Dixie Deli, Las Vegas, Triblend Tee

Venue History

The Dixie Deli, sometimes referenced as Dixie Delicatessen, was a mid-20th century eatery located on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. It operated roughly from the late 1940s into the early 1960s, serving as one of the modest but characterful local dining spots amid the gaming pods and shops of the Fremont corridor. Situated at 24 Fremont Street, the Dixie Deli occupied a portion of the building that later housed Vegas Jewelry & Loan, and eventually Bill’s/Ace Loan in subsequent decades. Its location placed it among a row of small retail storefronts and businesses that gave the block much of its pedestrian energy. Dixie served standard delicatessen fare— sandwiches, cold cuts, soups, and more—typical deli offerings for its era. While few menus or detailed operation records remain, its designation as a “deli” or “delicatessen” suggests it aimed to serve a daytime clientele of locals, workers, and passersby on Fremont Street. By 1952, Dixie Deli had already ceased operations. It was replaced by Vegas Loans, which later became Ace Loans, occupying the same footprint. Even during its active years, the structure appears to have been shared or subdivided with adjacent tenancy (such as the jewelry & loan business), reflecting the narrow, mixed-use nature of downtown retail blocks. Today, the physical trace of the Dixie Deli has long since vanished. Its former parcel was eventually acquired as part of redevelopment related to Circa Las Vegas and associated overhaul in the Fremont and downtown core. Though the photos and stories of Dixie Deli are scarce, it remains part of the tapestry of small businesses that formed the social and commercial backdrop of old Fremont Street—everyday places that fed, served, and connected the community during Las Vegas’s growth years.