| 9 a.m. in the morning was not the typical time one | | | | relief. My coffee came, not only quickly and hot, |
| walks through the doors of a sports bar. But this | | | | but with real 1/2 & 1/2. A hard to find luxury in |
| was no typical morning - the World Cup was on | | | | Todos Santos. |
| the flat screens, Mexico vs. South Africa. And La | | | | The morning menu, a 3x5 card offered 3 |
| Garra is no ordinary sports bar. Situated far from | | | | traditional Mexican dishes: |
| the tourist strip on the east side of Calle Benito | | | | 1. Chilaquiles con 2 huevos y frijoles $55MX |
| Juarez, between Ocampo and Obregon, it is easily | | | | (approximately $4.35 US); |
| recognized by its majestic position overlooking the | | | | 2.Tamales (carne, pollo o rajas con queso) y |
| palm groves below. | | | | frijoles $65MX ($5.15 US); and |
| With parking allowed on both sides of the street, | | | | 3. Huevos al gusto con frijoles y rajas $55. |
| walking up the stairs through the front yard into | | | | The Chilaquiles, tortilla pieces cooked in a red |
| the foray one got the distinct impression this | | | | sauce, topped with cheese and sour cream, came |
| building was once someone's home. Built by a lime | | | | out room temperature but offered a smooth red |
| producer, Dr. Guillermo Corse Luna, in the late | | | | chili flavor without a bitter after taste. Although |
| 1920's, La Garra Sports Bar owners, Happy Cota | | | | the tamales were on the dry side they were |
| Moreno and her husband Chuy, refurbished the | | | | generously stuffed with meat making it a |
| failing building in 2009 without changing the original | | | | satisfying dish. And the Huevos al gusto (eggs |
| lay out. The foray leads into the palapa covered | | | | how you like it) came out hot and just as I like it. |
| main dining room, traditionally an open air | | | | Known for their Chili Rellenos, and daily specials, it's |
| courtyard, with rooms surrounding it. One of the | | | | the karaoke nights, live music, and full sports |
| rooms adds more seating, another a pool table | | | | coverage that accord La Garra its reputation as a |
| with bar style tables and chairs, and another the | | | | fun friend and family venue. With modest prices, |
| kitchen and food prep area. | | | | generous portions and great service, veering off |
| The waitress came over almost immediately, | | | | the tourist corridor is well worth the trip. |
| which having two young children with me was a | | | | |