm. Massage therapy: 70 minutes is $45, 30 minutes for $25, manicures $13, spa pedicure $19.50, negative ion foot detox treatment $30, manicure and pedicure $30, pedicure, detox, mini massage $59.95, full massage and detox $69.95. In August there will be a raffle for a day at the Spa. Drop in and see Diane for the details. Her store is located on San Felipe Airport Road just past the Pittsburg Paint store and Solar Express on the left going south. She presently has Summer Specials, 10% off any Spa Service by appointment through 31 August. Mention her flyer when you call. You can reach Diane at 686 576-6250.
La Cabana Restaurant: This Mexican restaurant is fantastic, nicely decorated, good inexpensive menus and better yet, great food. No license to serve beer or wine but nonetheless very good. When we went in I did not know it was a Mexican Restaurant. The six place table and chairs all in dark wood with white table cloths and silver set said French or Italian. The menu said different with breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Breakfasts are no more than 50 pesos, lunches topping at 75 pesos and dinners, including steak at a high of 140 pesos. When we went it was busy, most of the ten tables were full with a group. The sound level was high as voices of conversation and chatter echoed. Located just off San Felipe Airport Road you turn right at the Glorietta, then left at the first stop sign and go one block. It is on the left corner. Street names are the corner of Ensenada and Mar de Rojo. It is well marked.
Owner Cliff has completely redecorated inside and out. It is more bright and roomy. My favorite is the 1957 TBird Juke box. How can someone that grew up in the 60’ not like that. The Lions meets there monthly. They have all the pizza you can eat for $5.50. That might push a place into failure if I am there too much. I have to find out what night that is or you can call 577-2585. Bingo Thurs at 1pm. Try the Filet Mignon dinner w/margarita and dessert for $7.50. A glass of beer is always $1.00. Saturday night at Los Arcos; Chicken and Dumplings & Dessert $5.00 from 430PM to closing. NASCAR on the Big Screens, hot dogs $0.50. Beer for $1.00 US and free popcorn from 430PM to closing.
The turnout for the Margarita, Filet Mignon Dinner & dessert was great. Everyone said they should do it again. So, all day Sunday 12PM to 8PM the dinner special will be served and it’s still only $7.50US
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Me enjoying my champagne.
- These two ladies are enjoying their adult beverage.
Hello out there.
We’ve been to Jollymon the last 4 Fridays. It is a San Felipe sports bar next to a deli north of town. On Fridays they serve free champagne to the ladies. Yes champagne, and if that isnt’ good enough, sushi for all, gratis! John and Lynn are fixtures here in San Felipe and have given us all a great place to call home. Some say a neighborhood bar, I choose to call it a meeting place. Seems if you want to know what is going on, Jollymon is the place to be. Seems everytime we go, we see all our friends come in at one time or another.
On Sunday mornings we often go out to breakfast…..we are about to leave, its 935….late for breakfast huh? Well today it’s a special one……we have done it before but it is worth doing again, so we will. We will leave here and run up to Sundance Deli to pick up a copy of the San Diego Tribune that is delivered here daily. It cost more but it is a touch of the Old Country. Then we will slip into town on the 4 lane highway. Yes for those that have not been to San Felipe in a long time; the highway into town is 4 lanes and extends from town about 15 miles or more north and being worked on constantly. THe talk of a 4 lane road to Mexicali may come to be sooner than we all thought. ANYWAY, when we get to town we will go to Fat Boys at the corner of Chetemal and the Malecon. Tom has a small place there with great Pizza and Sliders and more. But, Sunday morning from 10-12 while it lasts he has free breakfast, yes FREE. You purchase a Bloody Mary, a beer, or other adult beverage and breakfast is free. The menu is limited but my favorite is huevos ranchero…mmm I will tell u more later…..maybe even a picture….mouth is watering now….later….
….or anyother day, its all great, Paradise to me……and so come visit….we are here…..soon I will add video to my rental site so you can actually see what we have to offer here in San Felipe. What would you like to see?? The pools? the beaches? downtown? more blue crabs? fisherman? shopping? the homes and condos inside, a video tour? do tell what would move you to come? The local bands? places to party? places to relax in solitude? Do tell….I wanna make you wish you were here in San Felipe, in Baja, relaxing in Paradise.
Cooked blue crab with old bay seasoning, fresh from the sea of cortez
My word I never thought my blue crab discovery in Baja would have caused such a stir….we have friends from Maryland that live here and are building an adobe home…we told them about the blue crabs and they were so excited…..then over the 4th of July weekend we had a party and invited about 30 friends. Well the party was on the 5th because there were so many things to do in San Felipe on the 4th that we just decided we wanted to participate and offer our party the next day….lo and behold it lasted two days we had so much food…..that brings me back to the blue crabs…One of our neighbors is an Aussie aNd when we brought out the crabs he was so excited…he remembers having them back home aNd missed them so….well not to be surprised again…we had a friend over for dinner the night of the 12th. He is our local pastor and comes down from El Centro at least once a month. He has a small trailer here that he and his wife live in when they are here and cant wait to retire and move here…..anyway he has had an eclectic carreer and spent many years in Australia…he too was excited about the crabs…..so …BAJA, San Felipe, Fun, Good company, and BLUE CRABS..
For those of you that dont know what I am talking to..here are a couple pics..
The Stash!