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Once inside Dos Caminos, take in the chic, Asian-inspired lounge atmosphere, full of rich colors — deep reds, purples and golds glowing throughout the space. It’s somewhat surprising that the design of this Mod-Mex cuisine restaurant is Asian-inspired, but it somehow works. The marble floors, plush red carpet and spacious main room all combine for a club-like ambience, without the crowds and blaring music. You’ll appreciate the finer points of the restaurant’s design with the clean, straight lines throughout the space offset by splashes of color, such as purple curtains in front of a metallic-brick wall. Whether you sit at the bar or one of the leather sofas, you can take in the mélange of colors and smooth textures throughout Dos Caminos that combine for a stylish dining space — and one that serves plenty of great food, too.

If you want Dos Caminos to serve as a romantic spot for a date, we’d recommend sitting in the lounge area, which also doubles as a late-night hangout. That way, you can try all the delicious cuisine, such as the pescado veracruzano, pan-seared red snapper served in a traditional tomato, garlic, Spanish olive, jalapeño and Mexican oregano sauce, or the terrific mixes of margaritas in a chic seating area with plenty of see-and-be-seen potential. If you want more privacy, the curtained cabanas will make you feel like you’re in your own private space. To get the most of the experience, try reserving one of the booths at Dos Caminos, then you’ll be as stylish as the Mod-Mex food and décor.

Tequila is the magic word at Dos Caminos. Whether you’re ordering one of the house margaritas or just sampling the huge selection of spicy Mexican liquor, you’ll find a great emphasis on tequila at the Las Vegas restaurant. Margarita choices include the La Cosecha, a mix of Corralejo Reposado, Amaretto, apple cider and spiced honey; or the Cruiser, a blend of Don Julio Blanco, muddled brown sugar and pineapple. The tequila list offers you hundreds of choices, with blancos, reposados, añejos, extra añejos and mezcals, proving a greater sense of refinement when it comes to tequila than just offering a few top-shelf brands. You can even sample a few with one of the tequila flights, such as the El Rey — Extra añejo, which includes Don Julio 1942, Herradura Selección and Gran Centenario Leyenda.

Of course, tequila drinks aren’t the only ones served at Dos Caminos, with a full bar and wine list, and a selection of specialty cocktails (such as the Cosmo del Diablo) all rounding out the libation options. So whether you just want to sip on something before a meal or plan to hang out until close, Dos Caminos has plenty of specialty drinks and cocktails to keep your night rolling.

Even the desserts follow the Dos Caminos Mod-Mex cuisine philosophy — traditional flavors with a modern twist. Options include the dark chocolate tamal, Mexican banana split and chocolate mousse cake, among others. The Crepas de Cajeta, or crepes with caramelized milk, come served with roasted bananas, goat’s milk caramel, vanilla bean ice cream and candied pistachios, while the Tres Leches Flan is a traditional Mexican caramel custard topped with mixed berry salsita. The dessert menu will offer you a few more options we didn’t even mention, and be sure to check out the late-night menu — you can order chocolate mousse cake and white-and-dark chocolate fondue in the wee hours. Bring your sweet tooth with you to Dos Caminos—you’ll have plenty of vices to choose from.

Dos Caminos offers Mod-Mex cuisine, right around the corner from the guest elevators at the Palazzo, with better prices than you’d expect from a chic restaurant with delicious food. Here’s our list of the five best things to order at Dos Caminos:

1. Guacamole: Whether you order it for yourself or to share with the table, Dos Caminos’ guacamole is good enough to make a meal out of. Serving sizes for two or four, served four ways: traditional; mango, papaya-habañero; jump lump crab-chipotle; trio-tasting of all three.
2. Dos enchiladas: You’re probably familiar with enchiladas. Roll roasted chicken and Mexican cheeses in corn tortillas, then add two sauces; a tomatillo verde and a heavier mole poblano, made with chiles, chocolate and nuts.
3. Skirt steak: Made with black angus beef, the skirt steak is marinated in cilantro and cumin, grilled and served with frijoles borrachos, roasted tomato and caramelized onion salsita.
4. Suckling pig: The traditional cochinita pibil features a slow-roasted suckling pig, sautéed plantains, habanero pickled onions and achiote sauce.
5. Margaritas: You almost can’t go to a Mexican restaurant without ordering a margarita — least of all, one with a late-night lounge. Try the frozen prickly pear or the French, made with Patrón silver, Hennessey VS and fresh lime juice.

