My Trip to the Sunday Buffet at IL Toro E La Capra – Las Vegas NV

IL Toro E La Capra is a Mexican Restaurant with Old World Italian Decor and also offers some Italian Dishes on the menu. This restaurant is located not too far past the strip. On the Sunday of our visit they weren’t using the first floor. We had our choice of using the stairs or taking the elevator. When we arrived we got seated right away. They do offer a long Mexican Menu and also do offer some Italian Dishes. It was pretty crowded and I noticed that nearly everyone was getting the buffet so I thought it was the way to go.

They start us off with complimentary chips, spicy salsa, and bean dip.

The salsa is extra spicy. It doesn’t taste like natural chili in it to me. It tastes like some sort of strong chemical extract that is barely edible.

Here’s most of the buffet.

Here’s most of the food we took.

My favorite bites were the fresh vegetables, the fresh fruit, and the vanilla soft serve but the the corn, rice, and risotto weren’t bad.

I knew better than to try beef from a buffet. My husband said that the worst plates were the beef ones. One was chewy. the other was tough. He thought his chicken was dry. I thought mine wasn’t dry but was weird for a fajita because instead of grilled meat it seemed more like simmered in liquid fajita. I didn’t try the fish because it was breaded and also in liquid falling apart. The other worst dish had to be the pasta. It was the mushiest pasta ever made anywhere.

We saw signs all over saying that Monday-Saturday the Buffet is less than $20. We found out that the Sunday Buffet ran $29.95.

That was my trip to the Sunday Buffet at IL Toro E La Capra

IL Toro E La Capra

6435 S Decatur Blvd Las Vegas NV

702-331-6090

www.ToroELaCapra.com

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SoulBelly BBQ Still Worth a Fork! – Las Vegas NV

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Soulbelly BBQ is located in the Downtown Arts District of Las Vegas that’s not too far from the famous Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. This restaurant is by Chef Bruce Kalman who is a former Bravo Top Chef and was also James Beard Nominated. He was also victorious on Food Network’s Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay Shows.

On your way in there is a good sized patio and a large smoker that is usually smoking meat.

Inside there is a bar, an open kitchen, dining area, and a stage for bands.

Every time we go the menu seems to change some.

Maybe half the time I get the ground in-house smoked brisket burger occasionally. (I get it with slaw instead of cheese)

It’s always good!

My husband often orders a sandwich called The Belly of the Soul. (smoked brisket, fried egg, cheese sauce, pickled onions, spicy bbq sauce, and crispy onions)

It was really good to him and the Mac-n-cheese was also good too.

Here’s the menu we had.

Soulbelly is still Worth a Fork!

Soulbelly BBQ

1327 S Main Street Las Vegas NV

702-483-4404

www.SoulbellyBBQ.com

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The FORKING Las Vegas FOOD Buzz of the Week

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It’s pretty rare that the best and worst of the week come from the same restaurant. The Best plate of the week was from Amador Cocina Fina. When there GET THE MUSHROOMS!

This was oyster mushroom yakitori with hoja Santa pesto, Tokyo negi, and sesame seeds. Other plates were good too especially the branzino, and the eggs with shrimp and house made potato chips. It was more good than bad but this one plate just didn’t even seem like it came from the same restaurant and chef.

The Flambe Tarte – Pastrami, Manchego Cheese, Caramelized Onions and NOT MENTIONED ON MENU TONS and TONS of Creme Fracihe -, BLECH!

