Chef Rick Bayless, Buddy V, and Chef Esther Choi debut a collection of food concepts at Caesars Palace.
Tortazo by Chef Rick Bayless, Mokbar by Chef Esther Choi, and Buddy V’s Pizzeria, in partnership with Buddy Valastro, join the other fast-casual outlets led by celebrity chefs in the space, including Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!
Tortazo is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant by Michelin-starred chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Rick Bayless. The menu highlights the Torta, a popular Mexican sandwich, while offering guests a variety of bold and flavorful Mexican dishes like mouthwatering tacos, quesadillas and house-made churros. Fan favorites include Crispy Chicken Milanesa Torta with napa cabbage, pickled jalapenos, Cotija cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa and cilantro crema. For a sweeter bite, guests may indulge in the Churros with chocolate and cajeta caramel dipping sauces.
Mokbar by Esther Choi combines traditional and modern takes on Korean cuisine. Among several tasty menu items, the Caesars Palace location features an exclusive dish, the Gochujang Chicken, made with gochujang teriyaki marinated chicken, napa cabbage, bok choy, mushroom and scallion furikake. Guests can also expect fan favorites like K-pop Chicken, Bulgogi Buns, Pan Fried Vegan Dumplings and various ramen flavors.
Buddy V’s Pizzeria offers guests a wide selection of pizzas, authentic Jersey-style sandwiches, house-made mozzarella, and several delectable pastry options all day. For breakfast, guests can savor tasty sandwiches like Sausage, Egg, and Cheese on a kaiser roll. Options available throughout the day and into the early morning hours include the Roasted Beef & Mozz Jersey Sandwich with top round steak roasted low and slow, garlic, house-made mozzarella, and au jus and the Boss Pizza with pomodoro, mozzarella, pepperoni, meatball, sausag,e and bacon.
The Celebrity Food Hall is off the casino floor near Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace. Tortazo and Mokbar are open from 11 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Buddy V’s Pizzeria is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
