Q: positive

A: The parking lot is not representative of the population inside. We parked up the street and got in within 10 minutes of putting our name down at 7:30pm on a Saturday. The staff were all courteous and helpful; meals came out quick (despite the staff constantly checking the USA vs. Mexico Soccer game that was going on, it was apparently a big deal. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just impressive multitasking). The food is excellent. Nothing bizarre, leans more authentic than most "authentic" Mexican places, but just quality versions of familiar food. I would trust the steak and seafood here. The guacamole being made in front of you is amazing, and it allows your to steal the recipe (it also appears to be a lot of work) Our waiter, Rene, was on the ball and had quality suggestions. The Mango Mojitos ARE spectacular. The other busing staff executed excellently. My Cadillac Margarita was almost too strong. Which is how I like it. SUPER MEGA BONUS: The first Mariachi Band that did not annoy me. Not only did they do a splendid job of traditional tunes, they had a delightful version of Charlie Daniel's Devil goes down to Georgia (I am not a hillbilly; it was just a good rendition.) and at no point did they beg for tips or get intrusive. Excellent stuff.

Q: negative

A: Being a rum bar, you would think they know how to make a mojito. Unfortunately, this was the worst one I have ever had. Absolutely terrible, when I sen it back, they made me another one and it was just as bad. Should have just went to the pinkberry across the terminal...

Q: negative

A: This is a great, challenging hike. It's interesting and of course the views are great. My problem is with the way traffic is conducted. Yesterday was the third time we have attempted to hike this side of camelback. The parking lot was full however you can not wait for a spot. So the roundabout is just full of cars circling to get in. They opened the lot and let two cars in, mind you these cars were waiting less time than we were. But since there isn't a line, how would the troopers know? I saw a car pull up, move the sign, drive in, and put the sign back. As we circled I saw them find a spot right away. So I got out of the car and was going to talk to someone, however as I did, my boyfriend pulled up in our car, my sister hopped out, moved the sign, he drove in, she moved it back and he pulled into one of the many parking spots. Just ridiculous. The point of a parking lot is that people wait for a spot to open and they move in. This entire design (and to not allow any street parking) is a major fail in the city's planning. We actually thought about parking on the street as we saw there were some other cars that had. However when we parked and got out we looked at the ticket on one of the other cars we passed and I noticed it was an $85 ticket! Yikes. I thought it would be $25 which I could justify. Back to the roundabout we went. This huge project that cost us tax payers money and this is what we get? They need to figure out something to do about this during the busy season because all the tourists as well as the locals want to climb this new trail. You need to accommodate the traffic or allow street parking. Something. The hike however was very nice. Much more fun than the other side. Challenging but not too difficult. My legs hurt the next day though. Which was a good feeling. I'll probably go again as summer approaches and parking will be easier as the snowbirds leave town.

Q: positive

A:
Mmmm! All 6 of us left stuffed and happy! Everything here is fresh, from scratch, from the tortillas to the yummy, smokey corn chips. The family who owns the place is incredibly kind and accommodating. Honestly, I don't even like mexican food but the ingredients, service, and homey feel won me over. If I lived in Vegas, I'd be a regular.