Small portions. High prices. Great enchiladas though! Servers need training. Dennys has better servers. read more

We came in for margaritas only and they did not disappoint. The house margarita is well balanced and so smooth. read more

Casa Playa - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Beautiful restaurant in the Encore hotel. The Obsidian margarita is fantastic, a little heat, softened by cucumber. The table side prepared salsa is also fantastic. There are nice veg options, but the meats are not to miss. The scallops are perfectly prepared. read more

Casa Playa - Scallops - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

An amazing place to celebrate your love one Birthday. The food is delicious, the personal very professional, the ambiance top of the line and the entire experience was incredibly great. Thank you Marcos for your amazing service. Highly recommend I'm definitely coming back soon read more

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We had an absolutely fantastic dining experience. You will find the entrance to the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. It is located in Encore Hotel which is walking distance from the Wynn. As for the menu itself, it has a very unique coastal Mexican menu to choose from. The appetizers & entrées were spectacular. Our waiter did a fantastic job of helping us choose from their menu. We had a large group so we shared some of the entrées and the surf and turf was delicious as was the Branzino. Be sure to save room for Dessert as they were incredible & their presentation was picture worthy especially with La Flama Blanca! We will definitely be back. read more

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This restaurant is stunning. Pricey but also delicious . The vegetarian options are amazing and make sure you share as the servings are made to do so . Service was great although it was a bit odd that the waiter called me "dear" at every interaction .. seems a bit unauthentic. This was my second time eating here and will definitely be back . read more

Casa Playa - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wow. This was really good food and service. They know what they are doing. Great interior as well. The guac was fresh and had home made chips. The server gave good advice on what their best dishes are and the flavors were very well balanced. The got all the big and little thing right. The salad was amazing. We are going back in two weeks !! read more

I have nothing but positive remarks regarding our dinning experience at Casa Playa at Wynn! I have to start with the exceptional service provided by our waitress Hannah. I am long in the tooth and have been to many restaurants throughout the country and overseas. Hannah is near the top of the servers I have been exposed to in all my years dinning. Javiers has some unique menu items and she took the time to answer all questions posed and was glad to give suggestions when asked. The food was excellent in quality and taste and we will be regulars from here on out. Hannah made it special by bringing out an extra dessert when we had difficulty deciding between 2 items, We were celebrating 49 years of marriage and Hannah made it special. read more

The place is beautiful, with its candlelit decor and cempasúchil flower ceilings. I first tried some of their desserts and tamal through a Three Square holiday fundraiser box from various chefs around town. From that experience, I knew their dishes would be authentic. We ordered the tuna tartare to start and it had the most delicious sauce I cannot explain. All I can say is it had a bit of a tangy kick to it, and it reminded me of a sauce I've tried in Mexico. The maitake mushroom was amazing, and the white mole sauce made it a very unique dish. Did not disappoint. I wish I knew all the ingredients in that mole. Our waitress was very knowledgable and explained all the ingredients to the dishes when asked. I recognized some flavors from my family's cooking, so I wanted to know what herbs or chilies were in each thing. She highly recommended the tilefish, which was crispy and subtle. It was perfect. We loved it! Might be our favorite dish. The lamb birria did not disappoint, and the tortillas, as well as the tostadas were so flavorful. The salsa was excellent. I only wish I could have tried the whole menu. At the end, we received a surprise dessert that went above and beyond. It was fired at our table, and tasted like an ice cream s'mores made out of churros, which really undersells the creativity and presentation, but it was unbelievable. This is now one of my new favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in LV. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal experience! Really love the aesthetic walking in And the service was unbelievably good as. The server kept checking in on us and made sure we had everything we wanted. Really pleasant to talk to as well and just created a really fun night for us. I'm sure he did that for all the other tables as well since he seemed to get along with everyone in our area. Gem Lettuce Salad (with pepita cilantro vinaigrette, corn nuts, cotija cheese) - hopefully massive portion size on this one which we were not expecting! Definitely appreciate the large size. Lettuce was fresh and crunchy and not too many of the corn nuts or the cotija cheese is which was nice to lower the calories which is what we were looking for :) We had actually asked to put the dressing on the side but they must have forgotten that. Either way the salad wasn't soaking and dressing or anything so appreciate that. Summer Squash Tamal (with mole verde, thai basil) - just WOW !! BEST DISH OF THE DINNER! It was warm and soft and so delicious! I was very skeptical when husband decided to order this, but I'm so glad he did. Such a lovely, smooth, subtle and texture and just a really amazing item! If only the portion size were much larger haha. Half Roasted Tamarind Chicken (With Guajillo Salsa, Chimichurri, Sweet Potato) - Ready half and half opinion on this one. The chicken was cooked absolutely perfectly soft and tender and unbelievably yummy. Sweet potato on the side was a perfect add on. Only thing is the Tamarind made it a little tangy for me. And that chimichurri as well as the guajillo salsa were both fairly oily so I ended up not having any of it. Husband absolutely loved the dish as a whole though, so I think the dish opinions would matter a lot on your personal taste buds. Choco Taco - Husband decided to get this for dessert after having quite a difficult time picking between the options. The flan looked amazing as well but he decided to go with this. It was basically a chocolate waffle with some chocolate ice cream and some more cream and what not going on. Aesthetic was really lovely but I feel like it was too rich in the chocolate flavor for me and coffee cream was a bit too too strong. It also seemed very heavy on the fat and creaminess so we did not have that cream part. I think a vanilla ice cream instead of the chocolate would have really brought it all together. Otherwise, quite a nice concept. They got my husband a special little dessert at the end which was like too little mini churros that were coated in chocolate and turned into an ice cream sandwich with some vanilla ice cream in the middle. I honestly preferred this over the dessert we ordered. The churros were nicely crunchy and who went well with that vanilla ice cream. They should bring this on the menu, haha. read more

