The service here was awful. The woman who served us has terrible customer service skills. She acted like we were a huge inconvenience. The table next to us got there after us, ordered after us and got served before us. I had to order an iced tea twice. $4 for an iced tea and never got a refill. Luckily I had my water. Once we got our food our waitress disappeared for good until she dropped off the check. A nice little place with really good food (big portions too) ruined by one person. We will not be coming back. We had heard great things about this place but have way too many other places that would be happy to see us read more

Our first experience at El Adobe was years ago. We went with another couple. Each couple had one of their coupons. There were only 8 customers in the restaurant. We were told we would have to sit at separate tables if each couple wanted to use their coupons. We left them to their own misery without eating. This time, we were invited to dinner with friends. They drove & we ended up at El Adobe. This go around, we found the restaurant to be clean & the staff friendly. Service was slow. Prices and the noise level are both moderate. All the TV's are nice but a distraction to dining. The food was plentiful but, along with the slow service, is the cause of the 4 star rating. This is a locally owned business. read more

Javier assisted me in catering our event for forty people in July of 2025. He was easy to communicate with and answered all of my questions. He went above and beyond to make sure we hit our budget and delivered it to our location on time. The food was amazing! We didn't have one leftover item aside from the chips and everyone raved about the food. I can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant since we did a delivery, but the next time we are in town we will make it a point to stop in and say hello. I highly recommend El Adobe Cafe for any large group ordering requests and yummy food. read more

Outstanding food and service. Excellent drinks and the Chile rellano was absolutely amazing. Been there several times never disappointed

Good food, good service, fun atmosphere! My wife and I have been here a dozen times and we always enjoy ourselves here. The new sports bar part of the restaurant is our go to now when we come. Service is always fast and friendly, food is delicious and the black Cadillac margarita is one of my favorite margaritas in town! read more

El Adobe Cafe - Black Cadillac Margarita, one of my favorite margaritas in town! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

El Adobe was my favorite Mexican restaurant for many years. We had Adobe for many years catered to my job by our pharmaceutical reps. With that being said El Adobe has a great catering program. The come set up all the food and offer a variety of different foods available for catering. Since then I had not had Adobe in a while... I took a real good friend of mine here for dinner and drinks, my treat! We started with a round of Modelos that were freaking good they were icy, glass was cold and was served with limes. Food wasn't what we expected it to be and feel things have really changed around here. We ordered pozole and fajitas. We expected so much more and better. Food was bland, cold, rice was clumpy. We ordered some churros as well for dessert and I want to say that was the best part of our dinner. I remember loving this place because of their rice and amazing food catered every month. We did love the Spanish music playing through the night. Our server was meh. He stopped by to ask how everything was and never came back. We kept having to order drinks from a young lady I believe was another server in the back of restaurant. Pozole had a thick consistency which to me screams they were serving old pozole. Fajitas were cold, rice was clumpy as seen. In our picture beans were stale and dry. read more

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We dropped our friends off at the airport, and found this restaurant as we were both wanting Mexican food. What a lovely, cozy place. We ordered a Beer and I had a Margarita, yum!! I ordered an enchilada and tavo meal, my hubby ordered shredded beef tostadas meal. Oh was that delicious! Big portions. I'm stuffed. We will definitely be regulars here. Fantastic. read more

El Adobe Cafe - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Sorry for the late review, overall experience was awesome wish I could have taken more photos than what I had but the drinks were amazing I had a grapefruit soda tequila drink which was delicious, with a slasp of the tequila coloring mixes they had from one of there vendors, which made a beautiful color to my drink. Beautiful performance from the the young lady's that performed. There dresses were beyond gorgeous. Food was great! And staff was very helpful and friendly. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Mexican cuisine unmatched. Bring friends and family here to enjoy tasty meals. Servers are friendly and polite. Prices are reasonable, enjoy your time here. read more

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. We were warmly greeted and served quickly with smiles.

El Adobe is consistent with their dishes, I would compare them to Miguel's and Murrieta's with their food style. They give unlimited chips and salsa which is always a plus. I came in for lunch with a party of four and we ordered a quesadilla, nachos, taquitos, and tacos. Everyone was pleased with the size and taste of their dishes! My chicken taquitos were delicious, and the rice and beans on the side were great. Each one of us had leftovers to take home, and I had mine later and they lasted well. My friend ordered the jalapeno margarita, and while she said it was not strong, the spicy flavor and tajin around the rim was delicious. She also received a complimentary shot of tequila since it was her birthday, which was very nice of them to do! The booth we were in was quite snug, and there wasn't much room for our purses, I would recommend getting hooks for the sides of the tables or something similar. I also liked the granite table top we had. The restaurant also has a sports bar. For being in midtown, this place was blessed with a big parking lot. Parking was not an issue at all. Our server was very attentive with filling our water glasses and our chips and salsa which I appreciated! The host at the front seated us quickly when we came in too. As we left, they said "See you tomorrow!" which I thought was clever. read more

