Problem: If you're willing to venture off the strip to find accommodations, then you get lucky finding hidden gems like this Westgate community. I was looking for a cheap-ish room the weekend of EDC/the Pacquiao fight and stumbled upon a room here for $90 (no resort fees; tax included) that Saturday night. I was half expecting a sketch high-rise condominium, but come to realize that this was the nicest and cheapest (dismissing the Yelp deal I got for the Platinum) room I have ever booked in Vegas. If I could give a star for each of the luxury, yet basic, features of this villa complex, I would be 9 stars too short, according to Yelp! ratings: * Gated community landscaped with gorgeous scenery and a flowing river - only guests can enter with a parking pass * 3.2 miles off the strip, on Flamingo Blvd...hence the name * Complimentary shuttles to 4 stops on the Strip + shuttle trips for grocery runs * Practically brand new, immaculate, unoccupied villas - 1000 + sq ft. * Full kitchens - utensils, dishware, measuring cups, pots, grater, blender, fridge, oven * Laundry/dryer units (in deluxe rooms) - $1 detergent at the front desk * Dining room separate from the living room - complete dining table set * iPod dock and speakers in living room - great for kick backs! * Classy restroom with marble counter and granite flooring and showers but no tub D: reason being... * Jacuzzi tub for 4+ in the bedroom!! * Each grouping of 4 villas gated off and accessible by room card * Parking right in front or really close to room * Gym room, horseshoe pits, putting green, pool, community hot tub, plenty of BBQ grills * Affordable room service An awesome place to stay whether over the weekend or over a week! If longer, expect to bring your own amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion) ... they give one day's worth. Also, dont expect the most amazing guest service, such as bell service or a welcome/follow up call. I didn't even get a welcome email, but that was probably because i booked through a 3rd party, but i didnt mind...the villas spoke for themselves. I'm sure on a typical weekend, Westgate can easily accommodate for early check-ins. But on peak, sold-out weekends, like the day I stayed here, units are available by 3 pm. We booked only one night, but wished we stayed here the entire duration of our EDC weekend... but then again, we may have been too comfortable living here to leave!
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Problem: This review is for breakfast only. I ordered the basic eggs, hash browns, bacon and toast breakfast which was pretty lame overall. The eggs were slightly undercooked and completely flavorless. The hash browns were burnt and dry and way too heavy on the pepper seasoning they used. The bacon was good and was the only good part of the meal. My server was good, but since was the only one working the service was very slow.
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Problem: I have been to a few high end restaurants in my day. So Ill summarize right up front. I wasnt that impressed. The Pros: Fantastic ambiance Knowledgeable wait staff The yam-stuffed raviolis are to die for (some of the other reviews mention them as well) Excellent assortment of local and small California wines Excellent home-made salamis The Cons: They killed, and I mean KILLED my NY Strip steak. Past well done. Sawdust. You just dont do that in a $300 place. My 12 year old does that. Didn't offer to re-do it, but wanted to get me "something else"? WTH?? Like I dont know what sawdust in my mouth is and what a NY strip is supposed to taste like? The halibut was under cooked as well. One of the wine courses didnt come out with the meal course. They added a automatic 18% gratuity. Even on the alcohol. You just dont do THAT either. So go for the atmosphere and anything "tuscany", but stay away from anything else. For a "high end" place they fall short. Go to Fleming's or something instead if you want better all around food. Dont say we didnt warn you.
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Problem: First, let me address the reviewers ahead of me that had a problem with "salsa in a squeeze bottle." - You haven't been eating Mexican food very long, have you?? - or in Mexico. Get a clue, people! The concept of chunky salsa in a bowl on the table is a fairly new. I remember trips to Mexico where not a salsa dish could be found, so if you want "authentic" - the "salsa" in the squeeze bottle was what all my friends had on their family table when growing up in the 70's. Now.....with that said, I am always enthusiastic about an authentic family-owned Mex restaurant, but Pepe's was just mediocre. The service was friendly.....until they had a family party of 16 to prioritize, and service slowed to a crawl. Also, that family "event" was so noisy a few feet from us that we could not converse and grew impatient to leave. Margaritas - our server enthusiastically claimed he "makes the best in Phoenix." If you tell me that, you had better start with fresh limes and not a mix. Bummer, it was a mix, and not great tequila. Mediocre. I LOVE mole, so I ordered the #14 - chicken mole enchiladas. Their "award" on the wall claims "Best mole in Phoenix" ....but that was 2000. I'm not sure what happened in 12 years, but the mole was "blah." Mole has nearly 30 ingredients in it so the flavors are usually complex. This was just......nothing. Not sweet, not smoky, not spicy - and l left me longing for Frank and Lupe's. Normally, I will give a place more than one visit before reviewing, but I have no intention of coming back here.
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