I know someone posted where you would buy shrimp at a great price other then at the fish market, but I can't find it and memory doesn't serve. I think they mentioned the plant where they box them up and sell them to the market guys.
Need to buy some shrimp today for our granddaughter and looking for the best place. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Hey Amigo do they sell the big blue shrimp there? I remember awhile back i used to buy shrimp from a house next to asadero gus, they where big blues frozen in the box
to die for..This place on sinaloa sells to the public or do you have to be in the click..
The place I remember sold to the public....not sure if that is the same place...but YEARS ago when I checked it out, the prices were higher than what I was getting on the malecon...but then again, I used a vendor (Blackie) who didn't have 3 different scales (one for the Japanese, one for us gringos, and one for the locals....and before anyone jumps on me...I got that from one of the vendors!)!!!:rofl:
I'm pretty sure they sell to the public... I've never been there, but have talked to many people that have... I couldn't tell you if they sell the jumbo blues there... lucky for me, I know several shrimp boat captains and owners who always give me shrimp...
Ummmmmm....jumbo blues....had those a couple weeks ago when my daughter was down from Seattle....wrapped in bacon, cheese sauce, over rice (a recipe from the OLD Costa Brava).....4 were enough for a meal!!!!
Bill...in the area of 10-13 to the lb....nice blues....even cleaned up well....only a couple with any veins to speak of out of 20 or so shrimp....got them from the vendor who used to be under the BooBar...then moved to the very end towards the parking areas
Ummmmmm....jumbo blues....had those a couple weeks ago when my daughter was down from Seattle....wrapped in bacon, cheese sauce, over rice (a recipe from the OLD Costa Brava).....4 were enough for a meal!!!!
have you try the Balboa's recipe after the shrimp has been cooked with the bacon then it is foiled wrapped and sauteed in white wine for a few seconds, mmm, mmm,mmm!!!!
have you try the Balboa's recipe after the shrimp has been cooked with the bacon then it is foiled wrapped and sauteed in white wine for a few seconds, mmm, mmm,mmm!!!!
Hey Inka...will have to check it out the next time down.....
Saw your post about Sapporo....haven't had a chance to go in there....but they always seem to have some business....they used to be across the street from Bumaye on the corner
Hey Inka...will have to check it out the next time down.....
Saw your post about Sapporo....haven't had a chance to go in there....but they always seem to have some business....they used to be across the street from Bumaye on the corner
OH!! your god!! Joe where have you been? they move over a year ago!!! and it is awesome if you like sushi, and yes it is usually full, mainly by locals or sushi lovers of other countries, I've seen even japanese tourist there, must be good they were having a good time or too much sake!! and the prices are great, you pay half than in the US and get double the amount of food!! much better than Capone's!
Inka...I know they moved a while back....but I'm usually a bit leery trying out asian restaurants in Mexico....particularly Penasco....goes back to when I moved to the Phoenix area back in the 80's....went to a "chinese" restaurant in El Mirage...and it was a "combo" Mexican and Chinese buffet....one side of the buffet area was chinese dishes...the other was mexican.....just stuck in my head.....UGH!!! And, the first chinese restaurant in Penasco that I noticed was the one on Calle 13....next to the titty bar.....
I have tried the chinese place up on Samuel Ocana near Seadweller's....and enjoyed it....so will bite the bullet and try Sapporo.....
There is a great family run Seafood stove 1 block behind La Curva - VERY clean, great prices and very friendly - all without the used car lot feel of the Fish Market.
I always buy from Federico. I have for about 14 years now. He moved from Malecon to location on Constitucion, 1or 2 blocks east of Juarez a couple years ago. Locals go to him. Just bought nice big blues from him a few days ago @ $10/lb. His price has been $8 to $10 on average this past few months.
(Quote) The place I remember sold to the public....not sure if that is the same place...but YEARS ago when I checked it out, the prices were higher than what I was getting on the malecon...but then again, I used a vendor (Blackie) who didn't have 3 different scales (one for the Japanese, one for us gringos, and one for the locals....and before anyone jumps on me...I got that from one of the vendors!)!!!:rofl:
Joe, I think you might be talking about Jose'. Have bought from him for over 20 years. He has a very loyal following. He is very honest, will be happy to clean the shrimp for you as well. Oftentimes, I bring what I have caught from the shore or kayak to him and he will clean it all for a few bucks. Really good guy...
His store/stall is easy to remember. It's called "Jose' ". Now located right underneath Perico Merinero.
Inka...I know they moved a while back....but I'm usually a bit leery trying out asian restaurants in Mexico....particularly Penasco....goes back to when I moved to the Phoenix area back in the 80's....went to a "chinese" restaurant in El Mirage...and it was a "combo" Mexican and Chinese buffet....one side of the buffet area was chinese dishes...the other was mexican.....just stuck in my head.....UGH!!! And, the first chinese restaurant in Penasco that I noticed was the one on Calle 13....next to the titty bar.....
I have tried the chinese place up on Samuel Ocana near Seadweller's....and enjoyed it....so will bite the bullet and try Sapporo.....
I agree with the leery part but I ate at the sushi restaurant that was on Freemont, wasnt bad and I didnt get sick so thats a plus. To my understanding Mexicali and San Luis are known for their Chinese restaurants because the chinese had a big labor influence on the railway system. They settled in Mexicali and Ive been told and read on the internet that Mexicali has a lot of good chinese food. After hearing that, Ive always assumed thats how RP got some of its chinese restaurants because of the railway. Over under on the negative comments about me using the word ASSUMED? GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I know someone posted where you would buy shrimp at a great price other then at the fish market, but I can't find it and memory doesn't serve. I think they mentioned the plant where they box them up and sell them to the market guys.
Need to buy some shrimp today for our granddaughter and looking for the best place. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
This is a little late for now, but I believe the name is Ocean Products. It's a rather large processing plant that you can't miss. As someone previously posted, it's on the east side of Sinaloa, one block east of Benito Juarez, about directly east of Burger King. They sell to anyone. They have a board posting the current prices of their main items.
Many have loyalties to various vendors on the Malecon, but they all sell previously frozen shrimp, sometimes frozen and defrosted more than once. The shrimp boats go out for several days at a time and freeze their shrimp catch on board. Shrimp season is now over, so there is no "fresh" shrimp available, unless you happen to find some off a panga with heads on. In addition to quick frozen shrimp, Ocean Products sells a variety of frozen sea food, including flounder, scallops, octopus, crab, etc. Buying on the Malecon is fine for local consumption. But, if you are on the way home, it's best to stock your cooler with quick frozen sea food.