Catching up on some old reviews. I visited the Mesa Grill with the S.O. on May 2nd. I love chile rellanos when they're done right, and I thought to myself, "who better to make a kickin' chile rellano than Bobby Flay?" So imagine my disappointment when my cornmeal crusted chile rellano had a dense, flabby crust that teetered on the edge of gross. I'm not usually a sender-backer, but I made an exception here.
The S.O. had the coffee rubbed filet mignon, which I will say was cooked perfectly. But if you're a person who likes subtle flavorings that allow the natural deliciousness of the protein to shine through, this is not the place for you. The coffee rub was about as subtle as a smack with a two-by-four. For the hefty price, meh.