Best Italian and Mexican Restaurants

Can anyone recommend the best Italian and Mexican restaurants in Vegas? We are looking for quite casual places (not too stuffy.)

Thanks.

Best Italian and Mexican Restaurants

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Best Italian and Mexican Restaurants

';Best'; is an incredibly subjective word and people%26#39;s opinions are going to differ hugely. You%26#39;re really going to get nothing more than a list of people%26#39;s own favorite places.

For what it%26#39;s worth my favorite Italian places are Pasta Shop and Casa di Amore. The only really good Mexican I%26#39;ve had in Vegas was at Lindo Michoacan, following recommendations on this forum. All of these are off-Strip and are extremely casual as well as being a lot better value than most places you%26#39;ll find in Strip hotels.

Thanks for the info Blagger.

I understand that the term ';best'; is subjective. Afterall, ';one man%26#39;s meat is another man%26#39;s poison'; etc. Which on-strip restaurants do you recommend? They don%26#39;t have to be Italian or Mexican.

A really good Italian place is Maggianos Little Italy in the Fashion Show Mall, very reasonable prices and excellent food. Always make a stop there while in Vegas.

My new favorite italian restaurant is Penazzi%26#39;s at Harrah%26#39;s. The food is excellent.

We%26#39;ve eaten at Onda at the Mirage. Pricy but good. We are staying at the Bellagio in Nov. andare looking for a above average Italian. Not sure if Circo is worth the $. Anyone help us on that line? We have eaten at Maggiano%26#39;s many times it%26#39;s ok.

Fiamma at MGM Grand was pretty good, cool environment, but not cheap. About $250 w/tip for four of us, with two not eating expensively and one not drinking.

I like the Italian Food at Penazzi at Harrah%26#39;s very good. Mexican Food place, sorry can%26#39;t help you there. I haven%26#39;t found a place yet., but I am from Texas and the Mexican Food don%26#39;t compare at all. I have eaten at Taco Bell for a quick fix. It is more American-Mexican Food.

Try the Market Cafe in the Monte Carlo Hotel. It doesn%26#39;t need a disclaimer like ';pricey, but good';. It%26#39;s just really good.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

Please keep them coming.