text: You would think that finding a place to eat dinner on Christmas Even in Las Vegas is not difficult right Well if you are not looking for a buffet or some overpriced casino restaurant it is actually a lot harder than you think Sure Vegas is a hour city for tourists but apparently locals prefer to eat important holiday meals at home Who knewnnLuckily Bar Bistros kitchen was open December and we were able to dine in on some small plates while catching up with friends over drinks I have been here before for a cocktail and this is a cool local bar It is never too terribly crowded inside and there is a very inviting patio out front Although they had a fire going it was a little too chilly to sit out there Inside was toasty warm and a glass of wine was calling my name nnFor dinner we ordered plantains carnitas tacos and potatoes bravas In retrospect I should have gotten the sangria to go with this Spanish cuisine but as I mentioned before it was cold outside and I wanted a nonicy drink to warm up The sangria here is especially good so definitely order it if you are at the bar Portions were just right we had a heavy lunch just a few hours earlier and just wanted something small Carnitas tacos were so good Would eat three more plates of them Plantains and potatoes were good very standard tapas fare nnThank you Bar Bistro for being open Christmas Eve and serving food too Hit the spot