The Pancake House (also known as Memo's Pancake House) is a

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, in the Mexican state of

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. Established in 1987, the restaurant is owned by Guillermo "Memo" Barroso. According to the ''

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'', the restaurant "appears to have a cult following".

Description and reception

Most known for

pancakes A pancake (or hotcake, griddlecake, or flapjack) is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying wit ...

and

waffles A waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used ...

, the restaurant's menu also includes

chilaquiles Chilaquiles () are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish consisting of corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried. Ingredients and variations Typically, corn tortillas cut into quarters and lightly fried or baked for a lighter version ...

, eggs Florentine, and

machaca Machaca is a traditionally dried meat, usually spiced beef or pork, that is rehydrated and then used in popular local cuisine in Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It is also readily available in many groceries and supermarket ...

burritos. There are 12 kinds of pancakes, including the "Oh Henry" (chocolate and peanut butter) and 8 waffle varieties.

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says, "The large dining room bursts with local families on weekends and homesick travelers. It can get noisy, and service tends to slip when Memo is out of town. The draped back patio is pretty, but it's like a greenhouse when the day heats up."

: * * In ''The Rough Guide to Mexico'', John Fisher described the restaurant as a "marquee-like affair serving good pancakes, waffles, blintzes and all-you-can-drink coffee to a tourist crowd".

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pancake House, The 1987 establishments in Mexico Pancake houses Restaurants established in 1987 Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta Zona Romántica

Description and reception

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