Mesa Grill Is Full Of Flavor

Ron and I drove to Las Vegas in June.  He loves to go during the World Series of Poker.  No, he doesn't play in the actual event, but he plays in some of the hundreds of side games that take place during June and July.  I went along, as I discovered there was a big bridge tournament there, and had some bridge friends who were planning to go, and invited me to be part of their team.  The bridge went well, and we came in 2nd in a two day knockout tournament.  We survived a tie and a playoff on the second day, only to be beaten at the final table after a tie and then lost in a playoff.  We had great fun, as did Ron.  On the day we arrived we had lunch at Mesa Grill in Caesars, a restaurant inspired by the great chef, Bobby Flay.

Bobby Flay opened Mesa Grill in 2004.  He married his love of Southwest flavors and his love of grilling, to create some amazing food.  His dishes have a range of textures, flavors and colors, and without being overly spicy, every dish has lots of flavor.  Ron ordered the tiger shrimp and roasted corn tamale, listed on the menu as an appetizer, but plenty of food for a meal.  The dish was topped with a spectacular cilantro sauce.  I ordered a pork tenderloin sandwich, topped with grilled onions, and served with wonderful french fries.  It was loaded with flavor and I enjoyed every bite.  Other interesting items on the lunch menu include a sweet potato tamale, chipotle glazed rib eye with red and green chili sauce, and smoked chicken and black bean quesadilla.

Served in a beautiful setting, the restaurant is one I'd love to visit again.  I'd like to try it for dinner.  Bobby puts his own twist on standards, and he doesn't disappoint.  What I can honestly say is that all his food is full of flavor, which doesn't mean his food is spicy.  It's not, but you will enjoy the tastes and textures of his food, and if you're like me, you'll look forward to your next visit.