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The Poker Player’s Ultimate Guide to Keeping Kosher in Las Vegas

By Robbie Strazynski
December 22, 2021

Ed. Note: Updated March 2025

I’ve been visiting Las Vegas pretty frequently since 2016. As an observant Modern Orthodox Jew, I adhere to a strictly kosher diet. Whereas keeping kosher might be tough in far flung places like Sochi, Russia, it isn’t particularly difficult in a sizable U.S. city like Las Vegas. As a matter of fact, the kosher Las Vegas dining scene is pretty awesome!

With that said, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked over the years — both by Jews and non-Jews alike — “so, what do you do about kosher food when you’re there?”

While you’d think that this question, like so many billions of others, could be easily answered with a little bit of Googling, I’ve never found a single online site that provides a full cache useful information. This, then, is meant to be a comprehensive guide to the kosher Las Vegas restaurant scene. Plus, I included some additional information on supermarkets around the city where you can obtain kosher food. Of course, it’s applicable both during the World Series of Poker each summer, the WPT World Championship Festival in the winter, as well as throughout the rest of the year.

Note that we keep this page updated pretty regularly as, for better and for worse, restaurant openings and closings seem to happen somewhat frequently in Las Vegas.

A final note, kosher products comprise a multi-billion-dollar industry in the United States, and they’re most certainly not exclusively consumed by observant Jews. As such, I hope this guide, comprised of reviews of all kosher Las Vegas dining establishments as well as supermarket locations at which to purchase kosher foods, proves helpful.

If you’re without a car or don’t have time to ride over to any of the restaurants listed below, be advised that many of them work with delivery apps such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grub Hub, and — for a fee, of course — you’ll be able to get this great kosher food delivered to you anywhere in the city.

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Kosher Las Vegas Restaurants – Meat

Burnt Offerings

Probably the finest kosher restaurant in Las Vegas, this is a dinner-only establishment. Boasting one of the most creative and unique menus of any kosher establishment I’ve ever been to, it’s impossible to leave this place hungry. The portion sizes are fit for a king, and the prices are quite reasonable as well. The mouthwatering menu has some notable staples, with additional dishes occasionally making appearances seasonally.

Be advised that you should absolutely make reservations, as the place fills up quickly each night. If for some reason you can’t make it for the in-person dining experience, you can still enjoy their dishes via Uber Eats, Grub Hub and Door Dash.

Address: 3909 W Sahara Avenue, Suite 10

Telephone: (702) 848-2876

Website: https://www.burntofferingslv.com/

Burnt Offerings

Jerusalem Mediterranean Chef’s Table (formerly Jerusalem Grill)

Conveniently located just down the street on Flamingo from the Rio Hotel and Casino, this restaurant offers a slightly more upscale experience of Israeli cuisine and ambiance that will give you an authentic taste of Jerusalem’s Old City. While the menu is rather pricey, the taste of the food will not disappoint.

Start your meal off right with some appetizers. Especially palatable are the Moroccan cigars and their smooth authentic Israeli humus. A hot vegetable soup also hits the spot, especially if you’ve spent all day playing in a cash game or tournament in a cold poker room. For main entrees, “Jerusalem” offers an assortment of savory meat dishes, including the Jerusalem Burger, beef shawarma, and my personal favorite, the crispy schnitzel on a pretzel bun. Be sure to order a hot basket of French fries on the side; they’re to die for! Rumor has it this locale is Eli Elezra’s favorite kosher spot in Vegas!

Address: 4825 West Flamingo Road Suite 10

Telephone: (702) 341-5555

Website: https://www.jerusalemgrillvegas.com/

Jerusalem Grill Las Vegas

Shawarma Paradise

Opened in mid-2024, Shawarma Paradise presents very affordable menu with all manner of meat dishes, side dishes, and the like available for your consumption. It’s a great place to grab a quick bite to eat that’ll be sure to fill you up. My personal favorite is the mixed shawarma plate with a side of rice.

Service is super fast and friendly, and you can grab a bite here from 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday-Thursday. On Friday, the restaurant is open until just an hour or so before shabbat, and on Saturday night they reopen about an hour or so after shabbat until midnight.

