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    Casino at the El Cortez Hotel: Tours & Tickets

    233 Reviews
    #87 of 424 things to do in Las Vegas
    Casinos & Gambling, Fun & Games
    600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5614
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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    The place to gamble

    I've been coming to Vegas since the 70s. The El is the first place I stayed. Although I prefer to stay on the strip I always come here to gamble. It has an old style about it the Pit bosses and crews on the crap...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank hm1866
    Reviewed 3 September 2019
    A taste of old Vegas

    This is one od the originals, and it's not to be missed. It has an old Vegas feel, and the staff, dealers, pit bosses and everyone else is just great. I hadn't been here for about 6 months, and when I walked in, the pit...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Ralph S
    Reviewed 6 June 2019
    Totally old school

    Very clean and well ventilated casino. I love the old machines, they still have quarter machines. The service was good

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank irishfemme99
    Reviewed 14 May 2019
    Siegel's 1940 in El Cortez

    Siegel's 1940 in the El Cortez casino,has the best prime rib! It melts in your mouth! They have awesome burgers,salmon,and huge salads, is what we had at our table! ( if you stay at El Cortez, they have a lot of food perks, we had...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    1  Thank Highrollet
    Reviewed 8 April 2019
    One of the oldest continuously operated hotel/casino properties in Las Vegas

    Not everything in Las Vegas looks like the Bellagio, Luxor, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace or The Mirage. To get a feel for the history of the town, visit the El Cortez, a relatively small downtown gaming venue that is one of the oldest continuously operated...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    1  Thank Taylor B
    Reviewed 1 December 2018 via mobile
    Fun place

    Old school casino. Nothing too fancy. Had a ton of fun playing craps. Drinks were cold and free. Fremont street outside is a fun break to go see things you won't see in your home town.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank DoubleGinMN
    Reviewed 17 November 2018
    Prime rib special for $10.95 24/7

    If you love prime rib, the restaurant at the El Cortez is the place to go. You must ask for the special or you will be served the higher-priced prime rib on the menu. The dinner includes a nice portion of prime rib, your choice...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank purr712
    Reviewed 12 November 2018
    Good Craps in a Classic Casino

    Take a walk down Fremont St outside of the "experience" to find a genuine old casino, the El Cortez. Good for craps, as they offer $5 bets with 10x odds. Walked in with $200 and out with $600 after about half an hour. Good blackjack...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank cracklinob
    Reviewed 11 November 2018 via mobile
    Loved El co

    We visited downtown one day and this was by far our favourite casino. It was so enjoyable we returned one evening later that week. Cocktails servers were regular and attentive. Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Will definitely return.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Beaglesx2
    Reviewed 6 November 2018
    Not what I remember

    Machines are tight even though they are supposed to be loose slots. Have mostly the electronic and not my favorite old ones. Will not go back.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Jane P
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    KACW1013
    4 October 2018|
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    Response from Bruce A | Reviewed this property |
    Decent, loose, but not the newest and glitziest. El Cortez has some great blackjack rules, but it’s an older casino. But lots of 6-9 video poker machines. Good luck
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    bumpywx
    26 September 2018|
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    Response from joycep883 | Reviewed this property |
    .25 cent or .50 cent chips is not per play. Theres is a minimum . Was $1 last year
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    Jean T
    19 August 2018|
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    Response from beebeejagurl | Reviewed this property |
    No. I’m sorry it took so long to get back. It’s a great hotel, do enjoy.
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