Cheap Places to Eat in Paradise

"It may sound like a blasphemy to say, but while Emeril Lagasse, a man who almost singlehandedly changed how we look at home cooking, has opened up several restaurants, not all of them are good. However, Emeril’s Las Vegas empire breaks that mold and offers consistently high-quality dishes that are simultaneously fancy enough for the pickiest gourmand and delicious enough for any eater. Plus, their Creole roots make the food approachable, which isn’t always true of high-class dining."

"Emerils New Orleans Fish House is certainly nice, but not so pricey that diners on a budget have to skip it. Go to Emerils Fish House at the..."

"Celebrity Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger give Mexican food a few new twists at Border Grill. You'll certainly find standards like tacos and enchiladas, but most dishes are innovative in some way. There's a definite emphasis on sustainability here with organic black beans and humane certified, antibiotic and hormone free meats and poultry."

"The Shake Shack located on the Las Vegas strip is a popular casual dining franchise that offers a fun atmosphere along with classic American food like burgers, hot dogs, fries, as well as delicious shakes and frozen custard. The burgers at Shake Shack are made to order and can be customized to suit even the pickiest of eaters. The food here is served relatively fast compared to other full service restaurants on the strip, so this is a great place to stop in for a bite when you’re in between seeing shows or other Vegas attractions."

"Shake Shack is a fast casual chain of burger restaurants founded in New York City in 2004. Since opening, the chain has expanded to over 250 locations around the world. One of those locations can be found at the New York-New York Hotel."

"Shake Shack is one of the most popular Las Vegas family restaurants. Here, you and your tribe can eat easy to eat meals, refreshing beverages, and finger food."

"If you love your Chinese food but live a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Veggie House Las Vegas. Menu items include traditional Chinese dishes like stir fry and noodles prepared with meat substitutes that some argue are better than the actual meat. Located in a strip mall in Chinatown, Veggie House is repeatedly voted one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Las Vegas."

"Veggie House is a no-frills spot in Las Vegas's extremely happening Chinatown that serves veggie versions of Chinese favorites thanks to Chef Albert Ho, who specializes in cooking vegetarian and vegan food. Order plant-based versions of crispy beef, General Tso's chicken, a variety of dim sum, fried rice, and more."

"Found this place after craving shrimp and I definitely filled the craving. Every dish I have tried so far is delicious. This is the best vegan Asian food..."

"Mott 32, the Chinese restaurant with Hong Kong roots, features a mix of Cantonese, Sichuan, and Beijing influences on its roster of Chinese dishes at the Palazzo. The restaurant serves apple wood roasted duck, Peking-style spicy crispy duck rack, minced duck with lettuce cup, barbecue pluma Iberico pork, and crispy roasted pork belly. Dim sum includes traditional Iberico pork Shanghainese soup dumplings, a soft quail egg and Iberico pork siu mai, south Australian lobster har gow, and Australian wagyu beef puff are among the steamed dim sum, while fried dishes include shredded Peking duck spring rolls and pan-fried Iberico pork dumplings."

"Mott 32 explores immersive dining experiences that highlight the indulgent beauty of unlikely pairings. It embraces flavors and ingredients from around China and the world and delivers it as home cooking should be, in a more rustic and honest way."

"Mott 32 brings flavors from Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing to its dishes. The comfortable yet refined setting includes a bar and lounge, all in a well-designed space. The menu offers an array of wonderful dishes to be savored."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Chinese. Come for the xiao long bao; stay for everything else. That’s the game plan at this casual local’s favorite, where those soup dumplings are lusciously soft and filled with sips of the most satisfyingly meaty broth you’ve ever tasted."

"China Mama is one of Chinatown's standouts for Chinese food. The comfortable, but unfussy dining room gives diners an inviting space to enjoy the delicious fare. Appetizers include vegetable spring rolls, wood ear mushroom salad and cucumber salad with mashed garlic."

"The restaurant’s signature dish, juicy pork buns, comes steamed and stuffed with pork and broth. China Mama also has dim sum."

"BC Dam Taco made our Cinco de Mayo very special with their delicious food. Exceptional in every way, food, service and authenticity. Best Dam Mexican food in..."

"Whoever said that fast food had to be greasy cheeseburgers and artery-clogging fries has never stepped foot into Grabbagreen Food + Juice. This ‘fast food’ type establishment prides itself on its ‘Eat Clean’ menu that is comprised of nothing but quality, fresh ingredients, and 100% whole foods. Grabbagreen may be one of the newer restaurants to hit the Las Vegas streets but has quickly grown since its humble beginnings in 2013."

"One of the most fascinating places to see Las Vegas art on the Strip is at the Aria Fine Arts Collection. Located along the Strip within the Aria Hotel complex, the Aria Fine Arts Collection highlights the works of many well-known artists from around the world including Maya Lin, James Turrell, Richard Long and Frank Stella. The fine arts collection is a true testament to the hotel which in itself is a work of art with aesthetically pleasing lines at every turn inside and out."

"People who tour the 21 public art sites around the CityCenter campus are generally committed art aficionados. While everyone else is gambling, partying, or shopping, visitors to the Aria Fine Art Collection get to take in a fabulous outdoor gallery housing works by top contemporary artists. Best of all, it's a free, self-directed walk, so the tour lasts as long as you want it to."

"Take a walk through the impressive Aria complex when you’re ready for an unparalleled experience with fine art and permanent sculptures. There isn’t one specific gallery of all the pieces here at Aria, so just enjoy the experience of wandering through the complex at a leisurely pace. You’ll get to see a magnificent gallery of art for free."

"Located in the heart of the casino floor, Crystal Bar specializes in handcrafted cocktails and curated spirits. This sophisticated sanctuary is showered in glamour, with a sparkling design featuring cascading crystal-shaped pendants."

"The L.A. Comedy Club is located inside the world-famous Stratosphere. One of the most recognizable structures in Vegas, the “Strat” is a must-see. The club itself is located inside the Stratosphere’s 160-seat Dragon Room."

"Venue: L.A. Comedy Club At The Stratosphere Hotel and Casino. Show Times: There are shows 8:00 pm nightly (7 days per week), with additional 10:00 pm show (Friday and Saturday)"