Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. - Page 3

icehog3 · 01-20-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

How do the prices run on the other smokes there?

Everything is high there, Scott, especially the rare Opus vitolas. But I go there for the mojitos and the atmosphere when there....When in Vegas, you pay to play and know that going in.

BlindedByScience · 01-20-2013, 03:31 PM

Been to Casa Fuente several times, will always stop by when we're in Vegas. No, it's not cheap...welcome to Vegas....

Fuente HTF's you can't find most places, fantastic Mojito's, solid single malt and bourbon selection, great staff. Last time, I sat at the bar and sampled the single malt's while smoking a Casa Fuente lancero. A good time, to be sure.

jldude12345 · 01-20-2013, 03:39 PM

Yeah I was there this last summer and I agree....it was way over priced and I personally think the Casa Fuente Stick is nothing special....I would much rather smoke a short story or a best seller.

montecristo#2 · 01-20-2013, 04:04 PM

One of the few places you can smoke a cigar and have no one look at you in disgust. I love Casa Fuente. I order a drink, smoke my own cigars and no one bothers me. The waitresses are friendly and they have a TV setup to watch games.

Have you tried smoking a cigar in a sports book recently. You even get looks in the casinos these days.

I know the drinks are not cheap, but considering a Corona will cost you $7 at a club. $12 for a good sized and strong drink works for me.

The way I see it, I usually save money at Casa Fuente. Two hours of smoking means no money lost at the tables.

icehog3 · 01-20-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo#2

One of the few places you can smoke a cigar and have no one look at you in disgust. I love Casa Fuente. I order a drink, smoke my own cigars and no one bothers me. The waitresses are friendly and they have a TV setup to watch games.

Have you tried smoking a cigar in a sports book recently. You even get looks in the casinos these days.

I know the drinks are not cheap, but considering a Corona will cost you $7 at a club. $12 for a good sized and strong drink works for me.

The way I see it, I usually save money at Casa Fuente. Two hours of smoking means no money lost at the tables.

Well, yeah....but do they let you shoot at things?

sikk50 · 01-20-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

A couple guys mentioned the $35 BTL. Aren't Casa Fuente's in that $30-$35 ballpark? I've had a bunch across the years, seems that's about what I gave up for them. I know they aren't very good, but it's the house blend. That'd probably be a good choice for the atmosphere.
I'd probably spend the extra 15 bucks and get the $50 Anejo. I'd just consider the 35 bucks as admission.
How do the prices run on the other smokes there?

Negatory.

Everything NOT Casa Fuente is huge mark up. The Casa Fuente's themselves average between $17-23 depending on vitola. I always make it a point to go there for scotch and cigars. This is bc I love the experience and the Casa Fuente lancero is my absolute favorite NC. Honestly for the experience and ~$20 a stick I don't mind it at all. When I don't want to smoke a Casa Fuente or pay a huge chunk, Pheasant Run is the place to go.

Hope that helps if you ever make it to the desert Scott!

poker · 01-21-2013, 09:09 AM

While I agree that it can be pricey for cigars at Casa Fuente, you have to try to put it in perspective.

How often do you get to go to Vegas and hang out in an iconic place like Casa Fuente?

Really though...if you're in Las Vegas and if 35 bucks is gonna break you, maybe Vegas wasnt a good destination choice to begin with. It's not like you're gonna buy 3 to smoke there & 6 more to take home with you.

Like others have said, its a small price to pay for the experience.

CigarNut · 01-21-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

While I agree that it can be pricey for cigars at Casa Fuente, you have to try to put it in perspective.

How often do you get to go to Vegas and hang out in an iconic place like Casa Fuente?

Really though...if you're in Las Vegas and if 35 bucks is gonna break you, maybe Vegas wasnt a good destination choice to begin with. It's not like you're gonna buy 3 to smoke there & 6 more to take home with you.

Like others have said, its a small price to pay for the experience.

Going to Vegas is a "treat"; CF is just a part of that treat.

pnoon · 01-21-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Going to Vegas is a "treat"; boobs are just a part of that treat.

Fixed it for you.

BlindedByScience · 01-21-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

......It's not like you're gonna buy 3 to smoke there & 6 more to take home with you.....

I guess I've been doing it wrong.....

smokinpeace · 01-21-2013, 11:55 AM

Headed to Vegas for the first time this weekend. Looking forward to checking out the Casa.

CigarNut · 01-21-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Fixed it for you.

Thanks Peter! That's what I get for posting before finishing my morning coffee!

01-21-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by poker

While I agree that it can be pricey for cigars at Casa Fuente, you have to try to put it in perspective.

How often do you get to go to Vegas and hang out in an iconic place like Casa Fuente?

Really though...if you're in Las Vegas and if 35 bucks is gonna break you, maybe Vegas wasnt a good destination choice to begin with. It's not like you're gonna buy 3 to smoke there & 6 more to take home with you.

Like others have said, its a small price to pay for the experience.

