Las Vegas is a great city to live in or escape to for fun and good times. But, when you take a break from enjoying scenic views or playing the slots, where do you eat? If you want to venture outside of your neighborhood or hotel for a good meal, Las Vegas has some amazing Mexican restaurants to sample. Below are six of the best Mexican restaurants Las Vegas has to offer.
Lindo Moachan
2655 East Dessert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV
This festive and colorful Mexican kitchen offers authentic Mexican food in a pleasing environment. They offer several regional specialty dishes such as a chicken breast covered with dark-red mole sauce and roasted goat meat served in flour tortillas – very authentic! Also, if you love a real margarita, then there great margarita bar will leave you smiling. Like many Mexican restaurants, the service is hit or miss, so keep that in mind when you come for Lindo Moachan’s authentic Mexican cuisine in Las Vegas.
Viva Mercado’s Mexican Restaurant
3553 South Rainbow Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV
This Mexican restaurant started small, and became so popular they had to move to the new location at South Rainbow Boulevard. Viva Mercado’s now offers several separate dining areas, group dining rooms, a bar and a large gaming area for patrons. This bright Mexican restaurant offers what is arguably some of the most authentic Mexican food in Las Vegas (and, of course, well-mixed, authentic marguerites don’t hurt). Though the food is slightly higher priced than some other Mexican restaurants, many patrons find it more than worth the additional cost.
La Salsa Mexican Grill
2901 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV
La Salsa works hard to set itself apart from other Mexican eateries in Las Vegas. Their signature salsa bar is stocked with fresh ingredients to let you spice it the way you like it, with ingredients such as cilantro, onions and jalapenos. For a new twist on traditional Mexican favorites, try innovative entrees like the Shrimp Veracruz Burrito or Carnitas Guadalajara Taco.
Cozymel’s Mexican Grill
355 Hughes Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV
Cozymel’s aims to offer a dining experience which closely follows the culture, cuisine and traditions of Mexico. If you like guacamole, you’ll enjoy this – the guacamole dip is prepared fresh, right at your table! Unique and reasonably priced entrees are served at this popular Las Vegas restaurant. Sample offerings include Mahi Mahi steamed in banana leaves, the Yucatan Especial and their Marguerite Sampler.
Roberto’s Taco Shop
9155 Las Vegas Boulevard, Suite 304
Las Vegas, NV
If you’re in Las Vegas and you want real tacos, check out the offered at Roberto’s Taco Shop. Die-hard fans rave about the authenticity. Their food is also inexpensive, and the portions are large. Beware, though – some patrons have experienced less-than-stellar customer service, a common downfall at many Mexican kitchens.
Don Miguel’s
4500 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV
This Mexican restaurant is located inside Las Vegas’ Orleans Casino. The free appetizer that normally stops with chips and salsa at other restaurants goes a little further at Don Miguel’s, where patrons enjoy free bean dip and guacamole. Being located inside a casino, the service is better than other Mexican restaurants and the restaurant is better-suited for kids and large groups.
