Great stop if you are looking for a good meal in the ROW to have some beers or margarita's. It's a casino restaurant so you need to reign in your expectations a bit, and you will be satisfied. I've eaten here a few times, and will say the Burrito is a great and delicious meal, but also a gut buster. On my last visit I went with the Quesabrirria tacos and they were good and came with a red sauce along with the rice and beans. Good sized meal, I was satisfied. The enchiladas my wife ordered were less appetizing, I wouldn't recommend those. I ordered a some type of spicy margarita which I regret, it was too spicy for me along with eating mexican food, so I caution anyone unless they are really into spicy drinks. Service is as to be expected, we were there on a weekend so it was busy and took some time to get orders, water, check, etc. That being said, I again remind you it's a casino restaurant so plan accordingly and you won't be disappointed. read more

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We came Here early on a Saturday before all the people started arriving for the Santa Pub Crawl. My granddaughter and her friend shared a quesadilla, full of hot melted cheese. I had the 3 tacos with pollo, carne asada and carnitas. They were all so good! The meat seasoned perfectly and generous amounts of meat, onion and cilantro. My daughter and granddaughter shared the Quesabirria tacos. These were filled with plenty of braised beef short ribs, with a side of beans and rice. They charge 11.99 for chips and salsa which is outrageous. The chips were fresh out of the warmer but the three salsas were all to spicy for us All in all, a good experience. Our server was attentive and patient with 2 7 yr olds and an 11 year old! read more

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Coffee was not good tasted watered down, Staff was super nice, Bakery case was nice & clean, very calm to sit down read more

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I decided to stay at the Silver Legacy since my friends were coming from out of town. I would have a staycation for myself while bowling in the Women's National tournament. We would start our day off at Sips, since we were bowlers we got $3 off our drinks! It was a nice gesture. The staff were so friendly and went well beyond for the customers. You need to try the homemade Italian sodas they're delicious along with the chai spiced tea and flavored coffees. We did try a ham sandwich and they were good too! Thank you for outstanding service! read more

Not sure the deal is with SIPS Coffee. This is for El Jefe's Let me start by saying this is Mexican light...not authentic, but that's OK. The place is nicely decorated and very comfortable. The service was excellent from our server. We split a Nachos plate because this thing was huge. We had the El Jefe Nachos Crispy Tortilla Chips, Black Beans, Jalapeños, Olives, "Queso Blanco" Cheese Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Crema & Cilantro Avocado Cream and we added Chorizoto it. It was very tasty! So here is why it is 3 stars...the music they play is absolutely terrible!! it is loud and doesn't fit the Mexican theme food or decor AT ALL! it's like some kind of garbage playlist that really gets on your nerves after a very short time. Here is my recommendation, how about some Latin or Mexican themed music! And turn it down a little. read more

When we arrived the place was not overly busy. There was no wait and we were seated immediately by the hostess. A server was at the table in a reasonable amount of time to take drink orders which were brought quickly and refilled throughout the evening without having to ask. We were asked if we wanted chips and salsa, and thinking that this was like the majority of other restaurants, we said yes. This is where I deduct the star for two reasons. First, there was no explanation that you were actually ordering the chips and salsa trio appetizer which appeared on the bill at the end of the meal. Second, they were not delivered until after we finished the appetizer and shortly before the meal arrived. The Elote Loco appetizer was amazing. If you are not familiar with elote, it is fried corn, and this was excellent. The chips were a mix of three different kinds, and there was a hot and a sweet red salsa with a medium green salsa for the trio. If I had known how close these would arrive to the meal, I would not have "ordered" them. I had the nachos with carne asada, and the portion was huge! I could have easily taken a box with me had I not been traveling. There was a bowling tournament and many teams were dining there. Did not seem to be an issue with getting everyone served. Angelina provided really good service for our table, and it never felt like we were being neglected. I'd eat here again, but I'd either have chips and salsa or another appetizer but not both. read more

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Not bad for a casino joint. Pleasantly surprised. Had to have my calamari redone because the were overcooked, but won't hold it against them. They got it perfect second time. Little short on words as I'm a bit inebriated. Jose had made for me an awesome Raspberry Margarita Shout out to Jose read more