I guess it's all a matter of opinion. I go to Vegas all the time, and the experience wasn't that great.

I can think of half a dozen nicer cigar places I'd rather hang out.

Prime, Boca Raton FL
Smoke Inn, Margate FL
Burn, Naples FL
Smoke on The Water, Weston FL
Casa de Montecristo, Chicago IL
Cigar King, Skokie IL

poker · 01-22-2013, 12:28 AM

It is a matter of opinion, that's 100% true.

Personally, my first time at Casa Fuentes was awesome, not really because of just where I was at, but rather the "whole" experience which was being there with a whole gang of friends living it up and having a blast. For me a location itself is not as important as the the friends I'm there with. Hell, I have the fondest memories when friends & I were in just in a plain ol garage or on some ordinary patio.

sikk50 · 01-22-2013, 12:49 AM

True that! I have more awesome memories at Darrell's garage watching movies drinking Sierra Nevada than I do at any number of high price lounges

icehog3 · 01-22-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

I guess it's all a matter of opinion. I go to Vegas all the time, and the experience wasn't that great.

I can think of half a dozen nicer cigar places I'd rather hang out.

Casa de Montecristo, Chicago IL
Cigar King, Skokie IL

In January, I'll take any place in Vegas over Chicago.

01-22-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

In January, I'll take any place in Vegas over Chicago.

Now there's something we can agree on. I grew up on Lawrence & Pulaski. My dad said it was 8 yesterday, I said, "8 what"

replicant_argent · 01-22-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sikk50

Negatory.

Everything NOT Casa Fuente is huge mark up. The Casa Fuente's themselves average between $17-23 depending on vitola. I always make it a point to go there for scotch and cigars. This is bc I love the experience and the Casa Fuente lancero is my absolute favorite NC. Honestly for the experience and ~$20 a stick I don't mind it at all. When I don't want to smoke a Casa Fuente or pay a huge chunk, Pheasant cigars is the place to go.

Hope that helps if you ever make it to the desert Scott!

I think you meant Pheasant Cigars, correct?

bvilchez · 01-22-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I just want to see Vegas for the architecture and boobs, that's all.

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Originally Posted by ArgusP2

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I see what you mean about the architecture. Very well presented in its form. The way its outlined and then proportionally situated side by side is perfect.

T-Bone · 02-14-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Rhum Bar is very nice too!

Rhumbar is imo the best place on the strip to have a cigar. The selection is smallish, but the atmosphere blows Casa Fuente away.

01-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#42
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. Been to Casa Fuente several times, will always stop by when we're in Vegas. No, it's not cheap...welcome to Vegas.... Fuente HTF's you can't find most places, fantastic Mojito's, solid single malt and bourbon selection, great staff. Last time, I sat at the bar and sampled the single malt's while smoking a Casa Fuente lancero. A good time, to be sure. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

01-20-2013, 03:39 PM	#43
jldude12345 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Jonathan Location: Houston Posts: 27 Trading: (0)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. Yeah I was there this last summer and I agree....it was way over priced and I personally think the Casa Fuente Stick is nothing special....I would much rather smoke a short story or a best seller.

01-20-2013, 04:04 PM	#44
montecristo#2 Don't Taze me Bro! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,063 Trading: (49)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. One of the few places you can smoke a cigar and have no one look at you in disgust. I love Casa Fuente. I order a drink, smoke my own cigars and no one bothers me. The waitresses are friendly and they have a TV setup to watch games. Have you tried smoking a cigar in a sports book recently. You even get looks in the casinos these days. I know the drinks are not cheap, but considering a Corona will cost you $7 at a club. $12 for a good sized and strong drink works for me. The way I see it, I usually save money at Casa Fuente. Two hours of smoking means no money lost at the tables.

01-21-2013, 09:09 AM	#47
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. While I agree that it can be pricey for cigars at Casa Fuente, you have to try to put it in perspective. How often do you get to go to Vegas and hang out in an iconic place like Casa Fuente? Really though...if you're in Las Vegas and if 35 bucks is gonna break you, maybe Vegas wasnt a good destination choice to begin with. It's not like you're gonna buy 3 to smoke there & 6 more to take home with you. Like others have said, its a small price to pay for the experience. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

01-21-2013, 11:55 AM	#51
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. Headed to Vegas for the first time this weekend. Looking forward to checking out the Casa.

01-22-2013, 12:28 AM	#54
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. It is a matter of opinion, that's 100% true. Personally, my first time at Casa Fuentes was awesome, not really because of just where I was at, but rather the "whole" experience which was being there with a whole gang of friends living it up and having a blast. For me a location itself is not as important as the the friends I'm there with. Hell, I have the fondest memories when friends & I were in just in a plain ol garage or on some ordinary patio. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

01-22-2013, 12:49 AM	#55
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. Color me unimpressed. True that! I have more awesome memories at Darrell's garage watching movies drinking Sierra Nevada than I do at any number of high price lounges __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"