Las Vegas Mixtape v33: Man Machines, Bi-Ethnic Cuisine, and Blissful Oblivion

Track #2: Mi Casa Grill Cantina/Su Casa Sushi Bar @Silverton Hotel and Casino

Mexican and Japanese cuisines excitingly come together here. (Image: Vegas 411)

Ever had the urge to eat Mexican food—and sushi/sashimi/poke—at a single restaurant? What about enjoying a margarita, guacamole, and enchiladas along with edamame, seaweed salad, and a crispy tuna roll?

This adventure is possible at the visually spectacular Mi Casa Grill Cantina and the Su Casa Sushi Bar inside Silverton Casino Hotel. I didn’t even know that these two restaurants under one roof existed until I went to the Silverton to see the live mermaids in their huge aquarium. As a fan of Jose Andres’ China Poblano at the Cosmopolitan, which serves both Mexican and Chinese food, I was thrilled to discover a Vegas eatery offering Mexican and Japanese cuisines—and doing it well.

Walk into Mi Casa and to the right you’ll see Su Casa nestled in there. (Image: Vegas 411)

My margarita and sushi choice—the “Angry Tuna,” with spicy tuna and shrimp tempura—segued seamlessly into the excellent “Chile Relleno Oaxaca” entree with asadero cheese, Spanish rice, and refried beans. This bi-ethnic culinary experience works, enough so that I’m tempted to return immediately and try Su Casa’s Chirashi tacos, served with truffled furikake fries, which sound positively surreal. I also can’t help but wonder about a restaurant, which may already exist somewhere, serving Mexican and Indian food.