From daytime chilaquiles to mezcal-soaked nights, Reno’s Mexican scene blends tradition and imagination. Here are locally owned, currently operating spots—mixing beloved classics and fresh voices—that locals actually eat at.
Mexican Food in Reno (2025)
11 Places
From daytime chilaquiles to mezcal-soaked nights, Reno’s Mexican scene blends tradition and imagination. Here are locally owned, currently operating spots—mixing beloved classics and fresh voices—that locals actually eat at.
Beto's Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
An old-school favorite for al pastor, birria, and late-night plates. Featured in Edible Reno-Tahoe’s Taco Trek as an essential stop, and still a reliable fix for wet burritos, pozole, and menudo.
Mexcal
Mexican restaurant
Midtown’s inventive taco-and-tequila hub where lamb, octopus, and quesabirria share the menu with strong margaritas. Highlighted by Edible Reno-Tahoe and Nevada Magazine for bold, modern flavors rooted in Mexico.
TORO BRAVO
Restaurant
A 2025 Riverwalk arrival from the teams behind La Condesa and Mexcal. Reported by Edible Reno-Tahoe and Reno News & Review, it pairs mesquite-kissed steaks with a cevichería and a polished cocktail program.
Los Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast
Restaurant
A daytime temple to chilaquiles, café de olla, and house salsas. Profiled by This Is Reno for its regional breakfast focus and warm hospitality—think complimentary mollete to start and a sweet finish.
Tacos Los Campesinos
Mexican restaurant
Guanajuato-style taquería known for handmade tortillas, barbacoa, and quesabirria, with a full bar and weekend menudo. Called out by local food writers for craveable tacos and grilled gorditas.
Los 4 Vientos
Restaurant
Low-key spot tied to Reno’s Wells Avenue taco culture. Reno News & Review highlights its Guadalajara-style birria tacos with rich consomé alongside classic fillings and bright salsas.
Cielito Lindo Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Birria tacos, quesabirria, and fun seasonal specials that earned a 2025 feature from This Is Reno. Now two locations serve students and families with hearty plates and aguas frescas.
Mari Chuy’s Tequileria - Rancharrah
Mexican restaurant
A community touchstone from the late Jesus “Chuy” Gutierrez, celebrated by local media in 2025 for its enduring legacy. Expect handmade tortillas, a deep tequila list, and generous, festive plates.
Bertha Miranda's
Mexican restaurant
Family-run since 1984, serving Chihuahua-style recipes, hearty brunch, and live mariachi. This Is Reno spotlights its history and continued stewardship by longtime staff-owners.
Hasta La Muerte Tacos
Mobile caterer
Street-style tacos and birria from a roaming truck. Featured by This Is Reno and crowned Best Taco at Reno’s Taco Fest in 2023, it pops up at markets and events across town.
Antojitos Colibrí
Dessert shop
A colorful Wells Avenue antojería loved for chamangos, fresas con crema, and elotes. Our Town Reno’s 2025 photo essay captures its welcoming vibe and role as a neighborhood hangout.
