Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

Name: Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino
Address: 287 Carrizo Canyon Road, Mescalero, NM, United States, 88340
Telephone: (575) 464-7842
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1305 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant is the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino's signature dining establishment located on the 4th floor. Wendell's features succulent dishes of fresh seafood, aged steaks, scrumptious desserts and offer an impressive wine list. The restaurant and lounge feature spectacular views of Sierra Blanca, the Sacramento Mountains, Lake Mescalero and our 18-hole Championship Golf Course.

Wendell's Lounge is adjacent to the restaurant where we offer delicious appetizers along with our signature martinis, margaritas and cocktails.

Note to guests: During our reopening stage, we will be featuring menus with a limited number of our most popular culinary selections. We look forward to seeing the return of some familiar faces and to welcoming new guests.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(575) 464-7842
Website
http://innofthemountaingods.com/dining/wendells
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kasey Kaplan

Location
287 Carrizo Canyon Road Mescalero, NM 88340
Neighborhood
Mescalero
Parking details
Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
Entertainment
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mescalero Tortilla Soup$7.00
Tender Chicken, Mirepoix, Chipotle and New Mexico Red Chile, Shredded Cheeses and Diced Avocado
Potato and Leek$9.00
Austrian Crescent Potato, Baby Winter Leeks, Petite Parsley
Caesar$12.00
Crisp Baby Romaine, Grape Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives, Sourdough Croutons, Shaved Reggiano, Scratch Dressing
Chopped$11.00
Mixed Field Greens, Grape Tomato, English Cucumber, Niçoise Olives, Sharp Cheddar, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sourdough Croutons
Iceberg Wheel$12.00
Crisp Lettuce, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Shaved Red Onion, Grape Tomato, Sourdough Croutons, Imported Gorgonzola
Spinach Salad$12.00
Poached Golden Beets, Hardboiled Egg, Prosciutto, Cabernet Onions, Baguette Croutons, Dijon Vinaigrette

Steaks

Our premium center cuts of beef are hand selected, aged for a minimum of 28 days and are served with your choice of one side

Kobe Flat Iron
- 12 Oz$36.00
Filet Mignon
- 6 Oz$36.00
- 8 Oz$44.00
Twin Filets and Twin Dungeness Crab Cakes, Sauce Béarnaise$50.00
Bison Ribeye
- 12 Oz$52.00
NY Strip
- 14 Oz$46.00
Ribeye
- 16 Oz$49.00

Enhance

Enhance any one of these delicious offerings to include:

Lobster Tail – or – King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.
- Lobster Tail$32.00
- King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.$32.00
Oscar Style$6.00
with Crab Meat, Asparagus and Béarnaise Sauce
Melted Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00

Sides To Complement

Additional Sides $7 Each

Salt Crusted Baked Potato
White Cheddar and Chive Whipped Potatoes
Garlic Root Couscous
White and Green Asparagus
with Hollandaise Mousseline
Sweet Potato
with Sautéed Rainbow Chard and Bacon Lardons
Roasted Baby Beets
Winter Peas and Carrots
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Gorgonzola, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction
Orecchiette Mac' and Cheese Au Gratin

Signature Selections

Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs$30.00
Pickled Carrots and Purplette Onions , Port Reduction, Mash
Elysian Field Farms Lamb "Rack"$47.00
Green Salt, Roasted Baby Beets, Sauce Bordelaise, Mash
Butter Poached Twin Lobster Tails$67.00
Winter Peas and Carrots
Crab Legs
Clarified Butter, Cured Lemon, White and Green Asparagus with Hollandaise Mousseline
- 1/2 Lb.$37.00
- 1 Lb.$66.00
Sautéed Jumbo Prawns$32.00
Pasta Orrechiette, Tomato Confit, Broccoli Rabe
Seared Breast of Guinea Fowl$32.00
Pan Reduction, Rainbow Chard and Sweet Potato
Sautéed Seabass Compressed with Asparagus Coins$42.00
Asparagus Coins, Petite Parsley, Eggs Mimosa, Garlic Root Couscous
Seared Scallops and Butter Poached Lobster$42.00
Beurre Blanc, Petite Parsley, Winter Peas and Carrots
Fruitwood Smoked Salmon$36.00
Lemon Dill Compound Butter, Charred Campari Tomato, Garlic Root Couscous
Double Cut Loin Chops of Durok Pork$32.00
Foraged Mushroom Ragout, Roasted Baby Beets
Dijon and Thyme Prime Rib of Roast Beef
Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Herbed Jus & Choice of side (three sizes)
- 8 Oz$30.00
- 12 Oz$38.00
- 16 Oz$43.00
Roasted Elk Tenderloin$44.00
Caramelized Leeks, Sherry Reduction, Mash

