Casino Events

Sessions Returns to the Fiesta Room – Friday, June 7, 2013

The El Cortez concert series, Sessions, makes it return to the Fiesta Room on Friday, June 7, as a part of the First Friday festivities in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The concert series gathers up-and-coming artists performing original songs, as well as renditions of fan favorites on the Fiesta Room stage. Bands kick off the event at 9 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door.

Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, June 8, 2013

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime; $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots; and $2 Pepsi products.

Yelp Gets Poetic with 89XXXpose – Sunday, June 9, 2013

Yelp, the popular business directory service and review site with social networking features, will hold the 89XXXpose poetry reading on June 9 from 6-8 p.m. inside the Fiesta Room as a part of their 89XXXhibition. A group of Las Vegas writers, poets, story tellers, comedians and performers will take the stage to share their stories of their experiences in the city of Las Vegas. The event will be hosted by Matt Donelly, co-host of Penn’s Sunday School podcast. A suggested donation of $5 will be taken at the door with 100% of donation proceeds benefitting Communities in Schools. Additionally fans can enjoy a literary treat called the Hemingway Daiquiri, a mix of white rum, maraschino liqueur, fresh fruit juices and simple syrup for $7.

Weekend Karaoke inside The Parlour

The Parlour inside El Cortez becomes downtown Las Vegas’ go-to destination for karaoke every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening at 10 p.m. From classics hits to today’s chart toppers, brave patrons can entertain their friends and guests during this exciting weekend party.

Award-Winning Elvis Presley Tribute

John Brooks, an award-winning Elvis Presley tribute artist, continues his performance inside The Parlour every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. throughout June.

Food and Beverage Promotions

Free White Castle in Honor of Flag Day – Friday, June 14, 2013

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is serving free White Castle cheeseburgers to celebrate Flag Day on Friday, June 14. Club Cortez members can enjoy free White Castle cheeseburgers while they play slots and table games, and the complimentary burgers will be served from noon to 6 p.m. White Castle is famous for their one-of-a-kind Slyder ®, which offers a delicious hamburger patty with White Castle’s signature steamed onions and cheese.

Ongoing

$5 Burger and Beer Special at Café Cortez

For $5, guests can enjoy a half-pound Jackie Burger, chips and a 12-ounce domestic draft beer inside Café Cortez. The special is available 24 hours.

Champagne Thursdays in The Parlour

Every Thursday, guests can raise a glass and enjoy $5 French champagne inside The Parlour.

The Parlour Offers Exclusive Dining Menu

El Cortez serves a special nightly dining menu exclusively available at The Parlour from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Pulled Pork Slider, $9

Slow-braised pork shoulder served on a dollar roll with Creole mayo

Barbecue Chicken Slider, $9

Served with fresh coleslaw and Jack Daniel’s barbecue sauce

Parlour Melt, $9

Grilled hamburger patty with Swiss cheese and grilled onions served on a dollar roll

Grilled Shrimp, $11

Fresh, grilled Gulf shrimp served with a spicy teriyaki sauce

Artichoke Spinach Dip, $7

Fresh spinach and marinated artichoke hearts with cheddar and jack cheeses topped with seasoned bread crumbs and served with fresh crostini

Fish Tacos, $8

Fried cod filets served on flour tortillas and topped with shredded lettuce and Crème Fraiche

Lollipop Wings, $8

Seasoned chicken drumettes fried and served with bleu cheese dressing

Steak Fries, $6

House-seasoned thick-cut fries served with chipotle ranch dressing

Café Cortez Take-Out Menu

Café Cortez inside El Cortez Hotel and Casino now offers a daily take-out menu available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The take-out menu features a variety of cuisine, such as:

• Appetizers: chicken quesadilla, $8.25; Cajun chicken wings, $7.50; shrimp cocktail, $8.50; and more

• Salads: Greek Salad, $8.95; Chinese chicken salad, $8.95; and more

• Burgers: Jackie’s Burger, $7.95; Swiss burger, $8.50; veggie burger, $7.75; and more

• Sandwiches: Deli selects, $7.95; corned beef or pastrami on rye, $8.95; fish sandwich, $7.75; and more

About El Cortez Hotel & Casino: El Cortez Hotel & Casino is the longest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas and celebrates its 72nd year of operation in 2013. The iconic property can be found in historic downtown Las Vegas at 600 East Fremont St. and is the only casino in the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District. With 300 remodeled hotel rooms, including 10 uniquely themed suites that resulted from the 2010-2011 Design A Suite Downtown Contest, El Cortez offers some of the best accommodations in downtown Las Vegas.

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