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| - Ok, 4 stars, WITH EXTREME PREJUDICE.
Look, I was a huge fan of Cafe Ba Ba Reeba (or, El Primero, for those of us who listened to our 4th grade Spanish teachers). As a part-time local I would GO TO THE STRIP to sit out on Ba Ba Reeba's patio (not something locals tend to do -- I just liked it that much!)
I adore the new digs -- love the trees, love the lights, a bit loud for me, but, overall a wonderful improvement. However, I think the location could have been equally successful with all that AND had they kept the cool tapas, paella and sangria they once served. Not the best move for "Lettuce Entertain You".
That said, the margaritas just might be the best on the strip. I ordered the veggie tacos and my husband had the jumbo shrimp fajitas. Both were VERY good; since neither were dripping in oil we felt healthy and full all at the same time.
Sadly, unless I'm in that location and desperate for Mexican food (and, trust me, you got TONS of Mexican food and margarita choices on the strip) I won't go back. It just wasn't unique enough to get a local to drive to the strip to go there.
I'd rather have a burger at Strip Burger right next door. Which, I guess, means "Lettuce Entertain You" wins anyway.
Must have been the point...
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