Casa Playa is a coastal Mexican restaurant located within Encore Las Vegas. It is located near Encore Beach Club. It is led by James Beard–finalist executive chef Sarah Thompson.
History
Casa Playa opened in 2021 in the former Elio space.[1] Chef Sarah Thompson has served as executive chef since opening. She previously served as chef de cuisine at Elio. Prior to Wynn, chef Thompson worked at the Michelin-starred Marea as well as serving as executive sous chef at the upscale Mexican restaurant Cosme.[2][3]
Chef Thompson was named a James Beard finalist in 2025.[4] Chef Thompson describes her method as "my goal is to take the best of the country’s cuisine and then elevate it."