Cafe Ole Redefines Casual Mexican Dining with Fresh Dishes in Hacienda Settings

Cafe Ole Mexican Grill, a family-owned restaurant in Las Vegas, is getting ready to open its second location in the booming Southern Nevada market in September, 2005.

LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- Cafe Ole Mexican Grill, a restaurant at 3665 South Fort Apache Road in Las Vegas, caters to the discriminating tastes of quick, casual diners with a menu defined by freshness, quality and distinctive flavors.

Owners are preparing to open their second location in September, 2005 at 4275 N. Rancho Drive in Las Vegas.

Each entree on the Mexican classic menu, which includes made-to-order burritos, enchiladas, tacos and salads for dine-in or carryout, is enhanced with rice and black or pinto beans.

A trio of Mexican soup offerings, childrens meals and ethnic desserts are also featured.

According to Vice President of Operations Ed OHerron, traditional Mexican dishes are punctuated with Cafe Oles signature flavors and fresh, hand-rolled corn and flour tortillas.

Were preparing classic dishes with top drawer ingredients and outstanding recipes. Slow-roasted shredded meats and hand made tortillas are Café Ole staples," he said. The centerpiece of each entrée is its shredded meat -- chicken breast, USDA top sirloin beef or marinated pork. OHerron said the shredded chicken burrito smothered in ranchero sauce is a top seller.

Chicken is this centurys meat of choice. The burrito, with its unique presentation of protein, starch and vegetables, is a sexy Mexican product," he said. While guests can choose from six core menu items with 45 variations, there are a few things that they wont find at Cafe Ole-freezers, microwaves and ground meat. What they will find is an ambiance reminiscent of a Mexican hacienda courtyard. Archways, subdued lighting and rich handmade furniture nestled against a muted backdrop of green, gold and buff welcome guests to the spacious dining area. Just out of sight sits the kitchen with its staff.

Brent Jensen, principal and vice president of development, said the decor is inspired by his minds snapshot of Mexico. Its a destination he frequented during his 25 years as a travel industry professional.

Café Oles design is the product of the mental photograph I took of Mexico. I saw rich, warm colors along with great lighting, old-home furniture and amazing tile work," he said. The dining room resembles the outside room of an old hacienda with workers busily preparing amazing food back in the kitchen." OHerron added, The beauty represents the rich cultural heritage of Mexico."

After meandering past chairs and the condiment station -- handmade products from Juarez, Mexico -- guests begin the Cafe Ole culinary experience with a glimpse of the handmade tortillas, rotating to doneness. Guests place their orders and view assembly of the made-to-order dishes, which include sauces and salsas of their choosing. At the core of the condiments are fresh and dried peppers -- anchos, guajillos, serranos and green chilis. The Cafe Ole chili meter assigns mild to hot ratings. OHerron said that the hottest chili varieties are used sparingly.

We love the taste of our food and want people to enjoy that," he said. So much care and effort goes into each meal and we dont want to set patrons mouths on fire. Bottled commercial hot sauce is available if they want to kick it up a notch."

Cafe Oles quality and service standards extend beyond the confines of its kitchen. With entrees priced from $5.49 to $6.29, an affordable childrens menu, large group seating options and a frequent diner program, Jensen believes Café Ole provides the perfect Mexican dining experience for families desiring exceptional food in a neighborhood setting.

Cafe Ole, 3665 South Fort Apache Road, may be reached at 702-212-0176. A childrens menu is offered. All items are available for dine-in or carryout. All major credit cards are accepted.

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Note : The proper name of the restaurant is C-a-f-e-! Ole Mexican Grill