Salsa Latina

Latin American restaurant · Henderson

Salsa Latina

Latin American restaurant · Henderson

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2877 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89014

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Latin American comfort food, sandwiches, tacos, short ribs, and dessert  

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Henderson now home to a ‘Cuban-Argentinian Cafetería’ Salsa Latina - Eater Vegas

"Salsa Latina is a Cuban-Argentinian cafetería located in Henderson. It occupies 1,260 square feet at the Green Valley Town and Country retail center, near the intersection of Green Valley Parkway and Sunset Road. The menu features various specialty sandwiches such as the $7.95 Cubano and the grilled beef Churrasquito. Other options include the Milanese with fried breaded chicken and the $6.95 Choripan made with grilled Argentinian sausage and chimichurri sauce. Additional offerings include croquettes, Pan con Lechon, and a variety of empanadas. Side orders feature Yuca fritas and Papa Rellena, with phyllo dough pastries available for dessert. The venue is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays." - Bradley Martin

https://vegas.eater.com/2019/2/25/18239201/salsa-latina-now-open-henderson-cuban-argentinian-cafeteria
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LasVegas KungFu

Google
Cuban sandwich “Perfection!” ...and full size, such a great value/packed with flavor! I’ve tried to find a Cuban sandwich like I used to get in Miami/South Florida...and thanks to a Facebook referral (friend of friend)...I found it, finally! A new favorite place!!!

Cety T

Google
Delicious latin food to go. I asked for Cuban Sandwich, Pan con Ropa Vieja, empanadas, papas rellenas, everything it's tasty. This papa rellena had just ground beef different I have tried before with ground beef, carrots, peas, sometimes potatoes, raisins, etc, but it's ok. Also I asked for the special of the month, it's 3 tacos for $5 and everything is recommended. I'm gluten intolerant so it was difficult to me find something to eat there so I just took food out to my family.

Jackie Budnik

Google
Absolutely THE BEST cuban sandwich I have ever eaten! The freshest of ingredients were expertly pressed inside some of the tastiest bread EVER! The portion was enormous, and definitely enough for at least two to share. I highly recommend Salsa Latina and am looking forward to trying a spinach and cheese empanada next time, which the friendly owner suggested. You can get them fried OR oven baked! An order of nicely crispy thin cut fries rounded out my order! Can't. Wait to return!!

Todd Bates

Google
Really good food. The chicken empanadas were perfect. I really enjoyed the beef too. We also had a guava dessert pastry that was also fantastic. Talking with the owner (or i assume he's the owner) and i found him to be a very nice man. The place is clean and quant. You can see the pride on the business. And the prices are very reasonable too. If you're looking for south American food without the fillers, this is the place.

June Sliwerski

Google
So glad we found this place!! No fast food here. Fantastic Cuban and Argentinian fare made from scratch. We tried numerous quick bites and the Argentinian sausage sandwich. Everything was fresh, hot and authentic. The restaurant is spotless and the owners were so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend Salsa Latina and can’t wait to return!

Maria Salmeron

Google
Omg.. the food was amazing. My new favorite spot to get my lunch.

don don

Google
Wow I don’t have to fly to Miami and get my favorites any more! The prices are just right. Try those melt in your mouth empanadas 😋(hand made) not pre packaged like the other guys in town trust me I’ve tried them all. Oh! That 9 inch Cuban sandwich the biggest I’ve had in years is so tasty 👌. The restaurant is spotless.Lastly Julio and the staff are so warm and friendly I thought I was with old friends but actually I’ve made new ones.

Avery Lord

Google
I see why this place has such great reviews. I swung by last week to try out their Cuban sandwich and wanted something to have as a side. The gentleman working was really helpful and earned me that if I got a Cuban, and the papas rellenas, it might be too much food for one person but I ended up getting it. Well... He wasn't lying, the sandwich was waaaaaay bigger than I thought, and the papas were massive too. It was still crazy cheap for everything I got. The Cuban was super good, thick sliced meat with mustard, pickles, etc. Since the papas were like a baseball each and there were two, I ended up just eating it as lunch for 2 days 😂. Good food, the croquettas are really good too.
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Samuel S.

Yelp
Food and service was amazing I would recommend 10/10 and the drinks were amazing aswell the vibe in the place was also very relaxing and calm.