Martinis

Shaken, not stirred, served in an icy shaker

Bellinitini$12.00
Absolut Mandarin Vodka, peach schnapps, champagne with a splash of orange juice
Classic Cosmo$12.00
Absolut Citron, Grand Marnier, lime juice, triple sec and cranberry juice
French Kiss$12.00
Absolut Raspberry Vodka and Chambord Liqueur
Caliente Cucumber$12.00
Fresh jalapeño-infused vodka and Effen Cucumber Vodka garnished with a slice of cucumber and salted rim
Mojito Martini$12.00
Bacardi Light Rum, simple syrup, lime juice and fresh mint
Pama Drop$12.00
Absolut Citron Vodka, pomegranate liqueur, fresh squeezed lemon juice and sugared lemon wedge
White Chocolate$12.00
Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White and Dark Chocolate Liqueur garnished with shaved chocolate
Mexican Martini$12.00
Maestro Dobel Tequila, Cointreau, fresh orange, fresh lime

Margaritas

Top Shelf$13.00
1800 Tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice with a splash of soda
Grand Gold$12.00
Patron Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Silver Coin$11.00
Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and sweet & sour
Pamarita$9.00
Pomegranate liqueur, Jose Cuervo Tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice
Wendell, S Italian Margharita$10.00
Sauza Tequila, fresh lime, sweet & sour, topped with Disaronno
Cucumber Margarita$10.00
Effin Cucumber Vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime, sweet & sour

