China Poblano - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Restaurant - Las Vegas, NV

China Poblano - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

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Address:
3708 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Neighborhood:
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

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Cuisine:
Chinese

Price: $30 and under

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China Poblano - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.chinapoblano.com
Email: info@chinapoblano.com
Phone: (877) 893-2001
Hours of Operation: Daily I 11:30AM - 11:30PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Chinese, Mexican
Executive Chef: José Andrés
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: We do offer Private dining options for parties 13 or more.
Private Party Contact: Restaurant Group Sales (877) 551-7776

Getting there

Cross Street: Harmon Avenue
Public Transit: Las Vegas Transit 24 hrs daily
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet and private lot available.

A word from China Poblano - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

China Poblano is an entirely new concept from innovative chef José Andrés showcasing his personal take on Chinese and Mexican cuisines. Chinese noodles, dumplings, soups and hotpots served alongside tacos, guacamole, salads and ceviches in a festive setting.

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"We eat at top rated restraunts in Vegas and most are very pricey but this one was very plain in decor, tables reminded me of a local chinese place and the prices were bery high for the portion you get. There was only 2 of us eating here and with one drink each $16 per drink no less, our total bill before tip was $90! We ordered 4 items and went with the recommendations from waiter which were actually pretty good. But would not go back again."
Dined on 3/9/2014
"We always have to come have lunch or dinner here when in Vegas! So good!"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Jose Andres' Chinese - Mexican fusion works very well, albeit a bit loudly. Offering a couple dozen dishes from simple Mexican street fair to elaborate Chinese dim sum, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this "combo" restaurant and bar. I spent 4 hours sipping and nibbling my way through both sides of the menu, one beer and one small plate at a time. The service was excellent -- we did not feel rushed, nor did we ever have to wait long to have our drinks or plates replentished. Stick to pork -- however it's cooked -- on either side of the menu. We only strayed off the pork theme for the Chinese eggplant and it wasn't of the same caliber as everything else. I'd go back in minute, except I live in Sacramento, not Las Vegas."
Dined on 3/6/2014
"Knowing that this was a mix of Chinese and Mexican cuisines ahead of time helps. Reservations hardly seemed necessary since we seated along the back wall, next to the bathrooms, at a table too small for the glasses of water and cocktails let alone the number of small plates that we were encouraged to order multiples to try and share. Fortunately, food did not disappoint despite a very casual venue with long banquet style tables for picnic style dining."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"From the projection on the wall to the seating, the ambiance was fun. The food, however, lacked the same pop. We had the guacamole as a starter, noodles, shu Mai, a taco and a shrimp dish. The food was good but presentation did not match the hype. For example, the noodles came on a big owl that the noodles barely filled and looked like a packaged ramen. The shu Mai had bits of foil on it. A taco I ordered looked less appetizing than one I'd get from a taco truck. My gin and tonic was good but also could have had more zing...there was one small cilantro leaf...looked like it had accidentally fallen in vice being a component in the drink. It may be garnish that's lacking or the dishes are prepared in a rush and presentation is second."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"My husband and I both loved the food and the service at China Poblano. It's like a great Dim Sum restaurant with the addition of Mexican food. The food is amazing! And they have really fun cocktails (with their own spin)! We loved it so much, we dined there two nights in a row! I would definitely recommend it. The prices are good in a city where much of the food seems to be over-priced."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"I chose this restaurant randomly from those at the Cosmopolitan and didn't realize until after I made the reservation it was a Jose Andres place. I've had good and just ok experiences at his restaurants, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I'd say the only downside is the VERY casual atmosphere and the uncomfortable bench and stool seating. The food was very flavorful, the menu was huge, the choices were interesting, great drink menu (try the margarita flight!) and our server was very helpful and nice. Had shrimp, 20 veg fried rice, best guacamole I've ever had, and an eggplant dish. All were delicious and different from the norm. Would definitely go back for a casual meal."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"My husband is a self proclaimed mexican food lover, while I myself could eat chinese food every day! When we found China Poblano, we thought we had found our match made in heaven. WE WERE SO WRONG. The establishment itself was great, but the food was absolutely horrid. We shared an appetizer and ordered separately from the menu and everything was nearly inedible. Our sever was amazingly friendly and we felt alerting the staff of our hatred for the food would negatively impact our server. We will NOT be returning."