El Adobe Cafe - Chicken Taquitos, very good! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I had the best time at the 25 year anniversary. The food was great and the margaritas were even better! Don't miss out on the chimichangas. No wonder they've been around so long. read more

Simply the best mole in town. I have to say though I was a little disappointed in the customer service this last time. They never came back to check on on us or fill our drinks. read more

Love, love this place! It never disappoints. This afternoon the hubby and I had a late lunch and I got out of my comfort zone and ordered off the Ala Carte menu. I typically order the Shrimp LA Diablo but today I ordered the Fish Taco La Pastor and a Chili Rellano. The Chili Rellano was one of the best I've had and the Fish Taco very tasty!!! The hubby ordered the Chili Colorado which he always enjoys. We started the meal with the Black Cadillac Margaritas which are delicious. The food came out hot which I always appreciate. Our server, Morris, was very attentive and put up with us talking off his ear. Thanks El Adobe for another great meal! read more

Everyone was so friendly as always. The food was delicious and the Modelo on draft was as cold as ever. Thank you El Adobe!

Strange experience here. Can't do 3.5 star, so I'm wobbling from 3 to 4 stars. For start: All of us completely disliked the salsa and chips they gave. Over the years, I found it exceptionally nice to have chips and salsa gratis, but after going to so many Mexican food places, there seems to be a bit of a standard we have formed. Disliking the chips and salsa has never happened before. I mean, how can you not like chips and salsa? The tortilla chips were very thick and dense, the salsa was basically undescribable. It wasn't fresh, it was like a blended paste. Spicy, sour and not one iota of a taste of salsa as we have enjoyed it many other restaurants. Pricey: $22 for a burrito, it's just much more expensive here than many other places. The service was just OK. The waitress was nice enough, but stopped by her table 3 times each time me asking if my drink was ready, she said it was on the way. Also the Cadillac margarita for $16 was just OK. Definitely had the taste of lime rind or orange rind. Could not see the Grand Mariner float. But it did taste like a margarita. My wife said the piña colada was just normal. Now for the food. Because of the price, normal Drinks and what we considered not good chips and salsa, we had already decided not to come back here. When the food arrived, it definitely changed my thought process. The enchilada sauce/Relleno sauce was just plain amazing. I have never tasted a better sauce for my Chile Relleno nor had my wife or son. It was like crack. I couldn't stop eating the sauce. And the pork I ordered was really good Carnitas. My wife enjoyed her enchiladas and my son really enjoyed his burrito. All based on this amazing sauce lol. When asking my son where his favorite burrito was, despite the price of $22, he said it was definitely the best one. We will not come back for chips and salsa, we won't come back for the drinks, we definitely won't come back for the price, but yeah, we will come back for that sauce. read more

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Reno staple that no one can ever go wrong with. Came here with a couple friends and our little ones. Little ones gave us just the perfect amount of time to sit outside and enjoy a nice early dinner. I traditionally am a beer guy but we decided to get a pitcher of their Cadillac Margaritas and needless to say after they were delicious. I also was feeling feisty so I went with Shrimp A La Diabla hot. It was delicious and surprisingly hotter than expected. Fortunately, we had ordered guacamole with our chip's earlier that I used to cool it down a bit making it perfect. While the bean dip with chorizo is a bit greasy it's still amazing and well worth ordering as an appetizer with chips. Looking forward to coming back again for some more margaritas! read more

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This place is so good!! When I crave an enchilada, this is my go to. You have the option to add onions in the enchilada and I say go for it! The traditional rice and beans are also very good. Other places can feel dry, these aren't, I can never get enough! They do serve chips and salsa as a complimentary app which I appreciate. It's a staple for a Mexican restaurant! The service is awesome. So accommodating and assuring that you are taken care of and have every thing you need. The ambiance is fun but can be intimate in the booths for one on one convos. It can be loud depending where you sit and the time, depending if the blender is going. But it doesn't last long. There is also patio dining which is wonderful for warm days. I appreciate the convenient parking because Midtown can be tough. I've never had an issue here. I'm always looking forward to being back here! read more

El Adobe Cafe - Cheese enchilada with onions, side of Rice & Beans - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We parked in their lot which is preferable from on the street, right? We had a great server, a polite young man. Our dinner choices were amazing. Adding drinks shot our bill for 3 up to $101, not unusual these days. Everything was clean and food was well made and delicious. Don't forget to add freshly made churros after dinner with vanilla ice cream. I'd be happy to visit this restaurant again next time I am in Reno. Very quaint, comfortable and authentic. read more

Medicore customer service not very welcoming at an empty restaurant. Food was okay but expensive Taco Bell would of been better.

