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    Amaya Modern Mexican

    4.3 (645 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Gavin H.

    Came here on a whim and I'm glad we did! Tucked near the block 16 at the Cosmo, this modern Mexican restaurant serves a dish for everyone of different dietary needs with a balanced flavor. It's beautifully designed with a modern Mexican flair. The highlight was the taco salad. I still can't believe how large it was! This thing can easily be split for 2 if not even 4 people! Definitely worth the money. Also, the quesobirria tacos were delicious as well! Our server Kylie was attentive and friendly and made sure we got what we needed. Overall, if you want some good Mexican food, this is a good place if you are staying at the Cosmo!

    Carne Asada Main
    Valerie N.

    Cosmopolitan has a variety of restaurants to choose from. Amaya proved yet again why all of them are great. Great decor and friendly service makes it even better. Main options on the menu so everyone has something to choose. My friends and I have. Rey different tastes so this was a great choice. Started off with the Mariscos el Fuego. Sizzling seafood app that had shrimp, scallops and more. It was swrved on the scallop shell which gave it that extra touch. For my main I got the carne asada. It was cooked great and the chimichurri sauce put it over the top. I wish it came with sides. I also got one of the margaritas which I forgot what it was called but it was a nice touch of blueberry. I know I thought it would be weird in a marg but it was great. Def a place to visit while in Vegas!

    James M.

    The experience was about what I expected for a Las Vegas restaurant. While the decor and atmosphere were excellent and the service was very good, the food was just average. Regarding the Chips & Salsa, the salsa lacked significant flavor and was very mild. The chicken in the Tacos De Pollo was somewhat dry. The Enchiladas Suiza was average. Overall, the high price, even for Las Vegas, did not represent a good value.

    Elite
    Marina S.

    We went on a Friday evening and it was fairly easy to make a reservation. I did hear they have performers late night. The restaurant is decorated like a Tulum vibe. I did enjoy my tacos and elote, however I did think it was a bit overpriced for the cost. The espresso martini was delicious, however. I will come back next time in Vegas and to celebrate a special event!

    Latrice A.

    While in Vegas we visited this restaurant. I felt its more esthetically pleasing than an delicious experience! I was starving but the portion size was underwhelming! Don't come hungry and of course the price points were ridiculous! Fire dancers need to walk around for a better viewpoint for diners !

    Aalia S.

    I went to the restaurant for dinner on Friday night. They were running a little bit behind on reservations so we sat at the bar for 15 minutes. We were then seated at a lovely booth in the back. I started with the Agua de Vida to drink. I was surprised that this drink was bitter. It read like it was just gonna be a passionfruit margarita. For food, we got the Mexican Caesar salad salad, which was really good. I got the Carne Asada tacos. The meat was tender, and it came with a little side of beans and rice. My friend ordered the chicken enchiladas and said that the enchiladas were OK and there was not a lot of chicken in them. The vibes are beautiful. And about every hour, there's a show that includes dancers and fire dancers. It was a fun place.

    Grapefruit & Sage Mimosa
    Jacqui C.

    Went to Amaya Modern Kitchen inside The Cosmopolitan with one of my colleagues for our business lunch. He was in town from California and he was staying there, so I agreed to meet him on the casino floor. Amaya was actually a backup choice for us. We originally aimed for Momofuku, but we realized that their bar area was closed (he likes to sit at the bar most of the time) and so we chose Amaya. This was our first business lunch since November 2025, so yeah, way overdue there lol. We were here at around noon on a Thursday and it wasn't busy inside at all. Taking a look at their drink menu, I ordered their Grapefruit & Sage Mimosa. A very unique thing about their cocktails is that their ice is circular and I liked that. I consider a mimosa to be a brunch kind of drink, but technically it was still brunch so I got this anyway. My colleague ordered white wine, I believe it was a Chardonnay. For food, alongside the complimentary chips and salsa we were given, I got the carne asada tacos and my colleague got the chicken empanadas. Both dishes had decent portions to them (not too big, not too small) and my tacos came with a small side of rice and beans. One issue that I had with the tacos, however, was that the meat was very chewy. Otherwise, the toppings and the beans/rice were really good and so were the chicken empanadas. This was a great restaurant to eat at and it's super easy to find on the second floor of the casino.

