Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Reno area 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 2024 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 the Reno area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Reno were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!

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#30. Los Chilaquiles Mexican Breakfast

- Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3380 South McCarran Blvd. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Panaderia Azteca

- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2145 Sutro St. Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Chema's Real Taco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1845 Prater Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Mi Ranchito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Denslowe Drive Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Jalapeño's 2

- Rating: 4.3/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6255 Sharlands Ave. Ste 2 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Anna's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (622 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 271 Wonder St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Carnitas Y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara 3

- Rating: 4.3/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3338 Kietzke Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Miches Vatos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 538 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. El Taco Torro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Reno Nv Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Paisan's Old World Deli & Catering

- Rating: 4.4/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6550 Longley Lane Ste 110 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Delis, Italian, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Estella Tacos Y Mezcal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 East 4th St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos, Lounges, New Mexican Cuisine
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. LOCO ONO

- Rating: 4.5/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1585 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Macho Tequila's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (580 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2144 Greenbrae Drive Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Speedy Burritos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1420 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Toro De Oro Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 588 North McCarran Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Grocery, Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. King Reno Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1500 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Personal Chefs, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Daddy's Tacos NV

- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4840 Mill St. Ste 8 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. DE LEON MEXICAN FOOD

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 California Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Mexcal

- Rating: 4.5/5 (632 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 South Virginia St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Nom Eats

- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 148 West St. Ste A-8 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Los Famosos Pillulles Tacos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 2955 Northtowne Lane Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 811 South Center St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. La Condesa Eatery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1642 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Salad, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Kenji's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3940 Spring Drive Ste 6 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Barbecue, Tacos, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Sabrina's West Street Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (681 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 West St. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Cheli's Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1327 Pyramid Way Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. La Raza Hot Dogs

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 855 South Wells Ave. Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Carlillos Cocina

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1039 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 South Rock Blvd. Sparks, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Fuego Habanero

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Lety's Tacos

- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.