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(This is El Jefe's Cantina, someone has been attempting to change the name on this platform) There was a point in time recent enough for me to remember vividly--if you showed up to a Mexican restaurant with $20 you could either feed three people or have a truly memorable, elevated meal. At El Jefe at Circus Circus, $20 gets you neither. Primarily, it's the cost of mediocre burrito with slightly-melted bagged shredded cheese and store-bought, un-toasted tortillas. I ordered a wet burrito for several dollars extra and frankly I have no idea if what I received fit the Nevadian definition of burrito mojado. Also, there were no sides included. For ~$12.99 or so, the trios of small street tacos, however, had large piles of meat on them. Really, not so bad. For a place proclaiming inspired Mexican cuisine, it is telling that there aren't any beverages like Mexicoke or Jarritos. Consider this a last-resort dinner option. read more

I don't know if Mexican food is served different I'm Nevada.. the birria was good.. the burrito tasted cheap. we also ordered enchilads which were dry and served not hot... customer service was good and the drinks were good. I think the food I's adequate for the location.. the burrito texture was similar to one you works buy at a convince store read more

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We were staying at Circus Circus and decided to dine on premises as a convenience. On this occasion, we ordered: the prime beef asada burrito ($26.99); chicken enchiladas ($19.49); a Coors Light ($11.00) and Jefe 16oz Margarita ($10.99). With tax ($5.66), our ticket was $74.13 before gratuity. The food was good; but it didn't have a distinct flavor profile, as you might find with real regional Mexican cuisine. Pricing was in line with a "resort" restaurant. read more

Shockingly good Mexican good food for a casino in Reno! Chips and salsa is $10.99 which is lame but for $12.99 you can get chips, salsa, and a big bowl of guac. The guac needed a lot of salt but it was actually pretty darn good. I ordered the Carne Asada fajitas which was easily a half pound of flap meat with a charcoal taste. It wasn't the tenderest of meats but great in a corn tortilla with onions, peppers and some guac. All in all if i was in Reno at the janky circus circus again I would hit El Jefe for sure. read more

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Portions are huge and food is great! I got the carnitas salad with a side of guacamole and the salad was delicious. I loved how the carnitas was not salty and the salad was super filling given it was just a salad. I recommend just getting the entrees as the appetizers were just mediocre. The wings were dry and the calamari has barely any meat and was all dough. The only drawback is that service is super slow. I've never been to a place where I had to wait so long just to get the menu, get the food, or order drinks. Even bringing a basket of chips and salsa took forever. read more

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Whenever we go to a show or concert at the Silver Legacy we like to stop by Jefe's Cantina for food and drinks. The couple times we have come here there isa bit of a line but its usually not very long of a wait. The hostest and servers are always very friendly and good at making sure we are taken care of. The last time we visited I had a Michelada, Guacamole and a Birria Plate. When it comes to micheladas this one is definitely not the best I have had but it was good with a good ratio of beer to the michelada mix/ingredients. Ive been on a bit of a guacamole kick lately so had to try theirs; it definitely did not disappoint and the chips were deliciously crunchy and salty as well. Finally, the birria plate was very flavorful and jam packed with food so definitely got my fill. I would of liked for the birria to be a little more tender however overall is was tasty, filling and satisfying meal. read more

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This is our go-to for dinner whenever we are attending a concert at Silver Legacy. There's never a long wait and the staff is super friendly. The restaurant is pretty and it always looks very clean. I like the fact that the kitchen is kinda open and you can see whats happening behind the stoves. Our waiter Jose was very attentive and he brought our appetizer fairly quick. We had the guacamole which was seasoned to perfection, the chips were crispy and the salsas were pretty decent. The quesabirria tacos are my favorite. The meat was soft and well seasoned. The tacos are always super loaded with meat and the right amount of cheese. read more

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I have to be honest, this was in the bottom tier of Mexican food in Reno. It's easily accessible if you are staying in the casino, but other than that, I wouldn't go back. The price was not worth it and the service was to be expected for a restaurant that turns into a club at night. read more

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If I could give this place to zero stars I would. The service here is dismal at best. The staff is rude conceited does not care about the customer at the bar. I asked a simple question and I got a very snarky response. I don't know. I'm the customer that is paying, and I do not deserve to be treated in this fashion. This used to be a good place to go to. I would no longer recommend it. read more

This is our second time eating here and the service and food have been great! We sat at the bar and were able to bypass the line to sit at a table. The bartenders were attentive and provided great service. We'll be back on our next staycation at the Silver Legacy. read more

Came here twice. One night had a burrito and the next night tacos. I would say this place does better with their burritos than the tacos I had. But their beans and rice are pretty good and that's important for me as a customer. I think the chips can be much better for a Mexican restaurant but the salsa options were good. Service was quick and friendly with good recommendations. I think the inside could use a bit of a face lift but it's not bad. They do have different color seating but not sure why. If I come back I will definitely choose the burrito again. Beer selection is pretty good and the bar is pretty nice. read more