    Steven H.

    The taco salad is ginormous here, great for sharing. Breakfast burrito was ok. Be warned that their lunch special is from Mon-Thurs only, their banner near the front entrance states Mon-Friday.

    Bacherlotte Fish Course Menu
    Melanie L.

    The food was good. We booked the bachelorette course, but when I made reservations, it took a long time to get them confirmed. I had to check back in, and when I did book, the host didn't have much knowledge and could not give me many details of what the course entailed so once we got there, we were disappointed that we all had to share one course. Our waitress is great, the ambience is great. Don't recommend the bachelorette course.

    Barb B.

    This caught my eye when I was passing by it and the cosmopolitan hotel. I did not know that the food was gonna taste as good. The octopus appetizer is to die for although it's a whopping $40. The ambience is super cute inside they did amazing Vegas style job decorating. Service is impeccable as expected, and the tacos were just OK. Bottomless chips and chipotle salsa for the win!!!

    Sizzling chicken fajitas
    Rashmi V.

    We came here on vacation and I'm really happy we tried Amaya in Las Vegas. I'm honestly looking forward to coming back the next time we're in town. Overall, I'd give it 4 stars. Ambiance is easily 5 stars beautiful, sexy, dim, and really well-designed. Service was also 5 stars across the board. Reservations were easy to get, and we came on a Thursday around 6 p.m. The hostesses were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Every single person at the front made us feel taken care of, and they were genuinely warm and sweet. Our server (I unfortunately forgot her name) was also very pleasant and attentive. For food, I'd rate it around 4 to 4.5 stars. We started with chips and salsa, which were excellent, and we also ordered guacamole. For mains, I had the chicken fajitas, we also got shrimp tacos, and a chicken quesadilla for my son. The chips and salsa were honestly so good, I couldn't stop eating them. The fajitas were good, but the seasoning was okay. The chicken seemed a bit more like it was in a wet sauce rather than nicely grilled or seared, and I would've preferred it sliced a bit more cleanly. I also didn't love that rice and beans weren't included and had to be ordered separately. I ordered the side of rice and the portionwas quite large, and I think a small standard side of rice and beans should be included with fajitas. That said, everyone enjoyed their meals overall. I didn't get a chance to try the drinks, but I definitely will next time. All in all, it's a beautiful restaurant with great service and a strong menu. I would absolutely come back and recommend it, especially for the atmosphere and overall experience.

    Ryan S.

    We visited Amaya on the 2nd Floor of the Cosmopolitan on Friday, June 19th at 7pm with a reservation. This was definitely a five star experience, and this was our first time at this restaurant. We were greeted, checked in and taken to our table within minutes. The dining room is gorgeous. It is dark, classy, elegant and comfortable. Yes, you can have all of those adjectives in one place! Our server was wonderful this evening. He was timely on everything and him and the team made everything run smoothly. For dinner we started with the complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious; however, we also decided to order and add the guacamole. The guacamole was definitely among the top tier of guac that I have had. We then shared an appetizer of the Mariscos Al Fuego. As the name implies, the dish came out on fire and it was a delicious combination of shrimp and scallops in a lovely lemon butter mixture. It was very savory and very delicious. We then shared the Birria Short Rib. Although this was very delicious, we almost felt it tasted like mole sauce, and we were a bit confused about if we actually got what we ordered. Nonetheless, no reason to inquire, as we still loved it. No dessert tonight; however, we loved our experience here. There was even a show around 8pm involving a lot of music, dancing and fire. A 5 out of 5 experience.

    Surf and Turf
    Jay R.

    We recently visited Amaya during our trip to Las Vegas and overall had a great experience. For our appetizer, we ordered the shrimp aguachile. Unfortunately, it wasn't what we expected. As someone who enjoys aguachile, this version tasted very little like a traditional aguachile and was overwhelmed by greens. It just wasn't for us, and we ended up sending it back. That said, the rest of the meal more than made up for it. I ordered the surf and turf, and it was absolutely fantastic. The steak was cooked perfectly, the seafood was flavorful, and the entire dish was well executed. It was easily the highlight of the meal. For dessert, we tried the flan and the churro tree. The flan was a little different from what I'm used to, but it was rich, creamy, and very enjoyable. The churro tree was also delicious, especially paired with the strawberry-guava sauce, which added the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor. I'd definitely recommend giving Amaya a try, especially if you're looking for a nice dinner spot in Las Vegas.