Dined on 8/20/2013
"I have to go to Vegas twice a year for work and I make a point of dining at China Poblano at least once every trip. We always sit at the bar, love the energy there. Our favorite cocktail is the Mexican gin& tonic, be warned, once you have it, you'll be hooked for life. For food, I love it all, can't just choose one item, we usually have 5 or 6 different items and share. Thank you Jose Andres for proving such an amazing dining experience."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"lots of meat and pork not a quiet palce and the chef does not like substitutions but very unique menu- thing you might not think of and you can mix and match chinese with mexican not a place for quiet conversation- the joint is jumping"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Everything we tried here was delicious, we ordered a few small plates to share and left happily satisfied. Also some of the best drinks we had while in Vegas! It's a space is a bit small but very nice for an intimate dinner, there was one big group a bday or bachelorette and they were having a great time. Definitely must go."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Everything I tried here was delicious and well worth the price! Great service, seated us early, and great food!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Honestly, of all places we have eaten at in Vegas, this is our absolute favorite. Great and interesting food, and awesome drinks."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I stumbled across this place because it was the only one that had a reservation for a decent time on Valentine's Day and we ended up LOVING it! Amazing food, super fun atmosphere and our server knew exactly what was good and what wasn't. Now that we live in Vegas, this is definitely going to end up being one of our "go to" spots. Great food at a good price and an awesome vibe all around!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food was excellent. The scene and setting was very pleasant. The margaritas are the best around. I enjoyed the variety in the food. The server was very pleasant and the food came out very quickly. It was a bit pricey but that's most likely due to the amount of food I ate lol."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I would've never thought it could be done, but it was great....tapas and dim sum get more YUM! (Sorry!) It was great, definitely a try!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Food was delicious. We were a party of 5 so we were able to try several different dishes. Must try dishes: quail egg sui mai, carnitas and langosta tacos (although most of the tacos sound amazing), tuna Ceviche, and 20-vegetable fried rice. Michael our server was excellent and had great recommendations."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Our party of four enjoyed all of our selections. The staff was also sensitive to food allergy concerns."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I couldn`t get any better title for my review. Definitely one of the best spots on the strip. The food is incredibly delicious. Highly recommend the barbacoa tacos and papas fritas with fresco. The mix of Mexican and Chinese is so tasty... Mexican white wine unbelievable good. Churo is also something you should consider having in mind they serve it with a very light bubbly chocolate sauce. They are so many tapas I suggest you to go hungry and as bigger party as better, more tapas to try. Terry, bartender, the greatest... Took great care of everyone being at the bar at the time I was. Magi was very nice and always around if you need anything. One comment for the staff: Outstanding. One comment for the experience: Unforgettable..."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Great decor, like someone had a disturbing dream involving bicycles, masks and a lot of red and decided it would look great in a restaurant. I thought it was more Asian than Mexican, as the token armadillo and pesos on the bathroom walls didn't evoke much feeling of Mexico, and the confounding description at the top of the menu didn't help illuminate the concept. However, though your eyes will be confused, your tastebuds wont be. Very yummy and unique menu, we had the duck tongues with lychee and beef tendons, which were both delicious. But at $5 a taco and buried in a confusing and raunchy casino it isn't for everyone."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"Located in the Cosmopolitan Resort on the Las Vegas Strip, China Poblano is awesomely decorated with a mix of Mexican/Chinese Art: whimsical masks and hand carved animals adorn all walls. Price range is from $5.50 for truly innovative takes on the humble street taco to about $14. We ordered 4 tacos, a noodle dish, outstanding Asian-style brussels sprouts dish, and a noodle dish. All great. Lots of positive reviews on the web, but the one that made us bite was by a New York Times food critic who noted that it's a must destination for visiting chefs and that the oyster taco "was the single best thing I put in my mouth in 2013". High praise indeed. Our bill for drinks and food came to $65: a steal. And do order the sublime Salt Air margarita!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Offering Chinese and Mexican cuisine is not easy, but these folks have it down pat. You can watch them make the fresh tacos and the fried rice is a winner. Service was very friendly and ambiance very lively."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"12 people in our group, so it's a little tough to navigate the menu since it's tapas style, which is normally 2-4 bites. BUT, the food that we did manage to order was fantastic."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I only tried the Mexican side of it and it was great! Great margaritas! very good tacos and soup!"
