Eye catching, yes?

Clearly this shop owner in Nogales, Mexico knows how to attract interested shoppers into her store! Quite a provocative display of scarves, belts, and bags, wouldn't you say? Ole!

Seeking grand hacienda style ~

The shops of the plaza surrounding LaRoca restaurant in Nogales, Mexico offer beautiful home furnishings and gift items. Fine furniture, pottery, ceramics, and impressive lighting fixtures to name just a few...  and as a touch of whimsy I spotted one window display with a sequined sombrero! Ole!

South of the border ambiance ~

The Nogales, Mexico restaurant LaRoca is built into a cliff (bottom image). Surrounding the restaurant is a beautiful plaza filled with retail shops selling high end furniture and gorgeous home decor items.

Buen apetito! Buen provecho!

 

Here is a peek at the interior of LaRoca and the outside entryway. The building itself is nestled into a natural cliff face (hence, the name of the restaurant) and the natural stone is visible here in the entry and also in the main dining room.

True Old Mexico ~

LaRoca (the Rock) restaurant in Nogales, Mexico is definitely worth the trip! A short walk from the border and you are transported into an elegant Old Mexico experience. Wonderful ambiance and great food. For the next few days stay tuned for a mini tour of the restaurant itself and the plaza shops surrounding it.

Welcome to Mexico!

From Tucson it's easy to pop over the border to Nogales, Mexico for shopping, dining, and even sports betting. You can stroll into Mexico with no delay but you must have a passport to return to the U.S.

Wounded caterpillar?

Nope - that's just soy sauce on this yummy caterpillar sushi roll prepared by the Ichiban Restaurant chef, one of the few sushi places on the far east side.