Michael P.

Yelp
Wow!!! This is a hidden gem. The passion that goes into the attention to detail in this cuisine is nothing short of what you would find in a 5 star 5 diamond restaurant on the strip. I'm glad I came across this restaurant and will be sending everyone I know here to experience this authentic food. Hats off to the chef and staff for an amazing meal. See you back soon.
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Heather S.

Yelp
Outstanding!!! We came for the sandwich at dinner, but it's only served at lunch so we got the Pork belly patakones, Peruvian ceviche, Beef short rib, and Aroma Skillet. Every bite was a delightful surprise with a full palate of flavor. The ceviche was bright and fresh with strong lime flavors, the pork belly patakones are crispy and when dipped in the ceviche sauce, it took it to the next level. The aroma skillet was bursting with salty and savory flavors, and the beef short rib was deep and sweet. I wish it had a little acid or salty side to balance the sweetness of the mole if it was the only dish I got, but honestly everything together was perfection. I never knew what texture or flavor I was about to get, and every bite was like eating art. So beautiful, well rounded, and delicious!!! My new favorite spot!!!
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Grace W.

Yelp
We were very excited for come here because of the great reviews ! The food presentation was nice and the portions are not lacking. Service was great. However 3 of our orders were served at room temperature, and One order was cold & asked for the food to be reheated So.. Disappointed for sure and it seems the food were not freshly cooked.
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Jonathan K.

Yelp
Came on a Thursday afternoon for lunch, and were quickly seated. Good customer service, but prepared to wait a tad longer than you're used to for the food. But when it comes out, oh it is 100% worth it. Not even kidding you the best hispanic food I've ever had!!! Gaucho Sandwich (10/10) - For $19, they give a ton of meat. Plus a side of potatoes. - The Picahana is grilled to perfection, so tender. The sauce they put on the bread is the perfect complement. - Bread is super cripsy, but not hard to bite through!!! - Ideal sandwich, would 100% get this again Pork Belly Taco (10/10) - Pork Belly was delicious. Amazing meat, crispy, melt in your mouth!!! Doesn't taste overly pork-ey, so don't be afraid to order this!!! - I 100% would get this again. Worth the $7 Carne Asada Taco (6/10) - It was good, they give lots of meat, but for $7, idk if this is absolutely worth it, since it's not as amazing as the pork belly taco. I feel like I've had similar carne asada tacos for $2 in other places. - Carne Asada has good flavor, but it was definitely not as stand-out and unique as the pork belly taco Enchiladas (6/10) - Wouldn't recommend. - Chicken was slightly overcooked, tasted a little tough, and it didn't feel like there was enough sauce to go with the dry chicken. Also they give a tiny scoop of avocado on top. For $26, i'd expect a little bit more avocados. - Comes with a side of Kimchi fried rice that is fine, a little bit on the greasy side, and slightly interesting to eat with enchiladas. - Overall would not get this, as the chicken was too dry. Overall: - Gets a 5/5 stars b/c their Gaucho Sandwich + Pork Belly Tacos were SO GOOD!!!!! - Can't recommend the enchiladas (dry chicken) - Carne asada taco is fine, would prefer 2x Pork Belly tacos
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Marcus L.

Yelp
I'm keeping this at 5 stars. Their status on my taco list has dropped, however. I can't put my finger on it yet. The pork belly and steak tacos were good but not amazing like last time. The store bought tortillas somehow stood out more this time... and that's not a good thing.
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Noah T.

Yelp
This restaurant took over an older Argentinian sandwich shop. Let me start by saying when I read the reviews, I was a little surprised on how good they said it was. The hype is this place could be on the strip. The food is absolutely fantastic. We started out with the empanadas which were full of meat. Very light crisp beautifully done. The pork belly was delicious. Moving onto the main entrées the chicken enchiladas and green sauce were ravishing. But the main event, the Mole short rib stole the show absolutely amazing price very well. We all had a deconstructed cheesecake, which was good not great overall analysis of the restaurant. This is a nice little hidden gem. Yo, says it's a number one taco shop in Las Vegas that is not the case but the food is a heavyweight contender
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Knicole H.

