Henderson Street Vendor Rules Give 30 Minute Time Limit

It seemed like almost overnight, street vendors starting popping up across the valley selling street tacos, aguas frescas and more. New Henderson street vendor rules make it pretty clear that the city doesn't want them there.

Obviously with the influx in street vendors, some of which with worrying levels of food safety procedures, Clark County had to do something. They released street vendor rules so these sellers would be on the right side of the law.

Vendors would have to pay a $150 license fee, get proper insurance and get all the proper documentation from the Southern Nevada Health District. That gets expensive pretty quick.

Then there is the list of things they can't do. Can't be within 500 feet of a school in session, or a park or community center. They have to stay away from intersections. The biggest thing is they'd need to shut down shop at 9pm. Because street tacos at 10:30pm? What is this, a 24 hour city? Oh, it used to be. That's right.

While Clark County set the stage, Henderson street vendor rules took that and pumped them up to the max.

Their new rules, adopted in a City Council meeting on Tuesday, won't allow street vendors to set up within 1500 feet of a hotel or a sports venue that can fit 5000 or more... because why would people want a street taco after watching a Knight Hawks game? Over a quarter mile. That's a lot.

Street vendors won't be able to set up within 500 feet of the Water Street entertainment district. They won't be able to hang a sign that isn't a menu or play music that might draw attention.

But none of it really matters, as the Henderson street vendor rules state vendors have a 30 minute time limit at each location. 30 minutes. Forget about heating up a skillet or spinning meat on a rotisserie. Heck, that might not be enough to set up a popcorn cart.

While there was a definite need to regulate the street vendors in the valley, between Clark County and now Henderson street vendor rules, it is quite clear that they're going to have a hell of a time being legitimate and staying in business.

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!  

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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. 

https://tacoselcompita.site/

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.