Was it crazy? Was it hot? Ummmm, not really, but it was totally decent, and for Casino Mexican, surprisingly enjoyable.
This is the second in a series of casino cuisine reviews as I attempt to be the first to review some of the eating establishments at Cache Creek. A lofty and ambitious, yet deep and meaningful goal I know.
But hey, before we went on a wholesome weekend family trip to the casino (my Dad's a serious poker player and we tag along sometimes), I carefully read all of the Yelp reviews of Cache Creek and found very little detail about the food options. And for a food obsessed individual like me, every eating experience, even at a casino, is an important dining opportunity and a chance to seek out something good, or at least, decent.
So, I figured I'd review the Cache Creek culinary scene so that future Yelpers can make an informed choice about their dining options after loosing all their money at blackjack. And what's a better balm to soothe the broke ass soul than a nice strong Margarita? Some cheese stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon AND a Margarita to wash them down with, that's what's better!
That's right, pepper jack stuffed shrimp wrapped in applewood smoked bacon. Ed M., you better book a room, 'cause these suckers were really good in the worst way. We also tried the taquitos (average, like the frozen ones, but hey, I secretly dig those, so really they were just fine) and the nachos, which were tasty and heaped with the works as well as both ground beef and shredded beef (we couldn't decide so we went with double beefy happiness). We were eating light (What? Can't you tell?) so the only other dishes we tried were the tortilla soup (not that exciting except for the literally fist sized ball of sour cream that was in it - by far the largest helping of sour cream I have seen in a small bowl of soup) and the Pozole (a special that day, and damned tasty).
The decor featured a liberal sprinkling of serapes, sombreros, and gaudy pottery, (what can I say, they must have gone to the stereotype school of interior design at Cache Creek) and the place was very clean. Once again I was pleasantly surprised by the food at this casino, and even though it was definitely chain-ish Americanized Mexican, they earn the fourth star for having good margaritas, a sassy intelligent waitress who gave us good service, being open late, and providing all of the above in the boondocks of Brooks, CA. Oh, and did I mention that they had a woman hand making fresh fluffy tortillas right before your eyes and that we had warm apple stuffed churros for desert? Now that's what I call eating light! read more