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High scale Mexican restaurant in Vegas.... 1st time in 2022(?), this place was very good. 2nd time, food was way too spicy but good drinks 3rd time, they are suppose to close at 10. We get there at 830, server/ hostesses rush us. Shouldn't be rushed when it's $100 per person The place that was once decent is now unfortunately struggling, we had drinks then went to Delilah instead. What restaurant in Vegas has last call at 9pm. Not going back. read more

The Mexican seafood here is phenomenal and everything tastes so fresh and flavor-packed. Staff is super sweet and the atmosphere is perfect!

Very nice little spot for lunch. Not far from the main beach. Plenty of seating, friendly staff and a very pleasant atmosphere. We stopped by today and got the beef empanadas, spicy tuna tartare and a waygu skirt steak. Everything was fresh and delicious! We also got the passionfruit mousse with whipped cream for dessert and it was sensational. Great meal overall. I definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area! read more

Simply fantastic, this restaurant is located in the Wynn family of hotels next to the Encore sports book. It claims to have a very strict dress code, but since the pool is so popular in the hotel I think the staff is a little relaxed while the sun is still up. We came in for an early dinner and we requested Andy, he has served us before, and honestly I can't think of why I didn't review him before. He is a fantastic server. Very knowledgeable and super witty, he brought us a lovely dessert for our friend's birthday last time we were here it lit up and burned away and left a tasty treat. We were so blown away by his service that we came back for more of it and were very pleased to have him again. I ordered the salsa which they made in front of us, my wife was smitten by it! This time I went with the prawns, they were pretty big, almost mini lobsters. The yellow mole was very spicy (for my tastes) caught me by surprise. But I still ate the shrimp which weee delightful. The green rice was buttery and spectacular. We also got the flan, the mango had an almost crème brûlée texture. It's easy to see why the chef here is up for the James Beard award, good luck with that, I hope you guys win!!! read more

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Maitake mushroom, scallops, and short rib were all divine! Been dreaming of the maitake mushroom (that mole blanco) since! Service was great, super attentive. Drinks were tasty! Can't wait to go back. read more

Casa Playa!! Man ol man.. Definitely a winner. If you are looking for great drinks, great ambiance, great service and definitely great food then this is your spot. Came here for my birthday but was definitely not my first time, would recommend that you put in a reservation ahead of time as this place is always packed, it's also a known restaurant where it can be taken over by business dinners during big conferences/conventions. Don't risk it by doing a walk in. I ordered the Mexican Blue Shrimp Ceviche, Barbacoa Flautas and the Casa Playa Surf & Turf for the table which were all amazing. The Surf & Turf can feed up to three people if you decide to order appetizers. Also ordered an old fashion which had great smokey flavor. I hope this review helps!! Give it a try and hopefully your experience was the same as mine or better read more

