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    Home » Destination » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas » Casual Dining at Canonita, Nacho Daddy, The Barrymore | Las Vegas Part 2

    Posted on: Dec 12, 2016 · Modified: May 28, 2022 by honeywhatscooking · 8 Comments

    Casual Dining at Canonita, Nacho Daddy, The Barrymore | Las Vegas Part 2

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    The food and shows are what I get most excited about in Las Vegas. This time in Vegas, I saw Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson One. The music and dancing was obviously amazing, but I had higher expectations from One since it is highly rated. I would still recommend seeing One, but before that you must see O at the Bellagio which is spectacular. When it comes to food in Las Vegas, with so many fabulous restaurants to choose from the cost can quickly get out of control. Here are three great options for Casual Dining in Las Vegas that are a bit more reasonable with great food. Enjoy!Casual Dining in Las Vegas

    1. Canonita @ The Venetian
    Watch the gondolas glide on the canal while enjoying excellent Mexican food. Canonita @ The Venetian, Las Vegas

    Cocktails + Antojitos
    Coco Pina (right-left): Bacardi Light, coconut milk and pineapple juice served in a coconut shell. This drink was quite good, but quite sweet for me. At $12, you are certainly getting value for your money.
    Sangria de Rojo (right-right): Housemade Sangria swirled with classic margarita. Excellent with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. A favorite!
    Tuna Ceviche Tostada (left): Ahi Tuna, red onion, lime juice, avocado, cilantro, and serrano pesto. Delicious with bold flavors of the cilantro pesto. I loved the fresh avocado on top. Well made!Cocktails, Tuna Ceviche Tostada - Canonita Las Vegas

    Canonita Clasicos
    Wild Mushroom Enchiladas: Poblano cream sauce, white rice, borracho beans, and pico de gallo. Buttery, creamy in a delicious cilantro sauce. The enchilada simply melts in your mouth. Excellent choice for vegetarians. NOTE: Smaller portion since I wanted to try the dish. A favorite! DSC01986

    Platos Fuertes
    Santa Rosa Pork Barbacoa (top left): Cilantro rice, black beans cooked in a chipotle barbeque sauce. Tender slow roasted pork that effortlessly fell apart and melts in your mouth. Juicy, delicious, sweet and a little bit spicy. NOTE: Smaller portion since I wanted to try this dish. A favorite!
    Pescado Veracruz (top right): Essentially a stew prepared with the catch of the day in a marisco broth, sautéed chiles and white rice. The fish of the day was Mahi Mahi which was cooked perfectly along with bell peppers and other veggies. This dish was just okay for me.
    Chipaneco Salmon (bottom): Grilled salmon, plantain huarache, Mexican street corn, chipotle aioli, and cilantro pesto. The salmon itself was cooked to perfection, however the cilantro flavor was too overpowering which took away from the salmon. I wasn’t really able to taste the chipotle aioli. The corn was buttery, flavorful, and crunchy. Furthermore, the corn tortillas filled with plantains were good and a nice touch to the dish. Overall, I still enjoyed this dish tremendously despite the bold cilantro flavors only because I love cilantro. Close to perfection!Pork Barbacoa, Pescado Veracruz, Salmon - Canonita Las Vegas

    RESTAURANT REVIEW: Canonita @ The Venetian
    COST: $$
    CUISINE: Mexican
    FAVORITES: Sangria de Rojo | Wild Mushroom Enchiladas | Santa Rosa Pork Barbacoa
    VERDICT: 4.25 / 5
    For the canal view at the Venetian, food quality, and reasonable cost, Canonita is a steal in my opinion. This place serves authentic and modern Mexican food and should not be missed if you’re looking for a casual place to dine.There were some great dishes on the menu and the folks at Canonita were gracious enough to let me order smaller portions of a couple dishes. Additionally, Canonita serves breakfast and also offers a vegetarian menu. There is something for everyone at this wonderful and charming Mexican restaurant.
    Food: Excellent | Drinks: Excellent | Décor: Casual/Romantic | Service: Friendly/Attentive |Value: Excellent

