[plum]

We were very disappointed in Don Pedros. The menu was boring, the ahi completely overdone, the prices ridiculous. We would not dine here again - boring, expensive, bland "American" food is not what we go to Mexico for.

[Cakers]

We ate lunch at Don Pedros. Food was good but seemed like everyone was very disorganized. Had to keep asking about our orders. Took 45 minutes to get another drink. A few nights later we decided to try pizza and take it back to our house to eat. Ordered two shrimp with bacon. Got home and we still can't decide what it was exactly that we brought home. I don't think we will go there next year when we return. Prices seemed a bit high, but not unreasonable.

[Cakers]

NayaritTruth, on Jul 5 2007, 06:36 PM, said:

I was always find it funny to see the "Haters" busy typing away their petty digs and in some cases serious slander. These haters are most likely expat burnouts leaching off of the local community. Stop spending all your time in the internet cafe maligning the institutions that have made Sayulita. These haters probably don't know that Don Pedro's built the malecon for the town (93), financed development the first sewer plant (94), and have employed a member of every local family at one time or another. To get the truth, ask some of the old school locals, not these recent haters who think they've "discovered" Sayulita. I digress...Don Pedro's food is top notch -- there is no comparison in Nayarit, let alone Sayulita.

I am sorry to see that you have classified all negative responses to "Don Pedros" as being haters. That is so wrong. And am extremely sorry to see that you view expats as leaching off the local community. We had very poor service at "Don Pedros" but, the food was good. Service was in fact bad twice while we were there. I think it is great that they have done so much for the community. I am sure they are not the only ones that need to be mentioned. We have been coming to Sayulita since early 80's and totally love it there. My brother-in-law donated and had installed the playground equipment at the school before he was killed in an auto accident. He was building a house there at the time. I do think there are other restaurants in town that should be hailed as excellent choices also.

[plum]

I too am sorry to see you classify all negative responses to Don Pedros as "haters." They very well may have done great things for the community and that's all well and good, but that does not mean that someone has to reclassify a bad dinner experience there. I don't have to like the food just because of the history. Sayulita has many great restaurants and many of my posts attest to that. Don Pedros was not one of them for us. I'm glad the meals have been great for you, but we personally enjoyed El Costeneos food MUCH more than Don Pedros. I would definitely not call the food world class or top notch at Don Pedros.

[Cakers]

plum, on Jul 9 2007, 08:43 AM, said:

I too am sorry to see you classify all negative responses to Don Pedros as "haters." They very well may have done great things for the community and that's all well and good, but that does not mean that someone has to reclassify a bad dinner experience there. I don't have to like the food just because of the history. Sayulita has many great restaurants and many of my posts attest to that. Don Pedros was not one of them for us. I'm glad the meals have been great for you, but we personally enjoyed El Costeneos food MUCH more than Don Pedros. I would definitely not call the food world class or top notch at Don Pedros.

I agree Plum "El Costenos" was by far our most enjoyable. We were there almost daily, if not for dinner but for their fantastic quaqamole and margaritas. When we started going there in early 80's it was "Rupertos" and the food is just as good. I remember Rupertos getting fresh shrimp off the shrimp boats and serving it right away. Yum, as well as diving for lobsters for us and serving it for dinner. I agree goodwill for the community is great, but I want something for my money that I can enjoy.

[juliesad]

Surfgirl, on Jun 16 2006, 10:38 PM, said:

We had our last meal at Don Pedros. We had avoided going there earlier since it was a bit pricey, but we had money left to spend, plus they also accept credit cards. The only mistake we was ordering 2 meals. They were so gigantic we couldn't finish them, we should of shared! They have a great Tuna steak, cooked fantastically rare with the best Onion Rings ever.

has anybody used don pedros palapa for catering? how was it? your experience? thanks!

[stormsam]

Thats really disappointing. We had a great dinner at Don Pedros last week. The fresh lobster was amazing, the oysters were great and all of the sides were done perfectly. It sounds like they are having some consistancy issues. If that was the only time you were there I would give it another chance and see what happens.

[Boobala]

halogen, on 04 July 2010 - 07:55 AM, said:

just returned from sayulita tonight. had dinner one night at don pedro's - fish was overcooked, mashed potatoes were gluey, and overall felt like the experience was a waste of a dinner. would much rather had dinner elsewhere - felt like we missed out on a chance to have a great dinner somewhere else. while I'll definitely be returning to sayulita, I won't be eating at don pedro's again.

