Pink Taco
Hard Rock Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 693-5000
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Garage, Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
83 Reviews for Pink Taco
I liked the atmosphere at Pink Taco. The service was prompted and the food was tasty. When I first got my burrito I thought it was small, but it is filling. The funny thing about eating at the Pink Taco for dinner is you see a lot of people from Rehab earlier in the day. So the party never stops and we all seem to recognize each other. I wouldn't mind spending more time in this place if wasn't headed to party at a club. It seems to be a fun environment.
Living in Tejas, it's easy to get good Mexican food. I'd say this is baja at best. The taquitos were ok...I'm not big on cheese rolled up and fried. The guac was fresh and very tasty. I had the Fish Tacos Baja Style and I have definitely had better...these were way bland.
I had a bite of Michael's dish and it was FANTASTIC...the Sabana de Pollo with Chimichurri (paper thin seared chicken breast topped with beans, melted cheese, grilled onions and serrano chile served with rice and pico de gallo salsa)...and I don't like chicken.
And I've never met a fried ice cream I didn't like...this was one of the best.
This menu is hit-or-miss...the items are either incredible or completely blah. The service was great, probably due to who we were sitting with...i'll take it though.
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Armed with a fist full of dollars a couple buddies and I stumbled into the Pink Taco wondering what the talent would look like in this place and WTF? This is a Mexican food place? Good thing we were hungry !!
Sure, it is not an "authentic" Mexican place, but ummm, you are in Las Vegas right? Show me one thing here that is authentic and I will hand you that fist full of dollars I showed up with !!
I was pleasantly surprised with my experience here. Chips and salsa showed up promptly, the drink order was a close second and the guacamole was very good. I enjoyed the shrimp tacos (friend shrimp) and my buddies enjoyed their meals as well. Everything served had a very solid showing and the prices were reasonable.
Why 4 stars? We sat in the open air patio in the back and enjoyed the oasis away from the mob scene found just outside in the casino. What a great way to catch up with some old friends and I am pretty sure one of them will know how to get to Sapphires anyway.
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I've had drinks @ Pink Taco more than a few times, but yesterday was the first time I've eaten there. I must say the food is fair @ best. But, I can't really complain because I went during happy hour where margaritas and most of the apps are half price. To be a little more specific, margaritas are 2 for 1.
Let's just say that I probably won't go back to PT again for their food menu...
This has to be the worst Mexican food ever. I'm not picky about authenticity - on the contrary, I grew up on Tex Mex and love it. But I'm astounded that anyone could actually mess up queso dip. It's spicy cheese dip, how did they manage to make it so totally gross? Maybe it was partly because we had a divine meal at Nobu the night before, but it was awful and I would not eat there again.
I have had better mexican food. I guess living in southern california i get the experience of more authentic mexican food than pink taco.
We got seated fairly quickly especially being a party of 17 people.
I got the carne asada tacos which came with 3 tacos, side of beans and rice. The rice was too hard and not very flavorful. The beans were your typical beans. The tacos were ok, not that great. I had asked for gucamole and sour cream but it never came out.
I wouldn't come here again being in vegas in the future.
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Pink taco, was alright. It was our first meal while staying at the hard rock and it was ok. I got the panuchos which were decent. The pickled onions were plentiful on the tacos which I wasn't crazy about. I think I would only go back for their happy hour which is only on weekdays. The cheapest margarita pitcher was really good. The chips and salsa were soo good. My friend got the shrimp tacos which she said was amazing. The prices are not cheap by any means but its vegas hello. The rice and beans were only ok which I am glad I stuffed myself on chips. The other girls liked their tacos but 12 bucks for three small tacos is a bit disappointing. Our server Erin was on top of everything she was cool honest and helpful.
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The food here was fine. We had lunch here during our vacation. I had a chicken quesadilla off the appetizer menu, which I couldn't finish, and my boyfriend had the "pink tacos". Service was good and we were seated quickly, but it isn't the best Mexican food I've ever had or anything like that.
Pretty darn good. Fresh, fun and delicious.
The tortillas are all homemade in the front of the restaurant and are awesome! The chips are also fresh and very good.
The pink tacos are pretty original with pink onions (pickled?) beans and grilled chicken. They come with rice and beans. I didn't care for the rice - it was pretty tasteless and boring.
