Best of the Best, People’s Choice FINALISTS for 2015 Polls to decide winners are now open Below is a list of FINALISTS for 2015. Please note that there were several categories where we were unable to narrow the finalists down to just 5, due to TIES in the number of votes. So if 6 — or in a couple of instances even 7— category finalists appear, this is due to ties. Tallies have been re-set to zero for all finalists, so that everyone begins on equal footing. One vote daily in any or all categories can be cast during the month of December by registered members at bestoflakechapala.com. Polls close at midnight (CST), Dec. 31. Winners will receive a certificate suitable for framing, authorization to use the People’s Choice Award emblem in all print or web publicity. Please read the Contest Rules on our site for more details. SECTION 1 - QUALITY OF LIFE / CALIDAD DE VIDA Best Retirement Home / Casa de Retiro Abbeyfield, Ajijic Alicia’s Retirement, La Canacinta La Casa Nostra, Riberas del Pilar La Valentina, Ajijic West Nursing Home Lake Chapala Shangri-La Best Private School / Escuela Privada Loyola, San Antonio Tlay. Octavio Paz , Riberas del Pilar Instituto International, Libramiento Terranova, Ajijic Tohui Mocel, Chapala Best Medical Facility / Servicios y Facilidades Chapala Med, Chapala Hospital Ajijic, Ajijic Lakeside Medical Group, Riberas del Pilar Maskaras Clinic, Riberas del Pilar Real León Medical Group, Ajijic Best Emergency Care / Emergencias Clinica Maria Auxiliadora, Jocotepec Community Hospital, Jocotepec Cruz Roja (Red Cross), Ajijic & Chapala Hospital Ajijic, Ajijic Maskaras Clinic, Riberas del Pilar Best Healthcare Plan / Progama de Salud Best Doctors Bupa IMSS Metlife Seguro Popular Most valuable web board or online forum accesslakechapala.com Beg, Barter, Buy & Sell chapala.com chapalaclub.com focusonmexico.com insidelakeside.com Most valuable News Media AjijicNews.com (online) El Ojo del Lago (online & print) LakeChapalaReporter.com (online) Guadalajara Reporter newspaper (online & print) Mexico News Daily (online & print) Best Advice for Adapting Easily Here Accept it for what it is, warts & all. Learn Spanish Look at it as an adventure. Slow down and enjoy! If you love it here, stay. If not, leave. Best Animal Assistance Organization Anita’s Animals Lakeside Friends of the Animals Lakeside Spay & Neuter Ranch Lakeside Wildlife Rescue & Rehab Lucky Dog, San Nicolas Best Thing About Living Lakeside Climate Cost of Living Modern Conveniences Scenery / Views Sense of Community Best Deterrent to Crime Exercise caution & common sense Guard Dog High wall or fence Live in Gated Community Live in typical Mexican Community Best Place to Meet People Bars or Restaurants Clubs or organizations Town Plaza Volunteering Walking around town SECTION 2 - DINING / RESTAURANTS Best Restaurant Overall / En General Ajijic Tango, Ajijic Bruno’s, Ajijic La Misión, Ajijic St. Remy du Lac, Ajijic Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Best Mexican Food / Comida Mexicana Chile Verde, Ajijic El Sarape, Ajijic Fonda Doña Lola, Ajijic