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Where to Find a Good, Cheap Meal in Las Vegas
The story never gets old, a guy gets to Las Vegas and gets so excited that he starts dropping bets all around town and soon finds himself in the hole and out his entire bankroll.
It happens all the time so what do you do about food when you are faced with a constricting budget? Where in Las Vegas can you get quality food that does not leave you broke? These are the food values that will help you navigate the Las Vegas dining scene and still leave some cash in your pocket.
One thing to remember, this is a relative list so some of these restaurants can get pricey but they do have some great values on their menu. When compared to other restaurants of the same class they stand out as much better values.
One more tip: If you avoid alcohol while you eat, you can easily save 40% on any restaurant in town.
The drinks are free inside the casino why would you pay $9 for a rum and Coke when you can get it for free? Drink water and save some cash while eating in Las Vegas.
Ah Sin at Paris (702) 946-4593, Pan Asian Cuisine right on the strip in its indoor/outdoor dining room
Create your own Tapas menus by sticking with the appetizers and you can get out of there for less than $50 for two.
Backstage Deli at Luxor, 702-262-4770, open until 10pm most days 11pm on the weekends.
It’s a deli and they have the usual deli stuff however, you can get a decent sized sandwich for under $10 and it will keep you satiated for the better part of they day. This is also a good alternative for breakfast, they open at 7am. The corned beef and pastrami sandwich is marginal but the price, relative to the Carnegie deli and Canters, is much lower.
BB’s at the Riviera, (702) 794-9233, Prime Rib and BBQ.
The Prime Rib is about $20, but it is pretty tasty. However, your best bet is to order the sample platter and the salad bar and you can be out of there for less than $20 and be stuffed until you explode. The riblet basket appetizer is good as well but you just don’t get enough for your money. If you are a fan of turkey, the deep fried turkey is a heaping portion for under $15. Add the $3 salad bar to any meal and you will not need to eat again for a couple of days.
Bertolini’s at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 702-735-4663, Italian Cuisine
The thing with Bertolini’s is that they do not understand that small portions work just as well as huge portions. Until they find this out you should take advantage of the ability to split meals. If you eat enough bread and add a side salad to your meal, you and a partner could walk out of Bertolini’s spending less than $25 and feeling very content. The pasta is good and the pizza is better.
No wine! That will only shoot the price through the roof.
Canter’s Deli at Treasure Island, (702) 894-6390, Jewish Deli like the original on Fairfax in Los Angeles.
They pile it on high and it always delivers great taste. The food is cheaper than the Carnegie Deli, next door at the Mirage, but it is about the same when it comes to quality. The portions are average for a deli but still large enough for sharing.
Carnegie Deli, 702-791-7223, New York Style Deli.
Easy, $16 plus a $2 split charge and you and a friend can split a “Woody Allen”. Corned Beef and Pastrami piled so high you might not ever get it out of you digestive tract. It is tasty and priced right at about $8 each when you split the bill. Order water with your sandwich and race out of the Mirage with a bill below $20.
Cheeseburger Las Vegas, at the Desert Passage Shops, 702.735.8600, Burgers and fries.
I’ll admit, this place is a little hit and miss but for the relative cost it is worth a try. Don’t waste your time on any of the fancy drinks, they will suck the money right out of your wallet. The salads are decent and the burgers are average, but so are a lot of other meals in Las Vegas that you would pay much more for. If you are looking for a meal where the cost can be kept down it is possible to do it at Cheeseburger Las Vegas.
Chin Chin Café at New York New York 702-740-6300, Traditional Chinese
You don’t have to eat just rice but I often do. The pineapple fried rice is infused with some tasty flavors and I toss in the Szechuan Dumplings and I have a low cost meal. Most of the noodles are good and the won ton soup will make your knees buckle with delight. Try a few chicken entrée’s and have them prepare it Mandarin style and you should get a healthy dose of spice. If you order two entrée’s and one appetizer you will not break the bank. If you’re watching your spending this is a good bet to keep you within your daily allowance.
Garduno’s at the Palm
Giorgio Café at Mandalay Place
Hooters
Il Fornaio ay NY/NY
KahunaVille at the TI
La Salsa at the Forum Shops
Lombardi’s at the Desert Passage Shops
MargaritaGrille at the Las Vegas Hilton
Mexitalia X-Press at Circus Circus
Monte Carlo Brewery
Naga at Stratosphere
Outback Steak House at Casino Royale
P.F. Changs China Bistro
Paco’s Bar and Grill
Pampas Churrascaria at Aladdin
Pink Taco at Hard Rock
Quarks Bar and Restaurant
Rainforest Café at the MGM Grand
Regale at Excalibur
Roxy’s Diner
Spago
Stage Deli
Taqueria Canonita
The Bait Shoppe at Hooters
The Burger Bar
The Noodle Shop at Mandalay Bay
Tony Roma’s at Stardust
Ventuno at the Flamingo
‘wichcraft
Where to Find a Good, Cheap Meal in Las Vegas
The story never gets old, a guy gets to Las Vegas and gets so excited that he starts dropping bets all around town and soon finds himself in the hole and out his entire bankroll.