In other FOOD NEWS –

Any Day? – Aroma Latin Cocina – 3355 Spring Mountain Rd

April 4- Haru Matsuri Spring Fest – Lorenzi Park – Twin Lakes Dr 10-5pm

April 5- LAST DAY OF OPERATION – Siegel’s 1941 – El Cortez

April 9- Pappalecco (espresso, gelato, panini) 4700 S Maryland Pkwy

April 11+12 – Taco & Tamale Festival – Desert Breeze Events Center – 8455 Kids Zone Pkwy

April 16 – May 31 – Michelin Starred & James Beard Awarded – Alinea POP UP in the Bellagio in the Micheal Mina Restaurant

April 18 – A Taste of Station – Red Rock Pool – GM $100.PP+ & VIP $175.PP+

April 24 – Maroon (Caribbean Steakhouse by Bravo Top Chef) Kwame Onwuachi – Sahara

April 26 – Unstripped Food Festival – Palms 6-9pm

May? – Sometime in May The Hat (Pastrami Dip Restaurant) 6215 S Rainbow Blvd

Rumor READ ON FACEBOOK? May 9th – Last day for Tony Roma’s?

May 16 – Tailgate Beach Club Opens – Snoop Dog to perform – Mandalay Bay

Silly and or Cute FOOD NEWS – My Dogs enjoying In-N-Out Burgers

That was The FORKING Las Vegas FOOD Buzz of the week

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A Peak of Wicked Donuts – Las Vegas NV

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Wicked Donuts is a Doughnut Restaurant located in the Sun City Part of Summerlin in Las Vegas Nevada. They offer your usual doughnuts.

And doughnuts that are different.

The atmosphere is also a mix of the usual doughnut shop and something different.

My husband tried a triple chocolate doughnut.

It was very chocolatey cake-ee doughnut.

I tried the Blue Suede Banana Doughnut (with peanut butter banana filling)

For my liking this is too large of a doughnut so I cut it in half. The other half I ate the nest day.

The doughnut seems freshly made and has a nice chocolatey topping that was adorned by a banana chip. Inside the doughnut is a creamy banana + peanut butter custard. For me the flavors work well together.

That was a peak at Wicked Donuts

Wicked Donuts

9490 W Lake Mead Blvd Las Vegas NV

www.WickedDonuts.com

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Chip Off The Block (Sandwiches, Burgers, & More) Las Vegas NV – Worth a Try!

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Chip Off The Block is a sandwich and burger shop that is connected to The Butcher Shop (Butcher Shop) in the northwest part of Vegas. They offer a variety of Boars Head meat sandwiches, some house smoked meat sandwiches, burgers and more!

First you order and pay at the counter.

Then you seat yourself.

They run your order to you when it’s ready.

I tried a pastrami sandwich on rye bread with house sauce, slaw, and sweet potato tots.

This sandwich is not going to win a prize for beauty but I’m happy to tell you that it tastes better than it looks. They cooked the pastrami in au jus and that embellishes the flavor and tenderness of the pastrami. This is also a very large sandwich and most people will get two meals out of it. The sweet potato tots are also very tasty.

My husband tried the Smoked Tri Tip Sandwich with added cheese and sidewinder fries.

It’s also a big generous sandwich with a half pound of meat. Also those fries are really great. They almost are like they are filled with creamy mashed potatoes.

Chip Off The Block is certainly Worth a Try!!!!

Chip Off The Block

6440 N Durango Drive Las Vegas NV

702-812-9300

www.ButcherBlockLV.com

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Wild Fig BBQ – Las Vegas NV is still – Worth a Fork!

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Wild Fig BBQ is located in the Sun City Part of Summerlin in Las Vegas Nevada. They offer things such as brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, house made pastrami, spare ribs, house made sausage, and smoked tri tip. They also offer various sandwiches, combo plates, side dishes, party platters, desserts and more!

It’s not a fancy place. Also they are without indoor seating. You either have to do take out or sit at one of the picnic tables.

On our first visit we tried a lot but not everything (also the house made pastrami on every visit so far) Above is the Pulled Pork, Turkey Breast, Brisket, Macaroni & Cheese, Brussels Sprouts, Corn Muffins, and Pickles. All was very good.

The above sides were chili crisp rice (too spicy hot for me) Macaroni and cheese (they now add hot Cheetos Dust to it), BBQ Eggplant (my favorite) and the Brussels Sprouts (very good)

Once a week they offer a Wagyu Brisket that is VERY GOOD!