What 1,305 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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JoeG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service1ambience1
Eaten here several times before. This was by far the worst experience. Prime rib was tough, lobster/ scallops way too salty, service was unattentive. I’m gonna have a very hard time deciding to eat here again.
SA
SylviaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything excellent except for the elk osso bucco being average in taste and only one choice for dessert. I ate there previous night and had 6 oz filet mignon which was excellent.
LV
LarryV
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service2ambience5
As always, the food was excellent...The service was fair...
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cozy
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great ambiance. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We always eat here when at the Inn and the food is consistent every time.
MS
MarcosS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as we walked in, we felt welcomed. Server was knowledgeable, food was delicious.
SZ
SonyaZ
San Antonio
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
I was very disappointed. I specially aput in my note this is a birthday celebration and I need flowers on table and birthday cake and there was nothing for my celebration!!! When I asked the waitress she said she doesn’t know anything about it and she was very rude about it. Even though I made a reservation my family and I had to still sit for a table. Good was ok
K
Kenneth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place to eat❤️ The entertainment was phenomenal and we really enjoyed it
MM
MichaelM
Phoenix
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service exceptional. Guitarist was incredible!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Wow. Can’t believe I’m writing a negative review about one of our favorite spots in Ruidoso but here goes. After a FABULOUS cocktail hour at Wendell’s Lounge, headed over for reservations at Wendell’s restaurant and we were a little surprised by the lack of clientele that were seated despite the fact that it is reservation only. Our assigned waiter, Gabriel, only had one table he was serving prior to us but acted like he was waiting on the whole restaurant with the flabbergasted attitude he had on arrival to our table with the only greeting of “are you ready to order”? Tried to order 3 different bottles of wine, (250$+ mind you), to be told “I can’t find anything on the list besides four labels”. We have dined here for 11 years and this is the first time we have basically been denied wine service, in spite of that fancy “Wine Spectator Excellence 2021” award adorning the front entrance. Waited 20min for the assistant manager who never made it to our table, to hopefully find what wines were available as our very ungracious waiter ignored us during this time. After being frequent patrons who order the best wines on the menu for over a decade, I can say we won’t be back anytime soon based off the fact we had to leave our dinner due to complete lack of service after 45 minutes. You are one of the most expensive restaurants in town Wendell’s! Do better.
TS
TomS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
All was very good. Was overcharged for the tortilla soup. Charged $18 a bowl. It should have been $8 a bowl. We ordered 2. Had to let the waitress know after I caught it. Was already charged an the waitress said I would get the difference on my card in several days
BW
BrianW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was well pleased with the food and the service. Very pleased we drove the three hours to eat here.
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3Longhorns
Amarillo
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was awesome. Great server. Sad our guitarist was not playing. Always great.
CV
CynthiaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. The steak was cooked to perfection. The appetizer was absolutely delicious which was the shrimp and crab martini. Perfect dinner to celebrate our anniversary.
SL
SteakLover
New Mexico
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Food and service were excellent. The live musician guitarist was beyond outstanding. His music always makes the meals memorable. Want to thank the casino for being a little generous, makes us want to return ASAP. 😘
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4him
New Mexico
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wendell’s Buffet is always a favorite for the holidays. Excellent choices and wonderful atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always great!
RT
RebeccaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent as usual but service a bit slow maybe still short staffed. Glassware was spotty and smelled odd. We will return as the food is delicious
DC
DrCJ
New Mexico
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
Food is good however very slow service as has been the case the past 2 visits.
DP
DebbieP
Dallas
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great night ! Musician was wonderful! View spectacular!
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Texan
Austin
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
Food and service was ok. Price reasonable. Food took awhile to get to us. They were out of something we wanted. Good iced tea - which I’m picky about.
JP
JillP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was good, we were disappointed though, the menu available for preview online is not up to date. We went for the bison, and were told it’s no longer an item on the menu due to a new chef being hired. Portions are SMALL, but our waiter was very up-front about that when we ordered. My husband and I both ordered beef entrees and both needed seasoning. Sides are also very SMALL for what you pay (I got 6-8 SMALL slices of sweet potato and a couple of greens for $8). Food was good overall, drinks were made well, and they left water at the table (so much better than constant interruptions for refills IMO). The cheesecake is delicious, very fluffy and great flavor. Wait staff and management were excellent.
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Longcoat
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
You canceled our reservation and were not very nice about it
SC
SelenaC
New Mexico
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
3 lg tables; lots of prom kids. Waited an hr for main course. Server said there was an issue w/the kitchen grill & they had to close early. 1 lg table especially loud/irritating. Server also said they were shorthanded; not good for a busy Sat evening. The manager/supervisor had no name tag that IDed him as someone in authority. Went to Wendells lounge after dinner. Bartender ignored me or failed to notice me waiting @ bar for service. Said she "was not a cocktail waitress." All in all, just an OK experience.
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anac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing. I can’t remember his name. He was funny and very attentive. We will be back soon. Food was also great!
HE
HEATHERS
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday Dinner
AJ
AaronJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe, our waiter was Outstanding! The food was great! A very enjoyable experience all the way around. We will definitely be back.
RD
RhondaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The chef Joshua puts on a spectacular menu with excellent flavors. The view is also stunning.
VF
VeronicaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience5
This was our first time having dinner here. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and we brought my sister with us. My sister and I had the ribeye steak the cook was supposed to be Medium-Well. When we both cut into our steaks they were both Beyond over cooked. More than Well done. Very tough to eat. Very disappointing.
E
Edgar
El Paso
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent service and food. Gabriel did an excellent job taking care of us. The food was outstanding. Will definitely go every time we visit Ruidoso. Thank you.
MG
MikeG
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday and a wonderful complementary crème brûlée for dessert. Patrick was an excellent waiter.
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Sandy
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Portions were generous. Food was cooked to perfection.
OW
OneWaitertoAnother
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
Gabriel was our server and absolutely ruined our dinner. He was inattentive, uncaring, and showed he couldn't have cared less about us as guests. He has four tables in his section, and all 4 looked miserable. When confronted about the poor service, the floor manager spoke condescendingly and cliamed he would fix the problem, to which he disappeared and did not return. I had to ask a different waiter to bring out my food because 15 minutes went by on a remake with nothing to show for it. The food was the only saving quality about the evening, but it was left under the heat lamp. Our waiter interacted with the table a total of 4 times in an hour and fifty minutes. The restaurant had multiple tables empty, but showed a full staff. Horrible service, horrible experience. I would recommend going upstairs to the sports bar instead of eating at Wendell's.
DE
DarinE
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, the food and the service. It was a wonderful night thank you.
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davyb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
I had the elk steak. Very small portion for the price. Like 4 Oz for 44 bucks. The bone marrow was awesome. It was loud. There is no dress code. People showed up in shorts, t-shirts and backwards ball caps.
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Hollyp
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
I found the lounge very warm and welcoming, however the dining room was very stark. The food was very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful … from the service to the food . And the view , our favorite.
ES
ErikaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter John was exceptional. Food was great. Beautiful view
CP
CurlyP55
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing good choice and excellent service!!! Can hardly wait for next Easter.
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Herestoresmysoul
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a great way to celebrate Easter with my family

