Las Vegas/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 28, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots in Las Vegas' Downtown East neighborhoodLa Flor de Michoacan | Photo: Michael U./Yelp

Spending time in Downtown East? Get to know this Las Vegas neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mexican-inspired ice cream shop to an art supplies store.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Downtown East, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. La Flor de Michoacan

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Topping the list is ice cream and frozen yogurt spot La Flor de Michoacan, which offers juices, smoothies and more. Located at 3021 Charleston Blvd., Suite B, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews on Yelp.

Menu offerings include a dish of three sorbet flavors filled with fresh mango chunks and cucumber spears, topped with Chamoy sauce and a tamarind stick, as well as crepes, milkshakes and frozen strawberries and cream. 

2. Odyssey Pizza

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Next up is Odyssey Pizza, situated at 1930 Fremont St. With 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

In addition to a variety of pizzas and stromboli, the pizzeria offers hot and cold sub sandwiches, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, chicken, seafood, pasta dishes and sides.

3. Kessler & Sons Music

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Kessler & Sons Music, a store specializing in musical instruments and music lessons, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3047 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite C, five stars out of 12 reviews.

The store also offers repair service and professional setup of instruments.

4. Mariscos El Dorado

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Mariscos El Dorado, a bar and seafood and Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2021 E. Charleston Blvd. to see for yourself. 

On the menu you'll find three ceviche options, oysters, octopus served with shrimp or on its own with tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado and ketchup, as well as tostadas, fajitas and more.

5. Desert Art Supplies

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Finally, check out Desert Art Supplies, which has earned four stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score art supplies and more at 2003 E. Charleston Blvd.

In the store, find everything from brushes, paints and canvases to pencils, clay, colored paper and journals.


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