Convenient place to go in Silver Legacy for late night food (places open after 9pm). We picked going here between cafe central and brew brothers. Glad we picked it! What we got: carnitas enchiladas, Birria plate, spicy mango martini, spicy pineapple margarita, salsa trio app (bill came out to be ~$80) - would get the enchiladas again (be warned: very cheeeeeeezy, but I loved it) and the Birria plate - would get the spicy mango martini over the spicy pineapple marg (but think it is fruit preference); boyfriend thought both were good. Drinks seemed to be on the sweeter side - salsa originally only came out with 2/3 salsas and we had to ask what happened; waitress said they had run out of the 3rd when they prepped the food (but didn't let us know until asked?) then she went and checked on it & brought out an additional two Our server was really sweet/seemed down to earth. Place got busier after 9pm read more

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Good service and decent food. The carnitas were flavorful and filling. The cheese quesadilla were good and plentiful. read more

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I ordered food to-go from El Jefe's located on the lower level of Harveys Casino. The food was decent for a Mexican casino restaurant. We had pork belly tacos, chicken fajitas and street corn. The pork belly tacos were good. The chicken fajitas were overpowered by the bell peppers and onions. There were only a few pieces of chicken. It was good for a casino restaurant. There's always improvements. This review more of a 3 1/2 stars. I was shocked to learn they automatically charge TIP to their TOGO orders. My order should have cost about $60. But with their automatic tipping system, I had to pay an extra $8. I wasn't sure the percentage of the tip because I didn't get my copy of the receipt. I figured it would be taped to my order. Nope, it wasn't there. I normally tip my TOGO orders. There should be a one-time Tip/service fee for their to-gos. Maybe $5 at the most. The cooks pack the food and the hostess only has to put it into a bag and drop it off to its customers. CUSTOMERS BEWARE of their tipping system for TOGO ORDERS! It can get costly if you have a big order. read more

Great place to watch football and have a bite to eat. I have the taco salad. Nice portion. My family split the nachos, and my husband had the carne asada. I also enjoyed the pina colada. I loved the toasted coconut on the rim. read more

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The bar area was fine . Out of the casino smokey area and close to circus circus. Our bartender was ok, young and not super friendly, but she was nice. I didn't love that we ordered grey goose and she poured around the corner. Tasted like house Vodka . $32 for two drinks is about average . read more

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Food was better than we expected. Nice Mexican flavor with lots of meat and cheese in the enchiladas. The service was fast and plenty of comfortable seating. Sorry, no complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. You have to purchase that. I would go to this place again to eat. read more

Happy hour is the happy place here. Our 22oz margaritas are half price, which came out to be $6.50 each. I couldn't drink up my margarita so our server put my leftover margarita in a plastic cup to go :) Street tacos were small but pretty filling after 3 of them. But I'd go for 6 tacos next time. Open atmosphere, clean tables & service is quick and friendly. read more

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I visited El Jefe's on a Sunday evening. I sat at a video poker free seat at the front bar alone. I sat there for over five minutes while three staff members, including a manager, buzzed around the bar helping customers and counting inventory. I got up, went to the back bar where the staff were gathered, and told them I was sitting there. The manager brought me water and a few minutes later one of the bartenders came over to take my order. He was very friendly! I asked for a mezcal margarita. Instead, he made me the signature Cadillac Margarita with a mezcal floater. I'm not a Cadillac fan, but, the acid and savory nature of the mezcal cut through the sweetness of the OJ. It was so good - I ordered a second! I ordered the quesabirria (the bartender said it was great and I love it!), however, the kitchen was out (it's a rather special dish, so I wasn't surprised). I asked his other favorite dish and he recommended the Shrimp Diablo Tacos. And yes - he was very genuine in his suggestion. It was a hearty portion with refried beans, fresh salsa, rice, and two tacos. I requested chips and salsa twice from the bartender but did not receive them. I love crunch with my Mexican food, and I'm happy to pay extra for chips and salsa. I noticed that folks in the dining room around me were getting complimentary chips. However, I noticed people by themselves weren't. Since I did not receive them from the bartender, I asked the runner who brought my food. He had to go out of his way to ask the manager if he could give me chips and salsa. She said yes. As a woman who travels around the world alone, nothing annoys me more than being ignored, "missed," or denied the same thing as couples or larger groups. Just give me a smaller portion, fine by me. Regardless, my tacos were delicious and the chips and salsa were, too. Overall, I'd visit El Jefe's again. The design was cute, food was good, cocktails strong, and once I got their attention - the staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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I placed an order to go. I ordered the enchiladas, street tacos, and had a mellow yellow to drink. They gave me a lemonade instead of mellow yellow which I didn't know until I got back to my room. At least the color of the drink was yellow. The cheese enchiladas tasted like the came from a microwave tv dinner. The street tacos were ok with not much flavor. This restaurant charges $2 for to go orders when other restaurants around them do not. read more