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino is rated 4.6 stars by 1305 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Google Map for Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

287 Carrizo Canyon Road Mescalero, NM 88340

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mescalero
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is currently not being offered through our resort here at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. Garage parking is available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kasey Kaplan
Entertainment
Wendell’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant and Lounge feature musical entertainment every Friday and Saturday night ranging for light jazz to classical guitar to easy listening piano.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://innofthemountaingods.com/dining/wendells
Phone number
(575) 464-7842

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Wendell's - Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino

Make a reservation

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Filet Mignon

Crab Legs

Ribeye

Starters

Dungeness Crab Cakes$20.00

Prawn and Crab Martini$19.00

Peppercorn Crusted Chateau Beef Tenderloin$24.00

Charcuterie Board$18.00

Soups + Salads

Mescalero Tortilla Soup$7.00

Potato and Leek$9.00

Caesar$12.00

Chopped$11.00

Iceberg Wheel$12.00

Spinach Salad$12.00

Steaks

Kobe Flat Iron

Filet Mignon

Twin Filets and Twin Dungeness Crab Cakes, Sauce Béarnaise$50.00

Bison Ribeye

NY Strip

Ribeye

Enhance

Lobster Tail – or – King Crab Legs 1/2 lb.

Oscar Style$6.00

Melted Maytag Bleu Cheese$4.00

Sides To Complement

Salt Crusted Baked Potato

White Cheddar and Chive Whipped Potatoes

Garlic Root Couscous

White and Green Asparagus

Sweet Potato

Roasted Baby Beets

Winter Peas and Carrots

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes

Orecchiette Mac' and Cheese Au Gratin

Signature Selections

Sous Vide Beef Short Ribs$30.00

Elysian Field Farms Lamb "Rack"$47.00

Butter Poached Twin Lobster Tails$67.00

Crab Legs

Sautéed Jumbo Prawns$32.00

Seared Breast of Guinea Fowl$32.00

Sautéed Seabass Compressed with Asparagus Coins$42.00

Seared Scallops and Butter Poached Lobster$42.00

Fruitwood Smoked Salmon$36.00

Double Cut Loin Chops of Durok Pork$32.00

Dijon and Thyme Prime Rib of Roast Beef

Roasted Elk Tenderloin$44.00

Martinis

Bellinitini$12.00

Classic Cosmo$12.00

French Kiss$12.00

Caliente Cucumber$12.00

Mojito Martini$12.00

Pama Drop$12.00

White Chocolate$12.00

Mexican Martini$12.00

Margaritas

Top Shelf$13.00

Grand Gold$12.00

Silver Coin$11.00

Pamarita$9.00

Wendell, S Italian Margharita$10.00

Cucumber Margarita$10.00

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