Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Carson City by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Carson City by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Carson City using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Rating: 2.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1457 South Carson St. Ste 102 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#29. QDOBA Mexican Eats
- Rating: 2.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Topsy Lane Ste 420 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Del Taco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3780 Hwy 395 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Del Taco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 822 East College Pkwy Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Mi Casa Too - Carson City
- Rating: 3.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3809 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Roberto's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 3665 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tito's Restaurants Fine Mexican Food
- Rating: 3.5/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 444 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Ole Ole Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2171 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Francisco's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 South Stewart St. Carson City Mall Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Posada Real
- Rating: 3.5/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3205 Retail Drive Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Charro Avitia
- Rating: 3.5/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4389 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Aguila Real Carson City
- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3220 US Hwy 50 East Ste 6 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mariscos Nayarit Vip
- Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1301 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Juan's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3680 Goni Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Riva's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 557 South Saliman Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taqueria La Salsa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1946 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 318 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Maria's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1939 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Taqueria Uruapan
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4601 Goni Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#9. San Marcos Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (480 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 East Winnie Lane Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Hacienda Market and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2270 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Fruits & Veggies
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Salsa Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 316 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. KING of kings
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 3075 Hwy 50 East Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: American, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Capital Cafe and Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1795 East College Pkwy Ste 100 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, American, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Coco's Taqueria y Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3359 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Taqueria Alonso
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3391 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Lady Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Woodside Drive Ste 102 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Antojitos La Jefa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1701 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
