Aroma Latin American Cocina

Another fabulous meal at Aroma,If you have not tried it you definitely have to check it out. It is absolutely a culinary experience located in Green Valley on Sunset in Green Valley Parkway in a nondescript shopping center. You'll find this small storefront restaurant. Don't let the outside for you. This could be in a major resort And a Michelin rated restaurant in the near future.

Aroma Latin American Cocina is a restaurant in Henderson, NV that fuses traditional Latin American dishes with global flavors. The chef/owner, Steve Kestler, was a 2024 Finalist for the Best Chef: Southwest category of the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. The restaurant was also ranked #1 on Yelp's list of Top 100 Taco Spots in the United States, 2023. I stopped by during my winter break adventures at the end of 2024, and I ended up ordering the enchiladas for my meal. The composed dish consists of gochujang chicken tinga, salsa verde, queso fundido, guacamole, Korean pickles, & kimchi rice. Interestingly enough, based on my past experiences eating enchiladas in the United States, I generally consider them a sustenance dish and not a joyful eating dish (for me personally). That was not the case here at all. These enchiladas were packed with flavor & truly divine! I enjoyed every single bite, and I'm so glad I kept an open mind when I ordered my food. Aroma Latin American Cocina is now one of two restaurants (along with Cocina Madrigal in Phoenix) that I would return to specifically to eat their enchiladas.

mmm i'm not exaggerating when i say this is a MUST TRY!!! the flavors are so unique and the presentation is a work of art. i was excited to try the gaucho sandwich but they unfortunately only have it for lunch. will def be back for that.service is pretty slow but the interior is gorgeous and relaxing, and you can enjoy time with your companyordered:- aroma street tacos: 10/10, pork belly tacos are so crispy and filling. they give you a HUGE piece of pork so worth it for the price- beef short rib: 10/10, large piece of mole and nice side of corn- churrasquito: 9/10, wish there was more picanha since it was sooo yummy, the sides were delicious and wish there was also more

I had heard good things about Aroma Latin American Cocina. We went on a weeknight and arrived just after they opened. The outside of the restaurant is very unassuming (easy to miss). Inside is a bit small but cute. Service was prompt and helpful. We ordered on platter of 4 tacos (pork belly, carne asada, and fish), an order of beef short ribs in mole and horchata. All of it was delicious. Horchata was not too sweet and just the right amount of cinnamon. We thought the fish taco was outstanding. It was lightly battered and deliciously crispy. The other two were great as well. The beef short rib was sooo tender, no knife needed. The mole on its own was a tiny bit sweet but when paired with the esquites, it was perfect.We then decided to share a dessert, pastel de queso which was described to us as a deconstructed cheesecake. It was soooo good. The "cheesecake" was fluffier than standard cheesecake. The guava dots of flavor were perfection.

Came on a Thursday afternoon for lunch, and were quickly seated. Good customer service, but prepared to wait a tad longer than you're used to for the food. But when it comes out, oh it is 100% worth it. Not even kidding you the best hispanic food I've ever had!!!Gaucho Sandwich (10/10)- For $19, they give a ton of meat. Plus a side of potatoes.- The Picahana is grilled to perfection, so tender. The sauce they put on the bread is the perfect complement.- Bread is super cripsy, but not hard to bite through!!! - Ideal sandwich, would 100% get this againPork Belly Taco (10/10)- Pork Belly was delicious. Amazing meat, crispy, melt in your mouth!!! Doesn't taste overly pork-ey, so don't be afraid to order this!!!- I 100% would get this again. Worth the $7Carne Asada Taco (6/10)- It was good, they give lots of meat, but for $7, idk if this is absolutely worth it, since it's not as amazing as the pork belly taco. I feel like I've had similar carne asada tacos for $2 in other places.- Carne Asada has good flavor, but it was definitely not as stand-out and unique as the pork belly tacoEnchiladas (6/10)- Wouldn't recommend. - Chicken was slightly overcooked, tasted a little tough, and it didn't feel like there was enough sauce to go with the dry chicken. Also they give a tiny scoop of avocado on top. For $26, i'd expect a little bit more avocados.- Comes with a side of Kimchi fried rice that is fine, a little bit on the greasy side, and slightly interesting to eat with enchiladas.- Overall would not get this, as the chicken was too dry.Overall:- Gets a 5/5 stars b/c their Gaucho Sandwich + Pork Belly Tacos were SO GOOD!!!!! - Can't recommend the enchiladas (dry chicken)- Carne asada taco is fine, would prefer 2x Pork Belly tacos

I'm keeping this at 5 stars. Their status on my taco list has dropped, however. I can't put my finger on it yet. The pork belly and steak tacos were good but not amazing like last time. The store bought tortillas somehow stood out more this time... and that's not a good thing.

First time going to this restaurant at 11:00 am. We love all the choices that they offered on the menu. A very nice lady brought us the menu. When we ordered the food came fast and taste really fresh. We ordered guacamole , chips and a molcajete sauce was delicious, after the empanadas , fry to perfection. Chilaquiles and the lomo saltado.Every dish dish was better than the last. I love personally go to eat in new restaurant specially ones that are try to their root, whatever it is. When you eat at Aroma , is like eating at your grandma , the best cook , as they are in any family. We drunk coffee, was really good . We did not try the desserts . We will go back for excellent food and to try their desserts. We loved how homie the restaurant makes you feel when you are seat. Thanks Aroma. I wish you the best in this culinary adventure, bringing us , excellent food to the neighborhood.

Outstanding!!! We came for the sandwich at dinner, but it's only served at lunch so we got the Pork belly patakones, Peruvian ceviche, Beef short rib, and Aroma Skillet. Every bite was a delightful surprise with a full palate of flavor. The ceviche was bright and fresh with strong lime flavors, the pork belly patakones are crispy and when dipped in the ceviche sauce, it took it to the next level. The aroma skillet was bursting with salty and savory flavors, and the beef short rib was deep and sweet. I wish it had a little acid or salty side to balance the sweetness of the mole if it was the only dish I got, but honestly everything together was perfection. I never knew what texture or flavor I was about to get, and every bite was like eating art. So beautiful, well rounded, and delicious!!! My new favorite spot!!!

Nestled in a modest little spot, Aroma Latin American Cocina might not be fancy, but it truly excels where it matters--flavor! My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner, and what ensued was nothing less than a taste bud tango.She chose the Peruvian ceviche, and let me tell you, it was vibrant, fresh, and unapologetically bold. The lime struck first--sharp, zesty, and electrifying--like a burst of tropical sunshine. Each bite was a celebration of the sea, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat.And then... there was the Gaucho Sandwich. I took one bite and instantly lost all sense of time and space. This wasn't just a sandwich--it was an experience. The beef? Every bite was a delight. Tender, juicy, and bursting with smoky, savory perfection, it felt like angels had slow-cooked it and laid it gently onto the bread. The potatoes? Golden, crispy little miracles.Honestly, this was one of the best beef sandwiches I have ever eaten--anywhere, ever. And I've eaten a lot of sandwiches.Aroma may be small, but its flavors are larger than life. If you're in Vegas and craving something that will make your taste buds weep with joy, make your way here. Bring a friend. Bring an appetite. But most importantly--bring a willingness to be amazed.

Food and service was fantastic. Ambiance was fun and upbeat. Definitely will be back.