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07/04/08 - When I first walked in I was like WTF??? A taqueria inside of the HardRock Casino??? but I gotta say the atmosphere and the vibe was awsome! Lots of hot ladies getting their buzz on and decent music makes a good combo. The Talent was HOT also!!! The hostess was looking mighty proper! On top of great service the "Panuchos" (chicken tacos with pink onions) definetely hit the spot after all the beer! They were really good! I would definetly eat here again.
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Horrible! Possibly the worst Americanized fake Mexican I have ever had and way over priced. If you are in Vegas and want Mexican, go to the Taqueria Canonita at The Venetian.
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I almost forgot that I ate here once. What I can remember about this place is that the food here was very average, but with decent portions. It had a very sports bar feel to it and the atmosphere is very loud.
This is one of those places where you dine with friends then leave and could forget that you even stepped foot into it at all.
my boyfriend brought me here for my b-day last weekend. we thought the food was decent and good portions, also not too expensive. for the cheap ass people who want a $4 burrito, why are you eating in the hard rock casino, ofcourse you are gonna spend a little more! we had a great waiter, he never kept us waiting for anything. Also the place is loud and fun, it has the hard rock vibe. all and all we had a great time and i would definetly come back.
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super fun place, the drinks are strong!
I loooove their taquitos. try them, I promise you'll like them!
their sampler platter is great for sharing and is very yummy.
the food is really good, and not too expensive if you're sharing. I love to bring friends here, its a fun vibe and the music is good.
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***UPDATE: 6/23***
Again, GREAT pink tacos (chicken, etc.). Tried the app platter this time..split between 4 ladies. YUMMY! Had the guac...also yummy! Great service, SUPER FAST...server didn't mind us walking to the bar in order to take advantage of two for one margarita happy hour until 7pm. Left incredibly stuffed.
Found out that for parties of ten or more reservations are not usually allowed unless the whole party wants to eat from a set menu for a minimum price of $30 per person, not including drinks. We happened to speak to a great gal who was able to help us out a bit after a few days.
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Happy hour margaritas are the best....friday until around 6 I think.
Tacos are yummy.
All food is yummy actually.
Fun crowd.
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How many ways can I hate a place? Let me tell you my PT experience.
Had dinner with my husband and best friend. We ordered margs and water -- and assumed chips & salsa would follow -- 20 minutes later drinks came...another 20 minutes later chips/salsa did.
Husband was terrrified about the state of the kitchen -- it was filthy -- why do we know? BECAUSE IT'S AN OPEN KITCHEN!!! Can you imagine? A filthy dirty kitchen for all your guests to see.
We ordered food -- not sure why we didn't leave then...
Went to the restroom which is outside the restaurant, down hall -- I stepped on a black mat headed to a stall and the mat slipped 3 feet and took me with it -- both my feet went up in the air and I fell like a sack of potatoes on my ass - more than my pride was hurt, I can assure you -- but it was mortifying most of all.
I limped back to the restaurant - told the hostess who shrugged her shoulders (not my problem, she said...). I asked to see the manager --(not our problem, he said -- it's casino's problem...) I asked to speak to the Casino Security to report it. They came -- faster than the margaritas, I might add, and I told them my story -- mostly out of concern that someone else would fall (the floor was soaking wet. but instead of mopping up the water, the maids had simply covered it with rubber backed mats which clearly didn't solve the problem).
Basically, security told me because I had had a margarita in their restaurant, that it was all my fault. Never heard from them again...The manager didn't come back over to check on me (mind you, I practically crawled back in the restaurant, I hurt so bad...). I didn't expect a comped check for falling, but some simple compassion would have been appropriate.
Our food? IT NEVER CAME!! That's when I expected our check comped -- but nope...
Don't waste your money (or your life!) at Pink Taco...what a joke.
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What color is your taco?
I threw a birthday party here with 18 guest and one very surprised birthday boy. Doing something like this anywhere can get expensive quick - doing this in Las Vegas can break the freakin' bank in no time flat.
This is one of the best venues I found. The food is not mind blowing but it is good. The restaurant is located inside the Hard Rock hotel which is fun and very close to the strip. So all and all this is a fun bar that serves decent food at reasonable prices. Great for groups. Good services and great party planning services.
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I've been traveling to Vegas every summer for the past 5 years, and I always stop into the Pink Taco at the Hard Rock Hotel.
