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    Taco Cantina

    3.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Bistro Mariposa - Tomahawk Ribeye served with with chimichurri, macha, a red wine chipotle bone marrow reduction, and smashed fingerling potatoes

    Bistro Mariposa

    4.1(50 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This goes into my list of top ten meals of all time! We received a text ten minutes before our…read morereservation time stating that our table was ready so we would have time to walk across the casino. We arrived and the host showed us immediately to a table, but we requested the bar since there were still seats available. The restaurant was romantic and dark, with an open kitchen so you could watch the chefs create their magic. Tyler was our bartender, server, and entertainer that evening, and helped explain the menu to us, which included a tablet with pictures and descriptions of each meal so you wouldn't be left guessing. He also kept us laughing and we ended up staying longer than planned (and ordering a LOT more than we had planned) because we were enjoying his conversation so much. To start us off with drinks, at Tyler's recommendation, I went for the Smoke Signal (I'm a sucker for Mezcal) and loved the balance of alcohol, smoke and sweetness. Our appetizers were the Fry Bread Esquites - pillowy fry bread topped with perfectly seasoned charred corn, cotija and zesty chipotle aioli, and the Pan Seared Shrimp served with blue corn tortillas, guacamole and the most delicious tomato macha. The shrimp aren't completely peeled, so beware there is more than the tails to remove! For the main meal we split the Pork Tomahawk - the most expensive thing on the menu (besides the steak offerings), and it was worth it! The most tender and moist pork I've ever had, with sweet potato purée, grilled mushrooms, fresh broccolini and a sweet honey chipotle sauce. We were too full for dessert (I honestly haven't consumed so much in one sitting, but it was too good to stop!), but we were able to fit in one more drink at the end. I chose the Sweet Venom, recommended by Tyler, which was a sweeter drink with a floater of Tingala which makes your tongue go numb. Tyler offered us a little splash of the Tingala on its own which was a fun experience! It was a pricey meal for sure, but worth more than every cent we spent. Highly recommend the dishes and beverages we got, and if you're lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar when Tyler is working, you're guaranteed to have a great night!

    I genuinely enjoyed both my time and my meal at Mariposa. While the portions--especially the…read moretacos--could have been a bit larger, the overall experience was impressive. The ingredients were fresh, the dishes were thoughtfully crafted, and the staff was warm and welcoming. Even without a reservation, on Valentine's Day, the bar seating worked out perfectly for us. The space itself has a great vibe. It reminded me of a refined, resort-style restaurant somewhere in the Caribbean--very cool atmosphere. The appetizer was excellent, and the mushroom tacos surprised me in the best way. Even without meat, they were flavorful, with a subtle hint of garlic that tied everything together. Dessert was a standout as well. So many elements came together to create a burst of flavors that really made the meal memorable. Would I return? Absolutely. There are several well-crafted dishes I'd be excited to try.

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    Bistro Mariposa - Dining room

    Dining room

    Bistro Mariposa - Queso Fundido

    Queso Fundido

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    The Buffet - Salad station

    The Buffet

    2.8(105 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    As buffets go, nowadays, this is definitely one of the better options. I've read a lot of comments…read moreabout the food being bad, moldy, or tasteless, and that was not our experience at all. The service was fast for removing our plates, and in some cases, maybe even a little too fast! The food is refilled quickly, and the fresher options are out there. It is true you only get one serving of crab and lobster but that is unfortunately just the way things are now with buffets. It is not unique to a specific buffet. When we come back to Blackhawk in one buffet, this is the one we will be going to.

    The Buffet at the Monarch Casino is awesome! From the service to the food to the atmosphere, they…read moregot it all down! The price is a bit steep at ~$60/person for dinner on the weekends, but the quality and variety of food is decent for the price. First off, the queen of the buffet, or any buffet in my opinion, are the lobster tail and snow crab. When you pay, 2 redemption coupons are handed per person; one for a lobster tail and one for 2 snow crab clusters. Although this may seem like it is not much, it really is plenty of food unless the plan is to only eat lobster and snow crab (please refer to attached picture). The pho station is ok and the prime rib was very salty, but other than those two, everything else tasted great. Service is top notch. Our server checked in on us and cleaned up our discarded lobster/crab remains very quickly and frequently. Make sure to tip your servers even at buffets!

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    The Buffet - Nice view of the outdoors

    Nice view of the outdoors

    The Buffet - Breads , nice and soft

    Breads , nice and soft

    The Buffet - Dessert station- 3 stars

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    Dessert station- 3 stars

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