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    El Ausente

    4.6 (73 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    EL AUSENTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Hector N.

    First time visiting this small, friendly Mexican restaurant. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a decent menu which had a nice selection of seafood dishes and also included Menudo and Molcajete. There is no liquor served but they have beers, micheladas and sodas and juices. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the downtown area.

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    Leslie P.

    I give this place 5 stars because it's above average Mexican food which I surprisingly can never say about Mexican food here in Vegas. My only tip is bring your own reusable water bottle. The area is sketchy but I knew that going in and just took it for what it was. The service was great - they helped us right away and gave us suggestions on what to order. I saw reviews about the decor being tacky but I thought it made sense for the type of restaurant it was. I enjoyed it and found it cheerful. If you take a close look, the art hung throughout the restaurant is actually breathtaking. Now for the food - I have a thing for fish tacos and these did it for me!! They were battered perfectly, had a great flavor and the sauce was tasty. The only thing I'd do differently is order more sauce next time. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK FOR THE FISH TACOS! My partner ordered the fajitas and to be honest, fajitas are always a let down for me. All I can usually taste at most restaurants is that charred taste and nothing more. These were so flavorful and every bite was satisfying - I didn't even need to pair it with rice, beans, or a tortilla. I would definitely order this again. The only thing I didn't love was the water situation. I personally hate using plastic water bottles because it's so wasteful and terrible for the environment AND can be easily avoided. Unfortunately, they served water this way here and charged $3 per bottle, which we were not told when we ordered. This was disappointing but next time I just won't order water. I almost always carry a reusable one with me so it won't be a problem. All in all, this restaurant has great prices, is above average in taste and the service was great. Will definitely be back!

    The small building.
    Norm K.

    After the Las Vegas Lights soccer match, I came here for dinner. I had this place bookmarked for some time and it was close to Cashman Field where the game was played. I knew about where the place was and had no trouble going right there. If you're unsure, open the maps app through Yelp and let the GPS guide you. It's on Fremont Street just past Charleston. Parking is on the west side of the building and the entrance is in the middle of the small space. I entered and waited for a while. The woman came from the kitchen, got a menu, and told me to sit anywhere I wanted. She followed me and gave me the menu when I sat down. I ordered the carne a la tampiqueña which the menu describes as: tampiqueña meat, served with rice, beans, cheese enchilada, and guacamole. The woman also noted I wanted iced tea and she brought me a large glass. She refilled it once and asked later if I wanted more. The dinner was good--hearty food with beans, rice and I ate three tortillas with the meal. It was as I was putting some meat in a tortilla that I noted they had forgotten the guacamole. Oh well, too late as I was almost done. Another time. I was not asked about dessert and I saw no dessert listing on the menu but I really didn't look for any. I was full at that point. Service was quick and pleasant. I don't know how the restaurant got its name but I won't be absent in the future.

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    Fernanda A.

    Very clean and nice place, the food and drinks are fantastic. So good to come with the family!

    Always come here with my family for years. Food is great service is great :) definitely recommend

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    George T.

    It's not in the nicest place, but the food is great. We come here for lunch when there is daylight. Otherwise, neighborhood a bit sketchy. Make great mole enchiladas and excellent chilaquiles. The staff is friendly. Most everyone I've been here with enjoy the more authentic Mexican food. The beans, rice and salsa are all wonderful too.

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    First time in this restaurant the food so good and fresh the service fast and very friendly

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    This place is way better than Pepe's, I had the carne asada plate it was a 10/10 definitely coming back here again

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    3 years ago

    Bomb. Really just great food here. Now that I work in the area, will definitely be back.

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    Great food, service, and ambience , highly recommend, tastes great, nice staff, fair pricing

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    5 years ago

    Sweet staff and amazing food!!! The micheladas are good too!! We got the enchiladas and the mojarra.

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    Great home made food. The Mole enchiladas de pollo are BEST!! Great customer service.

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    8 years ago

    Awesome. Amazing. Worth the drive. About 20 mins from the Strip. You'll love every bite. Small, cozy and yummy.

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    BEST Mexican in Vegas. Tasty food, amazing service, and super clean. Worth the drive over!

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    Service was not so good... the guy I order my tacos from had a bad attitude but if you about food…read moreand not service.. tacos are on point and I just tried the taco del pastor...

