I have wanted to visit Bobby Flays Mesa Grill since I walked by it last year. When I peeked at the menu the first time, I thought it was going to be one of these kind of things: $$$$, but much to my delight it was well within the "common persons" price range.
Mesa Grill is located in Caesar's Palace Casino, within walking distance from our resort. It was our last day in Vegas and everyone knew I wanted to go here for at least one meal. The Folks and the Brother met us at our resort and we loaded the bags into the car after checking out. We didn't have to be to the airport until 3:00p and we all agreed lunch at Mesa was just the thing.
Well...it wasn't quite lunch as they serve brunch on Sundays, but hey, I'm eating at Mesa Grill! I'll take whatever menu they put in front of me! Oh delight of delights!
After ordering a variety of drinks that included Cactus Pear Ice Tea and some fancy margaritas, our meal started with a brunch bread basket. It was a variety of cornbreads...and...other tasty pastry things.
Then came the serious business of ordering. We settled on:
I had the NEW MEXICAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH with Grilled Red Onion, Arugula
Ancho-Chile Mayonnaise and Southwestern Fries. This was a room temp sandwich. The pork was thinly sliced and stacked nicely in the bun. The flavors were subtle, yet tangy and bright. Very good.
The Father and the Brother ordered MESA BURGER; Double Cheddar Cheese,Grilled Vidalia Onion and Horseradish Mustard on a House Roll with Southwestern Fries. This was huge and required the use of forks and knives.
The Husband had the BARBEQUED LAMB COBB SALAD with Avocado, Tomato, Cabrales Blue Cheese and Buttermilk Dressing. We swapped plates partway through - I just love sharing!
The Mother ordered the GRILLED MAHI MAHI with Roasted Pineapple-Cascabel Chile Sauce
and Caramelized Pineapple-Green Onion Salsa. She had the chili sauce on the side and I used it as dipping for my fries.
Would we eat here again? YOU BET! The waitstaff were friendly and prompt (they did ask the Husband to remove his baseball cap...I guess they do maintain a modicum of standards for a Vegas restaurant), the food was excellent, and most importantly, it was reasonably priced! We all had a blast and when I make it back down, I am going to make a beeline back to Mesa Grill!
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