Yelp
A hidden gem tucked away in a random plaza in Henderson. One of Vegas's best kept secrets! A colorful and delicious menu! Latin American flavors with creative twists. The Jamaica agua fresca was unique and delicious. We ordered the Queso Fundido, the pretty yummy bite size Pork Belly Patacones, the amazing Carne Asada taco (all carne asada tacos should taste like this!!! So tender and scrumptious), the Fried Fish taco, the Beef Short Ribs (Mole), and the Pastel De Queso. Definitely also recommend getting a side of their tasty Chimichurri, soooo good! Can't wait to get back and try more! The atmosphere is cute and lowkey, not pretentious by any means. It feels inviting and simple but the food and flavors shine and really take you by a lovely surprise. Will be back to this olace time and time again. Love it!

Margaret V.

Yelp
Food and ambiance was great! Had the pork belly patacones, enchiladas with side of kimchi fried rice, and Beef short rib covered with Mole and side of esquites. Also tried the coconut horchata and watermelon fresca. The hostess/server was pleasant. Reggaeton playing in the background but not overwhelmingly loud. Loved the food and vibe well enough to give it 5 stars even though there was annoyingly loud constant chatter and boisterous laughter coming from the kitchen. We were the only patrons left before they closed at 3pm to prep for dinner menu. But it doesn't justify being subjected to all that commotion when you're paying a $100 lunch for two people. Don't get me wrong, we love the place but I just think that management should hold the resto staff (and the staffs visitors!) to professional standards so that the patrons can have a well rounded wonderful experience.
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Katie E.

Yelp
What a cool place. A Latin American themed menu with a fusion of asian flavors. Delicious! Everything we had was great. My favorite meat was the pork belly. So crispy and delicious. The carne asada taco comes with a big helping of meat that has great flavor. The place is small and gives you the feeling of importance to have a table dining in and I could tell just from my first time being here it is a local hit, understandably so. A fun menu, chill&clean atmosphere + good food = a great dinner.
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Anne W.

Yelp
I was surprised how this place is underrated. I love how welcoming the staff is and how they serve every dish we ordered in very appealing presentation. Totally enjoyed everything we tried. I cant wait to go back there again
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Amanda L.

Yelp
We had all the tacos, even though an order is only 1 taco each, there is enough filling to fill you up! We also had the guacamole, which is simple and sprinkled with cojito cheese. We watched other food come out and everything appeared fresh and simple with beautiful presentation. I tried the coconut horchata and our party also had the regular horchata, both were delicious. The decor is crisp and modern, the restaurant was almost full when we arrived for lunch and was full by the time we left. The location is a little hidden in the strip mall it is in, so drive around and look for it! So glad we found this on the best taco list, it definitely lived up and exceeded our expectations!
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Laura A.

Yelp
****EXCEPTIONAL***OUT***OF***THE***ORDINARY***FOODS***** Aroma Latin American Cocina offers Modern Latin Cuisine that is a WONDERFUL mix of the familiar and the unexpected. This is a small restaurant that isn't fancy but you do get full service and they also offer limited alcohol. This restaurant is located in Henderson but is worth the drive from wherever you are. We shared the watermelon salad (Sandiada Salad). It had all kinds of amazing delicious flavors and textures I never had in a watermelon salad before. It even had these MAGICAL tomato nixtamals in it that BLEW both of us away... Same thing with the Peruvian Ceviche. It was incredible. The best ceviche that I had in a long time that also was uniquely delicious. The Gaucho Sandwich (grilled Latin Beef) was SO MELT-IN-YOUR- MOUTH AMAZING and DELICIOUS! It was for sure one of the very best beef sandwiches that I have ever eaten anywhere. It was so UNUSUALLY GREAT that I'd tell a vegetarian to eat it. Then we finished with a white chocolate roasted corn dessert and it was like it was from the finest most expensive restaurant on the strip. Service was efficient and friendly. WOW! Can't wait to go back and try more! *****GEM******ALERT************
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Lani M.

Yelp
Holy mole! This place was a gem to find. It's very casual but the food is exquisite. I came right at 5pm when they open for dinner and was served promptly. I ordered the pork belly patakones, the ceviche and a horchata. The prices are a little steep but it's definitely worth it. Everything tasted fresh, the flavors worked well together and the presentation of the plates were special. It's not very big inside and the servers are very personable. Highly recommend and will be going back too often.
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Alexis S.

