4 blocks from Fremont street experience • next to container park
Best Mexican Restaurant in Downtown
Las Vegas, NV
Home of the World Famous Chili Cheese Fries and Authentic Birria Tacos.
THE MAIN EVENT
SHACK SPECIALTIES
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
Crispy golden fries piled high with our signature slow-simmered beef chili, melted cheddar, and fresh jalapeños. A late-night legend.
BIRRIA TACOS
Tender, slow-cooked beef wrapped in corn tortillas, griddled crisp with cheese, and served with a rich, savory consommé for dipping.
SHACK BURRITOS
A heavy-weight champion loaded with fire-grilled carne asada, crispy fries, fresh guacamole, and our secret shack sauce.
LATE NIGHT ENERGY
THE FREMONT VIBE
Locals know this spot. Tucked just off the Fremont East corridor — steps from Container Park and a short walk from the Fremont Street Experience — Chili Shack is the kind of place you stumble into once and come back to every trip. Casual, unpretentious, and serving authentic green chili and Mexican-American comfort food late into the night. Pull up a seat. You found the right place.
Open until 10:00 PM , with late-night hours (until 2:00 AM) on Fridays and Saturdays.
REAL TALK. REAL HEAT.
WORD ON THE STREET
BEST BIRRIA TACOS IN DOWNTOWN VEGAS. NOT EVEN A DEBATE. THE VIBE IS GRITTY BUT THE FOOD IS PURE GOLD. WE CAME BACK THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW AFTER HITTING FREMONT.
THAT CHILI CHEESE FRIES PLATE HIT DIFFERENT AT 2AM. THIS PLACE HAS THAT AUTHENTIC LATE-NIGHT ENERGY YOU CAN'T FAKE. STUPID GOOD AND LIGHTNING FAST.
LEGIT STREET FOOD WITH ZERO PRETENSE. THE SHACK BURRITO IS MASSIVE AND PACKED WITH FLAVOR. IF YOU'RE NEAR CONTAINER PARK, THIS IS A MANDATORY STOP.
STEPS FROM THE EXPERIENCE
FIND THE SHACK
707 E CARSON AVE
LAS VEGAS, NV 89101
Across the street from Downtown Container Park
Right down the street from Golden Nugget
One Block South of El Cortez Hotel & Casino
3 1/2 Blocks from SlotZilla @ Fremont Street Experience
10 min walk from Circa Resort & Casino
11 min walk from Justice Court (Half of a green mile!)
13 min walk from the Mob Museum
Just under a mile and 5 min drive from Las Vegas City Hall
Ask THE SHACK
You Have Questions... we have answers...
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Q: Where is Chili Shack located in Las Vegas? Chili Shack is at 707 E Carson Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 — right in the Fremont East District, directly across the street from Downtown Container Park and one block south of El Cortez Hotel & Casino. We're a 4-minute walk from the Fremont Street Experience.
Q: Is Chili Shack open late near Fremont Street? Yes. Chili Shack is open late every night of the week. Monday through Thursday we're open 11AM to 10PM, Friday and Saturday 11AM to 2AM, and Sunday 11AM to midnight. If you're hungry after the Viva Vision light show or a late night at Circa, we're one of the only spots serving authentic Mexican food in downtown Las Vegas at those hours.
Q: What is Chili Shack known for in downtown Las Vegas? Chili Shack is best known for three things: World Famous Chili Cheese Fries loaded with slow-simmered beef chili and melted cheddar, authentic Birria Tacos served with rich consommé for dipping, and the Shack Burrito stuffed with carne asada, crispy fries, guacamole, and secret shack sauce. It's the go-to late-night Mexican food spot in the Fremont East neighborhood.
Q: What are birria tacos and what makes them different? Birria tacos are made with slow-cooked, tender beef wrapped in corn tortillas that are griddled crispy in the braising fat with melted cheese. They come with a bowl of rich consommé — the braising liquid — for dipping, similar to a Mexican-style French dip. Chili Shack's birria is made in-house using traditional preparation, not a fast-food shortcut.
Q: Is Chili Shack close to Container Park Las Vegas? Yes — Chili Shack is directly across the street from Downtown Container Park at 707 E Carson Ave. If you're visiting Container Park for shopping, live music, or the play area, Chili Shack is the most convenient full-service Mexican restaurant right next door.
Q: Is there Mexican food near the Fremont Street Experience? Chili Shack is the closest authentic Mexican restaurant to the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas. We're about 3.5 blocks from SlotZilla, 10 minutes walking from Circa Resort, and steps from Container Park — making us the natural stop before or after the neon light show.
Q: Does Chili Shack have online ordering?
Yes.You can order online directly at chili-shack.com We encourage ordering direct to skip third-party delivery fees and get the freshest food at the best price.
Q: Is Chili Shack good for tourists visiting downtown Las Vegas? Absolutely. Chili Shack serves both locals and tourists looking for real street-style Mexican food in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. Whether you're coming off the Fremont Street Experience, bar-hopping Fremont East, or heading to or from Container Park, we're a natural stop for something satisfying and fast without casino prices.
707 E Carson Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Steps from the Fremont Street Experience & Container Park. Corner of Carson & 7th Street
LATE NIGHT Weekend HOURS
Mon - Thu: 11AM - 10PM
Fri - Sat: 11AM - 2AM
Sun: 11AM - 12AM
Late night cravings satisfied in the heart of the Fremont East District. Show us your spread to be featured: @ChiliShackVegas
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