It's simply good food, tasty margaritas, and a fun, busy environment. My friends and I have always had a great time here. I love the vegetable tostada salad and the grilled salmon.
Of course, it will always be packed and have slower service during peak hours... there's no real way around that.
Be sure to stop in at the hotel's convenience store while waiting for your table. They have cool things from burt's bees products, to premixed cocktails like appletinis and cosmos in cute individual bottles. Also, I've always wanted to try the tiny pink can of Sofia Coppola Champagne they sell, that comes with it's own straw!
Happy tex-mexing!
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I love this place here. All the servers are great and friendly. The food is just fabulous, especially their ribs, sauteed grill shrimp tacos, and salmon. It is "simply delicios."
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At first I skeptical about this place because of the name, assuming it was another one of those clever scandalous name places with good looking waitresses and not so good food (ie Hooter's). Service could be a little better. We came here before clubbing at Body English since it's located in the Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino too. I was surprised how good it was. Once you walk in they have an authentic Mexican lady making tortillas behind a glass wall (typical Vegas show). They serve fresh, hot chips with 3 very deliciously fresh distinctive salsas. All three are different yet good in their own tastes. I ordered the tostada salad thing. It was the right amount of food before a night of clubbing. The lettuce was fresh, and light, and nothing was overpowering the other. I really, really enjoyed it. The decor and atmosphere is pretty good and fun! I would give this place 4 out of 5 stars because I think my coworkers whom I came here didn't really like what they ordered (taquitos were a bit starchy). Personally I give it a 5! Not a bad place, I'd go back again, if there weren't so many nice places.
To start, our "augmented" (i love vegas!) server brought out warm tortilla chips with three tasty salsas.
I ordered 2 tacos:
One Fish Baja Style
Fish battered and fried with serrano-cilantro salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
and one Shrimp Taco
Beer battered and fried rock shrimp with two salsas and shredded green cabbage and avocado (served on flour tortillas)
The tacos were small and a bit plain. Neither the fish nor the shrimp lent much flavor. I tasted the burritos, these were better.
Oh well, at least this place is in the Hard Rock where there are plenty of hot pink tacos walking around.
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My husband and I sat at the bar and enjoyed margaritas and tasty tacos! Homemade chips were a bonus, but the salsa and guacamole was a little boring for my taste (bland and runny).
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The great thing about this place when I went was that happy hour was on (4pm-7pm). All the bottled beer and margaritas were buy one, get one free. They also had great chips that were fresh and warm each time we got them, which also came with some tasty salsa (guacamole was the best) for FREE! The appetizer platter was another item we ordered, which included quesadillas, corn tamales (if you ever had Chevy's corn tamale, it is better than this!), beef and chicken skewers, and some kind of fried wrapped potato thing with cheese. BTW, the food was also 1/2 off. Not too bad for celebrating our end of the semester party with a group of about 20+ crazy nursing students!
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Hi there,
I created the Pink Taco restaurant & bar concept and opened the original in May 1998 -- a year before the Mortons opened theirs.
The controversy and community response to their version is tame compared to what I faced in ultra-conservative Manhattan, Kansas. We had aggressive picketers, petitioners, hate letters, anonymous threats, an onslaught of negative letters-to-the-editor, and police discrimination.
There were many stories in the local papers. The ABC affiliate out of Topeka came to Manhattan and did an on-site story that ran state-wide on the evening news, and the CBS affiliate invited us to join them in-studio for their half-hour morning show (which we declined since things were spiraling out of control).
I would do Internet searches at the time that would call up page after page of hits about me and my store. My Pink Taco dominated the regional news and spread nationwide through online postings and reprinted stories in towns across the country.
Anyway, I have written an article recounting the history of the original Pink Taco and the intense controversy it caused (complete with pictures and links to about a dozen of the news stories). You can read it on my blog if you're interested: http://jameswsperman.b...
James W. Sperman
Loved it. I'm not a huge fan of mexican cuisine but I'll eat it. This place, I'd actually crave to go back. I loved the pork burrito with a side of salad. Yummy. and fun atmosphere.
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Mr Lucky's is down the hall
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average food
overcrowded
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Amazing margaritas! I like the homemade chips, too. I came here just to get a drink so I can't comment on the full menu. I definitely have to try the one in Los Angeles.
Seriously, with a name like Pink Taco what more do you need?
