Another phenomenal night and dinner at Macho Tequila's, easily one of Reno's best hidden gems for excellent Mexican food. We were in a bit of a rush and were seated right away with fast and I amazing service. The lobby was decorated for Christmas already. I got a blue demon that was delicious and definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol and I ordered the carne asada flat steak plate. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and it was easy to make some amazing makeshift tacos out of the fresh corn tortillas. Everything prepared was so tasty and fresh it is a no brainer that this is a regular spot for us. You gotta try it if you haven't! read more

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First time here and really good food, great service too...we'll be back and bring our friends!

First-time diner at this place. Greeted and seated quickly. Staff friendly and efficient. Chips and salsa were delicious. Chimi rice and beans were served hot and fresh. Steak in the chimi was seasoned and tender. Small space, but nice atmosphere. read more

Macho Tequila's - Steak Chimi with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Honest take out review: 5/5 a true definition to the "hole in the wall", but a well known one for Sparks! Tap in! Some of the best Mexican food you'll find in Sparks Nv. Met with the owner Daniel who shared some of his experience with being a business owner in Sparks as well as the Mexican food market in the area. Service was quick for a to go order and it was hot!!! It was definitely table side ready when we got to our destination. This family owner business speaks loudly to the pride and cultural roots of Mexican food that you look for in the flavors, in the hospitality, and the time that it's taken to perfect recipes. -Barbacoa plate: 5/5 Ordered this to go which to no surprise was delicious in flavor. Wasn't too salty, or over seasoned. The braised beef was deliciously tender to the bite, as well as rich in sauce that wasn't too wet or thick. Pair with the rice and beans you have a delicious bite that's accompanied by the traditional tortilla. This meal provided for a savory bite that you can still taste after you're done eating. The rice and beans pairing it were very well done and rich in flavor and the cheese for the beans was perfect. The barbacoa had a taste that will make you appreciate the work and time that goes into braising the beef to give you that perfect bite of the strands that just melt in your mouth as you go for another bite. 5/5 I'll definitely have to stop in for a sit down meal as this experience was rich and just nice to have some home cooked tasting Mexican food in the heart of Sparks. Definitely reasonably priced for the level of food you're getting. Give Daniel and Macho Tequilas a chance to earn your business with their delicious food! Oh, and the nachos were also really well portioned, priced, and flavorful! But, this was more for the barbacoa. Overall 5/5!!! read more

Macho Tequila's - 4. Barbecue Beef / Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

We love the nachos here! The asada nachos are amazing! So tender and juicy Danny is super cool. We called ahead for an order, last minute de vision, when we got here, the table was ready for us, with chips and salsa, and in a matter of minutes our nachos were ready too. We had an amazing meal and we were not late for our appointment. Thank you! read more

Macho Tequila's - Nachos de asada - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Great, flavorful food and very nice people. My friend had the taco salad and raved about it. I had an enchilada platter -yummy- and typing this i am ready to get in the car and go back right now. Easy parking too. Highly recommend! https://machotequilasnv.com/sparks-nevada-macho-tequila-s-food-menu read more

The food here is great. It is a little hole in the wall that has good reviews that my husband saw, and we decided to try it. The owner was the one serving us, and he was pleasant. There was a review on the taco salad, so I tried the taco salad and my husband had the fish tacos. The tacos were good, the fish is grilled, not bread and fried, so that is a huge plus. I ordered the mango dressing for my asada taco salad, and it was so delicious. I dipped my chips in it. I will be getting a side of that the next time we eat there. They chips and salsa were good. The one salsa is hot, the heat keeps building, but couldn't stop eating it. Lol. Didn't see menudo on the menu, but it may be ran as a special, I am unsure, but they did have chili relleno, which I will be trying next. Place is clean, and the drinks are good too. Pina colada is delicious. read more

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We tried this place after seeing many comments from our neighbors on Nextdoor. The restaurant is very clean and has cute decoration. The menu has a lot of options, it is on the more expensive side from what I see at other Mexican restaurants. It took a bit longer to get the food but overall it was good food. The margarita was well made, my husband made the comment it was the best he's ever had. read more

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The service is amazing! The food food is consistent delicious. #7 Carne Asada is my favorite! Danny is great! read more

