Q: positive

A: We tried Teakwood's this past Sunday and it was a great experience. Huge menu with lots of things that sounded yummy - I tried the chopped salad. Loved that on Sundays kids eat free! My son also got a kick out of putting the peanut shells on the floor. Service was good though they did bring me the wrong order but did correct that. Surprised to find such a nice interior tucked in that strip mall - so nice find a place that is kept up well (I think its been a long time since I've sat in a booth that wasn't all lumpy, ripped or moved around).

Q: negative

A: I can't really say anything good about this place because I've tried to stay away from it for such a long time already. Unfortunately, one of us had a $10 off coupon for this place, so why not? Ten bucks is ten bucks...even though they move like the speed of light on the slot machines. Our waiter was below average. The place wasn't busy but I noticed our waiter moving aimlessly to just move around with no purpose. He was nice at first, but paid no mind to us after he introduced himself and after delivered our food even though he knew we were Diamond guests. The food here is OK. The spareribs I had were decent. Their soup...not worth the price of a Campbell's can! It's a good place to eat if you're pressed for time. But if you got time, I'd find some other place that serves a little better fare and quicker service. Chances are, either scenario will have you finishing at the same time. So, you might as well avoid the questionable service altogether.

Q: positive

A: Prices are NOT over-inflated like everything else on the Strip. Good food, good prices, good service. So refreshing to find this on the Strip! Be sure to check the value menu, which seemed to be suspiciously removed from all tables at times, but is available when asked. Initially, it looked like a crowded waiting area, but wait times were no longer than 10 minutes. We went back many times for breakfast and dinner during this trip. It was good quality food and helped keep costs down.

Q: positive

A:
For the location and size of the rooms, Elara is a great value for a stay on the Vegas strip. I stayed in a 1-bedroom suite -- which can comfortably sleep at least 6 people since there is a pull-out couch bed in the living room. The pull-out couch bed is quite "springy" but if you need a place to sleep (not on the ground), it is bearable. One thing to note (some may think it is good, while others think it is bad), is that the staff is strict about noise and having extra guests. You need to have a functioning room key to get into the towers, and you sometimes you get noise complaints if you are playing music/having a few people over. I just feel like the staff needs to realize that this IS VEGAS....and there is an expectation to have friends over and to pre-party. Otherwise, Elara is still a great place and coupled with AAA discount, it really is a great spot that is often overlooked.