Los Cinco Potrillos, Ixtlahuacan dlm Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Best Steaks / Cortes Ajijic Tango, Ajijic Arileo Steakhouse, West of Ajijic Bruno’s Restaurant, Ajijic Il Giardino, Chapala La Misión, Ajijic Best Seafood / Mariscos Ajijic Tango, Ajijic Cozumel, Chapala Mariscos Guicho, Chapala Mariscos Lety, San Antonio Tlay. Tabarka, Ajijic Best Pizza Domino’s, La Floresta Ajijic Focaccia, San Nicolas Perry’s, Ajijic Valenciana’s, Chapala & Ajijic Victor’s Pizza, Ixtlahuacan dlm Best Hamburger / Hamburguesa Adelita’s, San Antonio Tlay. Bar K, San Antonio Tlay. Bruno’s Restaurant, Ajijic El Nene, Ajijic Just Chillin’, Ajijic Best International Cuisine / Cocina Internacional Go Le Club, Ajijic La Misión, Ajijic La Nueva Posada, Ajijic Roberto’s, Ajijic St. Remy du Lac, Ajijic Best Italian Restaurant / Italiano Alex’s Pasta Bar, Ajijic Angelica’s Bistro, San Antonio Tlay. Focaccia, San Nicolas La Taverna del Quattro Mori, Ajijic & Sn Ant Pranzo Bistro, La Floresta Ajijic Best Asian/Oriental Food / Comida China Chopsticks, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Min Wah, Ajijic Red Dragon, Jocotepec Ricki’s, Ajjic Simply Thai, Ajjic Yue Lai, Centro Laguna Libramiento Best Misc. Ethnic / Étnico Cocinart (varied), Ajijic Go Le Club (varied), Ajijic Gossip’s (Cajun), Ajijic Johanna’s (German-Austrian), Ajijic St. Rémy Du Lac (French), Ajijic Best Barbecue / Parilladas Bruno’s, Ajijic Huerto Cafe, Riberas del Pilar José’s Place, Chapala Plaza Los Cinco Potrillos (Parillada), Ixtlahuacan dlm Tony’s, San Antonio Tlay. Best Breakfast or Brunch Delicias, Chapala La Misión, Ajijic Salvador’s, Ajijic St. Rémy Du Lac (French), Ajijic Sunrise Cafe, San Antonio Tlay. Best Vegetarian Dishes / Vegetariano Ajijic Tango, Ajijic Huerto Cafe, Riberas del Pilar Simply Thai, Ajijic Tabarka, Ajijic Yves, Ajijic Best Home Delivery Service Dominos Pizza, La Floresta Ajijic Hot Rod Burrito, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Il Giardino, Chapala Pollito Deli 8, Chapala Valenciana Pizza, Chapala & Ajijic Best Baguette Sandwiches El Merendero, Ajijic Panaderia Scandinavia, Centro Laguna Libramiento Panino’s, San Antonio Tlay Pranzo Bistro, La Floresta Ajijic Subway, Centro Laguna San Antonio Best Coffee Black & White Coffee, Ajijic Cafe Grano, Ajijic Cafe Paris, Chapala Coffee Tree, Chapala Rochata’s Pastry Shop, Chapala Salvador’s, Ajijic Best Buffalo / Hot Wings Adelita’s, San Antonio Tlay. Cheers, Ajijic Dominoes Pizza, La Floresta Ajijic Il Giardino, Chapala Wing’s Army, Centro Laguna Libramiento Most Romantic Atmosphere Chac-Lan, San Juan Cosalá La Misión, Ajijic La Nueva Posada, Ajijic St. Remy du Lac, Ajijic Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests Ajijic Tango, Ajijic El Cozumel, Chapala Malecón La Misión, Ajijic La Nueva Posada, Ajijic St. Remy du Lac, Ajijic Best Street Food Carnitas & Tacos Lupe, Sunday Ixt. tianguis Dusty Chicken, by Coca Cola plant San Antonio La Hormiga stand, Chapala Mariscos El Tio, by Coca Cola plant San Antonio Rico Taco, Ajijic Plaza Best Desserts American Legion, Chapala