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We ate dinner here our first night we arrived in Vegas. So we all know that this restaurant was started by Eva Longoria, but did you also know that Todd English helped her make her dream of opening a Latino-inspired steakhouse real? Yep, that's right. I don't even know if Eva Longoria can cook, and if she does, can she even cook well? I know, I know. Who cares, right? Just wanted to throw it out there... Bravo to Executive Chef, Matt Piekarski, for making such an awesome ribeye by the way!
Dinner started off with a complimentary basket of assorted bread and butter sprinkled with BLACK SALT. Pause...Salivate..Take it in. Yes, BLACK SALT! It was DELICIOUS!!! Next...
Here's what we ordered:
For our appetizer we had Eva's Guacamole and Ceviche. Now, the guacamole surely was NOT worth $10. ANYBODY can make guacamole better than that. It lacked a lot of flavor. The ceviche?! Okay, so maybe tiger prawns were the basis of the dish, however, it was wayyyyyy to fishy-tasting and fishy-smelling. FRESH shrimp is one thing, but FISHY shrimp?? Yuck. Not impressed. Also, the chips that were served alongside the guacamole and ceviche were so thin! Wtf is up with that?? Couldn't even scoop either without breaking our chips every time! ANNOYING. Get your chips straight! Geez! So our appetizers....EPIC FAIL. At this point, I'm not impressed (except for that butter with black salt...YUM). Let's move on.
For our entrees, we had the Striped Bass and the Bone In 22oz Ribeye. For our side dishes, we had the Garlic Mashed Potatoes and the Green Beans. The entrees were what saved this place from getting 3 stars (oh and are FABULOUS BUSSER). The striped bass was cooked perfectly. The skin was seared and crispy, and the flesh was soft and buttery! The fish was served atop a cauliflower puree (soo yummy), and the whole dish was drizzles with a cashew sauce (flavorful and light). We ordered the ribeye medium-rare, and can I just say? This ribeye was THE BEST ribeye I have ever had! Perfectly cooked, it was tender, juicy, and FULL of flavor! The steak came with a side of grilled/charred peppers - bell peppers and spicy peppers - a perfect balance in my book.
The side of garlic mashed potatoes was divine. It was golden, creamy, not tooooo garlicky, and all around a perfect accompaniment to our dinner. The side of green beans couldn't have been better. They still had that crunch, not overcooked at all. Also, I couldn't quite make out the flavor, but I tasted a hint of maple in the green beans. Maybe it had a maple-butter sauce?? Not sure, but whatever it was, the green beans were sweet and salty. A lovely combination! I love sweet 'n salty things!
Our waiter. Douche. Okay 95% douche. He spent SO LITTLE TIME asking how our meal was. He was also extremely impatient taking our orders. He spent so much time flirting with a party of 4 girls at a nearby table, who didn't even order anything and walked out of the restaurant by the way!! Anyway, our bussboy was awesome! He came back frequently to check if we needed anything and filled our drinks often. We tipped him more than our waiter (and rightfully so might I add)!
The decor is gorgeous. Dimmed lighting, crystal chandeliers, dark wood panels, beautiful flower arrangements. So trendy and posh. Loved it.
Reservations and semi-formal attire are highly recommended!
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