Yelp
I cannot say enough great things about this TRUE HIDDEN GEM!! From the food to the ambience and presentation, we enjoyed everything Aroma had to offer. We had the kindest waitstaff and cannot wait to come back to try more menu items.
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Dave O.

Yelp
Congratulations to Chef Steve Kestler for being a finalist in the Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK) James Beard Awards 2024. Good Luck! I also found out after I dined there that Aroma Latin American Cocina took the #1 spot on Yelp's Top 100 US Taco Spots in 2023 and you need to visit to see why for yourself. Located in a strip mall like many good Vegas restaurants once you enter you are transformed to a space that is simply but nicely decorated. The vibe was set by the guy who was the cashier and server by the way he greeted and interacted with customers. Good music was playing in the background. There are only 8 tables in the place so I imagine that this place will get packed as the word spreads about how good this place really is. There is a very good selection of appetizer and entrees making it so hard to choose. This makes multiple visits mandatory. I ordered: Horchata (5/5) I know it differs by county and this one was great, not overly sweet or overwhelming with cinnamon, just perfect. Pork belly taco / guacamole / pico / pickled onions / queso fresco (10/5) Seriously I can't come close to describing how good this taco was. The pork belly was amazing! So tender and flavorful and the tortillas were just perfect. All of the toppings complemented the pork belly and this really was the best taco that I have ever eaten. Well worth the price, especially when you consider everything that went into creating it. I seriously think I have to have at least one a week, or at least average one a week by the end of the year. Beef short ribs / mole / roasted sweet potato / esquites (5/5) While I am no expert on mole sauce this one was wonderful, just the perfect blend of flavors. The short ribs themselves were perfect, I didn't really need a knife to cut them, just a fork would do they were so tender. The presentation of each dish makes it a work of art. So much time and detail go into everything made here. Aroma could easily be located in any hotel on the Strip (probably at double the prices), so we are luck to have it here for us locals. This truly is one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas and I highly encourage everyone to try it.
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Mulan S.

Yelp
I really love eating there. Love the food I drive 20mns to get there. Today I order my food to go. When I got there the portion for tacos was extremely tiny, mind you the tacos are $7 each, but I usually don't mind because the portion usually a lil more. I spoke to them a gentleman come from the back and said to give me a refund and he threw my food away and threw the food away in front of me and walk away.I was shock. I guess they don't care. Well I guess they just lost a customer. Good luck.i came because of Keith Lee oh well....
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Eric L.

Yelp
Okay - there is no disputing the great reviews Aroma has. The food is legit and fantastic! Wonderful flavors and sizeable portions. The pork belly taco was a beast and oh so tasty. Two of those may have been enough on their own. However, I had the Beef Short Rib in mole as well. To be fair, I am a sucker for a good mole and this homemade version bludgeoned the spot! Smooth with a tinge of spice and sweetness, the mole was a great sauce with a tenderly braised piece of boneless short rib. The corn and sweet potatoes that accompanied it added a nice bit of spice to the dish. The service was impeccable and the dining room absolutely immaculate. This is the type of place I love to visit - it's all about the food and they make the most of their strip mall location. If they were on the Strip in a plum location, the food would be much more expensive and travelers would happily pay for it. This is a wonderful find for those willing to get off the beaten path. Go visit Aroma - you may think it's pricey given its location, but they pour their hearts (and investment) into the food. The value is definitely great. My one complaint is that they ought to have a few great South American wines on their menu. The Chilean pinot noir I had was not nearly up to the standard of the food and it was my only choice for a red wine by the glass. Multiple dishes on the menu would pair great with a full bodied Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile or Argentina. A large (nor expensive) wine list isn't necessary but the food coming out of this kitchen deserves more! Bravo! I will be back (maybe even again on this 4 day trip)!
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Robin M.

Yelp
Great little place with amazing food! Wonderful variety of flavors. We had the short ribs which were made with some of the best mole I've ever had. Also the pork belly tacos are next level! Don't skip dessert. We had the cheesecake which was like a cross between whipped cream and a cheese cloud...a truly inspired take on this dessert. Exactly the kind of place we wish for. We'll definitely come back the next time we're in town.
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Ellen S.