La Una, Ajijic La Misión, Ajijic Mel’s Steakhouse, Ajijic St. Rémy Du Lac, Ajijic Best Buffet Maria Isabela (Old Posada), Ajijic Mel’s Steakhouse, Ajijic Min Wah, Ajijic Marco's “ReyTaco”, Chapala Best Economical Restaurant Alfredo’s California Rest., Riberas del Pilar El Zapote, Chapala Hot Rod Burrito, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic José’s Place, Chapala Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Best Mixed Drinks / Cocktails Hacienda del Lago, Ajijic Just Chillin’, Ajijic Los Cinco Potrillos, Ixtlahuacan dlm St. Remy du Lac, Ajijic Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Best Wine or Beer Selection Adelita’s, San Antonio Tlay. Olé Olá, Ajijic St. Rémy Du Lac (French), Ajijic Viva Mexico, San Juan Cosalá Wing’s Army, Centro Laguna Libramiento SECTION 3 - LEISURE / ACTIVIDADES Best Fitness Center / Gimnasio Fit for Life, Mirasol Health House Fitness Center, Chapala Mundo Acuatica, Riberas del Pilar Pacha Mama Climbing Gym, Ajijic Parque Cristiania Pool/Tennis, Chapala Zona Fitness, Riberas del Pilar Best Diversion Overall / Diversión Adelita’s for Dancing, San Antonio Tlay. Balneario San Juan Cosalá Beer Garden for Dancing, Chapala Foliatti Casino, Centro Laguna Lakeside Little Theatre (seasonal) Best Family Activity / Actividad de la Familia Balneario San Juan Cosalá Cinemas del Lago, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Cristiania Park, Chapala Diversiones Beboy’s, Chapala Movie Space Cinemas, Centro Laguna Tobolandia Water Park, Ajijic Best Bar Overall / Bar Bar K, San Antonio Tlay. El Barco, Ajijic El Camaleón, Ajijic Mama’s Bar, San Antonio Tlay. Tom’s Bar, Ajijic Best Annual Event / Evento Anual Carnaval Chapala Chili Cookoff Christmas Posadas Feria Maestros del Arte Regata de Globos Best Active Sport Available Locally Basketball Bicycling Boxing Hiking or Running Motorcycling Soccer Most Relaxing Pasttime Cooking Reading Siesta Time Social Time with Friends Spa day Best TV Service / Servicio de Televisión Dish Megacable Shaw Direct Sky Telecable Best Place to Volunteer Cruz Roja (Red Cross), Ajijic & Chapala Graffiti Busters of Lakeside Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic Bazaar, Riberas Lucky Dog Rescue, San Nicolas Operation Feed Clothing Drive, Sn Juan Cosalá Wilkes Education Center (LCS), Ajijic SECTION 4 - SHOPPING AROUND / DE COMPRAS Best Supermarket / Supermercado El Surtidor (various) El Torito, Ajijic Soriana, Chapala Super Lake, San Antonio Walmart, San Antonio Best Pharmacy / Farmacía Benevides, Chapala Cristina, Ajijic Farmacia Guadalajara, (various) Soriana, Chapala Walmart, San Antonio Best Clothing Boutique (New or Used) Arati, Ajijic Cugini’s Boutique, Ajijic La Sala de Smokee, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Mia’s Boutique, Ajijic Terry’s Tianguis, Chapala Best Bazaar, Thrift Shop or Consignment / Bazar Barbara’s Bazaar, Ajijic Beg Barter Buy & Sell - Chapala (facebook page) Casi Nuevo Thrift Shop, Riberas del Pilar Kisch Bazar y Boutique, Ajijic Mia’s Boutique, Ajijic La Sala de