A shot of espresso, a pour of Licor 43. Bold, warm, and a little indulgent. It's the cocktail this whole place is named after, and we take it seriously: a whole lineup of them, from the classic Tradicional to the dessert-leaning pours. Can't choose? Order the Flight and taste a few. You'll find them at Carajillo Mexican Cuisine & Bar in Downtown Las Vegas, steps from Fremont Street.
The Carajillo is a coffee cocktail with roots in Spain and a home in Mexico: espresso combined with a liqueur, classically Licor 43, the golden Spanish vanilla liqueur, poured over ice. The hot espresso meets the cold sweet spirit, and you get something layered, aromatic, and dangerously easy to drink.
It's the perfect after-dinner pour, but honestly it's good any time of night. Bold enough to wake you up, smooth enough to keep you sitting a while longer. That's exactly the energy we wanted this restaurant to have, so we named it after the drink.
Can't pick just one? Don't. The Carajillo Flight is three of our Carajillos, side by side, so you can taste the range, from the classic Tradicional to the dessert-leaning pours. It's the best way to meet the drink, and a fun way to try a few styles at once. Bring friends, order a flight, stay a while.
Steps off Fremont Street, open late. Book a table or order pickup.