Yelp
Glad to have found a new neighborhood favorite! Everything on the menu sounded wonderful, and it was hard to decide what to order. My husband and I decided to share the pork belly taco, the carne asada taco, and the short ribs. The mole sauce on the short ribs was rich and complex - perhaps the best mole we've ever had, and the dish was phenomenal. Same thing for the pork belly taco - a real standout. The carne asada taco also had nice flavor, but it wasn't in the same league as the other two dishes. The service was nice, and we really appreciated that we were given plates to make sharing easier, as well as a carafe of water for the table. Already thinking about what to have on our next visit
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Irma A.

Yelp
The food is delicious. I love their pork belly. Staff is friendly. The restaurant is super cute.
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Ross C.

Yelp
Excellent food and great service! We went for lunch during a couple hours layover in Las Vegas and squeezed in a great lunch with my brother here. It has been a highly recommended place and exceeded expectations. We will come back and hope to check it out for dinner in the future.
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Khanh A.

Yelp
Excellent service and food was amazing. Nice little hidden gem in an unassuming strip mall.
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Lee L.

Yelp
FOOD RATING *5 STAR PLUS* The food was over the top exquisite, delicious, scrumptious, and every other glorious adjective you want to throw in. What we encountered and experienced: The atmosphere is aesthetically uninspiring, but functional; it was easy to omit that from the equation given the exceptional tastiness and presentation of all the edibles. What went into our mouths: Coconut Horchata was perfect. The Sangria was the only disappointment, overly sweet, lacking a fruit backdrop. Sandiada Salad just a perfect mix of sweet and savory, the dressing was pure perfection. Quesi Fundido the best I've ever had. The Gruyère made for a great nuance. Pork Belly Patacones not only a visual stunner, every layer had an incredible unique taste that perfectly came together as a whole. Fried Fish Tacos more mouth amazement. Gaucho Sandwich with Chimi Dutch fried potatoes, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. Cheesecake with alfajores crumble, guava was a just OMG WOW. I'm generally not a big fan of cheesecake, but we asked our server for input and she did not fail in her recommendation. Why only 4 stars?!? It was the apathetic service that distracted from the stellar edibles and was hard to put aside. Sometimes another person (server?) would wander over to our table, then looked like she concluded she went to the wrong table and left..more than once...weird. The indifference to service was so pronounced and profound that even one of my never complaining dining companions was the first one to mention it and be put off by it. I don't know if they heard us talking about it, but service did improve as our meal progressed. Turns out Steve Kestler has been named a finalist in the Best Chef: Southwest category of the 2024 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. Give that dude an award! Give him two!
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Bridget E.

Yelp
We've been here twice and both times, quality of food and service have always been excellent! We love their different takes on seafood-- highly recommend the Peruvian ceviche. We came again specifically for their Dia de Los Muertos menu and were not disappointed. Hopefully they bring back the tamales for a different occasion, because they were some of the best I have ever had!
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Garth P.

Yelp
I love when a restaurant is unexpected. Strip mall location with an unsure front door experiment as you pull the door. Then you get inside and it's simple, color pops, and clean! I got a table and was doused in water immediately, cuz well, you know, Vegas! It's hot! Stay hydrated. The food: chilito relleno on a brioche bun was out of sight! 11/10. No joke. Made me do a little happy dance. Peruvian ceviche 10/10. Fresh and tasty with a citrus cream sauce that made me lick a bowl. Pork belly taco 10/10. Crispy, fatty, meaty on two fresh made tender corn tortillas. Will I be back: hell to the yes!!!
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Roger E.

Yelp
Just go.......Oh....And make sure you order the Avocado Tartar. What a really cool surprise. The reviews below take you through there amazing eclectic menu. Service was excellent. Love the quiet venue. If you love Latin American food, put Aroma at the top of your bucket list.
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Mira S.

Yelp
The food is tasty here. The question fundido was so rich and addictive with house-made tortillas. The chicken enchiladas were pretty good with a korean twist. The tacos were alright even though they were nominated, I believe, for best tacos in Vegas. The filling was massive, which I appreciate with big slices of carne asada and a big hunk of fried cod. Unfortunately, the tortilla did not support the filling and made it difficult to eat as a taco. I ended up eating the steak on its own and also the cod. The cod was fried perfectly and just a delicious piece of fish! This is a unique place to try and definitely recommend it!
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Kelly S.

