They say there are only two kinds of people in the world: the Irish and those who wish they were.
You can celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day (Tuesday, March 17) by staying at home and watching parades in the snow on TV, or enjoy it chatting with like-minded souls at a host of lakeside eateries and bars.
Hacienda Don Pedro’s (on the carretera in West Ajijic) is putting on the dog with pub food, draft beer and tequila and says you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy a good fiesta. From noon. Call 766-4906 for reservations.
La Bodega (16 de Septiembre 124, Ajijic) is celebrating with the great American Songbook, brisket dinner including coleslaw and baked beans with a 30-peso cover charge. Call 766-1002 for reservations.
Mangia Mia (Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec 424, in Rancho del Oro) is celebrating a day before, Monday March 16, 5-9 p.m. with a St. Pat’s dinner/dance with DJ Howard. Menu is potato and leek soup, corned beef with cabbage and potatoes or fish and chips. Rice pudding for dessert. Reservations at (331) 398-8939.
Roberto’s (Carretera Chapala-Ajiic 35, Ajijic) is hosting its eighth St. Pat’s lunch and dinner menu: corned beef and cabbage, green salad or soup and Key lime mousse dessert. Call 766-1616 for reservations.
Casino Foliatti (Centro Laguna on the Libramiento) is giving away 30,000 points in prizes to those who want to see if the pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow. They plan a giant green cake, gifts and music.
Maria Isabel (in the old Posada in front of the Ajijic pier) is celebrating with a buffet from 4 to 8 p.m., and a fashion show beginning 5:30 p.m. A 2x1 happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m.
Tom’s Bar (Constitucion 32, Ajijic) is offering drink specials, corned beef beginning at noon and celebrating the life of their friend Bill O’Brian from 3-6 p.m.
Manix (Ocampo 57, Ajijic) is offering its homemade corned beef and cabbage, including soup and dessert. Call 766-0061 for reservations.
Yves’ Restaurant (next to Dental Express on the Carretera in West Ajijic) is offering a free glass of green champagne with your lunch or dinner. Call 766-3565 for reservations.
Mama’s Bar (Gonzalez Gallo 86, San Antonio Tlayacapan) will be partying with live music from 3 to 6 p.m. and serving corned beef and cabbage. Reservations: 766-3526.