Lindo Michoacan Mexican Food, Las Vegas, Nevada

My next trip to the city of sin, or Las Vegas, Nevada. I want to check out this Mexican restaurant called Lindo Michoacan. The food looks good. Of course I was browsing Yelp. So these few pics is not mine. I'm just sharing it. Kind of getting you in the know.

This place is located at 2655 Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121. Phone: 702-735-6828

Lindo Michoacan

According to their website they are the best 14 years running. It is considered a gourmet Mexcian cuisine. Seems they have 3 locations in the valley, Dessert Inn, West Flamingo and La Loma. 

They were established in 1990, and according to the testimonials, this place really rocks hard! Live entertainment at all 3 locations. They pride themsevles on the vairety of beverages that they offer. Imported beer, the staples like tequila and maragritas.

The owner is Javier Barajas. He learned to cook when his grandparents sent him to study at the seminary in Michoacan.

The Botanas, or (appetizers) looks good. Just click the link to check it out. The Fresh Guacamole Dip is 8.50. And the appetizers range in price from 7.50 for their Quesadilla de Harina to their 18.50 Camarones Aguachile. This 18.50 dish is made up of fresh Mexican Gulf Shrimp, raw cooked in a blend of cilantro, jalapenos, onions, and lime juice. Then it is topped with avocado, tomatoes, and onion slices.

Oysters, yes they have fresh oysters on the half. I want to sample their Nopalitos (Fresh Cactus) for 9.75 Mexican grilled cactus grilled wih onion, tomato, carrots, cilantro and jalapenos. Served with tortillas.

I love eggs, and this place has em. Huevos (eggs) dishes run from 9.50 to 18.50. And on Saturday and Sunday they serve Menudo. Michoacan style. Served with tortillas. Menudo is cow stomach. Cleaned out hopefully. I've tried different versions of it, if done right I can eat it. It is actuall good.

Ensaladas (salads) looks good too. The Ensalada Marinera for 11.95 looks healthy. 2 avocado shells filled with avocado, diced shrimp, tomato, onions, cilantro, with a little jalapenos and lime juice Served on a bed of lettuce and saltine crackers.

OK here's what I wanna try. Their Carnitas a la Coca-Cola for 17.95  Carnitas in a Coca Cola sauce made with dry pasilla chiles, fresh garlic, black pepper, cloves, his mom's secret spices and Coca Cola Classic. 

Alright, I'm closing shop. Thanks for stopping by the blog, have a safe one. I'm going to book my flight soon.

Ron

SHOULD YOU USE MEASURING DEVICES?

I get the question sometimes, "Hey Ron should I use measuring cups or spoons?"

My answer is this, it is good to use those devices for practice. Like a carpenter that needs a piece of 2x4x6 cut for general purpose, he can usually eyeball it, because of years of practice. A good traffic cop can see if you are speeding without him looking at his radar gun. It's that sixth sense you grow.

So here's the deal, use em. Learn what a teaspoon looks like as opposed to a tablespoon. Learn what a quarter cup looks like as opposed to half a cup. You get the idea. And a lot of it is tasting, smelling, feeling it. Your senses will develop, you'll be able to just listen to a steak sizzling on a grill and know if it is cooking just right or not.

Cooking is feel man, plain and simple. Don't get too serious with measurments, use commn sense. Tasting a dish as you are finishing it is the key. And if your taste buds are off, have someone taste your creation, that's a good one.

So just keep on cooking.

Ron.