I had some training this past week in Vegas. In addition to enjoying the pool, true entertainment was within the food in the city. I stayed at the Westin. It's an older hotel with excellent service and a great location just off the strip. The pool and spa area are comfortable and clean.
Here are some of my favorites from the week:
Firefly
Just a couple minutes of the strip. The sangria, especially the white is so good! With half price on drinks during happy hour, this makes for an affordable meal.They serve tapas which basically are appetizers or small plates.
My favorites were the bacon wrapped dates. They bring out garlic bread slices with almond butter when you sit down...a perfect start to the meal. I also enjoyed the Tiera Y Mar Skewers. I would probably skip the filet mignon sliders and the ham and cheese croquetas next time. The flavor was a bit bland. Great service and great food!
Komex Express
They say you shouldn't judge a restaurant by it's website. In this case, that is so true. The restaurant itself is a dive with pasty green walls. But you must come here for the food! It takes a long time to get a table and then a bit longer to get your food but the service was good and the food was amazing!!
Don't miss the fusion tacos especially the the pork and carne asada. The fushion burrito is good and the loaded up fries were amazing too! We enjoyed everything we ordered!!Next time I will probably order 3 tacos and maybe try the fried rice. It sounded like it was a house specialty.
They also serve you homemade chips with salsa and guacamole when you sit down. Love that! We were out the door for $20 and that included a generous tip.
PS-The local cops had just arrived when we were leaving.
Bachi Burger
Another place that serves up a tasty organic burger is Bachi Burger. The restaurant itself is a bit nicer but casual dress works well. We loved the flavor combinations and the chili topped fries-kinda sweet, kinda spicy. For an appetizer we chose the sausage plate. Meat goodness!
Tacos El Gordo
On the strip-north end. Easy parking, delicious and cheap tacos. Tried the tacos and a quesadilla. The carne asada was a bit fatty for me, but the pork was perfect. Sit outside, enjoy the warm dessert air and some good tacos. Will definitely go back!
Lolas
We ended up at Lola one night for a late night snack and dessert. We tried the fig tart with butter pecan ice cream. Apparently Lola grows her own figs. Deliciousness!! We also shared the hot crab artichoke dip. So good and there were even big chinks of crab in there. Lolas is kind of out of the way but if you are headed to North Las Vegas and the Fremont Experience (don't miss this! It's classic retro Las Vegas!) then it's a perfect stop,
Here are some of my favorites from the week:
Firefly
Just a couple minutes of the strip. The sangria, especially the white is so good! With half price on drinks during happy hour, this makes for an affordable meal.They serve tapas which basically are appetizers or small plates.
My favorites were the bacon wrapped dates. They bring out garlic bread slices with almond butter when you sit down...a perfect start to the meal. I also enjoyed the Tiera Y Mar Skewers. I would probably skip the filet mignon sliders and the ham and cheese croquetas next time. The flavor was a bit bland. Great service and great food!
Komex Express
They say you shouldn't judge a restaurant by it's website. In this case, that is so true. The restaurant itself is a dive with pasty green walls. But you must come here for the food! It takes a long time to get a table and then a bit longer to get your food but the service was good and the food was amazing!!
Don't miss the fusion tacos especially the the pork and carne asada. The fushion burrito is good and the loaded up fries were amazing too! We enjoyed everything we ordered!!Next time I will probably order 3 tacos and maybe try the fried rice. It sounded like it was a house specialty.
They also serve you homemade chips with salsa and guacamole when you sit down. Love that! We were out the door for $20 and that included a generous tip.
PS-The local cops had just arrived when we were leaving.
Bachi Burger
Another place that serves up a tasty organic burger is Bachi Burger. The restaurant itself is a bit nicer but casual dress works well. We loved the flavor combinations and the chili topped fries-kinda sweet, kinda spicy. For an appetizer we chose the sausage plate. Meat goodness!
Tacos El Gordo
On the strip-north end. Easy parking, delicious and cheap tacos. Tried the tacos and a quesadilla. The carne asada was a bit fatty for me, but the pork was perfect. Sit outside, enjoy the warm dessert air and some good tacos. Will definitely go back!
Lolas
We ended up at Lola one night for a late night snack and dessert. We tried the fig tart with butter pecan ice cream. Apparently Lola grows her own figs. Deliciousness!! We also shared the hot crab artichoke dip. So good and there were even big chinks of crab in there. Lolas is kind of out of the way but if you are headed to North Las Vegas and the Fremont Experience (don't miss this! It's classic retro Las Vegas!) then it's a perfect stop,
