RtS: The Pink Taco @ The Hard Rock Hotel

blueerica · 05-14-2006, 09:24 AM

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The Pink Taco @ The Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV
May 6, 2006
http://www.hardrockhotel.com/party_eat_pinktaco.php

The Lowdown
Hungry from watching the exotic cars from the Gumball 3000 roll into the parking lot of The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, my pal and I decided to swing on into the Taco to get a bite, a drink, and cool our engines.

Food
Decor
Service

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The Gig
Dinner & Drinks

The Grub
I ordered the Carne Asada Tacos & he ordered the Chicken Fajitas. We both had House Margaritas, his blended, mine on the rocks. I also had a shot of the very smooth Patron Silver. Yum!

The Scene
Given the commotion on the boards, I had extra interest in eating at this fine, albeit taco-y establishment. Enough interest to convince my friend who "doesn't really like Mexican food all that much" to come along with me. After all, it's called The Pink Taco... how could we miss out!

The restaurant was just starting to get busy when we got there, with a 30 minute wait for a table for two (soon to grow to 45 minutes to an hour, as we walked out). Looking for a drink, we took our seats at a video poker machine embedded into the bar. It was a little tight, as there were people rushing to and fro, but a real party atmosphere, so it didn't bothered us a bit. When the bartender came along (very soon after our seating), he handed us two full menus. We looked at one another, and decided this was where we were going to eat.

Long story short - Though we really couldn't see much of the decor, I know the outside seating (from previous experience) is quite cozy, and the lighting appropriate. The service I found to be a bit slow, but not bad considering the already drunk patrons wanting more beer, more tequila, more everything. They were friendly and patient. The margaritas were tasty, the fajitas were perfectly prepared, and the Patron went down as smoothly as ever - who needs a lime with a fine tequila like that? MMmmm!

Motorboat Cruiser · 05-14-2006, 09:28 AM

Patron is the devil. In a good way, of course.

Thanks for the report! I'll keep it in mind next time my travels take me there.

innerSpaceman · 05-14-2006, 09:32 AM

Ugh, I wish I could remember the name of this particular chicken dish they serve there that is OMGtoDIEfor. The place is fun, the tequila is flowing, the drinks are that perfect combination of tasty and strong, and although I just eat that chicken dish time and again ... all of my dining companions have affirmed that the food is generally excellent. I consider this place a Not-To-Be-Missed when I'm in Vegas.

Um, when's that Vegas swanking happening? We need a Rat Pack weekend.

blueerica · 05-14-2006, 10:20 AM

YES! Y! E! S!

I've been thinking about Vegas ever since this trip.

CoasterMatt · 05-14-2006, 07:42 PM

I think we should go when Love by Cirque Du Soleil opens at the Mirage in June - It's the one to the music of the Beatles...

Prudence · 05-21-2006, 01:32 PM

BT has been craving a Vegas trip.....

wendybeth · 05-21-2006, 01:45 PM

A friend left for Vegas yesterday on a business trip- I told him about the PT and he's gonna check it out. He's also going to get a shot glass if available!

05-14-2006, 09:24 AM	#1
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	RtS: The Pink Taco @ The Hard Rock Hotel Rank the Swank - Restaurants and Bars Overall Swank Rank The Pink Taco @ The Hard Rock Hotel 4455 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV May 6, 2006 http://www.hardrockhotel.com/party_eat_pinktaco.php The Lowdown Hungry from watching the exotic cars from the Gumball 3000 roll into the parking lot of The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, my pal and I decided to swing on into the Taco to get a bite, a drink, and cool our engines. Food Decor Service __________________________________________________ The Gig Dinner & Drinks The Grub I ordered the Carne Asada Tacos & he ordered the Chicken Fajitas. We both had House Margaritas, his blended, mine on the rocks. I also had a shot of the very smooth Patron Silver. Yum! The Scene Given the commotion on the boards, I had extra interest in eating at this fine, albeit taco-y establishment. Enough interest to convince my friend who "doesn't really like Mexican food all that much" to come along with me. After all, it's called *The Pink Taco*... how could we miss out! The restaurant was just starting to get busy when we got there, with a 30 minute wait for a table for two (soon to grow to 45 minutes to an hour, as we walked out). Looking for a drink, we took our seats at a video poker machine embedded into the bar. It was a little tight, as there were people rushing to and fro, but a real party atmosphere, so it didn't bothered us a bit. When the bartender came along (very soon after our seating), he handed us two full menus. We looked at one another, and decided this was where we were going to eat. Long story short - Though we really couldn't see much of the decor, I know the outside seating (from previous experience) is quite cozy, and the lighting appropriate. The service I found to be a bit slow, but not bad considering the already drunk patrons wanting more beer, more tequila, more everything. They were friendly and patient. The margaritas were tasty, the fajitas were perfectly prepared, and the Patron went down as smoothly as ever - who needs a lime with a fine tequila like that? MMmmm! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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05-14-2006, 09:28 AM	#2
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Patron is the devil. In a good way, of course. Thanks for the report! I'll keep it in mind next time my travels take me there.
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05-14-2006, 09:32 AM	#3
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ugh, I wish I could remember the name of this particular chicken dish they serve there that is OMGtoDIEfor. The place is fun, the tequila is flowing, the drinks are that perfect combination of tasty and strong, and although I just eat that chicken dish time and again ... all of my dining companions have affirmed that the food is generally excellent. I consider this place a Not-To-Be-Missed when I'm in Vegas. Um, when's that Vegas swanking happening? We need a Rat Pack weekend.
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05-14-2006, 10:20 AM	#4
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	YES! Y! E! S! I've been thinking about Vegas ever since this trip. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I think we should go when Love by Cirque Du Soleil opens at the Mirage in June - It's the one to the music of the Beatles... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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05-21-2006, 01:32 PM	#6
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	BT has been craving a Vegas trip..... __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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05-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#7
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	A friend left for Vegas yesterday on a business trip- I told him about the PT and he's gonna check it out. He's also going to get a shot glass if available! __________________
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