Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Carson City area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Carson City 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鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, 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, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Carson City area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Carson City 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!
#26. Del Taco
- Rating: 2.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 822 East College Pkwy Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#25. Del Taco
- Rating: 2.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3780 Hwy 395 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, fast food
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#24. Mi Casa Too - Carson City
- Rating: 2.8/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3809 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#23. Don Chepe Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.1/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1200 South Stewart St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Roberto's Taco Shop
- Rating: 3.2/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 3665 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Ole Ole Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2171 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#20. Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2000 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. El Charro Avitia
- Rating: 3.6/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4389 South Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. El Aguila Real Carson City
- Rating: 3.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3220 US Hwy 50 East Ste 6 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. La Posada Real
- Rating: 3.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3205 Retail Drive Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Riva's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.7/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 557 South Saliman Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Juan's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3680 Goni Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, American, Seafood
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#13. Maria's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1939 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#12. Taqueria Uruapan
- Rating: 3.9/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4601 Goni Road Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. San Marcos Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 East Winnie Lane Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Bars, Mexican, Seafood
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#10. Taqueria La Salsa
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1946 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 318 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
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#8. La Capital Cafe and Grill Restaurant
- Rating: 4.1/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1795 East College Pkwy 100 Ste 100 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, American, New American
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#7. La Salsa Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 963 Topsy Lane Ste 316 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Hacienda Market and Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2270 East William St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Grocery, Fruits & Veggies
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#5. Antojitos La Jefa
- Rating: 4.2/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1701 North Carson St. Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Coco's Taqueria y Pupuseria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3359 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#3. Daddy's Tacos NV
- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4840 Mill St. Ste 8 Reno, Nevada
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#2. The Lady Tamales
- Rating: 4.6/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 933 Woodside Drive Ste 102 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Taqueria Alonso
- Rating: 4.6/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 3391 US-50 Carson City, Nevada
- Categories: Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