Yelp
We went to check out a store in the area and this place has been on my list for a while. It was easy to find, tucked away in a strip mall. We parked and went inside. It was small and we were able to get a table. The waitress was tentative, communicative and friendly. We tried a couple drinks and ordered an appetizer. Both were delicious. We also ordered two entrees. The portions are HUGE. We barely touched one of the entrees and took it home for later. The food was absolutely amazing. They had items with unique fusions: enchiladas with kimchi rice was the one we tried. It was wonderful And unique. I hands down, recommend coming here.
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Sydney H.

Yelp
Love love love. Food is great, service and the people there are warm, and kind. The spot is calm and clean. I would go back, I liked the empanadas and chimchurri steak sando.
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Chris V.

Yelp
Now I'm hoping for a sequel called Flavor. Aroma Latin American Cocina is a relatively quiet foodie darling that currently boasts a 4.9 Yelp average rating. I've been driving by them ever since they opened in the plaza with La Bonita in late 2021, but I finally convinced someone to come along with me today. Aroma is right next to Thai Chili and not much else, so parking spots are abundant. They happened to have a large group come in before us, so our food did take a while. I was fine with that, but our server seemed to forget our water for a while and took more time than expected on the to-go box. She also asked whether I wanted the appetizer order first, so we did get the Chilito Relleno Tempura ($13) out before the rest. It was a delicious start, with a crispy brioche bun and light tempura contrasting against a puree-like beefy interior. My friend astutely likened the filling to a chipotle black bean burger patty, in a good way. The meal was off to an exuberant start. Unfortunately, not everything else was as immaculate. The Carne Asada Taco ($7) had plenty of meat, but it was heavily gray and underseasoned. The cotija, guacamole, and salsa don't compensate enough for the asada, and the tortillas are a little rare for my liking. The Pork Belly Taco ($7) was better seasoned, but I actually waited until after digging into entrees. In my mind, I was potentially saving the best for last. However, I think the fat had slightly congealed when it cooled down to merely warm, so its effect on the mouthfeel was slightly unpleasant. Otherwise, it might have synergized spectacularly with the tender meat of the belly. The Gaucho Sandwich ($19) was another high, thankfully. The hoagie was crunchy outside and soft inside, and it had a generous layer of garlic butter. That combined with the dressing and other accoutrements to make the pink picanha a tasty mouthful. The side of fried potatoes were cooked and seasoned enough, but they could have benefited from extra cooking to make the edges crispy and caramelized. The Enchiladas ($24) were not bad. The tender shredded chicken was enhanced with gochujang and subtly aided by the mild salsa verde. I did not appreciate the kimchi rice accompanying the enchiladas though. It seemed a bit lacking in heat and, more importantly, had unwieldy huge pieces of cabbage. They should cut the pieces smaller to make them easier to handle in the same compact spoonful as the rice. Also, the furikake was more of a garnish than a real topping due to the small portion. Finally, the pricing is also the hardest to stomach out of all the mains because it's chicken. I wanted to love Aroma as much as everyone else seems to, but it feels a bit unrefined still. It is still worth a try if you temper expectations and order the right items, but it's more of a hidden costume jewelry than a true gem.
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Rachael S.

Yelp
Always enjoy visiting this restaurant! The food is extremely good. I highly recommend trying one of their sandwiches, if it's your first time. They have been decorating more which has elevated the ambiance. Service is always a 10/10 for me.
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Alice Y.

Yelp
If you haven't tried this place, you absolutely should! We recently came across Aroma on IG and decided to give it a try. It caught our attention that the chef, Steve Kestler, is one of the 2024 James Beard finalists. It did not disappoint! What an amazing meal! We tried the Peruvian ceviche, beef short ribs, gaucho sandwich and Arroz Garifuna. Everything was packed with flavors! Our favorite was the beef short ribs that was super tender and paired so well with the mole sauce, and the gaucho sandwich that was stacked in picanha. The service was top-notch as well. The restaurant was full on a Thursday night but even so the server was friendly, attentive, and took the time to chat with us. He made us feel welcome and comfortable, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. The ambiance was casual and fun with a lively atmosphere, making it a great spot for a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience with friends and family. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy delicious Latin American food in a welcoming setting!
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Marites D.

