Dining At Casino Del Sol
With Aaron DeFeo
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If you’re into alcohol, the sky’s the limit at Casino del Sol, says Aaron DeFeo, the casino’s Property Mixologist. A former freelance journalist, DeFeo turned to mixology over a decade ago, honing his craft as Beverage Manager for both Hotel Congress and Maynard’s Market. In 2011, he joined Casino del Sol, where he now oversees the drink program for the five full-service dining restaurants and multiple bars and lounges.
The Berry Bae, featuring Don Q Anejo Rum, Plantation OFTD dark rum, strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, fresh citrus, and bolivar bitters.
Named the 2013 Mixologist of the Year by the Arizona Restaurant Association, DeFeo has helped Casino del Sol curate the largest liquor selection of any bar, casino, resort, or restaurant in the state. The casino’s Tequila Factory restaurant has a collection of close to 200 agave spirits, and PY Steakhouse maintains a collection of nearly 400 whiskeys. And at all times, the casino features eight different hand-selected single barrels of whiskey, tequila, and other spirits (including Whiskey del Bac from local Hamilton Distillers), completely unique to Casino del Sol.
“We serve a wide variety of people and a wide variety of tastes, and we’ve tried to appeal to everyone,” he says. “If you want a really nice whiskey on a big crystal clear ice cube, we can do that. If you want a fast gin and tonic, or even a Bud Light, we certainly have that. We have a selection of Mexican beer, and we can do micheladas. We do fun playful things, too—for example, a Lime in the Coconut, served inside a young coconut.”
Indeed, the drink program provides an impressive range, while also meeting each customer where they are. Patrons can get as simple or as complex as they’d like—poolside margaritas, a lounge drink called The Blueberry Smash made with vodka and fresh blueberries, or a mango-passionfruit mojito at Ume. But even with the simplest of drinks, you’ll be treated to the highest quality ingredients—fresh juices, housemade simple syrups, premium spirits, even the tonic water is excellent—and authentic, “state of the industry” recipes and techniques.
El Cucuy, a cocktail by PY bartender Stephen Kozlowski, featuring Kimo Sabe mezcal, house made fassionola syrup, fresh lime juice & firewater bitters.
If you’re craving a more adventurous drink experience, DeFeo and his team are happy to defy your wildest mixology expectations. The cocktail menu at PY Steakhouse features 32 cocktails (16 originals and 16 classics) made with diverse ingredients, unusual spices, and fresh ingredients. “These cocktails are second to none in the city, in my opinion,” says DeFeo, adding that they’re on par with drinks found in any metropolitan city or entertainment destinations such as Las Vegas.
The drinks program at Casino del Sol leaves no stone unturned, no spirit or technique unexplored, and is truly as vast and diverse as its clientele. And while DeFeo says the selection can be a little overwhelming, he also credits the talented bartenders who can help guide patrons into outstanding choices. Ultimately, he says, “I want to offer unique experiences that you can’t get anywhere else.”
Visit PY Steakhouse at the Casino del Sol for Happy Hour for half-price craft cocktails and half-price on most whiskeys (daily from 4-6pm.) Casino del Sol also offers Top Shelf Thursdays with $5 Grey Goose vodka, Patron Tequila, Johnnie Walker Black, Hendrick's, Crown Royal, and Hennessy all day.
Dining At Casino Del Sol
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Welcome to Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s jewel in the desert and southern Arizona’s premier luxury and business travel destination. This gorgeous high-rise 215-room hotel is adjacent to Casino Del Sol and outdoor entertainment venue, AVA Amphitheater.
Arizona’s newest AAA Four Diamond-rated destination features: 215 rooms and 10 suites with balconies; 65,000 square feet of event space including the a Conference Center featuring a 20,000 square foot Ballroom; PY Steakhouse; Festa International Buffet; Prema Lounge; two Starbucks locations; retail store; high end gaming salon; Hiapsi, an elegant spa and exercise facility; a luxurious outdoor pool with private cabanas, bar, fire pits and event space; AVA, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue; and a 1,120 space parking garage. Casino Del Sol Resort is everyday extraordinary and the ideal location for business or pleasure.
In addition to the impressive amenities featured in the resort, the incredible selection of casino games add to the fun. No matter your preference, Casino Del Sol has something for you. Home to more than 1,300 state-of-the-art slots, a variety of table games, bingo and poker, Casino Del Sol is a gaming destination for everyone from the casual slots player to the seasoned veteran.
Sewailo Golf Club, a Notah Begay III designed 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, features a Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf, which broke ground in Feb. 2012, and opened in 2014.
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than 17,000 enrolled members, and owns and operates two casinos: Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol. The reservation is located in southwest metropolitan Tucson. For more information, visit: www.solcasinos.com or call 1-855-SOL-STAY.
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Rude Amanda Manager on Duty
Reviewed by 357hip , , on November 22, 2020
Terrible service, after a 5 hour plane ride and checking in at 11:00 PM I had the Manager on Duty (Amanda) for the hotel tell me If I didn't like their policies I could find a different hotel to stay...
Staycation 😊
Reviewed by azraine , Chandler, Arizona, on October 24, 2020
My sisters & I visited down in Tucson with a couple cousins just for an overnight stay & we really enjoyed our stay at Casino Del Sol... we stayed at the Estrella side which is a part of the larger...
Give it a Pass Until it is Fully Open
Reviewed by Jaime S , Seattle, Washington, on August 26, 2020
The spa and pools are closed, which is not at all easy to tell by looking at their website. I phoned the spa to book an appointment in advance of our arrival, and though I only go voicemail, there...
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- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Children Welcomed
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- Hairdryer
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mexico Ready
- Pool
- Refrigerator
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