Try One of These Hidden Gem Mexican Restaurants in Las Vegas
Mexican cuisine satisfies the need for South of Border fare, so if you’re in Vegas, there are plenty of spots serving enchiladas or street tacos as well as pelonas and mulas. Read on and uncover these hidden gems. Mariscos el Diamante
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Mariscos El Diamante[/caption]Mariscos el Diamante is the most popular Mexican seafood restaurant in Las Vegas. Mind you, seafood is a staple in Mexican cuisine. Their menu contains aguachiles, ceviche, and oysters – all of which remind diners of the beaches of Mazatlan. Guests can order drinks of their choice, including a Michelada, Mexican beers, or a mango-chelada.
Antojitos Sinaloa Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
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Antojitos Mexicanos Las Vegas[/caption]Antojitos Sinaloa derives its inspiration from the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, in the Northwest along the Gulf of California. Their menu contains traditional Mexican dishes, Sinaloa Tower with shrimp, octopus, ceviche, and topped with a special sauce and avocado.
Casa Don Juan
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Casa Don Juan Mexican Restaurant -Downtown[/caption]Casa Don Juan is located in the Arts District, where they celebrate both the culture and the food. The Art in the restaurant celebrates Mexican artist Frida Khalo. The restaurant is one of the few spots offering tamales by the dozen. They also serve a classic Mexican menu with tostadas, tortas, and soups.
La Casita de Doña Machi
La Casita de Doña Machi is renowned for its menudo, which comes with cilantro, onion, and radish. Guests are advised to try the restaurant’s chicken mole or homemade tortillas.
Los Antojos
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Los Antojos[/caption]Los Antojos offers a Mexican mouthful of flavor. Guests enjoy the menu, which contains a variety of huaraches, sopes, and chilaquiles. All their dishes are reminiscent of Mexico City. If you’re a big fan of Mexican food, you’ll enjoy the manitas de Puerco.
Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails
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Mariposa Cocina[/caption]Mariposa is known for its contemporary take on traditional Mexican and South American food. Some of their offerings include lobster enchiladas, crab, honey-glazed shrimp burritos, and mole braised short ribs. All of this brings the classic taste of Mexico to Vegas. Cocktail lovers are also well cared for- they serve Prickly Pear Paloma.
Original Lindo Michoacan
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Lindo Michoacan[/caption]Original Lindo Michoacan is well suited for Mexican traditionalists. They have lengua (tongue) and menudo, which are Mexican staples. Guests can also enjoy dishes such as napolitos (cactus), burritos, and chile Colorado. They also have carnitas marinated in spices and oranges, then slow-cooked. Lindo Michoacan has been in business for three decades.
Milpa
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Milpa Mexican Cafe[/caption]Milpa (cornfield) is a Mexican restaurant that Chef DJ Flores launched in February. The spot serves a modern twist on healthy Mexican food. Their menu features natural ingredients sourced locally. They make dishes like Milpa grain bowls with beans, roasted corn, fresh vegetables, and quinoa. Otherwise, try the green chorizo, black bean tetela lentils, or avocado tostada.
Juan’s Flaming Fajitas & Cantina
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Juan's Flaming Fajitas & Cantina[/caption]Juan’s Flaming Fajitas & Cantina is a Las Vegas Mexican staple. The joint is well known for its, you guessed it, flaming fajitas. The restaurant's atmosphere contains live music, bright murals, and a happy hour. Their menu is fully loaded and contains just about every Mexican dish a diner expects.