The Evolution of Cheap Eats in Vegas
The days of the dirt-cheap buffet and the 99 cent shrimp cocktail are long gone — and with inflation on the rise, cheap eats are harder to find than ever in Las Vegas. But being on a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t (or shouldn’t) enjoy a meal out, says contributor Brent Holmes. Today on the podcast, Brent tells co-host Dayvid Figler all about their philosophy on cheap eats, and where to find the best ones in town, from falafel to food markets.
A list of the restaurants that Brent and Dayvid discuss:
- Hot food counters at Marketon, Mariana’s, and Rani’s World Foods
- Pho Bosa Kitchen
- Fat Boy Restaurant
- Daikon Vegan Sushi
- Gyro Time
- Ellis Island Village Pub & Cafe
- Habanero Grill
- Esmeralda’s Cafe
We’ve got them all mapped out for you here.
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