Dined on 1/15/2014
"20 veg fried rice was great. Other things we got were slightly too salty."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"Excellent creative food. We made it to this place 2x times on our last trip to Vegas. First time was a guys night out and we liked it so much we had to bring the girls back a day or two later to enjoy it as well. They managed to change the menu on us between visits so we got to experience a ton of different options."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"My friend and I went for an early lunch, so it was relatively quiet. The service was friendly, quick and attentive. We started with an order of guacamole & salt air margaritas (regular & pomegranate). The guacamole was satisfying, but not stellar - seems like it was made in bulk versus per individual order. However, the salt air margaritas were amazing - best margaritas ever! We also ordered a couple of tacos - carnitas (was recommended by server) and beef (can't remember what is was called). Hands down, the beef was the best. The carnitas was just lacking in flavor. Then we had the lucky six sui mai. While the presentation was nice, the taste was bland, middle of the road, and disappointing. Go for the margaritas, not the food."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"I last visited China Poblano during their "soft open" a few years ago. That was a disaster. This visit was much better (as expected). If you like spicy (and I mean HOT) try the Silencio -- duck tongue taco. Mango sticky rice is usually something I avoid, but after hearing the server's description, we decided to give it a try. Amazing! Calling this dish mango sticky rice does not do it justice. My only complaint was the Salt and Pepper Tofu - there was absolutely no salt and pepper! When we asked our server about this, he brought some fleur de sel and pepper on the side. That turned a bland, uninspired dish into something I'd come back for any day."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Loved the mushroom tacos, loved the brussel sprouts and most of all loved the salt air margarita"
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Overall, we had a great meal. Very good food, great service, fun atmosphere. Only two complaints; 1) The food was over-priced. I understand that it's a hip/trendy place from a "celebrity" chef, but $6 for a single small taco, or $20 for veggie fried rice is a bit too much. And 2), ideally I was hoping for true Mexican-Chinese fusion, and instead this was just a restaurant that served both Mexican and Chinese food. Granted, the food was good, and some of the dishes were creative (i.e. the "salt air" margarita), but in the end it's just a menu with both Mexican and Chinese dishes. I was hoping for fusion of the two; like Kung Pao chicken tacos, or soba noodles with tequila-lime chicken; but it's not. It's still good, but not fusion."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Overall the food was a "B". Interesting menu, slight errors in execution. I would still recommend this to foodies. It was not as good as last year."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I liked the uniqueness of having Chinese and Mexican choices on the menu. The food was good. The ambience, decor and service were great."
Dined on 4/14/2013
"The food was just, OK. The best part was the Salt Air Margarita."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"I let my waitress "order for me" - telling me what I should not miss off the menu. It was a wonderful meal and the food is superb."
Dined on 1/5/2014
"To start our adventure at The Cosmopolitan, we got lost finding valet parking. One of the valet attendants actually walked beside our car and got us to the right spot, stopping a couple of cabbies to do so. Great first impression. The service at the restaurant was outstanding. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and was just great. Sense of humor and great service made our evening unforgettable. Management staff checked on us and were very friendly. We are still talking about what a great time we had that night. Cannot thank you enough for the good food and excellent service. We will be back. Whoever does the hiring of all of your employees needs a raise. They spot and hire quality personnel at all levels."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"The restaurant was a mix of Chinese and Mexican primarily small plates so be prepared to order a number of items I alternated but overall food was good"
Dined on 1/10/2014
"Fantastic, eclectic food. Our server was great. He had an unusual name. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Loved the beef tendon. We will return."
Dined on 12/12/2013
"We had scheduled a reservation for 3 and had to change it to 4 and they accompliahed it with no problems. Its a unique chinese and mexican restaurant. The neat thing is they have three kitchens but your order comes out when its ready and not at once. Two of us had eaten half of our meal before the other two friends received some of theirs. It feels more like a tapas bar than a a restaurant. Food is unique and some dishes are a bit bland. Overall 3 stars."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"I have been here a few times. It has been consistently very good. Most of the food is not truly fusion. It seems most plates are actually either Mexican or Asian. Service is also good however on one of our visits the hostess totally forgot us."
Dined on 11/9/2013
"I Loved the variety of food and it was fun to try new things"
Dined on 1/2/2014

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