La Neta Cocina & Lounge

La Neta nails the ever-growing "vibe-dining" trend in Las Vegas, where atmosphere and presentations are a priority, but in this case, never overtake the importance of the food. The restaurant serves a fresh take on Mexican cuisine, including eye-catching large-format tacos, with a stylish bar area, music at just the right volume, and tall windows that open wide to welcome the fresh air of Downtown Summerlin. The menu draws on the heritage of Executive Chef Israel Castro with coastal Yucatan influences. Check it out during Sunday brunch from 11 am to 3 pm with inventive dishes like Hot Honey fried chicken with waffle bread pudding, Pozole Verde chicken stew, and gold-topped coffee pancakes with Licor 43 frosting. An order of red velvet churros is a great dessert if you still have any room left. House margaritas are fueled with Casamigos and agave syrup. Still, if you want an extra wow factor, order Roses Are Red, a gin and champagne cocktail poured tableside over a red sherbert rosé.
How to order: Visit the restaurant's website to book a reservation.

La Neta makes the most of its "vibe-dining" atmosphere, serving a modern take on Mexican cuisine in a social, upbeat setting with late night hours to help give Summerlin something of a nightlife scene. The main dining room has faux foliage and stone walls, but the best seats are in the corner bar, where windows open wide to the Downtown Summerlin air. Larger parties will be happy to share a bottle of tequila and large-format dishes, including a two-pound Lobster Taco wrapped in a large cheese-coated tortilla and topped with citrus slaw. Chef Israel Castro draws on his Mexican heritage with a strong emphasis on seafood, so order the Lobster Enchiladas or a mixed Seafood Paella. The margaritas are served on tap, made with Casamigos Reposado, fruit juices, and a touch of agave syrup. The newly launched brunch features an excellent house-made Bloody Maria (with a choice of tequila) and Spicy Hot Chicken topped on waffle bread pudding.
How to order: Visit the restaurant's website to book a reservation.