The spot: Authentic Mexican restaurant located in mid-town on a side street off of S. Virginia. If you don't know it's there, you would probably drive by and not know it. We sat outside in their patio area which overlooked their parking lot, they also have a decent indoor seating area. Was a pretty chill spot to enjoy tasty food and drinks. Plenty of parking available. A few customers brought their dogs while sitting in the patio. I'm not against people bringing their dogs to bars, but when I'm eating, I don't like dog hair flying around my food. There were multiple dogs, so they got a bit excited in the patio area. The service: As soon as we sat down, we were greeted immediately. The servers were friendly and attentive. Always made sure we had chips & salsa and full drinks. Service was fast and food was delivered hot! The drinks: We ordered spicy margaritas. It wasn't on the menu, but they were happy to make them. It had muddled jalapeños and a tajin rim, was a very tasty drink. I highly recommend ordering, if you like spicy Margs. The food: Chips and salsa to start was a must. The house salsa was delicious, not too spicy. The crispy chips were bomb and kind of addicting. La Jaras: Chicken Taquitos were a perfect blend of flavors. The Taquitos were crispy and really good. Paired nicely with the beans and rice. The plate came with a side of sour cream and guacamole, not pictured. A must try! Ensenada Fish Tacos: These grilled Mahi Mahi tacos were loaded with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with rice and beans. I think for the price, there should have been 3 tacos instead of 2. Overall, a pretty good fish taco, I felt like it was lacking a sauce....but still decent. Not sure I would order it again. Overall, a great spot to eat good food and drinks. Nice hang out spot for friends, date night, or dinner with family. I'll be back for more of the quick service, authentic eats & spicy Margs. read more

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Just as good as ever! Hadn't been to El Adobe in probably 10+ years or so. We live in South Reno and between South Reno and midtown there are so many other Mexican places to dine but finally made our way in the other night. It just how I remember it. Love the colors and Spanish music playing throughout the place. The bar in the back room was a staple back in the day when my wife and I could walk to El Adobe from the Old Southwest. Food is truly authentic Mexican cuisine to me! Oh and those margaritas... damn really good! You don't need to order anything fancy, just the house margarita either skinny or regular are awesome. Good price, friendly staff and tasty food... what else could I ask for?! read more

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Love El Adobe. Best Mexican food in town and also best sports bar in town. Highly recommend the carnitas, but everything I've had is excellent. read more

Very good Mexican good! We have been here a few times and it's always great food and service. My favorite thing on the menu is the fajitas. Today I ordered the beef taquitos and they were very yummy. We love the sports bar area in the back. Quick to get in and get a table. TV's to watch the games and yummy drinks. read more

El Adobe Cafe - Beef Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I can't believe everyone says this is the best in town! We were overly disappointed! From the moment we walked in and were completely ignored by the staff chatting at the bar when we clearly looked confused on where to go. The waitress was cold and borderline rude. The salsa was horrible, runny chipotle style( not our thing but still not good) the enchiladas I ordered came out looking ok but the sauce tasted sour and everything just tasted like the same mush:/ Even the guacamole was horrible! Watery and flavorless. Even the ambiance was old and dingy. Would never come back here! read more

El Adobe Cafe - Enchiladas and burrito - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

After hearing about by this place I wanted to give it a try. Tried once with birria, which the beef was indeed super tender and full of flavor. However, second time coming here, got the NY "steak", which the waiter made it seem as it was a big plate and big deal, but sadly it was not. Among the few options as to what comes along with your meat, I asked for mushrooms. When the food came in, the poor piece of meat (which was sadly super thin, overcooked and dried) was covered in garlic (not the fresh kind) but the ones from container. Especially after requesting it without no garlic nor onions, I tried picking it out but it was too much and just not ok. The rice seemed to be left over from the day before, it was also very dried (my coworker thought so too, couldn't finish her plate either). What I was disappointed the most is to have a server come to your table and assume everyone speaks Spanish and not once checked with me if my meal was ok or not. In the end, my plate was left intact since that was definitely not a good serve and I choose to simply leave it as is. Afterwards I was offered to take something to go which I easily said no. Time was of the essence here, and I had to return to work without a proper lunch. Not sure what happened here, but the food and the service could definitely have been done better. read more

