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| - Whoahhhh!!! Now this is what i call a throw down!
Of course, i'm referencing Bobby Flay's inventive cuisine at his southwestern themed restaurant in Caesar's palace, Las Vegas.
It was our first night and after winning a grip of change form the slots at Caesar's, my friend suggested eating at Mesa Grill for din din. I wasn't too familiar with the restaurant but when I realized it was Bobby Flay's joint, my interest was certainly piqued.
Truth be told, i'm not a Flay fanatic by an stretch, but a little star power never hurt anyone IMO. With that said, there's always the pressing issue of hype over substance which in turn had me proceeding with cautious optimism.
As we made our way across the bustling casino and stepped into the restaurant, I definitely felt the warmth of the contemporary Latin theme throughout the communal dining space, which was flanked with rich reds and soft golden hues.
Within moments, the hostess greeted us and proceeded to lead us to our seats. Our server wasted no time in taking our orders, as well.
In record time, we got our beautifully plated appetizers and entrees.
Let's just say my doubts melted away with my very first bite! Wow, this food had big, bold flavor and the quality was incredible!
Here's a rundown of what we had:
Shrimp tamale - Plump, juicy and mouthwatering gulf shrimp in a fresh corn meal that was both rich & flavorful. Outstanding!
Tuna nachos - Fresh chunks of seasoned ruby red tuna in a sweet & tangy sauce that had a pleasant citrusy finish. The crisp corn tortilla added a nice contrast in texture to this refreshingly vibrant dish! Lip smacking goodness in every bite!
Pork tenderloin - This dish was absolutely phenomenal!!! The meat was like a perfectly cooked filet! It was soft, buttery and rich. Perfectly decadent and oh so flavorful! Honestly, the meat was so tender, i kept asking my friends "Are you sure this is pork?"
Spice Filet - Buttery, tender and succulent beef filet with a pleasant kick from the house spices! Scrumptious!
Lamb chops - Beautiful crust and perfectly pink inside. Boasting a magnificent charbroiled flavor that was absolutely addicting! Seconds please!
Corn - Fresh cuts of corm kernels with explosive flavor and fantastic texture. This is a side you don't wanna miss!
After consuming all that delicious food, we simply had no additional room for dessert. Besides, wehad our minds set on some chocolate decadence at Max Brenner's afterwards (review forthcoming)
Overall, service was attentive, friendly and fast. The food, of course, was incredible and most importantly, it didn't break the bank either!
Why? Because this birthday boy didn't have to pay...lol
Happy Eats!
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