Las Vegas is an impressive restaurant destination in all price ranges. Although the fine dining category has really exploded in the past few years, there are still many restaurants in Las Vegas where you can eat delicious food at low prices. Read on to learn about some of the restaurants, many of which are locals favorites, that will give you the most for your money and satisfy your hunger.
Pepe's Tacos is a local favorite for 24-hour authentic Mexican food. There are three locations of Pepe's Tacos in Las Vegas. A notable breakfast option is the chorizo con juevos, which is sausage with eggs, served with beans rice and tortillas for .25. They have many lunch and dinner plates for under , with meals such as carnitas (deep fried pork), carne asada (grilled chopped steak), mojarra (a fish plate), tortas, super burritos, and a variety of tacos. All meals include beans, rice and tortillas. They also have carne asada french fries, chips and guacamole and authentic Mexican drinks such as Horchata and Jarritos.
Aloha Kitchen is a local gem that brings true Hawaiian cuisine to the Las Vegas area. Aloha Kitchen has three locations in Las Vegas, one that includes a bar with gaming and karaoke. They have a large selection of Hawaiian food, including garlic chicken with gravy, chicken teriyaki bowls (the teriyaki sauce is excellent), loco moco (homemade hamburger patty topped with eggs and gravy over rice), kalbi ribs (beef short ribs marinated in a Korean style sauce), kalua pig and cabbage, a mahi mahi plate and much more, most for under , some much less. They also have a off coupon on their website.
Roberto's Taco Shop has at least 11 locations around Las Vegas and is quite simply cheap eating at its best. They have a range of combination plates, tortas, tostadas, burritos, tacos and taquitos. Their carne asada super nachos are absolutely scrumptious and a huge portion at that. The chicken tacos are deep fried and stuffed with chicken, cheese and lettuce. They have a huge menu with most prices in the to range. Open 24/7, some of the Roberto's locations are even connected to pubs.
El Pollo Loco is a large restaurant chain that specializes in mouth-watering flame-grilled chicken. If you have never had the opportunity to try the delectable chicken of El Pollo Loco, give it a shot while you're in the Las Vegas area. There are 12 locations around town, each with a plentiful salsa bar to help you dress up your meal. Chicken is the king of this place, with the inside being juicy while the outside is crispy and golden-colored, some pieces are even slightly blackened. The meals are Mexican-influenced and there are many fresh, healthy choices on this menu. The prices are in the - range.
Villa Pizza serves up the most authentic New York thin-crust pizza in the Las Vegas valley. I recommend the Sahara/Valley View location as being a real treasure. The crust, sauce and piping-hot cheese that drips off the slice are lip-smacking good. There are a couple of lunch specials that cost about . You can buy a slice or a whole pie, or try their salads or pastas. For dessert, they have a great fried dough treat covered in powdered sugar (zeppoli)and served fresh in a paper bag.
The Feast Gourmet Buffet at Boulder Station was remodeled in 2009 and it offers a wide variety of excellent food in a comfortable and attractive setting. You can find a 2 for 1 coupon for this buffet daily in the Las Vegas Review Journal. Sign up for their players card (called "Boarding Pass" at Station Casinos) for discounts on already low buffet prices. If you are gambling in any casino, it is a good idea to sign up for a players card as it tracks your money spent and offers you rewards/comps (often on dining) based on this information.
There is a lot of potential in Las Vegas to eat a variety of tasty food on a dime. As a former 11-year resident of Las Vegas, these are the places that I grew to love and I now look forward to visiting when I am in town. If you are in Las Vegas and looking for some great local flavor, any one of these fine budget eating options will please your taste buds and not leave you broke.