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Came here on a Saturday early afternoon and sat outside. Service was really slow, but that's sort of everywhere, never got water refills. Server wasn't super personable and not helpful on menu questions. Menu feels limited imo for this style of Mexican food. I got chicken fajitas, ($20) but it's served on a regular plate. Menu said mushrooms were supposed to be in the mix with the onions and bell peppers, no mushrooms. The allure of Fajitas is the sizzling, smokey cast iron platter, caramelized veggies and charred proteins. Also a side of chile rellanos ($6.50), that was yummy. Husband got the Diablo shrimp ($23), mild, and said it was just okay. I do think my sister enjoyed her el Norte ($20), she wanted a tamale since she heard that's what they are known for. For apps we did the Pico de Gallo ($3.50), the tomatoes need way more dicing and consistency, made it hard to actually eat with chips. And we did the shrimp cocktail or soup for $16 or $17 (Server wasn't good about clarifying which one is the cold shrimp in the clamato). That was the best thing we ate. The shrimp were still snappy and broth had good flavor. The black Cadillac margaritas were light on booze, and mostly just sweet. Overall, it was okay food wise and service wise. It's across town for us, and I like the places around us a bit more. . read more

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We met a bunch of friends for dinner and the staff was awesome! They were very friendly and even knew some of the people we were with. They put us in a quiet part of the restaurant by ourselves. It's really big inside and there are lots of options. The margaritas are great! We had the big burrito and enchiladas. Both are highly recommended. I like ground beef (I know, basic ) and they put that in the burrito for me. read more

I liked it here. The staff was nice, the food was good and it was a chill, clam environment. After a day in Reno, we craved Mexican, and this was our closest spot The main thing I'll remember how tired I was after a long day. Didn't really talk, chat or say anything. Just chilled and waited for my dinner. I went out of my comfort zone and got a tostada w asada. Coming in sombrero form, it was packed w steak, lettuce and cream. Super delicious Dinner here made my night better tbh read more

El Adobe Cafe - I was TIRED boiiii - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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A local favorite!! If you're looking for tasty strong margaritas, fast service and great Mexican food, El Adobe is a sure bet. I've been here several times and have added it to my Reno rotation. The staff is always friendly and prompt. The restaurant is clean and offers an array of seating options. Outside patio, dining room and bar. El Adobe is family friendly! The drinks are strong and delicious!! My favorite is the Cadillac margarita. They can be a little pricy, but quality. My go to dish is the Ensenada Fish Tacos, El Pastor style!! Sooo fresh and delicious. An order comes with two tacos, rice and beans....super filling and reasonably priced for a restaurant (not compared to a food truck). If you're feeling frisky after having a good meal and great drinks, there's a sports bar connected to the restaurant, or you can paruse mid-town within walking distance. El Adobe is a must try if you have a hankering for Mexican food! read more

There food is the best in Reno I really enjoy the atmosphere and there waiters are always very friendly and there service is fast!!

The food and the service is amazing! They never disappoint!! Most of the staff has been there for years.

Not my first time here probably 3rd or 4th- every time I order the chicken enchiladas with extra cheese & verde sauce & EVERYTIME I've been satisfied with the quality & service! This place is definitely in my dining out rotation. read more

Solid place for Mexican food in Reno. Consistent food, the service is always good and the Margaritas are strong. They have a great catering program too. read more

Been coming for years but expansion hasn't been good to them. Very slow service, cold food. Not how I remember this small ' family run' eatery. read more

Yelp offer not good unless manager is there and other web 20percent off coupon only good if it's printed out. Accounting, really? Shouldn't have to go through a hoop and ask a server the awkward "I have a Yelp offer" to be turned down. Best to remove the offer than try to offer 50cents off/5percent off Yelp offer than to embarrass or dissapoint the table humbly asking for it. Anyhoo.... The margarita was strong and tasty. It's served in a big glass mug. The mole chicken plate flavorful but light on those fragrant spices and mouth heat. It was a top mole pick for me. Sat outside on a marvelous Reno day in a black gated outdoor area. read more

El Adobe Cafe - Yummy bean dip - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Stopped by after my graveyard shift. Just happened to see it on my leisurely drive home and was craving Mexican food. Amazing cheese enchilada alacart. Chips and salsa ok. Service, blah :( forgot to take my order, even though i was the on ly customer. I ordered an enchilada and an appetiter of pico de gallo. No pico de gallo delivered. I didnt say anything cause i had given up and just wanted to eat and enjoy my Chardonnay at 10am. No judging. I work graveyard :) Cheers Reno! read more

I came here because I was craving margaritas and dessert. I got the 2 shot house margarita which was great and the churros and fried ice cream were good as well. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Not sure if this would be my first choice for Mexican food in the area but they are a good option. read more

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Love all the tvs with football on every screen Food was good but the service was horrible I already forgot her name maybe Carmen was our server in the sports bar area. She was horrible. She didn't know her product and overcharged us then gave us attitude. Then she went behind the bar and talked about us where we could here her Thankfully the guy at the bar adjusted our bill to the correct amount and was very nice. read more

Food is OK. No ambiance. Kinda pricey. They charge a surcharge for using a credit card. We paid with a gift card and added cash to make up the difference. They charged us the surcharge for using a gift card. I won't be going back. read more