Notable Dish Rejection: Brian's tacos (Patrick had the final vote)
Guest Judges: Thomas Ortega (Ortega 120 owner/executive chef) & John Sedlar (exec. chef at Rivera & Playa)
Taco R:
Royce (he was the other choice to have his dropped from consideration on this team): Pork tacos w/ smoked Pimeonton potatoes
Kimmie: Shrimp fajita tacos
RT LEADS, 1-0
Burrito R:
Danielle: NY Strip Steak burritos
Clemenza: Mexican-Italian burritos featuring Provolone & Mozzarella
1-1 TIE
Soup R:
Tiffany: Crab salsa soup
Justin: Pickled shrimp tortilla soup
RT LEADS, 2-1
Enchilada R:
Christina: Carnitas enchiladas
Patrick: Lobster enchiladas
2-2 TIE
Tostada R:
Dana: Seared Ahi Tuna tostada
Roshni: Grilled tostada w/ chili crab filling
RT WINS
The RT got to eat lunch at Rivera, but the BT has to prep all the salsas & tortillas by hand.
DINNER SERVICE #5 PROBLEM REPORT:
Barbie (hot appetizers): Inconsistent tequila cilantro mussels- LATER BENCHED FOR USING A THERMOMETER ON A CHICKEN
Guy (grill): Unacceptable ahi tuna tostadas at the start; later, dry & overcooked NYSSs
Kimmie (grill): Mistakenly putting meat & fish in the same tray
Danielle: Raw pork- BENCHED
Patrick: Communication problems w/ Guy- BOTH BENCHED
Justin & Clemenza: Raw meat- BOTH BENCHED
Tiffany: Burnt mashed potatoes- BENCHED
Royce: Burnt chicken skin- BENCHED
All of the first four names listed on that report except for Kimmie are nominated (& Barbie's spared), BUT TIME'S UP FOR TONIGHT.