Mexican Food in Reno (2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.