Overview
Mesquite is a city in Clark County, in Southern Nevada, about 80 mi northeast of Las Vegas. It is immediately on the Nevada-Arizona border, near Utah. The town is on the north bank of the Virgin River, with the smaller settlement of Bunkerville on the south side of the river. Mesquite is a boomtown, attracting tourists and permanent residents. The town's population is about 19,000 (2018). Its biggest industry is tourism.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 4 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Best things about Mesquite
Virgin River Gorge
Worth a short drive into Utah. Beware of dangerous curves and, at times, low visibility, but when conditions are clear, the drive is amazing. Take Interstate 15 north through a small sliver of Arizona, then into Utah for…
Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
Falcon Ridge Golf Club
Mesquite Gaming
Casino part of the CasaBlanca hotel resort.
Eureka Casino
Casino part of the Eureka hotel resort. Has traditional table games, slots, bookmaking and bingo.
Virgin River Casino
Casino part of the Virgin River hotel resort.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 96°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Feb. (climate data from nearby Caliente)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SGU St George Regional Airport, St George — 35 mi away. Directions
- BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 73 mi away. Directions
- LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 77 mi away (major hub). Directions
Commercial travelers are probably better off flying to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Virgin Valley Heritage Museum, Mesquite Gaming
- Lunch Gregory's Mesquite Grill
- Afternoon Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Virgin River Casino
- Dinner Los Lupes Restaurant
Day 2
- Morning Virgin River Gorge
- Afternoon Eureka Casino
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Because of its longtime function as a highway stop, fast food is very common in Mesquite. Many varieties are available, including McDonald's, Del Taco, Dairy Queen, Jack in the Box, and KFC. Most casinos offer a typical Vegas-style low-cost buffet.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Get in
By car
- Interstate 15 has two exits (#120 and #122) for Mesquite. The town has built up around the freeway and is a favorite truck stop for all sorts of travelers. It is the only significant population center on the freeway between Las Vegas and St. George.
By plane
Commercial travelers are probably better off flying to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.
By bus
Go Salt Lake City Express
Salt Lake Express connects Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport to St George via Mesquite. Passengers transfer in St George to continue to Moab, Denver, or further north via Salt Lake City, or in Las Vegas to continue towards California or Arizona. Tickets can also be booked with Megabus or Greyhound. They also have another stop at Casablanca Resort @ 950 W Mesquite Blvd. Check tickets.
See
Do
Gambling
Mesquite has a few gambling opportunities.
Eat
Because of its longtime function as a highway stop, fast food is very common in Mesquite. Many varieties are available, including McDonald's, Del Taco, Dairy Queen, Jack in the Box, and KFC. Most casinos offer a typical Vegas-style low-cost buffet.
Eat Gregory's Mesquite Grill
steak house favorites, and Italian specialties.
Eat Los Lupes Restaurant
Mexican. Sunday Brunch, traditional Mexican favorites including homemade tortillas, menudo, and pozole.
Sleep
There are several major resort casinos in Mesquite. The first of these was the Peppermill, now known as Oasis. Now closed due to economic pressures, and mostly demolished.
Go next
- St. George - 30 miles northeast of Mesquite. Traveling to St. George via Interstate 15 offers some spectacular scenery in the Virgin River Gorge.
- Las Vegas - 80 miles southwest of Mesquite.
- Zion National Park - Zion, Bryce Canyon, and other natural wonders are within easy reach of Mesquite.
- Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument – the western end of the Grand Canyon largely only accessible via a 4WD.
Nearby
Moapa Valley
City / town · 9 listings · 26 mi away
St. George
City / town · 50 listings · 34 mi away
Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument
Park · 15 listings · 35 mi away
Snow Canyon State Park
Park · 4 listings · 36 mi away
Middleton
City / town · 28 listings · 37 mi away
Hurricane
City / town · 8 listings · 49 mi away
Caliente
City / town · 7 listings · 61 mi away
Colorado City
City / town · 8 listings · 62 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.