Las Vegas is a mecca for tourists and a trip here can feel like a trip around the world. Spend your days exploring the city and surrounding areas and your nights taking in a diverse selection of live acts and shows. It is easy to work up a hunger in Las Vegas, but you don't have to pay a fortune to enjoy a good meal and you do not have to constantly endure cheap buffets with lukewarm food. A number of Las Vegas restaurants offer affordable high-quality menu selections.
Lotus of Siam offers several Thai-inspired menu options that average about $10 each. Popular dishes include duck noodle soup, rice noodles stir fried with meat and broccoli, and classic pad Thai noodles that combine eggs, green onions and sprouts. Curry fans will enjoy yellow curry infused with turmeric, and red curry made with a special mix of chili powders, coconut cream sauce and basil. If you prefer seafood, try the house-recipe shrimp and catfish choices. This is not the most upscale restaurant in the city, but the price is right and the culturally diverse atmosphere is known to be fun and exciting.
Lotus of Siam
953 E. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735-3033
saipinchutima.com
Just because you are in the middle of the desert does not mean that you cannot have access to quality barbecue. Memphis Championship Barbecue has won several championship titles for its creative dishes and special secret recipe sauces and is the pride of their home base in Memphis. Meals average about $10 per heaping plate. Popular dishes include a smoked pulled pork sandwich, an open-faced turkey creation smothered in thick gravy, racks of fresh ribs, and a Memphis po' boy served up with crawfish tails on a fresh-baked hoagie roll. Complement your meal with a long list of premium beers and ales; make sure to try a few of the side dishes on the menu that include cornbread, baked beans and coleslaw. You may want to wear an apron. The meal can get messy.
Memphis Championship Barbecue
1401 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 254-0520
memphis-bbq.com
One of the most interesting things about visiting Las Vegas is the ability to feel like you are in several different cities on one trip. Rocco's NY Pizzeria brings Brooklyn to Las Vegas. For a true New York City experience, order a calzone from Rocco's. For right around $8, you will be handed a hearty dough pocket filled to capacity with of a long list of items that can include fresh vegetables, garlic, Wisconsin mozzarella, sausage, and roasted peppers. Other popular menu items include sandwiches such as the spicy meatball parmigiana, Philly cheesesteak with onions and mushrooms, or a unique sandwich that combines prosciutto, salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese. Pizza prices at Rocco's begin at about $11. Salads, pasta dishes and soups are also offered.
Rocco's NY Pizzeria
10860 W. Charleston Blvd. #190
Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 796-0111
roccosnypizza.com
