China Pablano (Cosmopolitan)
Las Vegas Strip, NV
4pm Tuesday 6th August 2013
Three Stars
I always get excited by dumplings and Asian/Mexican fusion but I am usually disappointed. This place was no different. The atmosphere was fun and had unique eye catching design elements. The Negro Modelo was only $6 dollars which was cheaper than any other place. We started with Chips and Guacamole for $15 which was good but I rather make my own. I had a $5 Carnitas Taco with Pork Cracklings which was delicious. I also had the Lucky 6 Pork Dumplings ($13.88)*, which had three different types with three different garnishes: Tobiko, Radish, & Gold Leaf. The dumplings were overly salty and you can easily get better ones at any Chinatown restaurant.
I guess I was hoping that there would have been more fusion but instead it was just place to eat Mexican or Asian food.
*(Six and Eight are numbers in Chinese culture related to wealth)