I have mixed feelings about the El Cortez. It is smack dab in the middle of weirdo town which has provided some colorful and memorable interactions when my wife and I were there. They have a nightly 2 for 1 martini special from 6-8? I think? The recipes are good, but some of the bartenders have not been trained to make them. I have had mixed (tee hee) results when we ordered them. The casino has a strong scent of what I would call Bounce dryer sheets. It is thick enough to taste on your tongue. If you like to get drunk and chat with well-behaved transients (the El Cortez seems to be good at chasing the scary ones away) then it can be a really good time.