When Las Vegas was young and before the railroad came through, it was part of Mexico. The history of the city is a rainbow of colors and culture and is as colorful today as its past. There are hundreds of different dining experiences available in Las Vegas, from the Venetian to the Palazzo and from American food to food from the Pacific Rim. Naturally, with the history that Las Vegas has, the most influential cuisine is Mexican. Mexican food in Las Vegas is as close to authentic as you can get outside of Mexico itself.
If you were step down any food court or street in Las Vegas you would find it difficult to believe you were not in the food capital of the world as opposed to the gambling capital of the world. You will find French food, German food, English food, Cajun and Creole, Greek, Korean and Italian foods all within blocks of each other. If you fancy a nice curry from India there are Indian restaurants too, as well as Lebanese, Mediterranean and Brazilian.
The Thing about Las Vegas
The thing about Las Vegas is that it is known as the gambling capital of the world and yet it is overlooked as the gastro capital of the United States. Of course, there are hundreds of other cities around the country who have every right to claim that title too, and Las Vegas has much of what you will find in San Francisco, New York or Portland Oregon. It’s the international flavors that come together to create a gastronome’s delight.
In the casinos and hotels of Las Vegas you can also get that gastronomical experience from a global perspective by trying out their varieties of menu available. The Venetian, for instance, has the Delmonico Steakhouse, owned and operated by Emeril Lagasse, as seen on Good Morning America on a regular basis. His barbeque shrimp is renowned, as is the double cut pork chops.
Other hotels in the area also offer world renowned foodie experiences for visitors, tourists and locals alike. The hotels offer bed and breakfast, full board or half board and you can stay for as little as one night or as many as you like. If you intend to visit the city in the near future, remember to make the most of your foodie experience and taste it all.
