Las Vegas Mixtape v7: A Reconverted Historic Motel, Rat Pack-Era Eatery, and Hearty New Food Hall

Track #5: Casa Calavera @ Virgin Hotels

It’s “Day of the Dead” every day at Casa Calavera inside the Virgin Hotel. (Image: Vegas 411)

Wondering where to celebrate Día de Los Muertos (“Day of The Dead”) all year? Try Casa Calavera at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, with its joyous, colorful murals of calavera skulls and a centerpiece altar honoring the dearly departed.

The restaurant—a spinoff of the original one from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico— has an array of distinctive dishes. A starter like the Avocado & Roasted Corn Taquitos, with sweet potato and vegan cheese, was immediately seductive. Another small plate, billed as La Quesadilla, is a little meal onto itself—the roasted chicken, grilled onions, poblano rajas, and jack cheese all magically blend. The chicken enchiladas entree also achieved liftoff with its earthy guajillo red sauce.

Casa Calavera has an outdoor patio overlooking the hotel’s beautiful pool. Particularly when the temperature warms up, this is an essential leave-the-cruel-world-behind Vegas spot.