Q: positive

A: Love the waffle there and great toppings.

Q: positive

A: Good new Chinese spot in Chinatown, stop in for the Dim Sum. I had lunch here recently, and enjoyed what I ordered. I had the lunch special, which is customizable. My order: Hot n' Sour soup and Pork soup buns (dumplings.) The soup was a little too viscous for my likings. It was like a thick, egg drop soup. The flavor was nice, both hot and sour as advertised, but I didn't love it. The pork soup buns were incredible. The waitress recommended them, and she was spot on! The dumplings were filled with tender pork, and a deliciously light broth. Think of these as a self-contained, wonton soup. I like Three Village Restaurant a lot for it's great value, friendly service, and good dumplings. Like all Dim Sum restaurants, this is better for groups so you can try it all.

Q: negative

A: I wish I could give this hotel a 0 stars review but unfortunately I'm forced to give it 1. This is the 2nd and the last time I will ever stay at the El Cortez. Upon checking in I was informed that I must wear a wrist band the entire duration of my stay from thurs-tues. I checked in with 1 other person and had 1 other guest in my room arriving on sat. Once the 3rd guest arrived I was informed I must pay an additional $25 on top of the $500 I spent for my hotel stay as well as an additional $55 for an amenities fee AND a $125 deposit for my room. Are you freaking kidding me? I wasn't allowed any guests in my room not even to stop by and say hello if they didn't have a wristband. There were security guards standing by the elevators that were incredibly rude and aggressive and I felt like I was in a prison instead of being on vacation. The room I was in was dirty and had a correctional facilities type of window as well an early 90s box tv. The shower head was cracked and sprayed water everywhere. Half of the electrical outlets didnt work. They offered bottled water with the room for $5 piece. Get it together El Cortez! With all the Nickle and diming you do at check in you could at least make the rooms decent and do a little upgrading. Regardless of how terrible the room actually was. I will not be returning to the El Cortez next year for my yearly vacation due to the whole wrist band fiasco. Good riddance!

Q: positive

A:
Great drinks, and cigar selection. I went with an old bartender, and he had us try everything on the menu. If you like mixed drinks this is the place for you. They have a very wide selection of alcohol, so I'm sure you'll be able to get the drink made just the way you like it. *****