In the last few years, street food has gained new respect from diners. For many years, travelers brought back the memories of their everyday meals, and they stayed memories. But for Tom Ryan, founder of Smashburger, those experiences became an inspiration for Tom’s Urban, which has branches in L.A., Denver and, the newest, Las Vegas.

The New York-New York outpost, just opened in January in the hotel’s new park concept, has three bars, an outdoor patio area just off the Strip, and a bright, elegant interior that still manages to be casual and comfortable. That interior’s a lot like the menu, which features an eclectic range of dishes drawing influence from a number of global cuisines.

Many of the dishes and drinks served in the Las Vegas location were created specifically for this restaurant, such as the Sin City Punch, a creamy take on a mai tai, and just right to sip on while perusing the menu. Others, like the Tomm’s Cup, are staples at other locations.

Don’t expect it to be easy to choose what to eat, though. That diversity means you can arrange your meal traditionally, with an entrée and side dishes, or order a bunch of small plates and pass them around. However you do it, you’ll find some real standouts. If you’re looking for a starter, the Xiangxiang crispy duck wings will certainly serve you well. Served over a peanut slaw, the hoisin-glazed wings make a pretty sight and inspire the appetite.

Urban street tacos come in five varieties; you pick whatever combination you want. A flavorful sauce enhances the meat’s tenderness in the al carbon version, while the adobo chicken pulls in a smokiness that captures true street flavor. The butter-poached lobster and shrimp taco offers a refreshing, lighter take on the dish. Carnitas and pork belly options are also available.

The vegetarians in your group won’t have a problem finding tasty tidbits, either. The cheddar avocado mashed potatoes layers creamy spuds with avocado and tops off the piping-hot combo with a broiled cheddar crust. Brussels sprouts, one of those dishes that was once seldom seen on menus, are really tasty, with red pepper and Asian vinaigrette accents.

French fries, served two ways, juxtapose sweet and salty flavors, with garlic and parsley punching up one side of the dish while chipotle and cinnamon add pop to sweet potato fries. They’re served with ketchups that draw in Moroccan and Caribbean spices.

If you’ve room, if, the carrot cake creates six strata of cream cheese frosting and fruit-studded cake. Spiked milkshakes, such as the Fireball Whisky cinnamon drink, also make an excellent way to end a meal; you might just find yourself wandering to the bar to order another.

New York-New York, 6 a.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 702.740.6766