Oh but wait, this place has some damn tasty food! I do like the signature pink taco. I've had their other tacos too, and they all rule! My suggestion, get the appetizer guacamole and chips. They are generous with the guacamole!
I do like that this restaurant is located in the Hard Rock Hotel. This does happen to also be my favorite hotel, even though it's a bit off the strip. The updated Tex-Mex decor of the place actually works and isn't as cheesy as what it could be (or sounds like it should be). It makes for an overall nice dining experience!
Despite the name, this is one of those places that even the gay men and the straight ladies will like!
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I would only come here for happy hour! Those 2 for 1 drink specials cannot be beat!! I had two Pacificos for $6 and an appetizer platter for $6.88! The platter was enough for two people since everything came in twos! Two skewers (one beef/one chicken), two sweet corn tamales, two taquitos/flautas filled with cheese, and two cheese quesadillas! They were all good except the chicken skewer and the corn tamales were a bit too sweet for me!
My favorite Mexican food joint in Las Vegas. YUMM Okay, this is one of the ways I judge a Mexican food place, the chips and salsa. If the chips are good, I will ALWAYS be back. Below is a typical order that I get with friends. In case we someday meet, you'll know what to prepare yourself for.
Appetizers: Queso Dip and Beer Battered Rock Shrimp. Entrees: Mexican Turkey Chopped Salad, Carnitas Platter, or Sabana de Pollo. Stick with these favorites and you won't go wrong!
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I had a good time at pink taco; The chips were warm and I loved the margaritas. The food was satisfying, nothing extraordinary but not too bad. Nice decor, a little dark but who cares when you're in Vegas. The pool is right behind the restaurant but I haven't been there yet although it looked pretty inviting... lots of eye candy.
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RJR - ISSUE #41
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"PINK TACOS - OH SO TASTY!"
When you're in Vegas don't forget to stop by the Hard Rock Hotel and chow down on a Pink Taco...
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Panuchos (Pink Taco) - Corn tortilla stuffed with beans and topped with grilled chicken, salsa roja, pickled onions and avocado
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The food here is not too expensive and it's always consistent! I must say it's some pretty good 'cheap' eats for Vegas.
And as you would expect from Hard Rock style...It's a fun atmosphere where the music is loud the way the crowd likes it!
Don't forget to order some Sangria and some buckets of beer!
This place deserves 3 1/2 stars!
VIVA PINK TACO!!!!
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Think Hooters meets Chilis, and you will get a sense of Pink Taco.
This is a formula restaurant that try's to appeal to young men who drink a lot and like Mexican food, and the young woman who are GFs, wives, or looking to be either that follow the men here. Just like hooters is an Owl, Pink Taco is an actual taco dish and not a sexual innuendo. (Yeah, right!)
This is the first location, inside the Hard Rock Casino and Hotel, established in 1999, followed by Scottsdale, AZ and this year in Los Angeles, CA. They are planning to open in San Diego and Huntington Beach in the near future, but had problems with the name in trying to open up a second Scottsdale location. (They should have tried Tempe!)
The food isn't bad, actually, and the all female hostess/wait staff doesn't wear pink shorts and t-shirts like you would find in Hooters.
The food is better than Hooters, which isn't saying a lot. I tried the chicken and cheese enchiladas, which came with finely shredded chicken stuffed into 3 enchiladas, and covered with half green and half red sauce (my choice) and covered with baked cheese. Rice and beans came on a side plate, all for $12.50 during lunch. Chicken Tostada was $10.75, and the Steak Burrito was $12.25. Soft drinks were $3.00
This could be a fun place to go with your friends when a little drinking and humor are perhaps more important than the food you eat. My buddies come here to sit on the patio and see the hottie and groupie wannabees in their bikinis sun bathing by the pool, while thinking of eating a Pink Taco.
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Dancing all day long at Rehab? Feeling kinda hungry?
You gotta get some PINK TACO! Chips and Salsa are pretty good but I thought the steak fajitas hit the spot. Then it's back off to the Rehab Pool.
I still can't believe they picked that name for this place. :)
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I can think of a lot of things for Pink Taco and they sure aren't Mexican. Well actually, it can be. But ... nevermind.
I still can't figure out why this place is called Pink Taco. Is it a ploy by the Hard Rock? The people behind Rehab in the pool? Is it a cruel joke for the local cuisine in Tijuana? Nonetheless, people love getting their picture taken here for laughs and future giggles for dirty minds everywhere. What most people didn't know is that it actually serves decent and expensive Mexican food.