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Loved the food and the service! We had a reservation for dinner and the hostess was kind enough to direct us to the bar while we waited for our table. Our first round of drinks were two En Fuego cocktails - highly recommend. Ambiance in the restaurant and the bar was intimate and the music wasn't too loud. Although it was busy, our service was above & beyond. Blake and Ryan were a pivotal part of making our night memorable since we were celebrating a special occasion. Every dish we ordered was incredible from start to finish. The flavors for each one were so unique and you could tell a lot of thought was put into each dish. Seafood Platter - exceptional and the display was amazing. We weren't too impressed with the Octopus A La Plancha, but that was partly because it didn't compare in flavor to the Squash Tamal that Blake recommended which was phenomenal. The Cripsy Tilefish and Wagyu Short Rib Suadero were so good that we had to bring both home with us. The Green Rice and Cucumber Salad that were recommended to us were also really nice touches to go along with the Short Rib. The second round of cocktails included the Wild Card and Obsidian - also highly recommend if you like a refreshing drink to go with your entree. We didn't order dessert since we were quite full and satisfied by this point, but Blake was so thoughtful and gave us a small treat to commemorate the night. Loved the experience and the food. Will definitely come back to try more! read more

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Atmosphere Casa Playa channels the same pulse as the Encore itself--youthful, glamorous, and built to be seen. A ceiling of marigold-colored blooms hovers like a mirage over a sea of sleek, sculpted booths and high-fashion diners. Lighting is low and golden, accenting the curves of designer furniture and casting a glow on the tequila-lined bar. Music hums above conversation, loud enough to feel curated. Service Service was led by Haylie, a Casa Playa original whose passion matched the restaurant's vibrant pulse. Her knowledge of the menu, Chef Thompson's inspirations, and the restaurant's evolution was seamless--delivered with precision, warmth, and energy. Water glasses never dipped, plates rotated without a word, and courses arrived in elegant succession. Dining West Coast Oysters The oysters opened with bright, sweet notes of acidic pear that quickly gave way to the briny depth of the sea, finishing with a clean, subtle echo of oyster. Balanced, pristine, and refreshing--an elegant start to the meal. Hirame Perfectly Brunoise vegetables adorned the plate, framing a delicate cut of Hirame. Each bite unfolded with the sweet, subtly acidic lift of rhubarb aguachile, followed by bright middle notes of mandarin and the clean, silky depth of the fish. A gentle heat from habanero lingered at the finish, never overpowering. Hokkaido Scallop A modern take with a heavy hand--black aguachile's smoky, acidic punch overwhelmed the scallop. When the sauce was removed to just a few drops, the scallop's sweetness emerged, delicate and clean working in perfect harmony with the aguachile. The celery salad was clunky and forgettable and along with the copious amount of aguachile, further competed with the scallop for supremacy. With restraint, this could be a standout. Squash Tamal Another visually striking dish, the tamale opened with bright notes of dill, basil, and jalapeño, giving way to warm squash at the center and herbaceous verde mole at the finish. Soft and supple like a perfect custard, the texture was exquisite. A unique tamale, flawlessly executed. Maitake Mushroom With this dish, Chef Thompson steps confidently into pièce de résistance territory. Earthy, perfectly cooked mushrooms coat the palate, yielding to tangy, nutty mole and delicate end notes of truffle and toasted nut. All carried by a stunning purple corn tortilla. Each bite sings--supple, savory, sensual, and simply sensational. Crispy Tilefish The meaty tilefish was cooked to perfection--firm, moist, and flavorful. A bright, herbaceous sauce complemented it beautifully, while the slow-building heat of habanero gently warmed the finish. Each bite invited another, layering savory depth with subtle spice. A confident, well-balanced dish of refined coastal richness. American Wagyu Short Rib Suadero With the final main course, Chef Thompson returns to pièce de résistance territory. The short rib delivers an impossibly crisp exterior that yields to an ethereal, tender center. Rich bursts of wagyu fat coat the palate but are instantly lifted by a tangy tomatillo sauce, shishito pepper, and purple corn tortilla--a perfect bundle of balance and bliss. Carolina's Flan - Roasted mango, agave lime caramel A perfectly executed flan opened with creamy custard, followed by middle notes of roasted mango and a caramelized finish. The texture was flawless--silky and smooth. However, the lime was noticeably absent, leaving the dish one-dimensional after a few bites. Rhubarb & Goat Cheese Tart - Almond crumble, mint A beautifully balanced dessert with layered textures and vibrant flavor. Each bite begins with tangy rhubarb, transitions to the sweet, creamy depth of goat cheese, and finishes with notes of fruit, almond, and a refreshing hint of mint. Bright, composed, and thoughtfully executed from start to finish. read more

