Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Reno 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 Reno 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. El Taco Torro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Reno Nv Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Raspados La perla Jalisco
- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 469 East Plumb Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Shaved Ice, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#28. King Reno Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Personal Chefs, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#27. LOCO ONO
- Rating: 4.5/5 (232 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1585 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#26. El Amigo Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2490 Wrondel Way Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taqueria Los 3 Toritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1925 Silverada Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. DE LEON MEXICAN FOOD
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 California Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Taco T
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 8995 Lemon Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Paisan's Old World Deli & Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (262 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6550 Longley Lane Ste 110 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Speedy Burritos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Chavelita's Cocina Mexicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2080 Mill St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Nom Eats
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 148 West St. Ste A-8 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Daddy's Tacos NV
- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4840 Mill St. Ste 8 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Albita's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1280 Terminal Way Ste 17 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mexcal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Estella Tacos Y Mezcal
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 Evans Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Pink Taco Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Taco Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (244 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 South Center St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Kenji's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3940 Spring Drive Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Los Famosos Pillulles Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Northtowne Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Condesa Eatery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1642 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Chepos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 2885 Northtowne Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Raza Hot Dogs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 855 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sabrina's West Street Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (642 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Las Cebollitas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 530 Gentry Way Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Taqueria Mexico
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: Corner Of Sutro And Wells Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Fuego Habanero
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Los Cuatros Vientos Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1495 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Street Vendors
- Read more on Yelp
#2. El Carrito
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Silverada Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Lety's Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, 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.