Modeled closely after the neon lights beyond the border towns (.i.e La Frontera!) like Tijuana, this hip joint is bright, busy, and can get intensely crowded. Like every place here at the Hard Rock, its super trendy and that may be a turn off for some die hard Mexican food lovers. But environment only has so much to do with the food, as the tacos themselves take the top priority.
Don't expect taco stand prices here, as an appetizer may run you for a cool $16. The tacos themselves are expertly prepared and look like they're out of a cooking magazine as they're so pretty. I would even go as far as to say I had one of the best fish tacos here outside of Mexico and San Diego, all right here at this glamorized Mexican restaurant.
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Wednesday's Special (at least the last time I was there): Shrimp Enchilladas in a Chipotle Cream Sauce. OUTSTANDING! A personal favorite.
BUT, if it's not Wednesday and:
(a) You're starving: then get the Chicken & Cheese Enchilladas with the GREEN SAUCE! (this comes with rice & your choice of beans)
(b) You're hungry, but NOT starving: ask for (a) - a la carte, without the beans & rice!
(c) You're in the mood for fish: the battered fish tacos are scrumptious! Soft on the outside, crunchy on the inside!
(d) You just want apps: Batterred Rock Shrimp. Mmmm...
ALSO: If you're not a big fan of rice & beans (which I am not), you can always ask to order the entrees as a-la-carte items! This will knock a few bucks off your dish, for something that you wouldn't have eaten (and wasted) anyway!
Beware of the chips & salsa- they are tasty and plentiful, but save some room for your meal!
You can't go wrong!
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GET AWESOME! Where can you find an atmosphere like Pink Taco? Where? Um, nowhere. This place has awesome taco's. I love the shrimp taco, it's delicious. The signature home pink taco wasn't too bad.
Becareful not to make the mistake of eating the chips and salsa, your stomach will explode, don't get me wrong, they are good, but save room for the main course. The margaritas are great, when in groups, order the pitcher and CAUTION yourself when pouring, you might spill. Sorry...Carla, you can do better next time.
Oh, almost forgot, keep for eyes wide open...you will see drunks, more drunks, and yourself. The girls aren't bad either. I'm coming here again in September. I can't wait!
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Pink Taco is definitely all you think about when dining here on a Sunday. The Hard Rock Hotel's big pool party Rehab is on Sundays, and one could get super distracted by all the beefcakes and silicone filled ladies prancing around in their little tiny suits, some with the camel toe that gets your imagination working, and the name of the restaurant then holding some personal meaning.
I did not actually have the pink taco, I ordered the shrimp tacos, and they were delightful. The chips were home made, fried in the kitchen, and the salsa was of three varieties, so i could mix and match to make my taste buds curious. Pitchers of margaritas flowed into the glasses, and one of them even poured onto the table. The waitress was so kind that when she saw a certain yelpers clumsiness with her pour, she actually replaced the spilled margarita, without us asking. Our table for 12 was set us super fast, and I'm pretty sure everyone was satisfied with their meals, as well as with the distractions of the scantily clad diners. This was the least expensive meal I had in Vegas, but never felt like it was a "cheap" meal.
I forgot to buy my "I love Pink Taco" underwear, but maybe I'll pick up a pair the next time. I would definitely return here. Maybe they will open a sister restaurant somewhere in Vegas called the Roast Beef Curtain.... they could specialize in sandwiches, and not pseudo-Mexican food. Just an idea.
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As much as I love me some pink taco (obligatory luis m love of the pussy eating reference) I have never actually ordered a pink taco here. I have had a few of their other menu items. Their enchiladas are good, the chilaquiles are passable, the rajas and potatoes are a cheesy gooey delite, and the tacos are decent. Probably a 3.5 star place but being located in the Hard Rock hotel/casino which is known for it's eyecandy and being so decently priced for a Vegas eating establishment makes Pink Taco a must stop at some point during your stay in Las Vegas.
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This may be the best Mexican place to eat in Vegas. Really. After spending of hundreds of dollars on mediocre "fancy" dinner elsewhere the night before, this place was a relief. The food and service were phenomenal. Not pretentious, like everywhere else on the strip, but truly delicious. I will eat here every time I'm in Vegas from now on. This place is a gem, and I hope it stays this way for a long time.
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