It’s Sunday morning and I am tired. It has been a long week and a frustrating one at times. Buying a house, maintaining a strong work ethic, serving & supporting my pregnant wife, and digging into the topic of social injustice is just about as much as I can handle. Honestly, I need a break. So instead of posting about the relational, spiritual or leadership principles I might have learned this week I thought I would post something else completely random: like my 5 favorite reasonably priced restaurants in West Las Vegas. There are tons of great restaurants out there, but these just happen to be a couple of my favorites:
#5. Hussong’s – Okay well this place isn’t quite in West Las Vegas, but it is on the west side of the strip! Located in Mandalay Place (in between Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino and Luxor Hotel/Casino) with a very easy access, this replicate of Hussong’s in Ensenada Mexico is a phenomenal place to get authentic Mexican food! The prices are amazing for the strip. It has only been open for a little over a month, but it well worth the visit. I think they have locals specials on Mondays.
#4. Yogurtland – Yogurt is all the rage in Las Vegas. New yogurt shops are opening all the time all over the valley, but my favorite chain is Yogurtland at the I-215/Flamingo exit. Sure they have a few less flavors than some of their competitors but the prices are as cheap as they come. My wife and I always feel like we spend $2-$5 less when we eat at Yogurtland in comparison to any other yogurt shop. They have chain stores in 6 states and 2 other countries so check the website to see if there is one near you!
#3. Lindo Michoacan – Voted the best Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas for the last 6 years, this is probably my favorite local “chain” (they have 4 valley locations). This place has phenomenal bean dip, a huge menu selection and is definitely a fun atmosphere for any occasion. I think my favorite thing on the menu are the chicken enchiladas or the fajitas.
#2. Jamm’s – My wife and I love breakfast food, we tend to eat out for breakfast as much as dinner if not more. Why? Because of places like Jamm’s! It is located next to Albertson’s on the corner of Rainbow and Charleston, this little gem has won numerous Best of Las Vegas awards. I highly recommend the pot-a-bread, as well as the french toast!
#1. Create – Hands down this is my favorite place to eat in Vegas! This custom order burger and custard shop is located at Tenaya & Lake Mead Blvd just off US 95 North. I absolutely love eating at Create, here’s why:
- The owner, Lance Gaulich, is a phenomenal guy who is almost always there and treats customers like guests in his own home.
- Nothing is over priced and the portions are perfect.
- They have different types of burgers for different types of peeps: regular, turkey, vegetarian (homemade & amazing!), & mushroom with everything “customizable” or select from a pre-created menu.
- Create specializes in “gourmet” burgers at just a few dollars more than In-and-Out, which I am willing to pay to get a great burger.
- They have great custard too!
Those are just a few of my favorites in West Las Vegas, if you are ever in town, or have time to drive across town to try something local to Las Vegas I highly recommend that you give one of these a try!








