text: Whoahhhh Now this is what i call a throw downnnOf course i am referencing Bobby Flays inventive cuisine at his southwestern themed restaurant in Caesars palace Las Vegas nnIt was our first night and after winning a grip of change form the slots at Caesars my friend suggested eating at Mesa Grill for din din I was not too familiar with the restaurant but when I realized it was Bobby Flays joint my interest was certainly piqued nnTruth be told i am not a Flay fanatic by an stretch but a little star power never hurt anyone I AM GOING TO With that said there is always the pressing issue of hype over substance which in turn had me proceeding with cautious optimism nnAs we made our way across the bustling casino and stepped into the restaurant I definitely felt the warmth of the contemporary Latin theme throughout the communal dining space which was flanked with rich reds and soft golden hues nnWithin moments the hostess greeted us and proceeded to lead us to our seats Our server wasted no time in taking our orders as wellnnIn record time we got our beautifully plated appetizers and entrees nLets just say my doubts melted away with my very first bite Wow this food had big bold flavor and the quality was incredible nnHeres a rundown of what we hadnnShrimp tamale Plump juicy and mouthwatering gulf shrimp in a fresh corn meal that was both rich flavorful Outstanding nnTuna nachos Fresh chunks of seasoned ruby red tuna in a sweet tangy sauce that had a pleasant citrusy finish The crisp corn tortilla added a nice contrast in texture to this refreshingly vibrant dish Lip smacking goodness in every bitennPork tenderloin This dish was absolutely phenomenal The meat was like a perfectly cooked filet It was soft buttery and rich Perfectly decadent and oh so flavorful Honestly the meat was so tender i kept asking my friends Are you sure this is pork nnSpice Filet Buttery tender and succulent beef filet with a pleasant kick from the house spices ScrumptiousnnLamb chops Beautiful crust and perfectly pink inside Boasting a magnificent charbroiled flavor that was absolutely addicting Seconds pleasennCorn Fresh cuts of corm kernels with explosive flavor and fantastic texture This is a side you do not want to missnnAfter consuming all that delicious food we simply had no additional room for dessert Besides wehad our minds set on some chocolate decadence at Max Brenners afterwards review forthcomingnnOverall service was attentive friendly and fast The food of course was incredible and most importantly it did not break the bank eithernnWhy Because this birthday boy did not have to paylolnnHappy Eats