Leoncito - Las Vegas, Nevada

LaVell Thompson, Jr.

Overall, I had a great experience here! It was my very first time. Everything was superb, from the chefs and cooking staff to the hosts to the servers. Not to mention the fact that the food was phenomenal! I had some delicious sizzling fajitas! I would even say that they were gourmet fajitas.

You will see from the photos and videos that I uploaded that in the front of the restaurant, just near the patio area, there is a gorgeous waterfall! And speaking of the exterior, everything outside of the restaurant was very neat and clean. I didn't see or find any trash or debris anywhere! It's very clear that they take pride in their exterior as well as the interior!

I went there two weeks ago with an uncle who was visiting. We were greeted by a wonderful hostess. She was a very beautiful and lovely black woman (I can say that...I'm also black). My point in describing her is because she was wonderful, but I don't recall her wearing a name tag. That's why I can only give a description.

Upon entering the restaurant, we passed by a wonderful staff of cooks and chefs in front of a brick oven at a fantastic food station! Walking through the restaurant, I was consistently blown away and pleasantly surprised by the beautiful decor! Everything was neatly placed and organized, and there was not a single thing out of order. The table settings were also quite chic!

Since we were there celebrating my uncle's partner's birthday, I went to the bar for a couple of drinks. The bar tender allowed me to sample 2 frozen drinks. The first one, titled "Pina Picante" was WRETCHED!! Yuck! >:( It was a sweetish drink with a spicy kick. I did NOT enjoy that at all. *BUT* the other frozen drink "Guayaba Colada" was pretty tasty! I had this. Makayla (my uncle's partner), she had the "Classic Carajillo" and ADORED IT!!

The last thing I'll say is that the atmosphere in this place was superb! I truly enjoyed the vibe. My only real gripe is that there isn't a restroom inside the restaurant. This is apparently a casino hotel trend. And since there weren't any restrooms inside of the establishment, I cannot, in good faith, give them 5 stars (I would need to judge the condition of the men's restroom). To that end, my rating is 4 stars.

GREAT WORK EVERYONE!

P.S. This place is not cheap! You will spend some money here ($$$). Make sure you are prepared for that.

Patrice Hayes

It was the service that won us over. Most of the meal and drinks were comped after many members in our party were dissatisfied with the food. The shot of grand Mariner was missing from my marg Cadillac, the taco shells were soggy, street corn missing that creamy flavor, the torch didn’t work for the tequila pineapple presentation plus the tequila was spilled in which the $50 pineapple display was sent back, and that general Spanish Caribbean flavor we were looking for just wasn’t there. The upside is the restaurant was beautiful, tropical setup and atmosphere, the handmade chips and salsa were great, and def accommodating to our large group. The staff were sweet but most remembered for not charging us in where the dining experience fell short. Thank you Leoncito.

Joey Photo

Must go to this place!!!! The atmosphere is amazing, food is great! (Small portions) and the service was perfect! You have a big verity of margaritas you can build for yourself and a lot of other cocktails as well. Must try the Cauliflower, delicious. A little pricey but compared to other restaurants in Red Rock Casino, that is considered normal.

Maria Antonietta

As a new resident of Las Vegas, I recently had the pleasure of brunching at Leoncito, nestled inside the Red Rocks Hotel & Casino, and I must say, it was an experience to remember!

First off, the non-alcoholic drinks are absolutely delicious and so visually appealing! Each sip was a delightful burst of flavor, beautifully crafted and refreshing.

The food - oh, the food! The entire menu is beyond great, making it incredibly hard to choose what to eat. Thankfully, our fantastic server, Nora, was there to guide us through our choices. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is made in-house with fresh, clean ingredients, which makes a world of difference.

I opted for the steak and eggs, and I was genuinely impressed by how carefully the kitchen prepared my meal due to my celiac condition. The attention to detail and the care taken to avoid cross-contamination exceeded my expectations.

We were a group of three and had made our reservation through OpenTable. From start to finish, everything was pleasant and seamless. The ambiance, the service, and the food all contributed to a perfect brunch experience.

Leoncito has certainly won me over, and I will definitely be returning. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in Las Vegas. You won't be disappointed!

Friendly, professional, and absolutely worth every bite. A true expert foodie’s delight!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

HAZEL ROJAS

Amazing service! Ian the manager was a perfect host and went out of his way to make this a wonderful experience. The cheese fondue and drinks were was to die for. . Yummy enchiladas. Highly recommend.

Thilo Savage

High-end Mexican food rarely justify the cost, but this place surprised the heck out of me. Tacos - amazing; rice - incredible; weird bean stuff - fantastic; slab of salmon on random vegetables - superb. If I went back I wouldn't even explore, I'd get that exact same thing again four times in four days.

Denise

They have amazing customer service! Our waiter Victor was amazing and very helpful.

The food is delicious and high quality. The drinks were perfection! Best Drinks I've had in Years. The cilantro salt rim they put on the drinks are very Unique and memorable.

I loved my dining experience here, highly recommend.

Brian Ines

I’ve sat at the bar and the dining tables which are both great experiences. The clay walls and pottery helps add to this experience as well.

We ordered a michelada, queso fundido, Baja fish taco, beef barbacoa taco and a carnitas taco. A michelada always tastes good with Mexican food and this one packs a lot of flavor. They also served us warm chips and salsa while waiting for our it meal which was addicting. If you love cheese then get the queso fundido for sure.

The main reason I come here is mainly for the carnitas tacos. It’s a crunchy taco and something about it just makes me want it more. I’d say the barbacoa taco is defent 2nd after carnitas. The Baja fish didn’t have the crunch I was expecting from a fried fish so I’d avoid it.