Smokee, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Tom’s Bazaar, Chapala Best Gallery-Gift Shop / Galería y Regalos Cugini’s Boutique, Ajijic Diane Pearl Colecciones, Ajijic Galería Lakshmi, Ajijic Mi Mexico, Ajijic Sedentario, Chapala, Chapala Best Furniture Source (New or Used) / Muebles Arden Muebleria, Riberas del Pilar Arte Amanecer, Riberas del Pilar Beg Barter Buy & Sell - Chapala (Facebook page) Chapala’s Consignment Shoppe, Chapala Muebles America, Chapala Mueblería San Francisco, Chapala Best Meats / Carnicería Carnes Selectas, Ajijic Carniceria Dona Kary, West of Plaza San Juan Cosala El Torito, Ajijic Mr. Bull, Ajijic & Chapala Sonora Carnes Fines, Ajijic Tony’s Carnicería, San Antonio Tlay. Best Fish Market / Pescadería Indoor Market, Chapala Las Playas, Ajijic West Pacifico, Ajijic West Tabarka, Ajijic Walmart, San Antonio Best Appliance Outlet Coppell, Chapala Electro Venta, Riberas del Pilar El Tio Sam, Libramiento, Plaza Interlago Muebles America, Chapala Walmart, San Antonio Tlay. Best Outlet for Books (New or Used) American Legion, Chapala Anita’s (Ajijic Tianguis) Diane Pearl gallery, Ajijic. Galerí Di Paola, Ajijic Lake Chapala Society, Ajijic Best Computer Supplies & Electronics Audio y Video Mendoza, Chapala Benno’s, Ajijic Computerland, Riberas del Pilar Steren, Centro Laguna Walmart, San Antonio Tlay. Best Hardware, Construction Supplies Aceros Murillo, Riberas del Pilar Amutio, Ajijic Ferreteria Calzada (formerly Ace), Chapala Ferremateriales Económicos, Ajijic Jara Hardware, Ajijic Truper, San Antonio Tlay. and Chapala Best Auto Parts Auto Zone, San Antonio Tlay. Orma Autopartes Chapala, Riberas del Pilar Refaccionaria Danny’s, Chapala Refaccionaria Pro One “Don Pepe, Chula Vista Rolcar, Chapala Best Paint Store & Paint Supplies Comex, Chapala Dupont Color Center (San Antonio) Pinturas Berel Ajijic Pinturas Casther (San Nicolas) Prisa (4 locations) Sherwin Williams (Ajijic West) Best Pet Supplies Store Furry Friends, Mirasol Lakeside Friends of the Animals (formerly Animal Shelter), Riberas del Pilar Maskotas Lake, Ajijic Maskottchen, Plaza Soriana Chapala Memo’s Vet & Pet Shop, Ajijic Pet Care, Riberas del Pilar Best Plants & Landscaping Supplies Flora Exotica, Libramiento, San Antonio Tlay. Garden Store, Ajijic West Vivero Azucena, Ajijic Vivero La Paz, Ajijic West Vivero San Antonio, San Antonio Tlay. Best Sporting Goods Coppell, Chapala Martí, Centro Laguna, Libramiento Soriana, Chapala Walmart, San Antonio Tlay. SECTION 5 - PRODUCTS & SERVICES / PRODUCTOS Y SERVICIOS Best Ophthalmologist/Optometrist Best Hair Salon / Estetica Claudia Camacho, Mirasol D’Arrio, Ajijic Humberto Ruiz Garcia, Libramiento San Antonio Hair by Sasha, Chapala Luz Zepeda, Lake Chapala Society Ajijic New Look Studio, San Antonio Tlay. Maria de Jesus Quintero, Chapala Gloriosa, Plaza Interlago Libramiento Rigoberto Rios, Plaza Montaña Ajijic Yoly’s Unisex Salon, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Best Gynecologist (Ob/Gyn) Best Massage / Spa Dra. Elodia Noemí Ruvalcaba, Integrity Clinic, Plaza Afrodita, San Antonio Tlay Interlago Barbara