Las Vegas, Nevada used to lure people to the Casinos by offering expansive buffets. Today, Sin City has gone through a culinary maturation to the point that it now hosts some of the top chefs and the best restaurants in the world. Names like Wolfgang Puck, Guy Savoy, Nobu Matsuhisa, Pierre Gagnaire (pee·ehr gag·nee·ehr) and Gordon Ramsay adorn restaurant monikers on the Vegas Strip. But with this foodie glam came higher prices, making the search for good food at reasonable prices an incredible challenge. But we have done the hard work for you. Here are our top 5 choices for Top Notch Cheap Eats on the Las Vegas Strip.
CONTENTS
00:00 Intro Teaser
00:52 Overview
01:36 Blondies
02:55 48th & Crepe
04:54 Secret Pizza
06:48 Tacos El Gordo
08:42 Rí Rá Irish Pub
10:30 Gordon Ramsay
11:18 Outro
Blondies
Blondies is a college-style bar and grill located within Planet Hollywood. Their happy hour was voted best in Vegas and includes $20 all you drink wells and Bud Light drafts. The atmosphere is fun and lively with beer-pong, flip cup, and over 50 TVs to watch sporting events and parkake in their extensive drink list. There are also a variety of food specials throughout the day, including $4 breakfasts and $6 lunches. The place gets a solid ‘B’ on the food quality, but an ‘A+’ for value.
48th and Crepe
48th and Crepe is an open kitchen creperie located in the New York-New York Hotel and Casino. The sweet or savory crepes are quick, delicious, and constructed right in front of you. Don’t let the quick service atmosphere fool you, these crepes are done right, satisfying just about any type of craving. So whether you want a fruity breakfast, savory lunch, or a delectable dessert, 48th and Crepe is your ticket.
Secret Pizza
Secret Pizza is a genuine New York-style Italian Pizzeria located in the bowels of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. They serve up whole pies or pizza by the slice with beer and wine in this unmarked location that’s open until 4am. They have a few tables, high counters for standing, classic video games, a pinball machine, and flat screen TVs to get your sports fix. But make no mistake, this inconspicuous setting is home to some high quality pizza.
Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo de Tijuana is a family owned and operated business since 1972. After establishing success in California, three locations opened in Las Vegas, including one located right next to the Wynn. In 2016 they received additional notoriety when they were ranked by Yelp as the best taco spot in the U.S. Their handmade tortillas, high grade meats, open kitchen, quick service and reasonable prices make them a hit among local Latinos and visitors alike.
Rí Rá Irish Pub
Rí Rá Irish Pub brings a warm, Irish neighborhood atmosphere to Mandalay Place with homey decor and three custom-made bars made from salvaged material imported from the homeland. There are four Rí Rá locations in the states, each located in renowned foodie cities. The atmosphere is complemented by a host of cocktails, a long draft list, meticulously prepared Irish grub and an impressive array of live music.
Gordon Ramsay Burger / Fish & Chips
Gordon Ramsay is no stranger to the high-end food stage, but in Vegas he provides two reasonably priced dining options with his Burger joint in Planet Hollywood and Fish & Chips at the LINQ. Each takes well-known comfort foods and delivers them with impeccable, award-winning execution in a memorable environment. Be sure to finish your meal with a restaurant-specific twist on his world-famous sticky toffee pudding.