75 years. 11 Southern California locations. Zero locations outside of California, until now. The Hat opens its first Las Vegas location on May 6, 2026 at 6215 S. Rainbow Blvd in Spring Valley. The pastrami dip sandwich that built a cult following across Los Angeles is here. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
Seventy-Five Years in SoCal. One Week in Las Vegas.
The Hat began as a roadside stand in Alhambra, California in 1951, serving pastrami dip sandwiches to the kind of crowds that only show up when the food is genuinely good. The concept was simple: large portions of thinly sliced, tender pastrami on a French roll with a side of au jus for dipping, priced affordably, served fast, and never compromised. The original location was saved from demolition in 1981 by brothers Joe and Corky Conzonire, who purchased it and expanded the brand across Southern California over the next four decades. Today there are 11 locations across Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties. Every single one of them is in California.
When news broke in June 2025 that The Hat was finally crossing the state line into Las Vegas, social media reacted with what one food writer described as pandemonium. The brand’s Instagram with 53,000 followers lit up. The announcement was followed by months of construction updates, a February 2026 site visit from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and anticipation that built steadily through spring. On May 6, 2026, The Hat opened at 6215 S. Rainbow Blvd in Spring Valley, approximately 8 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It is the brand’s first restaurant outside of California in 75 years of operation.
“The Hat is excited to bring our world-famous pastrami dip to the great state of Nevada,” said Joseph Conzonire Jr., VP and CFO of The Hat. “The Hat has served the Los Angeles area since 1951, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand that tradition into the Las Vegas market.”
What to Order and What It Costs
The Signature
The pastrami dip sandwich is the reason for everything and the one dish every first-time visitor orders. Large portions of thinly sliced tender pastrami on a French roll, served with au jus for dipping. The meat-to-bread ratio is generous by design. The Hat has never been interested in small portions.
Must Order
- Pastrami Dip Sandwich: the original, the reason The Hat exists
- Pastrami Burger: combines the signature meat with a beef patty, one of the most praised items among regulars
- Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries: the indulgence add-on that most first-timers order after seeing it come out for another table
The Full Menu
Beyond pastrami, the menu covers tuna melts, roast beef sandwiches, cold sandwiches including tuna and turkey, burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, and sides. Full menu at thehatrestaurant.com.
Pricing and Format
The Hat is a quick-service concept with counter ordering, fast, casual, and built for eating in or taking out. Based on Southern California location pricing, the pastrami dip sandwich runs approximately $12 to $15. A full meal with fries and a drink comes in under $25 per person, making it one of the most affordable quality meals you can get in the Las Vegas valley. The Las Vegas location is open daily from 10am to 1am, making it one of the more convenient late-night options outside the Strip corridor. Las Vegas pricing may vary slightly from California locations, check thehatrestaurant.com for the most current menu and pricing.
The First Location Outside California in 75 Years
The Hat joining In-N-Out, Randy’s Donuts, and Silverlake Ramen as Southern California food institutions that have made the move to Las Vegas is not a coincidence. Las Vegas has become one of the most attractive expansion markets in the country for established regional brands, with a large and growing permanent population, constant tourist traffic, and a food culture that has matured enough to support concepts that do not need a casino address to draw a crowd. The Hat chose Spring Valley rather than the Strip, the same kind of neighborhood-first decision that has defined the best independent dining decisions in Las Vegas over the past decade. The location on South Rainbow Blvd puts it within easy reach of Summerlin, Chinatown, and the southwest valley, the same corridor where some of the best non-Strip restaurants in Las Vegas have been operating for years.
For Southern California transplants who moved to Las Vegas and have been waiting for this since the announcement, the drive to Rainbow Blvd is already happening. For everyone else, it is worth making.
The Full IYKYK Breakdown
| Topic | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Address | 6215 S. Rainbow Blvd, Spring Valley, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Approximately 8 miles from the Strip. |
| Opening Date | Grand opening May 6, 2026. Opens tomorrow. |
| Hours | Open daily 10am to 1am. |
| Must Order | The Pastrami Dip Sandwich. Non-negotiable for a first visit. Add the Pastrami Chili Cheese Fries. The Pastrami Burger is the second most talked-about item on the menu. |
| Full Menu | Pastrami dip sandwiches, pastrami burgers, pastrami chili cheese fries, tuna melts, roast beef, cold sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, and sides. Full menu at thehatrestaurant.com. |
| Price Point | Pastrami dip sandwich approximately $12 to $15 based on Southern California pricing. Full meal with fries and a drink under $25 per person. Las Vegas pricing may vary slightly. |
| Format | Counter service. Fast, casual, eat-in or take-out. No reservations needed. |
| History | Founded 1951 in Alhambra, California. Family-owned and operated by the Conzonire family since 1981. 11 Southern California locations. Las Vegas is the first location outside of California in 75 years. |
| Follow | @thehatworldfamous on Instagram for updates, specials, and announcements. |
| Parking | Free parking lot on site. Easy access from S. Rainbow Blvd. |
