Bajamar was created in Baja but born in Vegas. The Tenorio, Ramirez and Puchi families opened the first Bajamar Seafood and Tacos on Las Vegas Blvd in 2017, with a vision to create a Baja California surf shack vibes. Their goal is to make first time guests feel like regulars and regulars feel like family. The menu has developed from a few recipes from Chef Jorge’s grandmother to a menu that has captured the true flavors of Baja cuisine.
Birrieria Dimas is a mobile food truck specializing in Mexican beef birria, pot roasted for up to 6 hours in their secret broth (consome) full of flavor. Established in 2019, Birrieria Dimas started from only take out to opening up their food truck on Charleston Boulevard in 2020.
Raul and Maria Gil, owners of Casa Don Juan, had always dreamed of having the opportunity to show off their passion for Mexican cuisine. Their dream came true when they opened Casa Don Juan in Downtown Las Vegas. Casa Don Juan is known for serving some of the best authentic Mexican food in the Las Vegas valley.
Los Molcajetes are traditional Mexican mortars and pestles used for grinding and crushing spices, blending herbs and peppers to produce the freshest salsa, and mixing up mouthwatering guacamole to accompany your meal. They are starting point for great Mexican cuisine and must-have for any serious Mexican cook. The Chavez family chose the name “Los Molcajetes” to represent their cooking traditions and their proud Mexican heritage.
Established in 2014, Makers & Finders made a splash in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas with its vibrant, upbeat and unique urban restaurant-coffee-bar. Makers and Finders offers classic Latin comfort foods such as arepas and empanadas and all coffee is ground and brewed to order in their state of the art pourover bar and espresso machine.
Pancho’s Kitchen - 5201 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120
Pancho’s Kitchen is a small family owned business who began at farmer’s markets. Their goal is to provide a homemade and authentic cooked meals and to have a place where everyone is welcomed. They provide a full vegan menu including gluten free items for any dietary restrictions.
Peru Chicken specializes in authentic Peruvian food, highlighting the famous “Pollos a la Brasa” (Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken). You can expect fresh food prepared daily in a family atmosphere!
Salvadoreño Restaurant - 720 N. Main St.
A staple in Downtown Las Vegas for decades, el Salvadoreño Restaurant is located just down the Street from the Neon Museum, specializing on traditional pupusas and other authentic Salvadorian dishes.
Voted Best of Las Vegas for Best Ethnic/Best Cultural Restaurant for four years in a row, Sofrito Rico quickly became a staple in the Las Vegas community since its inception in 2015. Owner Susanette has built one of the most popular places in Las Vegas to enjoy an authentic taste of Puerto Rico using the recipes she learned from her grandma while dancing and singing salsa in their kitchen.
Viva Las Arepas story started with a humble beginning with a cart in a parking lot on Las Vegas Boulevard and Wyoming Avenue. Fast forward two years of adversities, Viva Las Arepas moved to a storefront on Las Vegas Boulevard and Oakey Boulevard and has celebrated many successes including being selected as Best of Las Vegas for Best Latin Restaurant and over 1,000 Yelp reviews stating they have the best Venezuelan arepas in the valley.
