Conveniently located near most of the places I frequent downtown, this place is my number one place to park. It gets tricky when it's a weekend or holiday, even with a player's card. But any other day of the week, there is no problem with parking. And the best part: it's free.
Another thing I love about the El Cortez is the cheap craps. I rarely gamble, but if I do, it's at a craps table. This place has $3 min bets at the craps tables, which is great if you're not a high roller like I am and you want to stretch your money a little bit. It's also a great place to learn for the staff are friendly and willing to help you learn with bets and odds.