I am completely stumped that a few of you had such a bad experience at Don Pedro's. I am a gourmet cook so I am very critical and I have yet to have a bad meal at Don Pedro's. Everything from the Lamb to the Pasta Puntanesca (sp) has always been delicious. Breakfast is always great as well. Give it another try and I think you will be pleased.

[yesi the coffee girl]

I like to eat well as you do, Boobala, and even i enjoy many times the food, last time i was very dissapointed. First, the menu is boring, for a high class restaurant i would expect from them to change the menu at least once a month. Second, since its always the same, i recognize all the flavors, and last time the sauce for the mussels was over reduced, i ordered a steak, blue and came overcoock, the sauce was sour and i notice no shitake mushrooms in the dish, i said to waiter that the dish was not good, that the flavor was not good. He took it to the kitchen and came back with my same dish! Wich, of course i didnt eat. The water, gave us a lousy service, that for an international restaurant should be outstanding. It was my sister's birthday and at the end i was so embarrassed because i picked the place!! I have been eating in many excelent places around the world where you enjoy the environment , the food and everything combines to give you an exceptional pleasure. This is my experience .

Boobala, on 06 July 2010 - 05:16 PM, said:

I am completely stumped that a few of you had such a bad experience at Don Pedro's. I am a gourmet cook so I am very critical and I have yet to have a bad meal at Don Pedro's. Everything from the Lamb to the Pasta Puntanesca (sp) has always been delicious. Breakfast is always great as well. Give it another try and I think you will be pleased.

[Len]

I've been going to Sayulita for 8 years, and I've probably eaten at Don Pedros a half dozen times. I'm not quite sure why I go back, except for the location on the beach. The food is marginal, at best.
The last time I was there, I regret that I did not return after I'd paid the check, and gotten back to my room. When I had time to do some "mental math", I realized that I'd been overcharged by at least $10. No, I couldn't have miscalculated. I even inflated the cost of the two meals and drinks we had, and the tip, trying to convince myself that the bill was OK. Well, it wasn't, and I should have returned and confronted the waiter.
Don Pedros may be an institution in Sayulita, but I would think they would try even harder to maintain quality and integrity.
Their ideal beach front location is a magnet for many tourists.
It's not fair for anyone to label negative reviews as "HATERS"................. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and there is no reason for someone to "bash' an establishment if they don't feel it's warranted.
I'll return to Sayulita, but I doubt that I'll return to Don Pedros.

[michele]

Boobala, on 06 July 2010 - 05:16 PM, said:

I am completely stumped that a few of you had such a bad experience at Don Pedro's. I am a gourmet cook so I am very critical and I have yet to have a bad meal at Don Pedro's. Everything from the Lamb to the Pasta Puntanesca (sp) has always been delicious. Breakfast is always great as well. Give it another try and I think you will be pleased.

I will second that. They may have had a bad day but I have always found the food delicious and well prepared and the service perfect.

[Ian H]

Besides the fact that Damian and Nick (Don Pedros Owners) are two of the most giving, generous, and community-minded residents of Sayulita, Don Pedros offers an experience like no other in Sayulita. Many visitors and locals flock to the restaurant for what is has to offer.

Last night, I had dinner there with 7 other volunteers from the Spay and Neuter clinic. Here is a brief rundown:
-We had made an 8:30PM reservation and the table (white linen) was ready for us
-Promptly greeted and and a drink order was taken
-Drinks were brought to the table and our food order was taken
-Another round of drinks served before dinner. (Margaritas, red/white wine, beer, Perrier, tomato juice)
-The delicious focaccia bread and olive tapenade was served. (FREE of charge as always)
-All 8 dinners were served at the same time and to the appropriate diners. There was no "auctioning" of the plates.
-Food was great. We ordered 6 different menu items.
-After dinner ALL plates and silverware were cleared from the table.
-A few of the guests had another glass of wine
-We were offered dessert but had no takers
-Bill was presented without one mistake. Definitely not cheap, but that is not why we chose to go there. Worth every peso and they gladly take credit cards.

In addition, service was perfect and all waiters were very attentive. We stayed into the evening long past any other table and not a single member of the staff even hinted that we should leave. Upon our departure, the entire crew waved good by and said "adios"

All this in the middle of July, the off-season.

Thank you owners and staff at Don Pedros for providing visitors and residents a fine-dining opportunity here in Sayulita. Thank you Nick and Damian for all you do for our community.

Ian Hodge
Owner, SayulitaLife.com