The house made Pastrami is always VERY GOOD but does differ slightly each time. This fist one I had was to me PERFECTION and like it was “Made by GOD”

This second one might be even better for those who enjoy more jiggly meat. It was the same but more fatty.

This third one was similar but slightly more lean and had more bark (outer seasoning) with more black pepper taste than the previous ones. (I note maybe I am the one that notices the slight differences?)

Last visit combo plate was all very good. Pulled Pork, Turkey Breast, corn muffins, macaroni and cheese (we asked them to leave off the Cheetos Dust), side of Green Chili.

Wild Fig BBQ is Worth a Fork!

Wild Fig BBQ

9555 Del Webb Blvd Las Vegas NV

702-575-9515

www.WildFigBBQ.com

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The FORKING Las Vegas FOOD Buzz of the Week

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We periodically go to Soulbelly BBQ downtown in the Arts District. The menu changes some from time to time and they also offer specials. But maybe on half our visits I usually get a fresh ground in house Smoked Brisket Burger. It’s usually very good and reasonably priced. My husband also maybe on half our visits get this sandwich called Belly of Soul (Smoked Brisket, Cheese Sauce, Pickled Onions, Spicy BBQ Sauce, Fried Egg, Crispy Onions).

A really great surprise came from Haochi Mama. The Crispy Eggplant Strips really are amazing!!!!!! They are a BOMB of deliciousness. They also have this shattering crisp caramelization and inside is sweet mild creamy eggplant. GET THIS! (but I do note that this dish does lose the shattering crisp exteriors for taking it home but still is delicious)

In other FOOD news –

Soon? – Zippy’s 5485 Camino Al Norte – N. Las Vegas

Soon? – Marker 40 (Bar with some food) 14 W Wyoming

Soon? – Bajamar Seafood and Tacos (NEW SECOND location) 7960 S Rainbow Blvd

Soon? – Soulbelly BBQ (New SECOND location) Miracle Mile Shops

Soon? – Meril (Emeril Lagasse Group) M Resort

Soon? – Master Kim’s Korean BBQ – Palace Station

Soon? – Pop Up Bagels (rip and dip style) 1685 E Cactus Ave

Soon? – Hello Kitty – Shops at Caesars

Soon? – MariaCheez Pizza – 5770 Centennial Center Blvd

Soon? – Blue Martini – Planet Hollywood Shops

Soon? – Porfirio’s Place (Mexican) 6085 S Rainbow Blvd (In a Gas Station)

Soon? – Able Baker Bomb Shelter – 6371 Centennial Center Blvd

Soon? – The Hat (CA Pastrami Dip Restaurant) 6215 S Rainbow Blvd

Soon? – 888 Vegas Buffet – Craig Rd

Soon? – Slim Chickens – Craig Rd

March 27 Fiorella by Marc Vetri Closes in the Durango

March 28 Cantina Contramar Opens in the Fontainebleau

March 27-29 Foodieland – Las Vegas Motor Speedway

March 31 LPM to CLOSE in the Cosmopolitan

Late March-April? Aroma Lation American Cocina to OPEN 3355 Spring Mountain Rd

April 4 – Haru Matsuri Spring Fest – Lorenzi Park – Twin Lakes Dr 10-5pm

April 5 – LAST DAY OF OPERATION – Siegel’s 1941 in the El Cortez

April 9 – Pappalecco (espresso, gelato, panini) 4700 S Maryland Pkwy

April 11 + 12 – Taco & Tamale Festival – Desert Breeze Events Center – 8455 Kids Zone Pkwy

April – MIDDLE – NSDC (Not a Damn Chance) Burger 124 S 6TH St

April 16 – May 31 – Michelin Starred & James Beard Awarded – Alinea POP UP in the Bellagio in the Micheal Mina Restaurant

April 18 – A Taste of Station – Red Rock Pool – GM $100.PP+ & VIP$175.PP+

April 24 – Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi (Bravo Top Chef) (Caribbean Steakhouse) Sahara

April 26 – Unstripped Food Festival – Palms 6-9pm

RUMOR READ ON FACEBOOK? May 9 – Tony Roma’s – TO CLOSE ? Not Sure RUMOR READ ON FACEBOOK

May 16 – Tailgate Beach Club OPENS in Mandalay Bay and SNOOP DOG Preforms for the opening.