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    Ask the Community - Amaya Modern Mexican

    Do they still have fire dancers/entertainers on Thursday?

    Not when we were there...

    Are you able to charge to room MGM PROPERTY?

    Yes, you may charge to your room.

    What time do the fire dancers/entertainers start during the dinner time? What time would be a good time to reserve?

    Thursday-Saturday. Starting at 8 PM-close!

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    When you walk in you're greeted with an eclectic Day of the Dead decor which I loved!…read more I ordered a mango margarita, the La Chalupa, and my mom and wife stayed with beers. They have a Loteria drinking game, with each card matching a drink on the menu. Fun idea, but when explained seemed confusing. The drink was ok, too sweet for me and a little small for the price. Menu highlights for me was The dirty corn, salsa flight, and my (2) taco plate. The dirty corn was a standout with elote-style corn in a bowl, topped with chicharron, chorizo, and spicy mayo. It delivers that street corn flavor, but with a good mix of textures and spice. My tacos were delicious. I tried one grilled shrimp taco and one carnitas taco, served with rice and beans. The blue corn tortillas were a nice touch and pillowy soft! The carnitas were amazing, great flavor and super tender. I shrimp tacos were just as good and when topped with their habanero, verde, and roja salsa, that heat and flavor depth gets elevated! Overall, it's a dependable neighborhood spot with a fun atmosphere, creative touches, and good food that makes it worth a visit if you are in the area!

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    After an early morning flight into Vegas, my sisters and I went to Chica for brunch. We got a…read morereservation, which didn't really seem necessary as it was pretty empty when we got there. The vibes are really fun, very vibrant and there are various rooms that could offer more intimate spaces if you wanted. We were greeted pretty promptly, but the service was admittedly slow. He was attentive when around, and there was someone always coming around and filling our water, but it did take a bit to get our order in and receive our food. The food was absolutely delicious! I can't remember the name of my meal, but it had steak with chimichurri, fried plantain, pico, avocado, beans, rice and an egg. My favorite part was definitely the steak! It was perfectly cooked and the chimichurri added the best brightness that the dish needed! There are so many spots in Vegas so I'm not sure I'd come back but I definitely enjoyed it.

    We stopped by here to celebrate my birthday and have dinner before the BSB concert. It's very dark…read moreinside so just beware, kinda like a Latin club vibes, so watch your steps. Music, dim lights on to set you in a good mood. We were treated with amazing service by our server Styx. Here's what we ordered for our party of 3 and held up a lamp to read the menu: Appetizers/Sides: Street Corn $15 (5/5) Super creamy and smothered in gooey cheese Hamachi Tiradito $28 (4/5) I dont eat raw foods but the rest of my party really enjoyed this dish Misto Ceviche $23 (4/5) This also had raw pieces of fish in it and partially cooked seafood mixed in. I did try the cooked pieces and it was super limey, very limey and comes with blue tortilla chips Amado Arepas $18 (5/5) This comes with 2 pieces but we added on a 3rd one so we can get get one ($9 each). It was a small bite, but packed a punch with a yummy tender braised short ribs inside and crunch exterior Entrees: American Wagyu $185 (4/5) 16oz Black Grace Rosewood NY Stripe. It was a little more charred not the outside, but it was presented very nicely and sliced up for us. A little more chewy than your normal Wagyu or maybe because it's also a NY cut. It comes with 3 dipping sauces and thinly Fried string onions. Drinks: Living my best life, burning passion (it was really burning on fire), and palomita! They were all tasty and fun! And we also got a free fruity birthday shot! Yay! Desserts: Flaming Skull $38 (5/5) Ok if you don't have diabetes, cuz it's all SUGA, then order this. The skull is engulf with rum and lit up in flames so it melts. Then the oogey chocolate warm skull cake you can dip and eat with the horchata ice cream, marshmallow fluff, and candied puff rice. So Ded I mean it. They also gave me another small cake and candle with birthday card! They also charge an automatic 18% for any part size so just beware and ck your receipt. Overall dinner was delicious and we all left super happy and full. I would definitely come back to try more dishes next time I'm in Vegas!

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