    LOCATION
    The Venetian - The Grand Canal Shoppes, 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas

    2. Nacho Daddy @ Miracle Mile
    The daddy of all nachos! Truly the best nachos in the world and excellent margaritas!Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

    Cocktails + Appetizer
    Daddy’s Margarita (left-left): An award-winning margarita made with el Jimador Reposado, triple sec and Nacho Daddy’s house made sweet & sour. Blended perfectly on the rocks! A favorite!
    Watermelon Margarita (left-right): Lightly sweet margarita with bold citrus flavors and smooth. A favorite!
    Ceviche (right): Shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, cilantro, and serrano chilies topped with fresh avocado and citrus marinade served with house made chips. Juicy and citrusy, made fresh to order. Well made.Margarita, Ceviche - Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

    World Famous Nachos
    Fiesta Nachos: Tender and shredded chicken breast, salsa, sautéed onions, refried beans, cheese blend on tri-colored chips topped with queso fresco, pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream. These nachos were so loaded with flavor and a ton of chicken, I’ve posted two images below just to prove it to you. Tender and juicy! Easily the BEST NACHOS I have had to date! A favorite and absolute must-do! Fiesta Nachos (World Famous Nachos) - Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

    Enchiladas, Tacos, Tamales (Smaller portions for trial purpose)
    Fish Tacos (left): Flour tortillas filled with marinated grilled/battered shredded cabbage, serrano aioli, mango salsa, avocado & cilantro. I opted for the grilled fish taco which was juicy and had a kick. I absolutely loved the aioli sauce and the mango salsa which helped bring out the flavors in this taco. A favorite!
    Chicken Tamale (top-right): Open faced corn tamale, queso fresco, sour cream served with green chili sauce. I prefer closed tamales to open ones. The tamale was just okay for me with a little bit of sweetness and a little salty.
    Chicken Enchilada & Pork Enchilada (bottom-right): Tender chicken or Mojo Pork stuffed in a corn tortilla and smothered with green enchilada sauce, monterey jack cheese and sour cream. Both enchiladas were decent, but nothing to write home about, the pork enchilada was chewy and salty. Additionally, the rice and beans were way below average. Very disappointing dish.
    Fish Tacos, Chicken Tamale, Enchiladas - Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

    Desserts
    Deep Fried Ice-Cream: Deep fried flour chips topped with whipped cream and fried vanilla bean ice-cream coated with cinnamon sugar, and then finished off with more whipped cream, chocolate and raspberry sauces with a cherry top… BOOM! Decadent dessert that was so well made and clearly it is a huge portion which can easily be shared amongst 3-4 people. A favorite!Deep Fried Ice-Cream - Nacho Daddy, Las Vegas

    RESTAURANT REVIEW: Nacho Daddy @ Miracle Mile
    COST: $$
    CUISINE: Mexican/Breakfast & Brunch
    FAVORITES: Daddy’s Margarita | Watermelon Margarita | Fiesta Nacho | Fish Tacos | Deep Fried Ice-Cream
    VERDICT: 4 / 5
    Nacho Daddy has 3 locations in Las Vegas, the Miracle Mile location is on The Strip. This is one place I would go back to in a heartbeat just for those nachos, and next time I would order a few varieties of nachos, such as, Buffalo Hot Nacho, Thai Chicken Nacho, and Enchilada Nacho. The Fiesta Nachos were outstanding, I have never had more amazing nachos in my life, not to mention how amazing their margaritas were. There were a few disappointments on the menu, but just stick with my recommendations and you should be good! Lastly, Nacho Daddy offers a vegan menu which is pretty great if you ask me.
    Food: Very Good | Drinks: Outstanding | Décor: Casual | Service: Friendly |Value: Excellent

    LOCATION
    Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 S Las Vegas Blvd #595, Las Vegas (+ 2 other locations in Las Vegas)

    3. The Barrymore
    Good option for classic American dining. Dined here on Thanksgiving and enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. Located just behind Encore, slightly off The Strip!The Barrymore, Las Vegas

    Complimentary Starter
    Bread Basket: The bread arrived warm which was exciting. My favorite was the pretzel bread as well as the crispy Parmesan flatbread. DSC02283

