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Originally Posted by maverik (Post 13120661)

Can anyone show the location on an enclosed Google map. ?
Thx

Mav

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So , we just came back from the new resto. It was packed. The portions wrre huge. Service, solala
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There is an Indian opened up in Villareal called Diamond All reports so far are very good. Its near the Vodafone shop

The Royal Indian in Cabanas have now opened a place in Monte Gordo. Its on the pedestrian street going to the Casino

Just got back from Sabores de Beira in MF. The prices are now 10 euro and 12 euro for the salmon but it is still incredibly good value for money. The place was packed, especially lots of spanish citizens.

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Originally Posted by maverik (Post 13122578)

So , we just came back from the new resto. It was packed. The portions wrre huge. Service, solala
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A friend called me last night, very excited about this resto....Mysterio ... Where they were at - and graciously wanted to tell me all about it.

Whilst the prices arent as amazing as Sabores de Beira (Aka The Bordello :) ) it is still great value. Eg dish of the day 8â‚¬..., They ate on the terrace, and there was an outdoor bar with live music... And a great ambiance. Like you said huge portions (they were going to ask for doggie bags), loved the food.... And the best chips they've had in the entire region.

It was packed out, as you say, the waiting staff in a simple 'uniform' ....

Amazing that such a small village vs the CE huge development can have so much more. It now becomes the closest resto outside the development itself (and the industrial estate -I dont count the m-way service stations) ... And how wonderful that it is in another country!!!

The fact that the other restos in the village remain as busy as ever shows what an amazing business opportunity there is in CE for and enterprising person to make good money especially when one considers how many Spanish regularly cross the border go there too

I remember in the 'old days' how the 3 places in CE were packed - especially when there was any event.. And that was with a lower population. Footfall has significantly increased since then!

Luckily we have many choices nearby in 2 countries even though we have little in CE itself.

Thats some good news... In these new 'troubling times'

Jon

We decided to have a Chinese meal last night. First time in ages... As ever with Chinese, we got full and realised that we would be hungry again soon :)

We asked for a doggie bag, and even though we were paying for the full meal there was an extra charge to take each item away!! Never heard of this before.... (And never eating there again!)....

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Originally Posted by Jon-Bxl (Post 13126170)

We are going to the Chinese in Ayamonte for Avaâ€™s 9th birthday on Friday. I am sure there will be lots left at the end including a lot of brought in chocolate birthday cake. I am certain they will be only to happy to box it all up and carry it to the car. All for no charge! Thatâ€™s Spain and Portugal.

We went to Mysterios twice in the past two weeks. The bargain has got to be the half litre carafe of house RED at only 4.50. Nice drop of stuff. The grilled cod loin was good albeit portion not overly big. Wife had the Pork ribs which were good size but only just cooked. Didn't fall off the bone like the Xhicken piri piri place on the N125 near Cabanas. Second time had the pork chops, again okay nothing special. Have not tried the lunchtime menu of 9e. Really nice venue and easy access if you don't want to drive far. To be fair, its early days and both times they were busy. They need a chance to settle down. Will definitely go back next time and give it another try. We like the interior / decor etc and the ambiance is nice but atm the bordelo food is better quality I feel. Chinese in town not as good as it was. One of the chefs has left and the front of house lady is now cooking. Portions slightly reduced as well and less meat in them. Very popular still hence they don't need to try too hard ?

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Originally Posted by Jon-Bxl (Post 13126170)

You do not say if the chino was in spain or across the border but that is illegal in Spain..

You do not also say if it was a all you can eat buffet or you ordered "plates" of food off the menu.
I think they can charge you if your eyes are bigger than your stomach.. Pilling up your plate to take it home for tomorrows lunch..