Ken M.
Yelp
This is my first time here. It is pricey to travel to the Strip ($80+) for a round trip and it takes a half hour. Forget that noise! This large restaurant Is located in the Virgin Hotel (formerly Hard Rock). It is literally across my hotel (Hyatt) on the corner of Paradise and Harmon. This restaurant was formerly Todd English Olives. It is doing well, let me tell you.
Today is Taco Tuesday with a selection of $3 and $5 tacos and various discounted liquor. I am attracted to the 50% off selected cocktails, but the only one on the menu is the "Calavera." This is made with El Jimador Blanco tequila, lime, agave and a salt rim (if desired). Yes, I will make it spicy ($2 extra). The drink is ice cold . It tastes great and has a nice kick to it. It's garnished with a lime wheel.
I am going to work my way djen the entire list (7 tacos ):
For my first taco , I'm having the "Shredded Beef" made with slow-cooked beef barbacos, Heinz 57 Collection, roasted garlic crunch, pickled jalapeños, Chipotle Mayo and fire-roasted red salsa. This is good . It's a small, flat taco but has great taste!
For my second taco , I'm trying the "Roasted Chicken" made with achiote chicken, avocado, jicama, carrots , jalapeño, cilantro, chipotle Mayo and salsa verde. This is good ! The fresh jalapeño adds kick to it.
For my third taco , I am having the "Pork carnitas" made with braised pork shoulder, avocado , pickled red onion , salsa verde, cilantro and lime. This is good! Very flavorful!
The service is quick and accurate. Music id classic Mexican.
For my second drink , I'm having a "Paloma." This is the bartender's favorite drink - "I make a mean Paloma." It is made with El Tesoro blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur, lime, agave, grapefruit soda with taste of "smokiness" (adding madre espadin mezcal). This drink is not on the Happy Hour menu. It is served in a huge, tall, 7" high glass. It's not very strong but does have a nice , smoky flavor. You gotta love the garnish. This drink is grande! BIG!!! Look at the size of that glass!!! Holy F$&! You definitely need a straw for this monster ! It's gotta be 6-7 inches wide and 8" high! I see jalapeños, strawberry and limes in there. Ok. You can taste the alcohol on this bad boy! I hope I make it to my room!
For my fourth taco , I'm having the "Portobello & Rajas" made with charred onions , pico de gallo, avocado and salsa verde. This has quite the height! It's quite good and has a little kick to it.
For my fifth taco , I'm trying the "Grilled Shrimp " made with adobe marinated shrimp , avocado , Cotija cheese , cabbage slaw, pickled red onion and salsa verde. Very good ! I have had a piece of shrimp in months! This one came with a slice of lime.
For my last drink , I'm having the most expensive ($30) made with drink on the menu! It is called a "Caliente (hot) Margarita" made with Patron Silver, watermelon , habanero, lime and agave. Let's see how "hot" this really is!
For my sixth taco , I'm having the "Grilled Baja Fish " made with aji Amarillo mahi-mahi, Cojita cheese , cabbage, pico de gallo, chili Mayo and lime. This one also cones with a lime. Very good! They got this down pat!
For my seventh taco , I'm having the "Carne Asada" made with adobo marinated steak , Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa, onions and cilantro. This is good! You can't go wrong here!
All of the tacos come out real quick! This place is great!!!