Vegas brings Mexican from both coasts—LA-style authenticity and celebrity chef concepts coexist on the Strip. Go off-Strip for better value and more genuine experiences.
On the Strip
Javier's
$$$$ • Aria
Upscale Mexican with excellent margaritas and atmosphere.
Border Grill
$$$ • Mandalay Bay
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger's Mexican.
Tacos El Gordo
$ • Strip Adjacent
Tijuana import. Outstanding late-night tacos.
Off-Strip Authentic
Lindo Michoacan
$$ • East Las Vegas
Michoacán-style Mexican. Outstanding moles.
Viva Las Arepas
$ • Downtown
Venezuelan-Mexican. Excellent arepas and tacos.
Tacos Mexico
$ • Spring Valley
Locals' favorite for authentic street tacos.
Downtown & Arts District
Leticia's Mexican Cocina
$ • Fremont
Downtown Mexican with generous portions.
Hussong's Cantina
$$ • Mandalay Bay
Ensenada import. Margaritas were invented here.
La Comida
$$ • Fremont East
Modern Mexican in downtown's Fremont East.
Pro Tip: Tacos El Gordo's late-night location near the Strip is essential after a night out—the adobada trompo runs until 3am.