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Ambiance was great, food was pretty good, drinks were ok. I did feel a bit rushed here, they have a lot of reservations which I understand, but it felt like a "90 min" seating place, without them expressing it. This also is more of a main course Mexican place, not tapas style, so be prepared for that. But overall, the ambiance was well worth it. read more

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Had pretty exceptional experience at this restaurant. Our waitress was so sweet and so accommodating the staff at the restaurant were very nice and generally quite attentive. The food runners could use a little bit of experience maybe example our courses came out that they never refreshed our tableware so often times we had food with no forks or knives. The food itself was fabulous very clean very well done and designed recipes. Most of them were a little more special than your average Mexican cuisine I would definitely say it is a much less casual restaurant than most of the ones that we usually eat at at the Wynn and for that I probably wouldn't go back, but I'm glad that I tried it! read more

Beautiful decor and great Ambience. Could have been a 5 star review but some of the food was lacking. However, the Maitake Mushroom appetizer was amazing! Started off with: Tuna tartare- just ok, nothing special. Maitake Mushroom - amazing! Surf and Turf for the table: Wagyu Steak- really good. Cooked perfect. Nice and tender. Short rib suadero - good and tender. Little salty. LOBSTER, JUMBO SHRIMP- just ok, nothing special in opinion. I was expecting more since this was the sea food part of the dish. Good Drinks: OBSIDIAN was very good and refreshing. Sweet, salty and just the right amount of spice. Maya blue- good. read more

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WOW! Exceptional food, drinks and service. This is exactly what you expect from a restaurant in Vegas. The service and ambiance were great. It feels very festive and the atmosphere with the flowers the fish the lighting just so top tier. Our drinks were great and they did have a very nice wine list though one of our party was not a wine drinker so we opted for cocktails which were truly delicious. We shared apps, the salsa is made table side and exceptional, the guacamole of course was luscious and the Queso was insane. We were having a hard time deciding what to get so we opted for the very sharable surf and turf, that almost had everything. It was so good and there was so much food. We were stuffed and so happy, seeing some of the beautiful desserts other tables were having we wished we had room but we will just come back again. This was such a great experience we can not wait to come back to Vegas as Casa Playa will be on the top of our list. We highly recommend. read more

Like every restaurant we've ever tried at the Wynn/Encore, Casa Playa was spectacular in every way. We ended having wonderfully tipsy and blurry night filled with tequila, beautiful margaritas and amazing Mexican food. The whole experience was just absolutely magnificent. I highly recommend the surf & turf as your main dish for a delightful variety of seafood and meats...it's definitely enough food for 2 people, especially if you're ordering other appetizers or small plates. Excellent service, delicious food, and a beautifully done interior...can't go wrong with Casa Playa if you're craving some Mexican food. read more

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4.5 stars overall. We had dinner and sat at the bar. Blade our bartender waiter was awesome. He gets five stars. Loved his energy. The roasted grape dessert is also very memorable. I would come back for that - five stars. The rest of the meal was what we expected. We had - Kampachi appetizer pretty good - butter lettuce salad didn't like the corn nut on top - too hard for me. - short ribs. Yum 4 stars - branzino yum 4 stars Overall a fun atmosphere and a unique dessert. I would come back for that and our Michaelada drink. read more