Rotthaler, San Antonio Tlay. Dra. Iliana Ramos, Integrity Clinic, Plaza Interlago Dana Knight, Ajijic & Jocotepec El Chante Spa, El Chante Dra. Marcela Medina Castellanos, Quality Care, Erin Dixon, Four Aspects, San Antonio Tlay. Plaza Interlago Respiro Spa, Riberas del Pilar Dra. Karla Orozco, Ajijic Total Body Care, Ajijic Dr. Felipe de Jesus Ochoa Hernandez, Chapala Best Legal Service / Servicios Legales Best Architect and/or Builder ABC Legal (Azucena Bateman), Ajijic Roberto Millan, Ajijic Adriana Perez Flores, Ajijic Jaime Hernandez, Ajijic Chapala Legal (Spencer MacMullen), Chapala Samuel Orozco Beltran, Guadalajara & Ajijic España y Lopez, Ajijic Steve Warwick Construction, Chapala LCS/Becerra Immigration, Ajijic Ricardo Zambrano, Ajijic Best Insurance Provider / Agencia de Seguros Best Bank or Financial Institution Bellon, San Antonio Tlay. Actinver, Ajijic & Chapala Boomers in Paradise, Ajijic BBVA Bancomer, Ajijic & Chapala O&A (O’Roarke & Asociados), Centro Laguna CI Bank, Centro Laguna, Libramiento San Antonio Parker Insurance, Riberas del Pilar Multiva Bank, Ajijic TioCorp, Mirasol Scotiabank Inverlat, Guadalajara (ATM only Ajijic) Best Primary Care Doctor / Doctor Best Natural or Alternative Care / Medicina Natural Dr. Carlos Garcia, Clinica Maskaras, Riberas del Pilar Barbara Rotthaler, Therapeutic Massage, San Ant. Dr. Juan Lastra, Ajijic Erin Dixon, 4 Aspects Massage & Holistic Care, Dr. Juan Pablo Loza, Chapala San Antonio Tlay. Dr. Ricardo Heredia, Chapala Gabriel Garcia, Integrative Medicine, Ajijic West Dr. Santiago Hernández, Chapala Med Georgina Mariscal, Holistic Therapist, Ajijic Best Dermotologist Mitchell Perey, Clinical Hypnotist, Chapala Dra. Annamaria Palacios, Quality Care, Plaza Interlago Best Diagnostic Lab / Laboratorio Diagnóstico Dermika Dra. Tania Sanchez or Dra. Monica, Ajijic CARE Analysis Lab, Plaza Maskaras, Riberas del Pilar Dra. Martha Ballesteros, Integrity Clinic, Interlago Go Lab, Plaza Maskaras, Riberas del Pilar Dra. Martha Luz Talamontes, Riberas del Pilar ISI Lab, Ajijic Dr. Raul Chauhtémoc Reyes, Chapala & Ajijic Laboratorio de Patología Chapala, Ajijic & Chapala Best Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Counselor Undima Diagnostic Imaging, Chapala Dra. Adriana Haro Fernandez, Integrity Clinic Best Dentist or Dental Clinic / Dentista Dr. Eduardo Santoscoy, Mirasol Candy Ugalde, Plaza Maskaras, Riberas del Pilar Dr. Leslie Strong (posthumously) Dental Express (Edgard Macias, Aldo Garcia, Elena Jorge Velasco, Ajijic Chavez) Ajijic West Michele Boudreau, Clinica Maskaras Eloy Barragan, Mirasol Best Cosmetic Surgeon Francisco Contreras, Riberas del Pilar Anne Dyer Team, Casita La Montaña, Ajijic KR Dental (Dra. Rebeca Sandoval), Riberas del Pilar Dr. Alejandro Enriquez de Rivera, Guadalajara Martha Medina, Ajijic Dr. Gabriel Hernandez Nuño, Guadalajara Rosio Vidrio Galvez, Plaza San Juan, Ajijic Dr. Hector Gonzalez Miramontes, Zapopan Best Veterinarian or Vet Clinic Dr. Sergio Aguilla Bimbeza, Dermika Ajijic Dr. José “Pepe” Magaña, Riberas del Pilar Dr. Rafael Arenas