Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha’s Distinct Dining Concept Opens Flagship Location on the Las Vegas Strip
Toca Madera Las Vegas, a modern Mexican steakhouse, will open its doors Tuesday, August 9, nestled in the courtyard between Aria and The Shops at Crystals. A unique and immersive dining experience helmed by Noble33 Co-Founders Tosh Berman and Mikey Tanha, Toca Madera’s third location features a 220-seat restaurant with a spacious lounge and speakeasy. Las Vegas can expect an elevated, high-energy atmosphere featuring upscale dining and nightly live entertainment.
Toca Madera’s signature design by Monochrome is inspired by the restaurant’s Mexican cuisine reimagined into a modern, organic aesthetic. Bold architectural elements combined with warm luxurious finishes of handcrafted custom woodwork, plush velvet upholsteries, intimate lighting, and biophilic design create a transcending multi-sensory dining experience in an encapsulating 10,000 square feet.
Highlights include ‘The Bird’s Nest’, an immersive art piece that serves as the restaurant’s grand entry point alluring guests in with an incredible nest-like structure featuring rich green trees and a reflecting pond. One-of-a-kind art pieces and photography commissioned by Monochrome include works from Sonny Matson.
Amplifying the high-touch experience, Noble 33’s VP of Marketing Dan Whitfield has developed the brand’s own unique sound styling. Often accompanied by live musicians, an alluring mix of deep, melodic, and Afro-Latin house music is curated by a carefully selected roster of local and international resident DJs, many of whom have debuted their newest tracks and exclusive remixes at existing Toca Madera locations. The result is a bespoke sonic journey that sets the vibe for remarkable dining encounters.
Toca Madera Las Vegas will debut a new menu, soon to be shared across all locations, that features popular Toca Madera dishes such as Sashimi Mexicano with ahi tuna, cucumber, avocado, pomegranate, chile de árbol, and leche de tigre, along with brand-new offerings created by Noble 33 Corporate Executive Chef AJ McCloud, including the A5 Wagyu Tacos with crispy wonton, cilantro, and kizami wasabi. Guests will be transported to Mexico City through a selection of modern Mexican cuisine prepared with sustainable, organic ingredients.
Additional Toca Madera menu highlights include:
- Osetra Caviar: sieved egg, chive, shallot, lemon crème fraiche, tostones
- Wagyu Enchilada: slow braised short rib, queso oaxaca – roja or suiza
- Truffle Burger: wagyu beef blend, wagyu short rib, truffle gouda, caramelized mushrooms, fresh black truffle
- Diver Scallops: aji amarillo salsa, chimichurri, lime roasted pepita
- Strawberry Tres Leches: sweet vanilla tres leches with strawberry whipped cream
- Dama: chocolate skull, peanut butter mousse, raspberry coulis, fresh raspberries
At the heart of Toca Madera Las Vegas’ menu is a carefully curated selection of premium Australian and Japanese beef. The Toca Steak Menu offers Wagyu, Kobe, and Prime options ranging from 2 ounces to 40 ounces. Highlights include the Tomahawk + Bone Marrow served flaming and floating over salsa verde, presented and sliced by chef tableside, and the Kobe Flight of 3 with Japanese A5, Olive Kobe, and Japanese A5 ‘True’ Kobe presented on a sizzling Japanese stone.
The dynamic farm-to-glass mixology program, led by Beverage Director Carla Lorenzo, emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients while offering a versatile selection of tequila and mezcal.
Cocktail Menu Highlights include:
- Los Muertos: el tesoro reposado barrel select, blood orange, lime, activated charcoal agave, hibiscus
- La Morada: Sipsmith gin, dolin blanc, blackberry mezcal, st. germain, oleo, grapefruit sphere
- Como la Flor: codigo rosa, fino sherry, lemon, guava, coconut, licor 43, bitters, rose air
- Caviar Martini: Castelvetrano infused gin, olive oil washed dolin dry, orange bitter, fennel; Served with Caviar, edible gold, fennel scented air
“As Toca Madera’s national presence expands, we’re emphasizing the characteristics that our patrons love, which is creating memorable experiences, pushing the boundaries with our cuisine and cocktails, and sourcing the best ingredients to elevate the consumer experience,” said Berman.
Dedicated to creating unmatched culinary experiences in their favorite cities across the globe, Noble 33 looks forward to expanding their footprint internationally with upcoming 2022 openings, including Casa Madera West Hollywood and Sparrow Italia in Mayfair, London. In 2023, Noble 33 will continue its expansion with outposts in New York, Houston, and Miami.
Toca Madera Las Vegas will operate seven days a week, from 4pm to 12am Sunday through Wednesday, and 4pm to 1am Thursday through Saturday, at 3720 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Unit 233, Las Vegas, Nevada 89158. For reservations and additional information, visit www.tocamadera.com and @tocamadera on Instagram.