    Appetizers
    Autumn Beet Salad: Mixed greens with roasted beets, Fiji apple, goat cheese, candied pepitas, and cider vinaigrette. The salad consisted of three different types of beets, and the goat cheese in this particular salad was mild which was nice. I loved the crispy pepitas. Excellent salad to order. A favorite!
    Belgian Endive Salad: Endive with duck prosciutto, candied walnuts, bleu cheese, & pomegranate champagne vinaigrette. Overall, this lightly dressed salad was quite good. Autumn Beet Salad, Belgian Endive Salad - The Barrymore, Las Vegas

    Entrees
    Chilean Sea bass: Butternut squash risotto prepared in a butter sage sauce and topped with fried root vegetables. Unfortunately, the sea bass was very underwhelming for me with no flavor. The risotto is cheesy and is flavored with basil oil, but overall I wasn’t impressed with this dish.
    Thanksgiving Entrée: The turkey was a bit chewy and parts of it were a little dry. Both the regular and sweet potato mashed potatoes were very good and not overly buttery which was nice. The cranberry sauce was a nice balance of sweet and tart – delicious. The stuffing was good, but a little too creamy in texture, I prefer classic stuffing which is usually a bit drier.
    Chilean Sea Bass, Thanksgiving Meal - The Barrymore, Las Vegas

    Sides
    Cream Corn & Lobster: The cream corn & lobster had a strong bacon flavor and was quite rich. The bacon added a nice crunch. I loved this side and would most definitely order it again. A favorite. DSC02301

    Coffee & Dessert
    Pistachio-Vanilla Bean Swirl Creme Brulee: The crème brulee was light and delicious. Below the top layer was a light green pistachio custard and then finished off with raspberries which was a beautiful touch. A favorite!
    Pumpkin Tart: This was a Thanksgiving dessert. I found the tart to be rather dry and had a strong flavor of whiskey. Sadly, I wasn’t a fan.
    Coffee
    : Excellent, robust! A favorite!Coffee, Pistachio Vanilla Creme Brulee, Pumpkin Tart - The Barrymore, Las Vegas

    RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Barrymore
    COST: $$$
    CUISINE: American/Steakhouse
    FAVORITES: Autumn Beet Salad | Cream Corn & Lobster | Pistachio-Vanilla Bean Swirl Crème Brulee | Coffee
    VERDICT: 3.5 / 5
    The Barrymore is located right behind Encore, and slightly off the strip. This restaurant is old-school, an all American steakhouse, hence it’s classy. Aside from a few disappointments, I really enjoyed the Bread Basket, Autumn Beet Salad which was loaded with flavor and that Cream Corn & Lobster, so delicious!
    Food: Good | Drinks: n/a | Décor: Classy/Dressy | Service: Professional |Value: Good

    LOCATION
    99 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas (slightly off The Strip)

    Other Casual Restaurant Recommendations
    The Peppermill Restaurant & Fireside Lounge
    Grand Luxe Cafe @ The Venetian
    Gordon Ramsey BurGR @ Planet Hollywood

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    1. Anju says

      December 12, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      After reading this post, I have to plan a trip to vegas
      xoxo
      Anju
      http://codedressed.com/

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:24 am

        Anju...Yes. You should. Only an hour flight.. I actually flew out from Long Beach, CA, when I went. 🙂

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    2. Joti says

      December 13, 2016 at 3:15 am

      You sure ate your way through Vegas!! YUMMY.

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:24 am

        Haha.. yes, love to eat! I'm sure you can tell. 🙂

        Reply
    3. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      December 13, 2016 at 11:40 am

      you are killing it with all these gorgeous food porn pictures!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:25 am

        Thanks Dixya.. so glad you like them. I love your new 21 day inspiration plan.

        Reply
    4. Kamana says

      December 14, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      You have the best restaurant reviews! You capture all the dishes so perfectly

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        December 22, 2016 at 2:26 am

        Thanks Kamana. Appreciate the sweet comment, glad you like them. 🙂
        Singapore probably has amazinggggg food.

        Reply

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