Quintana, Chapala Med Drs. Ladron de Guevara, Riberas del Pilar Best Cardiologist The Little Doctor, Dr. Erik Sanabria, Chapala Dr. Hector A. Briseño Garcia, Ajijic Maskotas Lake, Dr. Luis Macial, Ajijic Dr. José Pascual Salas, Integrity Clinic Libramiento Pet Place, Dr. Berenice Martinez, Plaza Interlago Dr. Luis Virgen, Ajijic Vet San Antonio, Dr. Delfino Hernandez, San Ant. Dr. Peralta, Quality Care, Plaza Interlago Ramón García García, La Floresta Ajijic Best Mailing & Shipping Service / Paquetería Correos de Mexico/Mexican Postal Service Handy Mail, San Antonio Tlay. iShop Mail, San Antonio Tlay. LCS Mail Service (members only) Ajijic Sol y Luna Logistics, Plaza Bugambilias Ajijic Best Real Estate Office / Inmobiliaria All-in-1-Services, San Antonio Tlay. Century 21 AccessMex, Chula Vista Coldwell Banker Chapala Realty, Ajijic & Chapala Eager & Asociados, Ajijic Fenix Real Estate, San Antonio Tlay. Hernandez Realty, Ajijic Best House Rental Source/ Alquiler de Casas Ajijic Rentals, Ajijic Century 21 AccessMex, Chula Vista Chapala Property Management & Consierge, Ajijic Coldwell Banker Chapala Realty, Ajijic & Chapala Hacienda Property Mgmt & Rentals, Ajijic Best Auto Repair / Taller Mecánico Automotriz Francisco, Riberas del Pilar Autoservicio Martinez (Techmart), Los Cedros Auto Repair by Ron Young, Chapala Beto Hernandez, San Antonio Tlay. Pablo’s Garage, Ajijic West Salvador’s, Jocotepec Best Computer Services Axixic Net, Adrian Ramos, Ajijic Benno Computer Solutions, Ajijic Fix My PC Juan Barbosa, PC Fix Lakeside Mike the Computer Guy Best Chiropractic/Spinal Manipulation Dra. Gabriela Flores Teón, Ajijic Eric Phariss, D.C., San Juan Cosala Jorge Ulloa, P.T., Riberas del Pilar Lowell Stephen Birch, D.C. Plaza Interlago Dr. Ricardo Heredia, M.D., Chapala Dr. Saul René Jaramillo R., San Antonio Tlay. Victor J. Youcha, D.C., Ajijic Best Auto Body & Paint / Laminado y Pintura Lakeside Auto (formerly Fernando’s), Ajijic Grand Prix Customs, Ajijic Junior’s, Riberas del Pilar Monkey’s Paint, Riberas del Pilar Salazar Auto Body Shop, Chapala Best Appliance Repair Electrodomesticos Perales, Riberas del Pilar Multiservicios Guzman, Libramiento Refrigeración Camarena, Ajijic, Chapala, Joco Tecnicos en Servicio, Chapala Best Mani-Pedi Nail Salon Gloss Nail Salon, San Antonio Tlay. New Look Studio, San Antonio Tlay. Panache, Ajijic Total Body Care, Ajijic SECTION 6 - TRAVEL & LODGING / VIAJES Y HOSPEDAJE Best Travel / Agencia de Viajes Ajijic Travel Agency, Ajijic Charter Club, Ajijic Julie Ray Travel, Ajijic Viajes Vikingo, Chapala Viajes Ajijic Best Tours / Turismo Amigo Tours Charter Club Tours, Ajijic City Discovery, Lake Chapala Go Mexico Way, Ajijic Noe Raygoza Villar Best Hotel Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel, Ajijic La Nueva Posada, Ajijic Mis Amores, Ajijic Real de Chapala, La Floresta, Ajijic Villa San Francisco, Chapala Best Bed & Breakfast (B&B) Adobe Walls, Ajijic Ajijic Suites, Ajijic Casa del Sol Inn, Ajijic Casa Flores, Ajijic Casa Tres Leones, Ajijic END
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