The “mafia booths” give you the best of everything at Dos Caminos; the staff refers to a certain number of booths this way, as they sit back from the middle of the room, unlike the round booths you’ll see in the center of the restaurant. These booths let you take in the views of the rest of the room — perfect for a mobster, or for you. From your vantage point, you’ll be able to enjoy the chic décor, while still being able to nibble and nosh on the excellent Mod-Mex food. Post meal, check out the Lounge at Dos Caminos, when the Mexican restaurant moonlights as a lounge and bar. This chic space serves a large list of drinks and a limited menu of the restaurant’s terrific cuisine.

Brace yourself for a late night at the Lounge at Dos Caminos, the Mexican restaurant inside the Palazzo is stocked with a wide selection of margaritas, bottle service and a late-night menu that’ll keep you going until the bar closes. The Lounge at Dos Caminos is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Monday through Thursday; from 11 a.m. until 3:30 a.m. on Friday; from 10 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. on Saturday; and from 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Sunday. The curtained cabanas can give you an added sense of privacy few restaurant/lounge hybrids offer, and the late-night menu offers enough substantial bites that make it okay to skip dinner before hitting the town. Even if you don’t make Dos Caminos your destination for the evening, you’ll still want to stop into the bar to grab a bite or cocktail, all the way up to close.

Dos Caminos serves a menu full of modern Mexican cuisine; so you’ll see names of dishes you’re familiar with and traditional flavors you know, but with an added modern twist. Starters include three kinds of guacamole, tortilla soup and roasted plantain empanadas, and you’ll be able to choose from house specialties, such as the smoked brisket sarape, tacos, ceviches, traditional plates and fajitas-style dishes to serve as your entrée. Menu standouts include the cochinita pibil and the short ribs tamarindo—and we can’t forget to mention the various margaritas and original desserts. Dos Caminos serves a variety of different meals, too, with brunch, lunch and dinner menus, as well as happy hour specials, late night offerings and a Blue Man Group prix fixe menu. If you’re into Mexican food and consider yourself a foodie, we’d highly recommend a meal at Dos Caminos; the mod-Mex cuisine is sure to surprise you in fun and delicious ways.

Once inside Dos Caminos, take in the chic, Asian-inspired lounge atmosphere, full of rich colors — deep reds, purples and golds glowing throughout the space. It’s somewhat surprising that the design of this Mod-Mex cuisine restaurant is Asian-inspired, but it somehow works. The marble floors, plush red carpet and spacious main room all combine for a club-like ambience, without the crowds and blaring music. You’ll appreciate the finer points of the restaurant’s design with the clean, straight lines throughout the space offset by splashes of color, such as purple curtains in front of a metallic-brick wall. Whether you sit at the bar or one of the leather sofas, you can take in the mélange of colors and smooth textures throughout Dos Caminos that combine for a stylish dining space — and one that serves plenty of great food, too.

Despite the flashy atmosphere, Dos Caminos has a casual dress code. You’ll be able to enjoy dishes such as roasted chicken enchiladas with mole poblano and salsa verde, or lamb shank barbacoa, without getting all decked out in your most posh duds. Dos Caminos is the first of a successful group of restaurants outside of New York City, and has earned praise for its warm atmosphere, Mod-Mex cuisine and imaginative cocktails. Stop by Dos Caminos whether you’re dressed for a night out or just for an afternoon on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s right around the corner from the guest suite elevators at the Palazzo.

While the atmosphere might suggest a ramped-up price tag, Dos Caminos should fit into just about any budget. Offering brunch, lunch, dinner, late night and even happy hour menus, Dos Caminos won’t cost you more than $40 per person, on average, for a meal. The most expensive item on the menu, the beef tenderloin tampiqueña, still only costs you $36. The majority of entrees, including the black angus skirt steak or the camarones al ajillo, cost between $20 and $30, so you can choose between house specialties, traditional plates and fajitas for a reasonable price. Starters cost between $10 and $12, with tacos and ceviches between $14 and $18. With that said, we think $30 to $40 per person is a good estimate, and you can stay within that range at Dos Caminos, even if you have a drink or two.

Dos Caminos serves a menu full of modern Mexican cuisine; so you’ll see names of dishes you’re familiar with and traditional flavors you know, but with an added modern twist. Starters include three kinds of guacamole, tortilla soup and roasted plantain empanadas, and you’ll be able to choose from house specialties, such as the smoked brisket sarape, tacos, ceviches, traditional plates and fajitas-style dishes to serve as your entrée. Menu standouts include the cochinita pibil and the short ribs tamarindo—and we can’t forget to mention the various margaritas and original desserts. Dos Caminos serves a variety of different meals, too, with brunch, lunch and dinner menus, as well as happy hour specials, late night offerings and a Blue Man Group prix fixe menu. If you’re into Mexican food and consider yourself a foodie, we’d highly recommend a meal at Dos Caminos; the mod-Mex cuisine is sure to surprise you in fun and delicious ways.