    Hands down one of my favorite and most affordable taco spots!…read more It's located next to a busy plaza so parking can be quite difficult They're open daily 10am-2pm. Definitely recommend going when they first open because otherwise it doesn't matter the time or day of the week, the lines are extremely long! Love how spacious the restaurant and how organized it is! Once inside the restaurant, there are several lines and you just line up according to which meat and item you want. The longest lines are definitely the asada and adobada (pork)! Once you reach the front of the line, you just tell the staff which and how many of the item you want, as well as any customizations to it. After you get your order, you just head to the cashier line and paying is so easy and convenient! Pricing is reasonable. - Tacos, tostadas, taco aztecas - $4.12 - Sopes, quesadillas, vampiras, & mulas - $7.54. - fries with meat - $22.18+ - soft drinks - $3.31 Arrived at 11am on Sunday and it was already super crowded. Stood in the asada line for at least half an hour but the wait was so worth it! Got 3 Asada Tacos and the tortilla was so soft, hot, and fresh. It was stuffed with plenty of tender beef! The beef was packed with flavor and marinated so well! The pico de gallo was so delicious, as well as the salsa and guac. The Horchata was ok and nothing special since it wasn't made from scratch like the phenomenal tacos! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and my food. Definitely would recommend and return!

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    3.9 miThe Strip
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    One of the conferences that I was attending had a vendor hosted event at the CHICA restaurant…read moreinside the Venetian. I only had some tapas that evening. it was great though! The first thing I noticed was just how packed the entire Venetian area was that night! Apparently No Doubt was in town performing at Sphere, and since the Venetian parking garage is basically right next door, the whole resort had a ton of energy and nonstop foot traffic. It was definitely busy! CHICA had a really fun atmosphere. The restaurant itself feels stylish and upscale without being overly formal. The décor had this vibrant inspired energy with music, lighting, and a social vibe that works really well for group dinners or events! Since it was catered for the event, I only tried a selection of tapas, but everything I had was really good! All of the food was flavorful, well presented, and easy to share while mingling! I really enjoyed the experience! Between the Vegas energy from the Sphere crowd, the lively atmosphere inside CHICA, and the solid food, it ended up being a really fun evening during the conference trip! Definitely somewhere I'd consider coming back to for a full dinner next time I'm on the Strip.

    SO GOOD! Favorite spot of the day , hands down. What a great way to end our day trip to Vegas!…read more We started with two appetizers which were more on an amuse bouche. Small in size but packed with flavor. The Himachi? We could've eaten ten of them. Deeeelicious. The main course came out while I stepped away for a few minutes so I missed the fire show, but got to see it when another table got it later. The taste of the beef was absolutely amazing and loved the accrucements that accompanied it as well. We ended our meal with an almost missed Tres Leches. (Silly me didn't ask for the dessert menu, almost had grounds for being left in Las Vegas!). I'm so glad we circled back and got it, cause it was fan freakin tastic Service also was amazing - our server was so patient and kind

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    From the very first moment ... wonderful vibe, delectable food, and splendid service.read more

    We had dinner at Toca Madera Las Vegas during our Vegas trip and it ended up being one of the…read morehighlights of the weekend. The vibe here is EVERYTHING. Dark, sexy, and upscale. Between the music, crowd, and fire performances, it really feels like a full experience and not just dinner. I will say, when we first arrived the front dining room surrounded by candles was VERY warm. I asked if they could lower the AC because while I totally understand the ambiance they're going for, once everyone starts eating and drinking it gets hot fast. They were very accommodating and did lower it a bit, which we appreciated. I also loved that they start you off with pico de gallo and chips for the table, and when we asked for more they happily brought extra. Such a small thing but it made the experience feel really welcoming and generous. For food, we ordered the truffle quesadilla, street corn, and the Chicken Parm Mexicana. The truffle quesadilla was SO good and packed with flavor from the mushrooms, truffle oil, and cheese. The street corn was delicious too, and the Chicken Parm Mexicana was such a fun twist on a classic. Crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and perfectly melted Chihuahua cheese. For drinks, I had the Toca Margarita and loved it. Super fresh and well balanced. Service was great throughout the night and the atmosphere made it such a fun place for our group dinner before the No Doubt concert at the Sphere. Would absolutely come back on another Vegas trip!!

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    4.7(677 reviews)
    9.5 miNorthwest
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    I'm very picky about Mexican food being from Phoenix and eating it at least 1-2 times a week there…read more I've tried a few other recommended Mexican restaurants and Carolinas did not disappoint!!! The salsas, guac, and their chips...out of this world flavor! Loved the tomatillo based salsa...SO good! I ordered the Cheese enchiladas as it's been years since ai had good enchiladas....ordered them with the Tinga chicken and they were amazing!!! The flavors were excellent, the cheese melted just right, and the chicken so flavorful and tender. I also ordered the Horchata hoping a praying it wasn't the watered down stuff you find everywhere....nope! It was creamy, thick but not too thick, cinnamon, rice, and I tasted a hint of a little something else...nutmeg.....surprised and blew my mind. I will most definitely be coming back here to order food again! So amazing!!!

    Located off the 95/11 and Craig road, this cute little spot definitely has a lot of personality!…read more From the second we walked in we felt welcomed and relaxed. They do have chips & salsa for a charge, but the chips are excellent and the salsa is yummy. We ordered birria egg rolls and our guests got Vegan enchiladas and tacos. Holy guacamole, the food is amazing and according to the owner, all made from scratch using family recipes. We will definitely be back to check out some of their other tasty treats!

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