Yelp
Aroma Latin American Cocina is a cozy dine-in that offers Latin American comfort food. You'll find them on Sunset and Green Valley, in the same area as La Bonita Market with plenty of parking. Inside is a small dining area with few seating of seven tables to accommodate a group of 2 to 4 people. Menu offers a tasty selection of appetizer, tacos, main entree, sweets and drinks. Pork belly taco ($7) is tender and has guacamole, pico, pickled onions, and queso fresco. Fried fish taco ($7) is tasty and has pineapple pico, red cabbage, chipotle, and cotija. They also have carne asada. All tacos are served on double corn tortilla and salsa verde. For dessert, Pastel de queso ($13) is delightful and highly recommended! It's a deconstructed cheesecake garnished with sweetened nuts, fried plantain, alfajor crumble, and yummy swirls of guava sauce, so good! They have Coconut horchata ($10) which is super refreshing! Agua Fresca of the day ($5) is yummy! It has Peruvian chicha which is non-alcoholic and there's a lovely sweetness from purple corn, apple, orange peel, and cinnamon, it's like a holiday drink that's better than hibiscus, Yum! Welcoming and friendly service from Jeremy. He's very kind, attentive, efficient, so polite and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely will be returning to try the mains and more of the fantastic drinks, thank you for a pleasant experience!
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Rod U.

Yelp
Seriously good South American cuisine. Affordable, dine in or take away. On Eater's 38 Essential Restaurants of Vegas. Let's go! If it says "picahnia" AKA sirloin cap, get it! The "Churrasquito with its mid rare grilled sirloin, deep fried smashed starchy plantains, refried beans as a quesadilla with chimichurri potatoes an absolute flavor bomb. The variant "churrasco" sans the refried beans add guac, equally good. Two standouts surpass the sirloin options. The first, an outstanding grilled NY steak sandwich. Not overloaded but just well seasoned steak sliced up with some delish chimmi and caramelized onions plus a not needed load of tomatoes and greens on a toasted bum. Good stuff. The second and probably best menu item, the braised beef short rib in mole. Holy F***! Who cares about whatever comes with. Fork tender short rib smothered in incredible complex, flavorful mole. The only better mole in Vegas is at Javiar but that clocks in at 2.5x the price. Regardless of who had what or what was ordered, everything surprisingly well seasoned, complex flavors abound and straight up good eats.
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Cynthia H.

Yelp
The ambiance is cute, quaint, and pretty quiet when we went. The inside has latin inspired artwork and some industrial styled pieces. We ordered an appetizer called camembert fundido - it's like slices of toasted bread served with melted cheese that had grilled onions in it. It also comes with a side of pickeled onions and jamica, and then a sweet glazed side which I think might be apples. You pile it onto the toast and it's soooo flavorful! Great starter! We then ordered the tostada flight which you could absolutely share with a friend. Comes with 3 different tostadas piled with all kinds of thihne. Very tasty and very colorful! The last thing we tried were the Guatemalan enchiladas. They were very flavorful, had a small hint of acidity, sweet and savory. Very different from normal enchiladas but very tasty as well. This restaurant is PACKED with flavor and a must try!
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Ash M.

Yelp
Can't rave about this place enough. Should be packed every night, but luckily for us we usually can sneak in and get a seat any evening. They let us bring in our own wine to enjoy, while Chef Kestler dazzles us with his food creations. If you don't come to this restaurant, you don't like amazing food. It's that simple.
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Kari U.

Yelp
Located in a strip mall but don't let that deter you, Aroma's food is as good as fancier restaurants on the Strip. My favorites were the beef empanadas (which came with an amazing chimichurri sauce) and the chile relleno appetizer that was served like a sandwich. The pastel de queso was similar to a deconstructed cheesecake and a 10/10. The carne asada taco was also very good. It was a hearty portion of meat for only $6! A couple of other items we ordered were good but not great - the fried avocado taco seemed popular so I ordered it, but it was just okay - and the enchiladas, kind of a Korean fusion with gochujang sauce and kim chee fried rice. It's a small restaurant, maybe space for 8-10 tables of 4. They also seemed very understaffed. The restaurant was about 2/3 full and we sat down fairly quickly but it took a long time (15-20 minutes) for the server to take our order. There was 1 person seating, taking orders, making/delivering drinks and delivering food. Our server was friendly and apologetic as the food took a little while to come out. But we would definitely be back.
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Galia H.

