Lots Of Las Vegas Street Vendors Worried About New Fines In Effect
More and more, you’re seeing hard-working people setting up shop on Southern Nevada streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. These Clark County street vendors are very worried about incurring new fines…
A female street vendor prepares a serving of Mexican-style corn on the cob called Elote.
Sandor Mejias Brito via Getty ImagesMore and more, you’re seeing hard-working people setting up shop on Southern Nevada streets, sidewalks, and parking lots. These Clark County street vendors are very worried about incurring new fines that recently went into effect.
Clark County Street Vendors Battle Brick-And-Mortar Business Owners
I can certainly understand both sides of this contentious issue. On the one hand, you have hard-working Southern Nevadans just trying to earn a buck and support their families. I respect that.
On the other hand, you have licensed businesses arguing that an unlicensed street food vendor operating a couple of hundred feet from their restaurant or tavern is illegally cutting into their business. They’re paying their license fees as well as rent, insurance, etc.
So, how did our Clark County Commissioners vote? According to an article by Ryan Matthey on 8NewsNow.com, they voted to protect the rights of licensed businesses.
However, although that sounds cold-hearted, the Commission is instituting an extensive outreach program and workshops for Clark County street vendors wishing to comply with new laws and regulations.
Most of the Clark County street vendors say the new regulations are too strict. In fact, per Matthey’s article, it could cost a vendor over $1,500 dollars to come into compliance with the new rules and regulations.
Here Are The New Restrictions For Street Vendors In Unincorporated Clark County
In general, unincorporated Clark County includes “all land outside of the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, and Nellis Air Force Base. Those cities will have to decide on their own rules and regulations for street vendors in the coming weeks.
Per Matthey’s 8NewsNow.com story, the new regulations instituted for unincorporated Clark County include keeping street vendors at least 1,500 feet resort hotels, event and convention centers, and highway medians.
Furthermore, these Clark County street vendors need to keep at least 500 feet away from malls, schools, childcare facilities, parks, recreation, and community centers.
Moreover, there are restrictions in place instructing sidewalk vendors to keep at least 150 feet away from each other. That 150-foot barrier is also in effect to keep them away from operating restaurants and businesses with gaming licenses.
What happens if a street vendor does not comply with these new regulations? They could receive a fine of up to $500 bucks, jail time, or both.
So, you may be seeing fewer street vendors in and around your neighborhood in the coming weeks while they apply for licenses and other items needed.
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Tacos Are The Perfect Food, And Here’s Where To Find The Best In Vegas
If you're looking for the best tacos in Las Vegas, you never have to go far. Because, like other other types of cuisines, we have plenty to choose from when it comes to Mexican food. Most of us eat tacos more than once a week, so if you're not going to one of the best places in town, you're missing out.
Cinco de mayo is around the corner, and we are celebrating... Mexican independence from the U.S.? No. Are we celebrating Mexico's win over he French in 1862? According to brittanica.com, yes. But why? I mean, Mexico doesn't really celebrate it, so why do we?
The answer is simple. We have fiestas all over the United States on May 5th of every year so we can celebrate Mexican culture. Things like Mariachi music, tequila and the world's perfect food, tacos!
History Of Tacos, The World's Perfect Food
According to unocasa.com, the taco dates back to 3000 BC, when people believed we were made of corn. Weird I know, but it just shows we as a race have always been prone to believing fake news. Anyways, while it's not truly known how the taco itself came to be, it's commonly believed that it was the food of the Mexican Silver miners. Brittanica.com also says that before the Spanish came to Mexico, people were eating reptile and armadillo tacos. So, I guess they weren't so perfect back in the day.
When someone says they don't like tacos, I immediately look at them sideways. How can you not like the most amazing food ever created? It's not like they're are bad for you, full of calories or reptiles (not anymore anyways). Tacos are the perfect food. A gift from the heavens. Tacos are magical.
And lucky for us, we live in a city full of magic. So, if you're looking for the best tacos in Las Vegas, you won't go wrong with these places.
Where To Find The Best Tacos In Las Vegas
First stop: Casa Del Sabor
These guys aren't messing around when it comes to their menu. Yes, they have the basics, burritos, tortas, and quesadillas. But they have some other fun Mexican favorite too. Like Huaraches, Mulitas and Alambres. But it's the tacos at Casa Del Sabor that are just epic! They have something for everyone, including vegetarians. But I'm a carnivore so I’m all about the carne asada tacos. Some consider Casa Del Sabor the best in the city. I wouldn't argue with them.
Casa Del Sabor is located at 6840 West Sahara in Vegas, on the Strip at 530 Las Vegas Blvd, and at 4935 S Palo Verde in Vegas.
Next stop: Juan's Flaming Fajitas
So, they may be known for their fajitas, it is the name of course. But you know what I love? Breakfast tacos. Breakfast is the most important meal they say, and I’ll hit up Juan's for breakfast tacos anytime of the day. Breakfast for dinner? You bet! So, if you’re like me and don't discriminate against the time of the day for tacos filled with eggs and bacon, Juan's Flaming Fajita is the spot for you. Oh, and they go great with mimosas. Just sayin. Juan's Flaming Fajitas is located at 9640 W Tropicana in Vegas, at 16 S Water Street in Henderson, and at 2660 W Centennial Parkway in North Las Vegas.
Up Next: Tacos El Compita
Tacos El Compita has a few locations around town. I live close to the one at 7622 Westcliff Avenue. So that's where you’ll find me scarfing down on some serious Birria tacos. Don’t let the pictures of their food on their website dissuade you (they need a new photographer). These Birria tacos are off the charts and are one of my favs. And if you dig Quesabirria, this is the spot.
Final spot but the BEST Spot: Tacos El Gordo
I’m telling you, Tacos El Gordo is the ultimate in these little Mexican treats. There's a huge line at the location on Las Vegas Blvd for a reason. Originally from Tijuana, Tacos El Gordo opened their first location in Las Vegas in 2010, and never looked back. No one, in my opinion, does it better.
Their entire menu is a Mexican food lover's haven. The quesadillas are killer and the asada fries are to die for. But the Adobada tacos with that tasty green salsa on top? It's the end, all be all. Trust me.
The best part? You don't have to endure the lines on the strip, because they have four locations. I like to hit the one at 2560 W Sunset Road. It's close to Town Square. And it may not have the allure of the original location on the Las Vegas on the strip, but it also doesn't have the lines filled with tourists either. And the tacos are just as magical.
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
