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| - The first time I tried tapas was at Chicago's Cafe Baba Reeba and I was too nauseas (pregnancy related) to enjoy the food. It was very bustling with family and kids at that chain. I tried to redeem the experience at the Las Vegas chain and this was not what i expected.
Perhaps I went after 9 pm and the place turned into what seemed like an adults night out only atmosphere. No kids, just couples in the dark and it felt more romantic and sexy. Decor is dark red and black with quiet groovy like music in background. If you are looking for a place to take a date this would be the place--after 9 pm is best, I think, if you want to just sit and learn more about each other over cocktails. I certainly don't recommend this place if you are starving!! The prices are ok but I find expensive if you are looking for a place to get a great value for food. You are basically paying for ambience, presentation, and the unique experience of tapas food. Ladies you will like this place for "girlfriend catch up time", or just dress up and enjoy each others company...and maybe get chummy with some local guys. I believe there is a lounge area too. We sat in the booths cuz we were there to eat!
The food is different, smaller portions. I like the tomato bread with cheese ($8.95), beef skewers ($8.95), and the baked crab & shrimp dip with piquillo peppers - $10.95. Calamari ($9.95) was blah...have had the same thing elsewhere and not that expensive. The roasted padron peppers a big mistake. Overpriced chilies! It is not that spicy (to me it is like eating bell peppers but then I love spicy food so I am not the best judge) , but it is still pointless for me to eat chilies and pay $6.95 for that plate. The meatballs ($7.95) was ok but too wet for me. I prefer more crispy meatballs. Pictures posted.
The bread and dip was really good though. We filled up on that an a pitcher of sangria between both of us and we were full....not on the food but on fluids and bread.
Pros: Service is good, friendly staff, easy seating, & private.
Cons: Overpriced, not all food that spectacular
Bottom line:
Great for after dinner-dates, cocktail only night, girls night to catch up. Ok to dress casual or dressy. Even with available kids menu, I don't think this place will quench their appetities. The Chicago one is much better for family.
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