Mesa Grill...........The Southwest Grill Master finds his home in Las Vegas

Bobby Flay as many of you know specializes in southwestern cuisine. His Charismatic dance around the grill makes you want to be his best friend.

Bobby found his Las Vegas home at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and is showing everyone that visits that he knows what he is talking about when you see him on TV.  His menu is all southwestern with a good mix of burgers, steaks, salads and anything grilled.   We went there for lunch and were at a table that expanded from 5 to 7 as we were joined by our friends.

I started out with a drink that turned into two as it was delicious. I'd love to learn how to make the Cactus pear margarita.  It was sweet but not too sweet.  It went down way too easy as I said I had two.

We decided to get some apps to start our meal and with the help of the server at hand, we decided on the Queso Fundido which is basically cheese dip.  But not any cheese dip.  Goat Cheese dip.  For many, goat cheese is not tops on the list.  For me, it is.  I have really learned to love the stuff.  As you can see below, it's served with blue corn chips.

The other Appetizer that we got was a Shrimp Tamale.  I'm also a sucker for Tamales.  When they are done right, there is nothing more comfort food like.  It is hearty and warming and you can sit in front of a fire with two of them and be so satisfied.  Instead, I was surrounded by 6 close friends.   Fire has nothing on that.

The great thing about our group was that we all really enjoy food.  I think everyone got to try everyones dish. forkes were being passed around with things to try.  we were all oooh-ing and aaaah-ing over the meal.  A big surprise in the lunch was the pressed Cuban burger.  Tender burger topped with ham and swiss cheese with a pickle.  It was really delicious.  The Mesa burger was also really good as it was served with Vidalia onions and a horseradish sauce.

I don't know why I can't turn the picture.  turn your head.  It tasted as good as it looked.

There were three of us that got the lamb cobb salad.  Instead of the traditional turkey, we got grilled lamb.  The lamb was so good.  It had no gamey taste that you sometimes get with lamb.  The best is that it sat along side two thick slices of hardwood smoked bacon.  I just can't get enough of that stuff.

If you have ever watched him on TV and said, "I'd love to try what he cooks" you would be happy if you went to his restaurants.  Bobby Flay does a good job of creating a great atmosphere and a fabulous menu.  I looked at his Dinner menu and it looked great too.

Mesa Grill can be found at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.  For more information go to www.mesagrill.com