Vegas: eat like a local

1. Fat Choy

8.3

595 E Sahara Ave (at Sherwood St), Las Vegas, NV

Asian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: Get the bao. They are the best.

Viva Las Arepas is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

2. Viva Las Arepas

8.9

1616 Las Vegas Blvd S (at Oakey Blvd), Las Vegas, NV

Arepa Restaurant · Gateway District · 69 tips and reviews

Melissa Desrameaux: Must try tequeños (if you are not lactose intolerant)

nosh & swig is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

3. nosh & swig

3620 E Flamingo Rd Ste 5 (at Pearl St.), Las Vegas, NV

Tapas Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Soy: Try the Dr. Pepper Short Rib

4. Park On Fremont

8.1

506 Fremont St (at Las Vegas Blvd N), Las Vegas, NV

Gastropub · Downtown Las Vegas · 74 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: The chicken and waffles sandwich is great. Be prepared for a wait though, since service is usually slow.

Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

5. Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory

107 E Charleston Blvd. (at Main St.), Las Vegas, NV

Cocktail Bar · Arts District · 48 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: Cangerjo benedict mofongo is my favorite brunch.

Doña María Tamales Restaurant is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

6. Doña María Tamales Restaurant

7.4

910 Las Vegas Blvd S (Charleston Blvd.), Las Vegas, NV

Mexican Restaurant · Arts District · 27 tips and reviews

Le Thai is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

7. Le Thai

8.9

523 Fremont St (at S 6th St), Las Vegas, NV

Thai Restaurant · Downtown Las Vegas · 140 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: The Awesome Noodles are pretty awesome.

The Beat Coffeehouse is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

8. The Beat Coffeehouse

520 Fremont St (at 6th St), Las Vegas, NV

Coffee Shop · Downtown Las Vegas · 106 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: Go for the slap and tickle sandwich with a side of pasta salad. Nom nom nom.

Rollin Smoke Barbeque is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

9. Rollin Smoke Barbeque

9.0

3185 S Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV

BBQ Joint · 88 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: Haven't had one thing here I didn't like.

Bachi Burger is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

10. Bachi Burger

9410 W Sahara Ave (at S Fort Apache Rd), Las Vegas, NV

Burger Joint · Peccole Ranch · 52 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: If you're feeling decadent and don't mind spending a little bit more, go for the Shogun Burger. But split it! It's really rich.

Honey Salt is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

11. Honey Salt

8.5

1031 S Rampart Blvd (at W Charleston Blvd), Las Vegas, NV

American Restaurant · Summerlin · 66 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: Their ahi tuna salad is so good. The burger is delicious as well.

Ichiza is one of Vegas: eat like a local.

12. Ichiza

7.9

4335 Spring Mountain Rd (at Arville St), Las Vegas, NV

Japanese Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Nicole Ely: This place is packed on weekends. Get there early and order off the wall.