Casa Playa

4.8

318 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Fancy
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Casa Playa brings coastal Mexican cuisine, agave spirits and colorful nights to the Las Vegas Strip. Located adjacent to Encore Beach Club, the restaurant is the ultimate destination for vibey social dining in a chic, vibrant setting. Chef Sarah Thompson’s menu draws inspiration from recipes that express Mexico’s rich culinary heritage, using seasonal ingredients that are thoughtfully and sustainably sourced. The menu invites you to taste “a little of this and that” or order “para la mesa.” Authentic dishes with distinctive flavors, luscious cocktails and a curated mezcal and tequila collection will have you feeling feet-in-the-sand at the Mexican seaside.

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Location
3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone number
(702) 770-5340
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sarah Thompson

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Housemade Guacamole$18.00
Gem Lettuce Salad$18.00
Pepita Cilantro Vinaigrette, Corn Nuts, Cotija Cheese
Caldo De Camaron$24.00
Roasted Tomato Soup, Mexican Blue Shrimp, Fava Beans
Squash Tamal$19.00
Mole Verde, Thai Basil
Quesadilla "Machete"$19.00
Salsa Guacachile
Octopus$28.00
Coloradito mole, potato in escabeche
Queso Fundido$20.00
House red chorizo
Morel Huarache$22.00
Anise Hyssop Salsa Verde, Ramps, Avocado

Mains

Chile Roasted Eggplant$33.00
Sesame Salsa Macha, Lime Tahini
Mexican Blue Shrimp & Green Rice$38.00
Epazote, Garlic
Dungeness Crab Esquites$52.00
Huitlacoche, Cojita Cheese
Dorado in Banana Leaf$44.00
Green Mole, Chayote Squash, Hoja Santa
Branzino Zarandeado$39.00
Chile Soy Adobo, Watermelon Radish
Sizzling Shrimp a la Diabla$52.00
Chile, Butter, Lime
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas$36.00
Crema, Cabbage
Chicken with Mole de Casa$44.00
Carrots, Sesame Seeds
American Wagyu Short Rib Suadero$55.00
Avocado, Shishito, Tomatillo
14 OZ New York Strip*$74.00
Carne Asada Adobo, Chimichurri

For the Table

Whole Snapper Tempura$125.00
Mole Amarillo, Puya Chile, Citrus Salsa
Casa Playa Surf & Turf*$195.00
Wagyu Carne Asada, Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Short Rib Suadero, Pork Belly al Pastor, Serrano

Sides

Frijoles De Olla$14.00
Black ayocote beans
Cucumber Salad$14.00
Chayote, green apple, cumin vinaigrette
Blistered Shishito$12.00
Lime
Corn Esquites$14.00
Queso fresco, epazote
Green Rice$12.00

What 318 people are saying

Casa Playa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Las Vegas
Mexican
The Strip
Best Ambiance
The Strip
Mexican

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Casa Playa offers an extraordinary dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere," "attentive staff," and "vibrant vibe." The menu features "elevated Mexican cuisine," with standout dishes like the surf and turf sampler. Although some find it pricey, many agree it's a "must-visit" in Vegas.

318 Reviews

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Teresa VIP
Las Vegas44 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and delicious food. The short rib is amazing!
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Amber
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience here for my husbands birthday celebration. We ordered the Pork Belly Al Pastor and it was perfect in every way. The salsa was tasty, the tortillas were fresh, and the tender pork belly was fabulous. We will be coming here again.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful atmosphere delicious food very welcoming
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Christopher VIP
El Paso2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
our sever ignored us for some time we asked for a diet coke several times and she completely disregarded us. it wasn’t that packed for her not to notice we were there. so disappointing the service was terrible when i spent $500
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Teresa VIP
Atlanta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing !! The service, food and drinks were incredible! If we ever make it back to Vegas, we’ll definitely dine here again !
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lupita VIP
Tucson42 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo perfecto como siempre, servicio, personal y sobretodo la comoda!! Deliciosa
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Michael VIP
San Joaquin13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I`ll be back next time I`m in LV. Thanksssssssss
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Scott
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
$$$$ - This is a very expensive restaurant but food and service were outstanding.
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Paul VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing taste combinations. Several shareable options.
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Otto VIP
Salt Lake City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The guacamole was good. The branzino was very good. The chicken tinga enchiladas were extraordinarily bland - not recommended. The atmosphere of this nice restaurant was ruined by overly loud music that is mostly thumping bass and is inappropriate for this establishment. Difficult to carry on a conversation with dinner companions and difficult to hear the waitstaff.
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Casa Playa is rated 4.8 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Additional information

Phone number
(702) 770-5340
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sarah Thompson

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Crudo

West Coast Oysters*$32.00

Mexican Blue Shrimp Ceviche*$28.00

Kampachi*$31.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare*$28.00

Lobster Tostada$34.00

Seafood Platter

West Coast Oysters*

King Crab Legs

Lobster Tail

Shrimp Cocktail

Hokkaido Scallops*

Add On

Russian Golden Ossetra Caviar*$225.00

Appetizers

Housemade Guacamole$18.00

Gem Lettuce Salad$18.00

Caldo De Camaron$24.00

Squash Tamal$19.00

Quesadilla "Machete"$19.00

Octopus$28.00

Queso Fundido$20.00

Morel Huarache$22.00

Mains

Chile Roasted Eggplant$33.00

Mexican Blue Shrimp & Green Rice$38.00

Dungeness Crab Esquites$52.00

Dorado in Banana Leaf$44.00

Branzino Zarandeado$39.00

Sizzling Shrimp a la Diabla$52.00

Chicken Tinga Enchiladas$36.00

Chicken with Mole de Casa$44.00

American Wagyu Short Rib Suadero$55.00

14 OZ New York Strip*$74.00

For the Table

Whole Snapper Tempura$125.00

Casa Playa Surf & Turf*$195.00

Sides

Frijoles De Olla$14.00

Cucumber Salad$14.00

Blistered Shishito$12.00

Corn Esquites$14.00

Green Rice$12.00

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