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Casa Playa delivers on every level. The food was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated, with every dish feeling thoughtfully done. Service was attentive and professional without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel effortless. The ambiance is upscale yet relaxed, perfect for a night out or a special occasion. Easily one of the better dining experiences on the Strip. Would absolutely come back. read more

Birthday celebration (70!) took our adult grandkids . Outstanding Mexican- Oaxacan cuisine, with a upscale presentation . The food was delicious with its many flavors . We were a party of six . And indulged in ordering, most of the chef's showcase dishes, along with a Sea and turf table plater . The deserts, cocktails were also outstanding. The ambience cheerful and elegant . The staff reflexed with their attention to details that our dinner was special . Highly recommend ! Thank you so much ! read more

Casa Playa - Dessert - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Absolutely loved this place. So beautiful inside. They welcome you with a rum shot with pineapple and tajin (was so good we ended up ordering them 2 more times). Started with chips and a salsa they come and make at the table, with some avocado without onions and cilantro and was amazing. We got a plate with all of the meats to share and they were all amazing but the skirt steak was the best for me, my boyfriend loved the short rib. The green rice was very tasty also and my boyfriend really liked it. (He's so picky with food). Of course I had to order different desserts for the pictures and the experience, the churro were my favorite. I didn't care much for the other two. Service was also great and everyone was very attentive, my purse had its own little chair which I thought was so cute. The one thing I notice is I was in vegas 2 months ago and they seem to never have availability and they pretend to be booked for months. We knew someone that got us in and while there we realize there were so many empty tables... read more

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Loved it. Delicious food. Branzino was perfection and eggplant was a gorgeous meal I could eat daily. Drinks awesome. Guacamole was very average. read more

I had to make a separate review for the flan. Now, the flan, is the best I've ever tasted. So creamy, never tasted a flan like that. If you order it, ask for extra caramel sauce. I can highly recommend the flan. When I make my next Vegas food run ( I don't go to Vegas to gamble, just to eat), I'm going back just for the flan.. read more

Casa Playa is beautiful, elevated Mexican coast vibes done very well. The decor is bright and stylish -- natural woods, lush greenery, art that nods to Baja and coastal Mexico. It feels fancy without being stiff. What We Loved * The food is creative and very well executed. Squash tamal with mole verde & Thai basil, charred octopus, melty Wagyu short rib, surf-and-turf platters... there are some showstoppers. * Drinks are a highlight -- elevated margaritas & creative mezcal & tequila cocktails. Something for both "I want adventure" and "I want something classic with a twist." Obsidian margarita, etc. * The housemade masa program is impressive; warm tortillas, refined salsas, attention to detail shows. What's Less Perfect * Price is up there. This is definitely a splurge place. If you're coming in expecting mid-price Mexican, you'll be surprised. * It gets loud. The energy is vibrant, but might make conversation hard if you're hoping for something quiet. * Sometimes service pacing is uneven. Some guests loved how attentive things were; others felt waits between courses or delays. Overall Thoughts If you want Mexican food elevated, with flair, great seafood, excellent cocktails, and don't mind paying for the experience -- Casa Playa delivers. It's ideal for date-nights, celebrations, or when you want to feel fancy. I'd come back for those shared-plates moments and the ambience alone. read more

Really a fan of this seafood centered Mexican restaurant. It's in the Encore, has beautiful orange flowers in the front of the restaurant, and a large tequila/mezcal focused bar. I ordered the branzino, a dish I've never ordered before. It was put in Orange and lemon juice, chiles and cooked to perfection. Probably some of the best fish I've ever had and was only $39. This is something that I will try cooking at home. Our waiter was also professional and took care of us. Thank you for an awesome dinner!! read more

Casa Playa - Branzino Mexican style. - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The only thing I like for here was the ceviche. The enfrijoladas taste like mole. Not a fan! Service was great though.

