Conference travelers and UNLV visitors often search for Indian food near the Las Vegas Convention Center or a reliable Indian restaurant near campus. Mint Indian Bistro Flamingo at 730 E Flamingo Rd sits on the Convention Center corridor — about five minutes from the Strip and practical for mid-day buffet or late dinner after sessions.
Flamingo is the flagship of Las Vegas’ Indian hospitality company (Est. 2008). It is where new dishes and experiences debut first, backed by 4,200+ Google reviews and recognition on Opinionated About Dining’s 2025 Casual Dining list. When your schedule is compressed between keynotes, exhibit halls, and evening networking, you want hours you can trust and parking that does not require a casino garage maze.
Why Flamingo fits convention and campus schedules
The flagship runs lunch buffet 11:00 AM–3:00 PM and dinner 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, open seven days including most holidays. Free plaza parking beats Strip garage fees when you have a short window between meetings. Call 702-894-9334 for same-day questions, large groups, or takeout timing.
UNLV visitors get the same advantage: East Flamingo Road access without committing to a full Strip dinner plan. Families visiting for graduations or sports weekends can use buffet for a flexible lunch, then return for dinner if the day runs long.
What to eat between sessions
- Indian lunch buffet for a fast all-you-can-eat reset — adult pricing from about $16.95 (confirm in restaurant) - Butter Chicken and Hyderabadi Biryani for takeout back to the hotel - Chicken Tikka Masala when that is the curry your colleagues expect - Inferno plates if your group chases spice-level-5 heat - Lassi Bar drinks for a quick cooldown before the next session
Dietary needs travel with conference crowds. Filter the dinner menu for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or Jain-friendly tags, and tell your server about allergies. Cross-contact can occur in a shared kitchen — see the allergen disclaimer on menu pages.
Strip hotels vs Convention Center corridor
If your badge says Convention Center but your hotel is mid-Strip, Flamingo is often still faster than waiting for a Strip-only restaurant with a two-hour host stand. If you are purely Strip-focused, our companion guide covers Indian food near the Las Vegas Strip. Both paths point to the same flagship kitchen and hospitality standard.
Groups, catering, and private events
Exhibitors and team dinners can reserve for evening seating or submit a catering enquiry for Strip hotel drop-offs and office-style lunches. Flamingo also supports private events when a standard table is not enough. For productized hospitality nights — chef’s table, tasting menus, classes — see experiences.
How to get there
Use the Flamingo location page for directions, NAP, and hours: 730 E Flamingo Rd #9 & 10, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Order online for pickup when you need food in the room, or walk in for buffet during published hours.
Mint’s other locations — Durango near Summerlin, Henderson for Green Valley / Anthem, and St. George for Southern Utah — share the brand, but Convention Center and UNLV intent should start at Flamingo.