Yelp
Second time trying this restaurant. The aguas frescas are delicious, and the lunch food didn't disappoint. If I had a suggestion, it'd be to use queso chihuahua or something like that for the queso fundido. It's worth noting that the staff is some of the nicest restaurant staff I have encountered.
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Lynn A.

Yelp
Tried the three tacos, steak, pork belly, and fish, then came back 3 days later for the gaucho sandwich! This placed was so good, I couldn't wait to go back! The tacos are $7 each, but are packed with protein, and I was very full afterwards! The gaucho sandwich topped with chimichurri sauce was amazing. You can tell they use high quality ingredients here. The restaurant is cute and quaint. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes.
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Bryan M.

Yelp
It is very unfortunate that I do not have pictures of the food that I got but that also speaks on how amazing it was. The food was demolished, no pictures necessary. Hands down my new favorite restaurant I've tried in the last year or so. Torta Oaxaca, for a sandwich with such simple ingredients, I was honestly blown away by how good it was. Pork belly taco and asada taco, both fantastic. Empanada, one of the best I've had. Pork belly patakon, ONE OF THE BEST FOODS I'VE EATEN IN A LONG TIME. I could literally eat 50 of these but had to stop myself in order to try other items. Didn't try the Gaucho sandwich but heard it was tasty. The short ribs were a bit different than anything I've really had but still pretty good. Writing this review now makes me wonder why I haven't been back yet...
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Margaret G.

Yelp
Second visit. Couldn't stop thinking about the short rib in the mole sauce. It's so good I thought I should have ordered a double after my first bite. By the time I finished I was completely sated. Just as scrumptious as I remembered. Hubby downed the gaucho steak sandwich again. As much as I wanted to try something else, I just couldn't stop myself from going back to the tried & true. The food is outstanding here!!!!
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Keoni B.

Yelp
It's been awhile since we've been here and I'm glad to say that the food is still amazing. Our waitress was very nice and kept checking in on us to make sure the coffee was full and see if we needed anything else. They weren't busy today which was nice for us because we got to enjoy looking at the decor around the restaurant. It was very clean and inviting. If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for?
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Dru Z.

Yelp
Wow, the flavors and creativity of some of their dishes really pop. Since I was in the area, I decided to stop by since I saw they were in the news for Yelp's best tacos in the US. The spot is located in an unassuming strip mall. We tried: Beef short ribs with mole sauce Tostada flight Mangonada salad Fried avocado taco Everything tasted excellent, with my favorites the taco and the beef short ribs. The tostada flight was huge! We had to take about half of it home. The mango on the salad were ripe, sweet, and silky. Service was excellent, and we'll definitely be back to try other items and the other tacos as well. It's just tough to make it out across town to Henderson when I live on the opposite side!
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Joey J.

Yelp
Food was great! Wasn't too crowded when we visited so it felt pretty homey. Would definitely go back! Definitely try the coconut horchata.

Kristie G.

Yelp
Omg the absolute best food that I've ever put in my mouth! And we eat out allot. I'm mad because I forgot to take pics. I did snag one before devouring the food. We got: Enchiladas, the Gaucho Sandwich, pork belly tacos, & carne asada tacos. That Gaucho sandwich is a 20! If you come to Vegas or are from Vegas and you haven't eaten here, you are missing out. And I absolutely adore the atmosphere! I feel like we're in Guatemala.
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Salinda C.

Yelp
This place delivers on taste, service, and value. Can't believe it's been open 3 yrs and this was our first time. Can't wait to return!

Joseph P.

Yelp
Quality ingredients prepared well. And very tasty. The service was excellent very fast but not intrusive. It's a quiet restaurant where you can have a quiet conversation with your partner.
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Elaine B.

Yelp
Mind blowingly good experience here. From the juicy, multidimensional taste and texture chicken tinga taco, to the freshest salsa I've ever had. Incredibly tasty. Service has the same care and attention to the food. Also, it's a very cute space. Wish I lived closer - I would be here all the time. 12/10.