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| - Fiesta Rancho is a dive, no question about it. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing, depending on the mood you are in. There are many wonderful attributes that Fiesta Rancho has that simply cannot be found elsewhere. The value that the casino offers is second to none when it comes to prices of the buffet, limit table games, and rarified classics such as ALL PAPER Bingo. The clientele is older, lower middle class locals and a few stereotypical degenerates that find Texas Station to be too high falootin'. It is a poor man's Station Casino, that's for sure, but that doesn'tmean it should be avoided. Quite the opposite, actually.
Occasionally when I'm driving home from a late night playing cards on the Strip, I'll stop by Fiesta Rancho just to throw some dice or play some 21. Their crap table is often just run by the dealers. No box man, and half of the table is closed. The limits are $3 with 10x odds, which puts them better than most Strip casinos that usually offer 3x4x5x odds. The place is rarely crowded and the atmosphere is casual, smoky, degeneracy laden, and fun.
The buffet offers a great value, especially if you have kids. Though the prices have been raised, lunch is still right around $6. No breakfast is offered. Dinner is $7 or $8 and included a pretty good selection of somewhat flavorful Mongolian, American, and Mexican choices plus pizza and pasta (I hesitate to truly call it "Italian")
The casino offers an ice skating rink (random, I realize) and a small sports book.
Overall, I do recommend Fiesta Rancho for those wanting a divey local's casino that is world's above Poker Palace but light years below Red Rock.
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