Originally posted on 05/30/2018:

Ronald, a lot of people crap on downtown. Here are my opinions as a starter, and anyone can feel free to add on:

* I'm ez to please. Give me a hotel-room, a sportsbook, and table-games...and I'm happier than a pig in shit. So, I love downtown.

First off, I'd say that you have to be aware that a venture 2 blocks away from downtown is on you. You are then venturing into sketchy territory. The main Fremont St area is patrolled pretty well, tho.

There's been a good bit of construction downtown, so some changes in last few years. What do I like about downtown? I'll work from El Cortez toward Plaza:

* El Cortez. Can find good blackjack rules here. The DD and SD are pretty good. Granted, it's known as the "Sweaty Spaniard" for a reason. Surprisingly, a pretty good restaurant in there. Sportsbook linked to Station lines.

* Two restaurants that I frequent quite often about two blocks from El Cortez. The Greek restaurant and a pretty solid hot-dog stand.