Crazy Nelly
Photography and story by Adam Caddell
Well, it’s about that time again folks. November 1st is fast approaching and hotel and restaurant owners are rejoicing, for there is no season like high season.
Various businesses all around Jaltemba Bay are starting to re-stock and get ready for the wave of both short and long term visitors.
The coasters are being stacked and beds are getting made. Its crunch time in paradise and the stakes are high. Semana Santa came too early in 2008 for the gringo community who would rather not deal with the loud stereos and large crowds, cutting the season short. For a community that heavily relies on tourism, summer break wasn’t a picnic.
“OK, it was a nice vacation,” says Natalie West. “but, I’m ready to start working again.”
Natalie West of Crazy Nelly’s has just opened her doors and is excited for what the new season will bring. “I’m excited to see old friends, and make new ones.” says Natalie.
Natalie or
“Nelly” as her friends call her, grew up in Northern California. A constant
visitor to Mexico, Natalie got to see the whole country via ferry, car and even
a private jet.
“The plane was great; it was a lot of fun,” says Natalie. “But the Ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan was insanity!”
After climbing the corporate ladder in the mortgage business, Natalie decided to settle down in Jaltemba at the house she inherited from her late father, one of the original houses in the residential area.
“I loved the area, the friendliness and how far but conveniently located it is to Puerto Vallarta.”
With the capital she needed to start a business in Mexico; Natalie was looking for a location to start her dream sports bar, and jumped at the chance when Ricardo’s Pizzeria was up for sale. Crazy Nelly’s now running for almost two years, brings Northern Californian charm to a funky Mexican palapa.
Crazy Nelly’s is a great nightspot, especially during high season, where the party can keep going until early in the next morning. “There are those who call it a night at 9 pm, and then there are others who keep on going till 3 in the morning!” remarks Natalie.
With an already established client base, Natalie welcomes customers of all ages with open arms; the only catch is that they are young at heart.
This year the popular sports bar will add two more flat screen TV’s and a revamped menu for all those who love good pub grub.
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( 327)274-1101
KM 95.8 Carreta. Tepic – Puerto Vallarta

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