Address: 4850 West Flamingo Road, Suite 50

Telephone: (702) 780-8338

Website: https://shawarmaparadise.com/

Shawarma Paradise

Shawarma Vegas

The food at this Israeli establishment is pretty decent and tasty, but not what would be called a “gourmet dining experience.” It’ll fill you up if you’re hungry, and the staff is always happy to serve you with a smile. Moreover, this place definitely does not disappoint on their signature shawarma. They’ve also recently remodeled, which makes for a far more enjoyable ambiance when sitting down for a quick bite.

Other menu items include your typical Israeli cuisine available in a pita, laffa wrap (served hot out of the oven), or on a plate, including schnitzel, kabob, margez, and even rib eye steak. As mentioned, this place also has a reputation for friendly customer service, which is certainly refreshing, plus it’s one of the more inexpensive restaurant options on this list.

Notably, you can order yourself shabbat food from Shawarma Vegas, and they’re more than happy to deliver it (for a fee) to your hotel on Friday.

Address: 2521 South Fort Apache Road

Telephone: (702) 703-7700

Website: https://shawarmavegasgrill.com/

shawarma vegas

Kosher Las Vegas Restaurants – Dairy

Casa Mia

My favorite dairy restaurant in Las Vegas by a country mile, this is THE place to go for the best kosher pizza in the city. You’ll have well over a dozen different types and styles of pizza to choose from as well as a number of salads, sandwiches, and side dishes. Other alternatives to pizza include the super cheesy baked ziti, plus if you still haven’t ingested enough cheese into your system, you can’t go wrong with the mozzarella sticks.

Casa Mia also works with food delivery apps like Uber Eats, so if you can’t make it out to eat there in person, their awesome food can come to you!

Address: 7365 West Sahara Avenue

Telephone: (702) 665-6526

Website: https://casamialv.com/

casa mia pizza

Cafe Express

Cafe Express offers a casual and vibrant dining experience and is known for its generous portions, quick service, and comfortable atmosphere. The diverse menu features fresh salads, pasta dishes, paninis, pizzas, and fish entrées, as well as Israeli favorites like shakshuka and falafel wraps. It’s a great option all day long, with plenty of breakfast and lunch specials, as well as some great Italian cuisine on the dinner menu. You can also enjoy a variety of pastries, smoothies, specialty coffee drinks, and desserts, both on Friday until 3pm as well as after shabbat lets out on Saturday nights.

Address: 2521 S Fort Apache Rd #100

Telephone: (725) 780-4329

Website: https://www.cafeexpresslv.com/

Kosher Las Vegas Supermarkets

Smith’s (Kosher Experience)

Like Albertson’s, Smith’s is a major grocery chain in Las Vegas. This specific location offers a vast “kosher experience” to serve the local Summerlin community. It’s a true one-stop shop for fresh and frozen kosher meats and poultry, which are directly imported from Los Angeles. We’re big fans of the ready-made sushi, plus they’ve got an excellent variety of other ready-made foods that gets even bigger on Thursdays and Fridays before shabbat.

You can also pick up kosher cheeses, fish, and deli sandwiches, as well as plenty of great side dishes. Additionally, you’ll find some nice freshly baked goods at this store.

If you’re on a tight schedule, I recommend calling ahead to (702) 256-5200 and asking for the “Kosher Deli Counter”. Moshe and Eitan will be more than happy to prepare an order for you to run in and pick up.

Address: 2211 North Rampart Boulevard

Smith's kosher experience

Albertson’s (Kosher Marketplace)

While their selection of kosher products isn’t as extensive as what you can find at Smith’s, Albertson’s Kosher Marketplace has plenty to choose from as well as a far tastier variety of ready-made kugels on offer, including potato, broccoli, and onion flavors. Their bakery section is nothing to sneeze at, either; tons of tasty treats at your fingertips.

It makes for a great place to do your food shopping especially if you’re first eating out at Shawarma Vegas, located just across the street.

Address: 2550 South Fort Apache Road

Albertson's kosher

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Robbie Strazynski

Robbie founded Cardplayerlifestyle.com in 2009. A longtime veteran of the poker media corps and past Global Poker Award winner, Robbie has produced a vast portfolio of written and video work, hosted multiple poker podcasts for a decade (Top Pair, Red Chip Poker Podcast, The Orbit, and CardsChat Podcast), and has covered scores of live poker […]

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