Guidebook for Las Vegas
Shopping
I don't really follow the 'Pawn Stars' reality show, but crowds of people sure do and line up outside this place everyday. If you want to visit, it is a 2 minute walk away.
43 locals recommend
Gold & Silver Pawn Shop
713 S Las Vegas BlvdI don't really follow the 'Pawn Stars' reality show, but crowds of people sure do and line up outside this place everyday. If you want to visit, it is a 2 minute walk away.
Walking distance from apartment. Tons of corporate retail stores, currently being expanded.
452 locals recommend
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
875 S Grand Central PkwyWalking distance from apartment. Tons of corporate retail stores, currently being expanded.
Food Scene
By far, my favorite place to eat downtown. Super, amazing sandwiches. Definitely for a more 'foodie' palate. Favorites of mine are the Patty (add egg) on rye, and le Pig.
1516 S Las Vegas Blvd
By far, my favorite place to eat downtown. Super, amazing sandwiches. Definitely for a more 'foodie' palate. Favorites of mine are the Patty (add egg) on rye, and le Pig.
Ever had arepas? Super good Venezuela style cornmeal pocket bread stuffed with yummy things. Favorite of mine is the smoked beef arepa. Also inexpensive and amazing grilled chicken family meals.
22 locals recommend
Viva Las Arepas
1616 S Las Vegas BlvdEver had arepas? Super good Venezuela style cornmeal pocket bread stuffed with yummy things. Favorite of mine is the smoked beef arepa. Also inexpensive and amazing grilled chicken family meals.
This is the closest decent restaurant the apartment. Lots of healthy-ish wraps, sandwiches, salads. Popular lunch spot. Not the most consistent service, but a solid option for dining in the area.
13 locals recommend
MTO Café
500 S Main StThis is the closest decent restaurant the apartment. Lots of healthy-ish wraps, sandwiches, salads. Popular lunch spot. Not the most consistent service, but a solid option for dining in the area.
Decent (but not earth shattering) coffees, teas, wraps, sandwiches. Super cool vibe though, vinyl records, antique sofas for lounging.
24 locals recommend
The Beat Coffeehouse & Records
520 E Fremont StDecent (but not earth shattering) coffees, teas, wraps, sandwiches. Super cool vibe though, vinyl records, antique sofas for lounging.
Inspire Nightclub
107 S Las Vegas BlvdEspresso option, though kinda pricey. Beautiful space!
Very delicious Mexican food, though the bill adds up quick here! Cool scenery as well.
20 locals recommend
La Comida
100 S 6th StVery delicious Mexican food, though the bill adds up quick here! Cool scenery as well.
Actually, pretty awesome pizza! They serve all kinds of pizza styles, so there is something for everyone. A fun rock and roll vibe, as well as some craft beer options. Very crowd-pleasing place.
51 locals recommend
Pizza Rock
201 N 3rd StActually, pretty awesome pizza! They serve all kinds of pizza styles, so there is something for everyone. A fun rock and roll vibe, as well as some craft beer options. Very crowd-pleasing place.
New interpretations of classic Mexican dishes. Everything is immaculately prepared, and served personally by the tatted up chefs. Next door pizza place (Naked City) is supposed to be very good.
Desnudo Tacos
3240 Arville StNew interpretations of classic Mexican dishes. Everything is immaculately prepared, and served personally by the tatted up chefs. Next door pizza place (Naked City) is supposed to be very good.
Authentic Japanese izakaya. Not close to downtown, but the most consistently amazing restaurant in Vegas. Instead of splurging on the strip, do it here, trust me. Book in advance. Open very late.
43 locals recommend
Raku
5030 Spring Mountain RdAuthentic Japanese izakaya. Not close to downtown, but the most consistently amazing restaurant in Vegas. Instead of splurging on the strip, do it here, trust me. Book in advance. Open very late.
Outstanding Thai restaurant from a former Lotus of Siam chef. Worth seeking out, but can fill out during peak hours. Make a reservation. Also try District One, China Mama or Asian BBQ; same center.
3400 S Jones Blvd
Outstanding Thai restaurant from a former Lotus of Siam chef. Worth seeking out, but can fill out during peak hours. Make a reservation. Also try District One, China Mama or Asian BBQ; same center.
Probably the best coffee/espresso in Vegas, all locally roasted. Vegan wraps (you have to try the Alien). Hit this place on the way in or out of McCarran Airport.
35 locals recommend
Sunrise Coffee House
3130 E Sunset RdProbably the best coffee/espresso in Vegas, all locally roasted. Vegan wraps (you have to try the Alien). Hit this place on the way in or out of McCarran Airport.
Are you nuts about Breaking Bad and the state of New Mexico? Come try the flavors of this unique state. Stuffed sopapillas with "Christmas" chile. Heisenberg would be proud.
Carlito's Burritos
4300 E Sunset RdAre you nuts about Breaking Bad and the state of New Mexico? Come try the flavors of this unique state. Stuffed sopapillas with "Christmas" chile. Heisenberg would be proud.
