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| - When this first opened I would have given it 4 or maybe 5 stars. However, I feel like the Pucketeria (an affectionate term coined by my coworkers) has gone down hill. I think that the quality of ingredients is still better than average, but the execution has become pretty sad.
Cold fries, overdone burgers,old iced tea, late orders, and a dwindling menu have all contributed to my disappointment. I think that skipping the details and shrinking their menu has been in response to public criticism about the "expensive" prices.
I'm happy to pay for a good lunch and, considering the previous quality of food, I didn't think the prices were unreasonable. I'm dismayed at the changes at the Pucketeria. Maybe the Springs should cave in to the RJ and their readers and turn it into a corndog stand/buffet.
(This is Vegas! Sustainable and elegant food? Bah! We want $5.99 buffets!)
At first, daily specials seem inspired, but after you get past the chichi names you might discover you've ordered nothing but a cold quesadilla with shredded pork. In general, the experience can be underwhelming for newcomers who might expect more from the Wolfgang Puck brand.
Nonetheless, old standbys like the various pizzas are still tasty and that's why I give the place three stars. The lemon pasta salad side dish remains a favorite. The food isn't too greasy and you won't feel "blah" after eating lunch. My coworkers and I go here whenever we can't figure out what we want to eat.
If you don't want ginormous portions, or if you want to save money, order from the kid's menu. The kid size portions are reasonably priced and are a good size for lunch (if you're ok with cold fries).
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