The Best Mexican Restaurants in Las Vegas

Mexican culture and foodways have deeply impacted dining scenes in cities across the U.S., including Las Vegas. The cuisine, which varies widely across Mexico and is often defined by its specificity and regionality, leans on powerful flavors, herbs, spices, and Indigenous culinary traditions. Fortunately, Las Vegas has an excellent range of Mexican food, with everything from Michoacán specialties to dishes like mulas, tlacoyos, and pelonas. If you’re looking for tacos in Las Vegas, specifically, we’ve got you covered, too.

This update, Mariposa Cocina and Cocktails and La Mojarra Loca Grill transition from the list while Tacos el Gordo and Cantina Contramar enter.

Janna Karel has no shame about filling up on tortilla chips before dinner, as long as they’re good — just-fried, generously salted, crispy, and served with at least two salsas. She loves an enchilada and a brunch option of chilaquiles — and will indiscriminately slather a housemade, too-hot hot sauce on just about anything.

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