Visiting Las Vegas is not about indulging yourself in expensive steakhouses and all-you-can-eat restaurants. There is an unexpected culinary scene that hides behind the neon lights and the gaming areas of casinos.
The place between Fremont Street and the concealed areas of the Strip has affordable dining options where you can enjoy good food without spending too much. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Vegas regular, these bites are worth hunting down. Here is a list of 16 budget-friendly street foods to try in Las Vegas.
Al pastor tacos at Tacos El Gordo
Tacos El Gordo is as close to a Las Vegas institution as street food gets, and the al pastor is the star of the show. Shaved from a rotating spit and loaded onto a small corn tortilla with onion, cilantro, and pineapple, each taco runs around $3, which means you can comfortably eat three and still have cash to spare.
Carne asada tacos
Carne asada tacos are everywhere in Vegas, and the quality is consistently high for the price. Grilled, chopped beef piled onto a double-stacked tortilla with salsa and guacamole usually comes in under $4, making it one of the best value bites on the street.
If you spot a taco truck with a line, that’s your sign to join it.
Elote (Mexican street corn)
Elote consists of grilled corn on the cob, which restaurants serve with a combination of mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. The restaurant creates an atmosphere that patrons experience through its loud, messy dining space, which charges between $4 and $5 for its products…