Stopped in for a snack. Great food. Everything has flavor. We got the nachos with carne asada- street tacos and their dip appetizer. Would go back. Be sure to double dip on the dip. (Chorizo then cheese) (soooo yummy ) read more

Our absolute FAVORITE place to eat, grab a drink or enjoy some night life while we're in Reno. Conveniently located inside THE ROW, it's a fun and family friendly atmosphere during daytime hours. The kids always join us for lunch or an early dinner. But then later it turns into a club with lights low and music and dancing. This place has some of our favorite yummiest drinks that we enjoy when we're in town. We were super sad they were temporarily closed due to Covid-19 the last time we were there. Looking foward to them Being back up and running hopefully soon! read more

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Service was friendly. Food was cold and quite bland. Bar top was dirty and not once did I see the bar wiped down after a customer left. I had the cheese enchiladas but they were very small and had very little cheese in them or even sprinkled on top. No cheese on the refried beans. Very disappointing. Even the plate itself was cold to the touch. read more

We love coming here for dinner on every trip the Reno. Food is great, although we miss the street corn dip they once had. And I agree with others regarding the chips and salsa, menu states 3 salsas but only 2 are given. The chips definitely taste store bought for $10.99. The spicy pineapple margaritas are so good!!! read more

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Wait staff is really nice, they recommend us to stay and get bottle service here as they turn into an after hours instead of going somewhere else. The best part is the location ( no need to Uber or drive lit) We got bottle service $475 with one bottle of champagne and one bottle of Tito's The vibe was chill and right up our alley. read more

Mexican candy, frozen mango margaritas and the bbq dry rub wings are amazing! Best wings ever!!! Wait time for food was about 40 mins but everything was great! read more

Save your money got to Taco Bell. Over priced not great service. Split meal no plate, lactose allergy covered in cheese. Can't get a drink water glasses empty. read more

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This place was awesome! I'm not sure why the bad reviews, but we did have to wait a few minutes to be seated because of the diamond or point people, but not too long. Our waitress was Grace she was very friendly and on top of everything. We had the tortilla soup, and it was hot and delicious! We shared the fajitas, and it was more than enough for two. That chicken was so tender and favorable. The Carne asada was good to, but that chicken melted in your mouth. The only warning I would give is don't eat the grilled jalapeño it will mess you up, lol This place is worth the price, and I'm not sure why the negative reviews it was delicious and authentic. I thought it would be like a Chevys, but it is definitely not. read more

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This is for the late night bar area late night. It looks like a fun round bar. There is gambling bar tops there. The standard drinks are comped there with play. The margarita was actually tasty with some oomph to it. It's those white ones, not the yellow syrupy sweet ones. As expected Mexican beers on draught and bottles. Great service. Food served here, too. read more

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In this review I'll have to omit the food, since many people don't realize this place turns into a night club at night on weekends! The ambiance there had fire music, but the staff really need to scan who goes in on predictable patterns. One person hit on my friend, then she tried to solicit prostitution, something like 2 girls for 1k. By the time we were leave the club he realized his wallet was stolen! Even though I danced and enjoyed the club, please make sure that soliciting for those things don't go on in there, especially in Nevada where brothels are no more than a 20 minute car ride away! It's like selling Marijuana on the street having dispensaries. I'm not saying don't go, rather cover your pockets and help the customers not feel so uncomfortable by soliciting read more

If you want to get your fight on. Get it on at el jefes. The security guards are ready and willing. They might not be able to knock you out but they will try their best. read more

It used to be great, now it's just ok. Guacamole used to be fresh and served in a bowl, now it's plastic cups ... huh Mexican restaurant is judged by how good and fresh the guacamole is, and I think it has gone down in quality and taste. read more

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Review for the Ramen Bar inside of El Jefe's Cantina Fantastic ramen!! Homemade broth, noodles, everything! I had the spicy miso broth with tonkatsu pork and pork belly chashu. The seasoned eggs are not to be missed! read more

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