Fodor's Expert Review Border Grill Mandalay Bay
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are the popular, green-minded chefs who created this cheery, sophisticated outpost of their now-closed Santa Monica restaurant. Service is snappy, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a tastier margarita in town—particularly the mango-cilantro and raspberry-chipotle versions. Starters include green-corn tamales, citrusy ceviche, and house-made guacamole, and grilled sustainable fish and hormone-free meats, such as skirt steak and short ribs, make healthful, flavorful fillings for lunchtime tacos and tortillas. For dinner, opt for dishes such as chipotle-tossed shrimp, beef brisket taquitos with spicy slaw, or pork belly with guacamole and blood-orange reduction. The all-you-can-eat weekend brunch, served from 10 to 3, features creative small plates, such as Peruvian shrimp and grits, bacon-jalapeño PBJ sandwich, and cinnamon-rich, bite-size churro "tots" served with two dipping sauces (and bottomless mimosas!).
Quick Facts
- Urban Mexican cuisine
- Fun, flavored margaritas
- Patio overlooking Mandalay Bay Beach