Sambalatte
3770 S Las Vegas BlvdVery solid Italian style coffee. The have a few locations around Vegas.
Amazing burgers! Asian flair, stylish, delicious. Definitely worth the trek if you have a car. Great beer list. The Lonely Bird is the greatest turkey burger you will ever have.
35 locals recommend
Bachi Burger
Amazing burgers! Asian flair, stylish, delicious. Definitely worth the trek if you have a car. Great beer list. The Lonely Bird is the greatest turkey burger you will ever have.
Same center as Bachi burger. If you seek solid Napolitano-style pizza, this may be worth the drive for you. Also good, inexpensive Italian wine.
28 locals recommend
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
140 S Green Valley PkwySame center as Bachi burger. If you seek solid Napolitano-style pizza, this may be worth the drive for you. Also good, inexpensive Italian wine.
Authentic, outstanding, and cheap; taqueria heaven. Open late, this may be exactly what you need. Highly recommend the suadero tacos. Ordering is confusing, go to taco station you want to order from.
88 locals recommend
Tacos El Gordo
1724 E Charleston BlvdAuthentic, outstanding, and cheap; taqueria heaven. Open late, this may be exactly what you need. Highly recommend the suadero tacos. Ordering is confusing, go to taco station you want to order from.
Solid Louisiana po-boys, gumbos, and the like. Very good food for the Downtown area, if you're in the Creole/Cajun mood.
21 locals recommend
Lola's
241 W Charleston BlvdSolid Louisiana po-boys, gumbos, and the like. Very good food for the Downtown area, if you're in the Creole/Cajun mood.
Probably the furthest location from the apartment, but DW is a super trendy, friendly, and overall amazing restaurant. Has a Jamaican flair. Famous for their brunches.
29 locals recommend
DW Bistro
9275 W Russell RdProbably the furthest location from the apartment, but DW is a super trendy, friendly, and overall amazing restaurant. Has a Jamaican flair. Famous for their brunches.
Another good downtown dining option. Really good Mexican tortas, super casual, go up and order from one of several food stations.
206 N 3rd St
206 North 3rd StreetAnother good downtown dining option. Really good Mexican tortas, super casual, go up and order from one of several food stations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Probably one of the most solid bars downtown. Some good craft beer options, a hidden speakeasy, and a rooftop terrace make this probably the most crowd pleasing bar in the area.
57 locals recommend
Commonwealth
525 E Fremont StProbably one of the most solid bars downtown. Some good craft beer options, a hidden speakeasy, and a rooftop terrace make this probably the most crowd pleasing bar in the area.
Cool, quirky, 50's vibe, yet newly renovated. Lots of charm, a bit (cigarette) smokey, but overall cool place to hang out.
63 locals recommend
Atomic Liquors
917 E Fremont StCool, quirky, 50's vibe, yet newly renovated. Lots of charm, a bit (cigarette) smokey, but overall cool place to hang out.
Very inviting cocktail lounge. Never crazy busy, great for having conversations, solid drinks, chill music.
51 locals recommend
Downtown Cocktail Room
111 S Las Vegas BlvdVery inviting cocktail lounge. Never crazy busy, great for having conversations, solid drinks, chill music.
By far, the best cocktail bar in Las Vegas. Two awesome sisters run this bar, and their stellar drinks are matched by the super warm service. Please go!
61 locals recommend
Velveteen Rabbit
1218 S Main StBy far, the best cocktail bar in Las Vegas. Two awesome sisters run this bar, and their stellar drinks are matched by the super warm service. Please go!
Surprising complex, amazing tiki cocktails! Very dive bar feeling, but backed up by great service. Also, super quirky jukebox of 50's and 60's obscure surf rock and the like.
70 locals recommend
Frankie's Tiki Room
1712 W Charleston BlvdSurprising complex, amazing tiki cocktails! Very dive bar feeling, but backed up by great service. Also, super quirky jukebox of 50's and 60's obscure surf rock and the like.
Essentials
Surprisingly great beer selection, wines and spirits. Grocery market as well. At the moment, closest food market option.
1700 S Las Vegas Blvd
1700 South Las Vegas BoulevardSurprisingly great beer selection, wines and spirits. Grocery market as well. At the moment, closest food market option.
Everything Else
Casual restaurants, boutique retail, bars, playground for kids (and adults at night), stage. Charming renovated shipping containers.
299 locals recommend
Downtown Container Park
707 E Fremont StCasual restaurants, boutique retail, bars, playground for kids (and adults at night), stage. Charming renovated shipping containers.
Sightseeing
Go see the natural beautiful Las Vegas desert! Numerous hiking trails, cycling, horseback riding. 30 minutes from the apartment.
741 locals recommend
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
1000 Scenic Loop DriveGo see the natural beautiful Las Vegas desert! Numerous hiking trails, cycling, horseback riding. 30 minutes from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful performance space. Try to see a show here while you're in town. There is also a pedestrian bridge through the MTO Cafe/City Hall parking garage.
169 locals recommend
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
361 Symphony Park AvenueBeautiful performance space. Try to see a show here while you're in town. There is also a pedestrian bridge through the MTO Cafe/City Hall parking garage.