It happens all the time so what do you do about food when you are faced with a constricting budget? Where in Las Vegas can you get quality food that does not leave you broke? These are the food values that will help you navigate the Las Vegas dining scene and still leave some cash in your pocket.
One thing to remember, this is a relative list so some of these restaurants can get pricey but they do have some great values on their menu. When compared to other restaurants of the same class they stand out as much better values.
One more tip: If you avoid alcohol while you eat, you can easily save 40% on any restaurant in town.
The drinks are free inside the casino why would you pay $9 for a rum and Coke when you can get it for free? Drink water and save some cash while eating in Las Vegas.
Ah Sin at Paris (702) 946-4593, Pan Asian Cuisine right on the strip in its indoor/outdoor dining room
Create your own Tapas menus by sticking with the appetizers and you can get out of there for less than $50 for two.
Backstage Deli at Luxor, 702-262-4770, open until 10pm most days 11pm on the weekends.
It’s a deli and they have the usual deli stuff however, you can get a decent sized sandwich for under $10 and it will keep you satiated for the better part of they day. This is also a good alternative for breakfast, they open at 7am. The corned beef and pastrami sandwich is marginal but the price, relative to the Carnegie deli and Canters, is much lower.
BB’s at the Riviera, (702) 794-9233, Prime Rib and BBQ.
The Prime Rib is about $20, but it is pretty tasty. However, your best bet is to order the sample platter and the salad bar and you can be out of there for less than $20 and be stuffed until you explode. The riblet basket appetizer is good as well but you just don’t get enough for your money. If you are a fan of turkey, the deep fried turkey is a heaping portion for under $15. Add the $3 salad bar to any meal and you will not need to eat again for a couple of days.
Bertolini’s at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 702-735-4663, Italian Cuisine
The thing with Bertolini’s is that they do not understand that small portions work just as well as huge portions. Until they find this out you should take advantage of the ability to split meals. If you eat enough bread and add a side salad to your meal, you and a partner could walk out of Bertolini’s spending less than $25 and feeling very content. The pasta is good and the pizza is better.
No wine! That will only shoot the price through the roof.
Canter’s Deli at Treasure Island, (702) 894-6390, Jewish Deli like the original on Fairfax in Los Angeles.
They pile it on high and it always delivers great taste. The food is cheaper than the Carnegie Deli, next door at the Mirage, but it is about the same when it comes to quality. The portions are average for a deli but still large enough for sharing.
Carnegie Deli, 702-791-7223, New York Style Deli.
Easy, $16 plus a $2 split charge and you and a friend can split a “Woody Allen”. Corned Beef and Pastrami piled so high you might not ever get it out of you digestive tract. It is tasty and priced right at about $8 each when you split the bill. Order water with your sandwich and race out of the Mirage with a bill below $20.
Cheeseburger Las Vegas, at the Desert Passage Shops, 702.735.8600, Burgers and fries.
I’ll admit, this place is a little hit and miss but for the relative cost it is worth a try. Don’t waste your time on any of the fancy drinks, they will suck the money right out of your wallet. The salads are decent and the burgers are average, but so are a lot of other meals in Las Vegas that you would pay much more for. If you are looking for a meal where the cost can be kept down it is possible to do it at Cheeseburger Las Vegas.
Chin Chin Café at New York New York 702-740-6300, Traditional Chinese
You don’t have to eat just rice but I often do. The pineapple fried rice is infused with some tasty flavors and I toss in the Szechuan Dumplings and I have a low cost meal. Most of the noodles are good and the won ton soup will make your knees buckle with delight. Try a few chicken entrée’s and have them prepare it Mandarin style and you should get a healthy dose of spice. If you order two entrée’s and one appetizer you will not break the bank. If you’re watching your spending this is a good bet to keep you within your daily allowance.
Garduno’s at the Palm
Giorgio Café at Mandalay Place
Hooters
Il Fornaio ay NY/NY
KahunaVille at the TI
La Salsa at the Forum Shops
Lombardi’s at the Desert Passage Shops
MargaritaGrille at the Las Vegas Hilton
Mexitalia X-Press at Circus Circus
Monte Carlo Brewery
Naga at Stratosphere
Outback Steak House at Casino Royale
P.F. Changs China Bistro
Paco’s Bar and Grill
Pampas Churrascaria at Aladdin
Pink Taco at Hard Rock
Quarks Bar and Restaurant
Rainforest Café at the MGM Grand
Regale at Excalibur
Roxy’s Diner
Spago
Stage Deli
Taqueria Canonita
The Bait Shoppe at Hooters
The Burger Bar
The Noodle Shop at Mandalay Bay
Tony Roma’s at Stardust
Ventuno at the Flamingo
‘wichcraft
The waiter asked me if I wanted Grey Goose in my Cosmo, and I said sure. 
Well, my DH wasn't too thrilled when the bill came, and he saw what my two drinks were costing him. 
You're right, that's beyond cheap!!
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