Best Cheap Eats in Las Vegas (2025)
Evel Pie
Pizza restaurant · Las Vegas Boulevard Overlay District
A downtown original where New York–style slices, Evel Knievel memorabilia, and late-night hours meet. Frequently cited by Thrillist and praised by local critics, it’s known for slice-and-beer deals and a rowdy back-patio vibe steps off Fremont Street.
Monta Ramen
Ramen restaurant · The Asian District
A Chinatown institution for Kurume‑style tonkotsu ramen with deep, porky broth and thin noodles. Often spotlighted by Eater and Food & Wine as a neighborhood essential, it remains one of the valley’s best-value bowls.
ShangHai Taste (Chinatown)
Chinese restaurant · The Asian District
Handmade xiao long bao and Shanghainese street dishes from chef Jimmy Li, a James Beard Award semifinalist. Covered by the Las Vegas Review‑Journal and highlighted in Eater’s Chinatown guides, it delivers careful craft at wallet‑friendly prices.
Viva Las Arepas
Venezuelan restaurant · Gateway District
Beloved for wood‑fired meats and stuffed arepas, this family spot is a downtown staple. Recommended by The Infatuation and praised by Roadfood, it’s an easy, flavorful meal under the Arts District’s neon glow.
Ronald's Donuts
Donut shop · The Asian District
A longtime Chinatown bakery with old‑school prices and a cult vegan selection. Regularly listed by Eater Vegas among the city’s best doughnut shops, its maple bars, twists, and fritters sell out early.
Lou's Diner
Diner · James Down Towers
A 1969 neighborhood classic serving from‑scratch breakfasts, pies, and daily specials. Recognized by the Las Vegas Review‑Journal and cherished by locals, it’s the place for generous plates that still feel priced for regulars.
Ellis Island Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant · The Strip
Inside a family‑owned casino just off the Strip, this 21+ barbecue room serves rib and chicken combos that win local awards. Frequently recommended by budget guides and The Infatuation’s cheap‑eats lists, it’s hearty, smoky, and inexpensive.
Los Antojos - Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant · Huntridge
A Mexico City family runs this counter spot known for cochinita pibil tacos, consomé loco, and weekend barbacoa. Featured by Las Vegas Weekly and Time Out, it’s a humble room with big flavors and small prices.
KoMex Fusion
Restaurant · Eastland Heights
A mom‑and‑pop mash‑up where bulgogi meets tacos and kimchi spices burritos. Praised by Las Vegas Weekly and included on Eater’s fusion roundups, it’s inventive comfort food that stays under the $15 mark.
