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. read more

El Ausente - Dining Area - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Ordered the 2 soaps plate and it came with beans and chips/ salsa. It was really great food. My biggest takeaway was how cozy the restaurant feels. Nicely decorated with an old world feel. Parking is decent. Don't let the area scare you away. It's worth checking out. Only reason for the 4 stars is the ac wasn't working fully. Will be back. The woman who served me was as helpful and nice as can be. Super friendly nice place read more

El Ausente - 2 sopes plate - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Visited with husband and friends while in Vegas. Cute little building, and staff was very pleasant. Great horchata, salsa, and chips. No complaints from anyone, would visit again if I was in the area! read more

Food Was Amazing!!! Place not so busy so you get to enjoy with your family! Will definitely come again! Gracias read more

El Ausente - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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! read more

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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. read more

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

El Ausente - Inside the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I consistently enjoy the excellent food whenever my partner takes me to this establishment. I particularly appreciate the shrimp cocktail. The waitstaff are exceptionally friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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

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

El Ausente - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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. read more

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40 min waiting for my order never come. Because they run out of it. And the "owner " very rude. Mostly a bar. Full of drunk people not recommended for family. read more

The best food I have had in a while. The small restaurant gives a mom and pops feel and the service was amazing. Will say this is my favorite for now. Do recommend read more

I had my celebration of christening for infant son at this restaurant. All mexican restaurants i slways order enchilada and by far El Ausente is the best. When you have your first bite you know everything is fresh and not premade. All of my guests love their food and there were 12 of us in the restaurant with me. My aunt said she's coming back to El Ausente another day. Order the agua verde drink, it's a favorite. read more

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

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

I cannot tell you how much we love this joint. My brother and dad did recon first... I'm just disappointed I wasn't with them. Yes its a little old building. Old and dated. But this has nothing on the cleaniness, quality and service. Because the food is top notch!! This is our second time 2 weeks in a row coming here. Won't be out last, definitely our new fave. The mariscos are fresh and delicious. Plus their other plates like ranchero steak and enchiladas....homecooking at its finest. Beers served with ice cold mugs. Service is great, and attentive staff. We cannot wait to come back again. read more

Very good restaurant. My food was delicious. I got Enchiladas and aguachiles and food was delicious read more

El Ausente - Aguachile - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This place was awesome. Got the chicken fajitas and guacamole. Sooo good. The people there are so nice and I loved that they decorated for Christmas. read more

Este lugar te levanta el ánimo con solo entrar. El ambiente, la gente, la comida, la música es excelente. Una experiencia maravillosa, el menudo, el ceviche de pescado, todo es delicioso. Y son tan buenos que incluso hacen que tu comida sea especial si se lo pides, porque lo hacen todo fresco. read more

Great little spot for authentic Mexican food, the customer service is great and a lot of food for a reasonable price. Definitely will come back for a good time and great music read more

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

What a Great Place wonderful service and Amaizing Food!!! Especially the Mexican Mole!!!! I definitely coming back!!! Thank you!!!! read more

Food is authentic and super tasty!! I enjoyed the fish tacos, along with carne asada. My mother's Garlic shrimp was superb!! Tenderly plump, perfectly prepared, juicy, and flavorful. :) Restaurant is clean, and close to home, happy i found this lil Mexican restaurant.. I'll be back!! Must try octopus tostado! read more

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I love this little restaurant so much it's like housemaid food with a lot of good flavor I recommend it to anyone who is visiting Las Vegas I normally live in California but I am always visiting my family here in Vegas and I always visit here I never miss read more

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

Ive enjoyed this whole menu! extremely authentic and service has always been . give it a shot if you're by Fremont and looking for some cheaper Mexican food read more

Excellent food, service and prices! We thoroughly indulged and enjoyed Camarones Aguachile (very spicy but flavorful), Menudo (very good, our server gave us extra pata) and Chile Relleno Burrito with extra cheese. We pretty much rolled out of there. Oh and their michelada mix is homemade and very tasty! We'll definitely be back. read more

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My favorite thing to get here is there mole chicken enchiladas! The sauce is home made and the chicken is always well done ! I love it ! read more

El Ausente - Salsa !!! - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place was hard to find, but boy was it a great find! Its a hole in the wall type of place (which tend to be my favorites) and the food was fresh and outstanding :-D We ordered a shrimp plate to share, we could have easily fed a third person. I can't wait to come back for more! read more

El Ausente - Oh boy was this good!! My husband is still raving about it :-) - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Fellow yelpers this is authentic mexican! Don't let the area or parking lot scare you! Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Huevos rancheros yummmm and the verde chiliquilles were flavorful. read more

Food is amazing. My favorite server from the old La Cabana work here and she still remembered what I used to order. That's good customer service. Prices are good and even though it is in the hood, it's very authentic and delicious. The chicken in the chicken taco salad is MUY BUENO. read more

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

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

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but on the inside it has a cute diner feel to it. The staff is pleasant. They have 2 TVs on opposite sides of the room tuned to the same Spanish show. They also have a jukebox and occasionally play music. They have a nice variety of meals to choose from including meals designed for 2. They have horchatas (no refills- waitress gave me a look when I asked for no ice- I hate paying for a glass half full of ice), which in my opinion every Mexican restaurant should offer- I love cinnamon :) They also have some really big margaritas. Bf loves the different types of salted rims they have- he gets Modelo with a spicy rimmed glass. This was our second time. Both times he ordered green chilaquiles, and he says they're good, score 8/10. Last time I ordered the chicken burrito- very good. This time I tried to order chicken tamales, but all they had was pork. So I got the chicken enchiladas plate. I usually like enchiladas, but I don't usually rhapsodize about them. However, these were so good that I actually cleaned my plate! I can't remember the last time I ate the entire portion a restaurant gave me, and I wasn't starving, but these were really good Looking forward to our next trip. Thanks El Ausente :) read more

El Ausente - Strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Best Mexican food I've tasted in vegas !! Taco meat is savoring and we'll seasoned , Chile verde plate is delicious and very tender meat . Staff is great and friendly, very welcoming and homey !! God bless this restaurant and the family , staff . Very recommendable. Get ready to order 3 extra plates of tacos read more

We moved to vegas from el paso a few years ago. Love the food, love the salsa. Highly authentic and absolutely delicious. Personally, I usually get the chile rellenos while my wife gets the enchiladas. Lunch price is even better. read more

Terrible and earie experience. Friday night about 8 I walk in..was asked to sit down anywhere, it was pretty much empty. But before I came in I could see a man in the dark dressed in black with a gun holster and then I saw a gun? Well turned out it was a security officer? Weird, and not good. Then what I ordered is easily pretty delicious anywhere in Vegas, a chicken quesadilla? But from the first bite I could taste an old greese taste..OK yukk! I was so hungry from driving around looking for where to eat..Then half way thru the meal, I had to pick the large clumps of chicken out on top of that it had almost no cheese? ..It was torturous! Then I gladly left finally..and all I could smell was from the smoke emitting from the kitchen were of the permiating old greese on the way to.my car! Ohh..never again! The waitress was pretty nice. I feel sorry for her working in that smelly place, and serving that food!!! read more

This place is on desolate area on Fremont. Don't be fooled. Best Mexican food I had. I ate mixed fajitas with chicken, steak and shrimp. My counterpart had carne asada wet burrito. Huge portions. Freshly made. Forget having self control when it comes to chips , guacamole and salsa. After all, the food was delicious. read more

Great home cooked style food, an authentic Mexican restaurant. Try the ceviche tostada for starters, but really, you can't go wrong with most dishes. Do yourself a favor and try this place. read more