And in Silly and or Cute Food News – My Dogs eating In-N-Out Cheeseburger

That was The FORKING Las Vegas Food Buzz of the Week

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NEW and Mostly WEIRD this month DIFFERENT Limited and Special Edition Foods out there March 2026

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There is Always something New, Weird, Different, Limited, or Special Edition in the wonderful world of food. These days we never know WTFORK we will come across when we shop for food.

Up above is –

LIMITED EDITION – Froot Loops called Sweethearts — What-The-Loop it’s a heart and not a loop – Whatever-

WEIRD – Marrowfat Peas from Erin and Batcheio’s

WEIRD – Baby Bologna – Is it for babies? or made of babies?

WEIRD – Blood & Tongue Sausage – WOW does not sound appetizing

WEIRD – Sea Kid – Crispy Pusit (crispy fried squid)

WIERD – Navarro’s – Fermented Mudfish in Rice instead of Mud

WEIRD – Master – Canned Fish-N-Nuts in tomato sauce

WEIRD – Krinos Ouzo hard candies…..(Candy that is OUZO flavored..)

WEIRD – Shirley Asli Padang – Emping Balado ???

DIFFERENT – Srikaya Coconut Egg Spread

DIFFERENT – Preserved Dutch Butter

DIFFERENT – Opies Pickled Walnuts

WEIRD – Felix Smorgas Gurka (sounds like it could be a Star Trek Character)

WEIRD – Tropics – EDIBLE Beef and Pork Blood (?Edible???) (Foods for Klingons)

WEIRD – Turtle Chips – Steak Wasabi Flavored

WEIRD – Lay”s Spicy Crayfish Flavor Potato Chips

WEIRD – Lay’s Fried Crab Flavored Potato Chips

Weird – Crab Roe Flavored Broad Beans

WEIRD – Van Leeuwen – Dr Seuss Swirly Whirly Blue Thing Ice Cream -Blue Ice Cream with Blueberry Swirls & Honey Cornbread

WEIRD – Simon Coll Chocolate Con Leche SARDINES

And there us usually something Oreo (most normal thing this month……)

DIFFERENT – Nabisco – Cinnamon Bun Oreo Sandwich Cookies

Well that was mostly Weird Foods for March 2026. Who knows WTFORK we will come across next month.

Dining Out With DOGS in Las Vegas NV – March 2026

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Dining Out With DOGS is just a “Fluff” Story about taking my dogs out to eat. It all Started with my late dog Louie who always enjoyed going out to eat. When Louie got elderly he came down with aggressive cancer. We were told that poor old Louie probably only had another three months to live or possibly up to six months. Well I took Louie out to eat as often as I could and Louie made it another seventeen months. Today I take my current dogs out to eat when I can and when the weather is right.

We tried Riva’s Mexican Grill again because we enjoy the community patio there. I tried a fish salad and shared some fish with the dogs.

My husband tried a Carnitas Platter and shared some Carnitas with the dogs.

That was our trip to

Rivas Mexican Grill

6885 Aliante Pkwy North Las Vegas NV

www.RivasMexicanGrill.com

The next week we all went to Mezzo Bistro. They started us off with bread and embellished oil.

Then our cacciatore dishes have arrived.

Chicken Cacciatore

Sausage Cacciatore

Then the dogs got some.

Mezzo Bistro & Wine

4275 N Rancho Drive Las Vegas NV

702-944-8880

www.MezzoBistro.com

It’s already getting HOT in Vegas but was about 75 today and we had some shade so we did alright going to SNS Diner BBQ. If they seem familiar to you then you might have seen them on Food Network on the Diners Drive Ins and Dives TV Show. I must say that their 1/2 smoked chicken is always delicious there. Today my husband got the Brisket Philly and a Sausage Link.