Las Vegas' Best Mexican Food 2008

Authentically decorated spot attracts diners with its extensive offerings and tangy margaritas.

Reviews:

• “food not suitable for humans”
• “Very Good Food!!!!! Not So Great Service : ( …..”
• “Eat here if you have no no idea what Mexican food is”
• “Wonderful!”
• “Best Everything!”

Tips: A great tequila bar makes this one of the great party restaurants in town, large or small.

Lindo Michoacan

Fitting for Sin City, a she-devil, wicked margaritas and amped-up feisty fare, help Diablo’s spice up the scene.

Reviews:

• “Were there servers here?”
• “Disappointed”
• “Good margaritas, great vibe, good food”
• “great place to party on the strip”
• “Best Margartias, Nachos, and free entertainment on the Strip”

Tips: They offer a five-tequila sampler for those who can’t decide which to try first.

Diablo’s Cantina at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino or email Diablo’s Cantina at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino

Longtime family-owned Mexican restaurant serves traditional and healthy fare.

Reviews:

• “HIGHLY Recommended!”
• “viva ?”
• “Actual authentic mexican food in Vegas!”
• “Viva Mercado’s Mexican Restaurant”
• “Best Mexican in Vegas- (or anywhere)- Great ambiance!!!!”

Viva Mercado’s Mexican Restaurant or email Viva Mercado’s Mexican Restaurant

Vibrant Mexican small plates and an extensive selection of premium tequilas add spice to the Strip dining scene.

Reviews:

• “Skip this restaurant”
• “Best Guacamole and Margaritas in town, crazy hot latin late night club, outstanding service”
• “Great place for eating and party all night”
• “Lacked Consistency”
• “poor service, fatty steak, not for people who can’t climb”

Tips: Try a trio of fresh fruit sorbet tequila shooters in strawberry, lemon-lime and mango jalapeno. Or savor your favorite fruit margarita frozen on a stick.

Diego at MGM Grand or email Diego at MGM Grand

Festive joint serves inventive Mexican and boasts a wide selection of tequila.

Reviews:

• “I was appalled”
• “It was ahhhh okay”
• “i love pink taco”
• “Great if your under 21,Crowded,Invisible waitresses.”
• “Above average Mexican dishes, decent atmosphere”

Tips: Go for happy hour, Monday through Friday, 4pm-7pm, for two-for-one beers and margaritas and half-off appetizers.

Pink Taco at the Hard Rock Hotel

Traditional Mexican favorites take on a modern twist at this inventive, high-energy eatery.

Reviews:

• “The BEST Mexican food in the city!”
• “Best authentic fine mexican cuisine in Vegas”
• “Great Tequila bar and fabuleous Guacamole!”

Tips: Try a specialty cocktail made from a selection of 91 tequilas, like the $99 Goddess Elixir, which combines Herradura Seleccion Suprema, Grand Marnier 100-Year Anniversary, Cointreau and fresh citrus syrup. Or get a sampling by ordering a flight.

Isla Mexican Kitchen or email Isla Mexican Kitchen

Hot, fresh tamales are the specialty at this low-key downtown cantina.

Reviews:

• “Food Poisioning!”
• “Amazing Mexican Food”
• “excellent mexican”

Dona Maria’s Tamale Shop

Bright, fresh flavors set this bustling Cali-Mex eatery above the rest.

Reviews:

• “Nice atmosphere, food overrated.”
• “yummy… recommend”
• “Surprisingly Excellent”
• “Decent Food Lackluster Service”
• “Hot Tamales on a cold night”

Tips: Looking for a quick bite? Order something to go at the takeout taqueria window.

Border Grill Las Vegas

Tacos and burritos are custom-made with fresh ingredients at this industrial-chic Mexican chain.

Reviews:

• “Amazing food”
• “GREAT Mexican Food”
• “Not Sanitary!”
• “Fast Food Tex-Mex”
• “visitor”

Tips: If you’re placing five or more orders, fax the restaurant ahead of time. Your food will be waiting at the register when you arrive.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Classic Mexican cuisine with a New Mexico-Sonoran twist keeps spicy-food lovers satisfied at this Palms favorite.

Reviews:

• “You’re better off at Pink Taco”
• “Ate there out of convenience”
• “So-so Mexican”
• “Good Food that won’t break you”

Tips: The general heat level is medium-hot, sometimes ranging to very hot. Be careful when ordering if you are sensitive to heat, and don’t hesitate to question your waiter.

Garduno’s at Palms

Reviews:

• “The Best”
• “Best Mexican Food In Las Vegas, Arizona and California”
• “Surprised!”
• “Not so good anymore…”
• “Authentic”

Supermex Restaurant & Cantina

South-of-the-border grill serves authentic dishes at affordable prices.

Tips: Bajio offers a kid’s menu for children under 10 years of age.

Bajio Mexican Grill

South-of-the-Border-themed sports pub offers video poker and billiards for a neighborhood crowd.

Reviews:

• “TIME FOR FOOTBALL!!!”

Tips: Daily Happy Hour runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. when draft beers and well drinks are $2 and appetizers are half-price.

Sagos Baja Tavern & Lounge

Fast, fresh Mexican specialties and a signature salsa bar are the hallmarks of this restaurant chain.

Reviews:

• “Great breakfast or dinner.”
• “Love it”
• “Just mediocre”
• “Decent, but nothing special.”
• “La Salsa Margaritas”

Tips: La Salsa offers a full range of catering services from simple office lunches to weddings and parties. Complete catering packages include tables, chairs, a bar, a mariachi band and a full waitstaff. For information, call 1-877-932-2837.

La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

Charbroiled meats and fresh salsas add authentic spice to this Mexicali fast-food chain.

Reviews:

• “mexy fresh”
• “Baja sux”
• “best burritos”
• “Fresh is the word”
• “GREAT FOOD – CHEAP”

Tips: For the health conscious, the restaurant’s menu features low-carb plates like the Side-by-Side (charbroiled chicken served with a side salad with guacamole, pico de gallo, jack cheese and avocado slices), plus low-fat salads, tacos and enchiladas.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

The flavors of the Baja have a home north of the border with this fast-food fish-taco restaurant.

Reviews:

• “Great Fish Tacos”
• “great mexican fast food”
• “Rubio’s Baja Grill”
• “R’S IS THE KAT’S MEOW!!!!”

Tips: A kids’ menu includes chicken nuggets, quesadillas, a bean and cheese burrito and more. Kids’ meals come with chips, beans or rice, a small drink and a toy.

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill

Named for the plant used to make tequila, this vibrant Mexican restaurant features more than 80 fine agave tequilas and sampling is encouraged.

Reviews:

• “Refreshing to finally find great Mexican food”
• “Excellent Taco Sampler”
• “Love it!”
• “Fantastic fun food!”
• “Delicious Mexican!”

Agave – Comida y Tequila

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