If you’ve visited Bajamar for some of the best-in-town fish tacos—battered or grilled and topped with cabbage and pico de gallo, an absolute steal at $4.50 a pop—you know that the humble spot over-delivers on quality, service and taste.I
But if you haven’t taken a deep dive through the menu, you’re missing out on everything else that Bajamar does well, which is, well, everything: shrimp or octopus cocktails, ceviche tostadas, and a plate of “poke nachos” that could well be the best summer dish in Vegas.
Priced at $20 and serving two-to-four people (or, ahem, one person going big on lunch and skipping dinner), Bajamar’s poke nachos come loaded with a generous amount of fresh, giant-cut chunks of tuna, served on a bed of thick tortilla chips whose flaky consistency more closely resembles fried wontons. That alone would be enough—the tuna is really, really good—but the kitchen also adds avocado, cilantro, pickled onion, shredded cucumber and carrot, a tiny bit of crispy onions and two spicy sauces—a smoky chipotle and an aioli-sriracha combo.
Every bite of Bajamar’s poke nachos is a cool treat followed by a warm and tangy afterburn. Pair them with a cold beer, and you’ll immediately recognize them for what they are: a summertime essential.
BAJAMAR SEAFOOD & TACOS 1615 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-331-4266; 8180 Blue Diamond Road #110, 702-331-5509; bajamarbajastyle.com.
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