My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by Casa Playa. We decided to go here after not finding a reservation available at Sinatra and SW. We were promptly greeted by the waiter who asked what appetizers and drinks we wanted. We ordered chips with salsa and guacamole. The salsa was made in front of you and tasted amazing. The guac was OK. My wife ordered the Tilefish which was amazing while I ordered the Chicken Tinga Enchiladas which were pretty good and had a unique flavor. Best of all the drinks were amazing as was the waiter service. We will definitely go back here the next time we're at the Wynn. read more

Great ambiance (it's Wynn) and great service (it's also Wynn) but unfortunately that's pretty much it at Casa Playa. Even on the busiest long weekend days (we dined there on Memorial Day) when all other restaurants are booked for weeks in advance, Casa Playa still has open tables. As a vegan, I found their menu very uninspiring and very limited. We had the vegan enchilada which was 90% fake cheese and the chile roasted Chinese eggplant along with guac and salsa, rice and beans. Those unfortunately were all the vegan options and even though the ingredients were high quality, the final dish was just not there. read more

I loved the decor, the service was 11/10, and the food was beyond words, 100% recommended.

Wow! What a great restaurant to have tried my first visit to Vegas. The initial entrance amazingly showcases the coastal mexican fusion of the menu. There are so many photo worthy sports around the restaurant itself. You should probably have reservations, and if you do I'm guessing you'll be seated within 5 minutes of arriving (on-time). Our waitress with very quick, attentive, and great at suggestions. The four stars comes in to the fact that one, the pitches of margaritas were the exact same price as how many glasses you got out of it, it just made more sense to order individual ones with different flavors. It was also sad to see only one mocktail on the menu, when there were definitely 15-20 alcoholic cocktails. The food itself was pretty delicious. The rest of the table tried the tuna tartar (not for me) but they loved it. We all also tried the quesadillas which were yummy, the sizzling spicy shrimp, and the star of the show the guacamole! read more

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I literally have dreams of this place. We reserved this place on a whim because the birthday girl wanted Mexican food. It was one of the best random decisions we made. It's hard to miss this place when you see all the orange flowers outside. It's absolutely gorgeous on the inside. I literally am transported to MX with all the decor, with a splash of modernism. The service was impeccable. Our server was great and even gave us free drinks and desserts!! It was awesome. Everything we asked for, they did even better. 100% attentive staff and made you feel special. The food is AMAZING. BEAUTIFUL. ETHEREAL. I have emotions and tears when I talk about this place. I promise you, get the pork belly pastor because that's what the star of the show was. Absolutely delicious and I will rave about this place, until I DIE. read more

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I come here once every 3 months or so. I always get the Wagyu Short Rib, which I ordered yet again but I discovered some other dishes that were new to me and highly recommend them as well. I ordered this amazing mushroom dish with shaved truffles.... So savory and an absolute must try! The second addition that was new to me was their coconut dessert, also a must try. Light and not too sweet. The service here is another reason why I come back... always a 5 star experience all the way. read more

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Overall a really nice experience. Beautiful restaurant. We had the blue shrimp ceviche which was okay. The guacamole was not super flavorful. The salsa was really delicious. We split the branzino and it was phenomenal. The tortillas- fresh and soft. The sides we got were green rice (great flavor) and cucumber salad which was refreshing. I had the obsidian margarita which was tasty. Waitress was lovely. My only complaint is there's a dress code listed on the website but when we got there people were wearing T-shirt's and ragged shorts. I got dressed up thinking it was going to be fancy. Kind of lame that people are dressed like it's a sports bar when you're going out for a fancy expensive dinner. read more

My friends and I were looking for an upbeat yet relaxing dinner spot in Las Vegas after a long day of conference. When we walked into Casa Playa, the energetic DJ music and colorful decor immediately lifted our spirits. We were greeted by our friendly server who recommended the perfect drinks to pair with our meals. The mushroom tacos were simply divine - the mushrooms were sautéed to perfection, with just the right amount of spice to tickle the tastebuds. I savored every last bite, happily surprised at how such simple ingredients could be transformed into something so flavorful. The surf n' turf was a true feast for the senses with tender steak and fresh seafood Grilled to perfection. Even the pickiest eater in our group was fully satisfied. We felt fully recharged after our delicious and satisfying meals. But we didn't want the night to end so we indulged in some decadent desserts. The churros con crema were melt-in-your mouth heavenly. Leaving full and content, we agreed Casa Playa should be our new go-to spot when we're looking to unwind over great food and a good dinner DJ in Vegas. The warm hospitality and attention to detail made us feel right at home. We can't wait to come back! read more

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