Comments on: ISLA Ain’t Worth It

By: atdleft

atdleft — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:50:36 +0000

I must concur with Brian here. Without a doubt, Border Grill (@ Mandalay Bay) is the best Mexican comida on The Strip. Perhaps it’s because the “Too Hot Tamales” are from LA and did a lot of “studying” in Mexico City, but I was quite satisifed by everything from the homemade guacamole to the chiles rellenos to the flan. Otherwise, go off The Strip to Lindo Michoacan for something less expensive but just as delectable.

And btw, I just moved to Vegas from Orange County… So yes, I know comida mexicana quite well. ;-)

By: Chef Sal

Chef Sal — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:38:18 +0000

I think Macayos serves up better Mexican food than Isla. Last year we entered Isla before our show. And proceeded to have some of the blandest and nastiest Mexican food ever. Unoriginal to say the least.

By: Miguel

Miguel — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:50:16 +0000

I could not DISAGREE MORE there is great Mexican in Vegas espcially on the Strip. There are a number of great choices. I am not sure what your background on Mexican Food is but Diego and Isla serve up some of the best. Sounds like you have something personal against great Mexican Food.

By: Chris Gonzalez Personal Chef

Chris Gonzalez Personal Chef — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:22:39 +0000

There is no high quality, consistent, AUTHENTIC, mexican food in Las Vegas
(that I know of). Rick Bayless could make a killing.
Thanks to Jhon Curtas for a shot of reality in a city full of tepid “food critics”
who give every restaurant they visit a positive write up.

By: John Curtas

John Curtas — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:24:09 +0000

To Jason: Look up Los Molcajetes in the google search box on the front page of http://www.eatinglv.com

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:07:08 +0000

My favorite Mexican restaurant on the Strip (and admittedly it is a very low bar) is Border Grill. Second choice would be Diego.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:44:37 +0000

I wish you would refer back to another review of a Mexican restaurant you would consider to be one of the best in Vegas. I am very disapointed after living in Phoenix.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:12:59 +0000

It is tragic when you consider that you can’t have taco carts on the strip but you CAN have people handing out those worthless and tacky escort service cards- which end up littering the streets by the thousands. Brilliant.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:01:00 +0000

As someone who great up in Michigan and thought Chi-Chi’s was real Mexican food, I think the ratio of tourists on the strip who understand and appreciate this style of cuisine are far fewer than those that would be happy with Isla, Dos Caminos or a variety of other mediocre spots. Hell, many of them think Mesa Grill is a Mexican restaurant. The best in the city, by far, is Los Molcajetes though I have heard good things about La Madonna and have always had decent meals at both Agave and Frank & Fina’s. Lindo Michoacan and Bonito Michoacan also put out quality dishes most of the time. They might not be like anything in SoCal but are good enough to fill that Mexican-food craving when it strikes.

By: AZDan

AZDan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:55:16 +0000

I have enjoyed Isla’s Tequila bar on several visits. They have a great selection of tequilas that are not present at most other bars in the area and their sangrita is a great drink with a little kick (maybe more than their food has).