Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Villa Mercedes

Villa Mercedes (reply)

needshendy — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:55:06 +0000

I wanted a kitchenette for a 28 day stay mostly for coffee in the morning and some granola and yogurt. Also to reheat restaurant leftovers for lunch and to make appies for our afternoon cocktails and perhaps to make a meal for new friends. And hopefully a potluck or two with fellow guests. We plan on taking a few cooking classes, so will be able to try them out before going home. I would probably take a view over a kitchenette if only staying a week or two. I do not think I could face a menu 3 times a day for 28 days, nor could my budget! This is our first extended vacation.
A kitchen a necessity - no, just a personal preference.

Villa Mercedes (reply)

Fuceneh — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:36:46 +0000

Thank-you,
I`ve noticed people tend to return year after year.I see some of the rooms without kitchens are streetside, and quite a bit less expensive. Is a kitchen even necessary with so many great eateries nearby?

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

HolyMole — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:32:58 +0000

We have always had great meals and a good time at Salvador's! Hubby loves the margaritas!
This will be our first night meal on Jan 10. Can't wait!
Staying at Villa Mercedes, so we will have lots of opportunity to eat along Calle Adelita, affectionately known as "Eat Street" among our friends there.
Have you considered posting a review on TA? I have asked a couple of questions re: Salvadors, that I knew the answer to, just to get their name in there.

Last year, perhaps around this time, I sent a review of Salvador's to TA with the purpose of getting them to change their "Restaurant Closed" designation. A month or two after my review, TA still showed it as "closed". I then sent TA a nasty e-mail, pointing out that their incorrect listing could really hurt a small restaurant like Salvador's. They replied, requesting that the owners contact TA to "update their listing" !!! I replied that Salvador's was a tiny restaurant with perhaps a half-dozen tables and that I doubted they were "listed", but assured them I had eaten there a dozen times within the past 6 weeks, and that Salvador's was undeniably, incontestably and verifiably "OPEN FOR BUSINESS".
I'm not a big fan of TA, so never bothered to check if they ever believed me or not.

Villa Mercedes (reply)

needshendy — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:21:25 +0000

Getting any room can be a problem, never mind the best room. I booked in April for 28 days in Jan & Feb. Have to split the time between 2 rooms. My sister waited until June to book 3 weeks, same time as us, and she was originally only able to get 2 weeks but has since had the 3rd week confirmed. Again splitting her time between 2 rooms. So booking early is a necessity! I will do a trip report upon our return and will give my opinion of the best room then. I am just so happy to be going at all and getting any room. All excellent reviews and many repeat long term visitors.

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

Fuceneh — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:08:50 +0000

Just curious as to which, if any, are the preferred rooms at the Mercedes?
thank-you!

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

jrad — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:28:30 +0000

We have stayed at Villa Mercedes for several years, before moving here full time last year. The location is excellent, and we always enjoyed our time there. A real gem if they have any vacancies!!

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

needshendy — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:55:45 +0000

Looking forward to meeting you Paulf. I have enjoyed your posts and reviews.
Let's do a poolside potluck.

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

Paulf — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:51:23 +0000

We check into Villa Merecedes the 9th for a week. We love the little hotel. There are so many choices for dinner nearby.

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita (reply)

needshendy — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:35:56 +0000

We have always had great meals and a good time at Salvador's! Hubby loves the margaritas!
This will be our first night meal on Jan 10. Can't wait!
Staying at Villa Mercedes, so we will have lots of opportunity to eat along Calle Adelita, affectionately known as "Eat Street" among our friends there.
Have you considered posting a review on TA? I have asked a couple of questions re: Salvadors, that I knew the answer to, just to get their name in there.

Salvadors Restaurant - Calle Adelita

jrad — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:59:26 +0000

We had a great meal at Salvadors last night. The ribs and filet mignon were excellent. Hope you get a chance a enjoy a meal there!!!