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Where To Find Tapas From Around the World in Las Vegas

Small plates all over the city

by Krista Diamond and Susan Stapleton Updated Sep 12, 2019, 10:00am PDT

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Tapas by Julian Serrano

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by Krista Diamond and Susan Stapleton Updated Sep 12, 2019, 10:00am PDT

For diners in search of a social dining experience where plates are passed and great tastes are shared, tapas are always the answer. Tapas are the perfect way to try a variety of dishes without having to commit to a full-sized portion of anything. Tapas originated in Spain but have since become an exciting part of cuisines across the world.

Whether they’re enjoyed as a light bite with cocktails before a night out or they’re ordered in a large enough quantity to make for a whole meal, here’s where to find tapas in Las Vegas.

Anise Tapas & Grill

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This Kosher restaurant is known for Spanish Mediterranean fusion dishes along with vegan and vegetarian menu items. Diners love Anise’s panko-crusted matzo balls, tuna tartare, and chicken shawarma fajitas.

4404, 3100 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 586-4088

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Mordeo Boutique Wine Bar

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Mordeo, Latin for bite, features a menu of small bites, meat and cheese boards, ceviches, sharable dishes, salads, and desserts. Prices for those bites start at $3 and include morsels of Okinawa potato gnocchi, grilled Nigerian prawn, and skewers featuring trumpet mushroom, pork cheek, yuzu chicken, and ocean trout.

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5420 Spring Mountain Rd #108, Las Vegas, NV 89146

(702) 545-0771

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Takopa

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Takopa from Go Hoashi, the owner of Izakaya Go and Pokeman, features a menu of octopus balls, which Hoashi calls a “common food in Japan,” in original, spicy, with a spicy cod roe, or with green onions and homemade dashi sauce for less than $10. Diners can order a four- or 16-piece sampler.

4215 W Spring Mountain Rd Ste B106A, Las Vegas, NV 89102

(562) 544-5570

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Firefly

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The Paradise Road institution is a lively spot that features sangria, live music, and of course, plenty of tapas. Diners can ordered chilled options such as smoked salmon toast, hot tapas such as baked goat cheese, seafood tapas such as chorizo clams, and more.

3824 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 369-3971

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Forte Tapas

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Forte Tapas is European-style tapas restaurant where diners can enjoy charcuterie with Spanish chorizo and olives, Marcona almond stuffed dates, octopus in olive oil, and other small plates. The restaurant also has an extensive selection of wine for pairing and offers corkage-free Wednesday for diners who would like to bring their own wine.

4180 S Rainbow Blvd #806, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 220-3876

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Jaleo

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Chef José Andrés’ stylish spot at the Cosmopolitan features an extensive menu of Spanish tapas including dry-cured ham from Iberico pigs, Manchego cheese, bacon-wrapped dates, and more. The restaurant is also known for offering porróns, 25-ounce pitchers of Spanish wine designed for passing between friends.

Boulevard Tower, 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 698-7950

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Julian Serrano Tapas

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Located at Aria, Julian Serrano Tapas offers visitors and locals the chance to order small plates from a renowned chef. Traditional Spanish tapas are the focus here. Diners can nab goat cheese stuffed piquillo peppers, asparagus with romesco sauce, shrimp ceviche, meatballs with sherry, and more. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

3730 South Las Vegas Boulevard, ARIA Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 590-8520

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Kyara Japanese Tapas

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Tapas may have originated in Spain, but the spirit of small plates and sharing has influenced many other cultures. One such example can be found at Kyara Japanese Tapas. The restaurant features its own take on tapas, including everything from small spicy crab rolls to cold tofu, octopus sunomomo, steamed baby clams with sake, and pork skewers.

6555 S Jones Blvd #120, Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 434-8856

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Boteco

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Boteco was designed with sharing in mind, so those looking to order a wide variety of tapas for the table will find plenty to choose from here. Diners can start with classics such as patatas bravas and move onto Brussels sprouts with honey balsamic gastrique, escargot with puff pastry puffs, truffle diver scallops, and more. The restaurant also offers prosecco flights, wine tasting flights and flaming absinthe served table side.

9500 S Eastern Ave #170, Las Vegas, NV 89123

(702) 790-2323

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