las Pinatas???? Gone??

Hermit Cover · 09-30-2009, 11:35 PM

Have we lost Las Pinatas in Laconia....did it move???

Bigstan · 10-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Nobody answers the phone - but the message states that they are open for lunch Tues-Sat 11-2 and dinner 7 days a week 5-9.

Maybe they look closed if you aren't driving by during biz hours?

Hermit Cover · 10-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Their sign is now gone...the place appears empty...and at 6:15 this evening the message is all that remains. Seems like no one is home. Looks final to me?? See you at Tio Juan's Margaritas....

Shedwannabe · 10-02-2009, 09:38 AM

Yes, I walk by their restaurant to where I park my car, and I noticed yesterday that it was all cleared out and no signs left.

While I love Mexican food, the two times I ate there led me to not want to go back - there was no spicing to the food - totally bland. The lost business is sad, but the restaurant will not be much missed by me.

Anyone know where there is a decent Mexican restaurant within 20 miles of Laconia? (Not a chain - don't even mention the Taco Bell's, etc.)

TomC · 10-02-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

Anyone know where there is a decent Mexican restaurant within 20 miles of Laconia? (Not a chain - don't even mention the Taco Bell's, etc.)

as within 20 miles - the El Centenario in Wolfeboro is quite good...

mcdude · 10-02-2009, 09:53 AM

don't forget THE CRAZY GRINGO at Weirs Beach.

ishoot308 · 10-02-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

Anyone know where there is a decent Mexican restaurant within 20 miles of Laconia? (Not a chain - don't even mention the Taco Bell's, etc.)

I find the food at the "Crazy Gringo" at the Weirs to be excellent. I have been there many times and never disappointed once! They make a great drink also!

Dan

sa meredith · 10-02-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

Yes, I walk by their restaurant to where I park my car, and I noticed yesterday that it was all cleared out and no signs left.

While I love Mexican food, the two times I ate there led me to not want to go back - there was no spicing to the food - totally bland. The lost business is sad, but the restaurant will not be much missed by me.

Anyone know where there is a decent Mexican restaurant within 20 miles of Laconia? (Not a chain - don't even mention the Taco Bell's, etc.)

Crazy Gringo's..Weirs Strip.
Fantastic Marg's (in a mason jar)....very good Mex food. Fun place to go, especially if you enjoy a cocktail or three.
Don't let all the bikes out front throw you off...the food is very good here, and the wait staff very friendly.

Resident 2B · 10-02-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sa meredith

Crazy Gringo's..Weirs Strip.
Fantastic Marg's (in a mason jar)....very good Mex food. Fun place to go, especially if you enjoy a cocktail or three.
Don't let all the bikes out front throw you off...the food is very good here, and the wait staff very friendly.

Great information!

This place is a gem in my opinion. Do not judge the book by the cover!!

Great food, great drink and great service.....and you can get there by boat!

R2B

magicrobotmonkey · 10-02-2009, 12:48 PM

A couple of weeks ago they had a sign up saying they were closed for renovations, but I walked by today with the dog and that sign is gone along with their regular signs. I looked in and it looks awfully bare in there, just tables and chairs.

BroadHopper · 10-02-2009, 01:29 PM

That is the new bar just below Crazy Gringo in the old Carlson's Arcade building. It is still empty.

Resident 2B · 10-02-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

That is the new bar just below Crazy Gringo in the old Carlson's Arcade building. It is still empty.

las Pinatas was in the old Laconia Train Depot, downtown.

R2B

magicrobotmonkey · 10-02-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

las Pinatas was in the old Laconia Train Depot, downtown.

R2B

Yea, that's the one I'm talking about

ironhorsetim · 10-02-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

That is the new bar just below Crazy Gringo in the old Carlson's Arcade building. It is still empty.

The bar below the Gringo is called Tower Hill Tavern and is open, we had drinks there yesterday

hope this helps. www.towerhilltavern.com

angela4design · 10-16-2009, 07:54 AM

The newspapers finally caught up to the forum! On page 8 on the Sun today:

Las Pinatas closes
"LACONIA — Las Pinatas, an eatery that was
located in the former railroad depot at Veterans
Square, has closed after serving authentic Mexican
cuisine for nearly two decades.
“It’s closed already, it’s time to move on,” said
founder and owner Armando Lezama, when reached
by phone. He said he appreciated the interest, but
declined to comment further."

09-30-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	las Pinatas???? Gone?? Have we lost Las Pinatas in Laconia....did it move???

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Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 376 Thanks: 9 Thanked 163 Times in 91 Posts	? Nobody answers the phone - but the message states that they are open for lunch Tues-Sat 11-2 and dinner 7 days a week 5-9. Maybe they look closed if you aren't driving by during biz hours?

10-01-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Closed.... Their sign is now gone...the place appears empty...and at 6:15 this evening the message is all that remains. Seems like no one is home. Looks final to me?? See you at Tio Juan's Margaritas....

10-02-2009, 09:53 AM	#6
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	don't forget THE CRAZY GRINGO at Weirs Beach. __________________

10-02-2009, 01:29 PM	#11
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,207 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Closed for renovations. That is the new bar just below Crazy Gringo in the old Carlson's Arcade building. It is still empty. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

10-02-2009, 09:38 AM	#4
Shedwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	Yes, I walk by their restaurant to where I park my car, and I noticed yesterday that it was all cleared out and no signs left. While I love Mexican food, the two times I ate there led me to not want to go back - there was no spicing to the food - totally bland. The lost business is sad, but the restaurant will not be much missed by me. Anyone know where there is a decent Mexican restaurant within 20 miles of Laconia? (Not a chain - don't even mention the Taco Bell's, etc.)

10-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#10
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	A couple of weeks ago they had a sign up saying they were closed for renovations, but I walked by today with the dog and that sign is gone along with their regular signs. I looked in and it looks awfully bare in there, just tables and chairs.

10-16-2009, 07:54 AM	#15
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Laconia Sun Today The newspapers finally caught up to the forum! On page 8 on the Sun today: Las Pinatas closes "LACONIA — Las Pinatas, an eatery that was located in the former railroad depot at Veterans Square, has closed after serving authentic Mexican cuisine for nearly two decades. “It’s closed already, it’s time to move on,” said founder and owner Armando Lezama, when reached by phone. He said he appreciated the interest, but declined to comment further."

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