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My wife came to pick me up from the Yelp Elite Hana Garden event and got dinner here. Then she got a call and NEVER touched her dinner... So I guess we got lunch for tomorrow, lol. Quality/Quantity - Chicken Burrito - Generous size. Generous amount of chicken (and rice), almost no veggies though, so not perfectly balanced in my opinion. See picture. Also where were the beans and pico de gallo in the burrito? Again, see picture. There was also so little sauce for this huge burrito??? Well neither of us liked the sauce, but we also just came back from Trader Joes and got two different types of salsas. Plus when we were in CA, we brought back 8 avocados. So we made an amazing sauce which took this meal to 5 stars. Atmosphere - Good size local business. Plenty of mall parking, even with a huge Yelp event going on. Indoor seating only, table or bar. Open 6 days a week from 11am to 9pm, closed Tuesdays. Yelp hours differ slightly. Cool decor. Service - 5 stars. My wife met with the owner and he was very welcoming. He had many suggestive sells. They also have a loyalty program, see website. Price - $17, expensive for what she got, but a good deal for us as it is enough food for two as we are light eaters. BTW - I think your online prices need to be updated. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2012. read more

Macho Tequila's - 9/18/24 FYI, Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Chips and salsa is just a start. Get ready the main course is on the way. A crispy taco and enchilada with beans and rice was a flavorful plate full. We also had a giant bowl of meatball soup. Everything was fresh and tasty. Inside the restaurant is decorated with colorful ribbons and artworks. The service was excellent. He knew everything about the menu. Give it a try! read more

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Darling Mexican restaurant I Sparks with a full bar. Started off with complimentary chips and salsa-loved that they had both green and red-and a delicious michelada. My husband had the chile relleno and I had the mango shrimp. He loved the relleno but the shrimp was the star of the meal. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so unique and delicious with the perfect hint of sweetness. It came with rice (which I mixed with the sauce) beans, guacamole and tortillas. So many other items I can't wait to try on the menu. Service was great and it was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant-loved it! read more

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WOW! My husband and I stumbled upon Macho Tequilas after our original plan to hit the Korean wing spot next door fell through--turns out they weren't open during the hours listed, and I was a little salty at first. But then my husband suggested, "How about we try this Mexican place next door?" I figured, why not? We're already here. And oh. my. goodness. Best decision ever! I am SO thankful the wing place was closed! The food at Macho Tequilas was absolutely phenomenal! The albondigas soup was hands down the best I've had outside of my Mexican mother-in-law's kitchen. It was comforting, flavorful, and just hit the spot in every way. My husband went with the chicken mole, and it was equally delicious--tender chicken drenched in a rich, perfectly balanced sauce that had just the right amount of depth and sweetness. This place is an authentic hidden gem. If you're in the area, you need to check it out. Oh, and don't even think about leaving without trying the flan--it was the perfect end to our meal, rich and silky with just the right amount of sweetness. In short, Macho Tequilas is a must-try! Trust me, you won't regret it. read more

My husband and I stopped here kind of randomly, we were in the area and starving and looking for good Mexican food. Well we found it! We got the bean and cheese dip to snack on while we waited for our food, it was perfectly browned on top, toasty and very tasty. The waiter was really nice and checked on us often. We were only one of 3 total parties there, I think we picked a good time to get Linner (lunch+dinner). There was a lot of art on the walls and streamers hung from the ceiling, it felt like a party! I want to go back and get some Guava margs to go... but this place is great, definitely a place to check out if you're hungry. read more

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Stopped here on a Monday afternoon Round 4:30 and surprisingly it was empty. I've been wanting to try their Monday special which is 4 tacos for $5.50. They still have the special but tacos are now chicken tacos and it's $5.72 for 4 which is still a great deal for street tacos! Tacos were really good w their house red or green salsa. Green is pretty spicy but I love it! Wife got tamales which she said were very good as well. The interior is very nice w some photos and decorations along the walls. Nice place to eat at. Service was very good so no complaints there. read more

Macho Tequila's - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

My wife and I have been to Macho Tequila numerous times and we both think it is the best Mexican restaurant in Sparks! Today was "Taco Tuesday" and we both had the same dinner, 2 chicken tacos with rice, beans and a Pacifico ( I had 2!). Not only was the food great but our total bill was only $30. They also give 4% off if you pay with cash. Although Macho is a bit of a drive from our house we think it is well worth the extra travel time. If you love Mexican food you need to check out Macho Tequila. read more

It was a snowy night before the Nevada basketball game. Except for us there was only one other table. I guess people didn't want to go out and drive. Lucky for us we had the place all to ourselves. Not lucky for the owners. When the roads are good, you need to get yourself over here! The skinny margarita was amazing. So was my large serving of chicken fajitas. There was a surprise in my first bite. Sweetness. What was that? After another bite I realized it was pineapple! Not large pieces, but small enough to turn your head. That was a great addition to the fresh veggies and tender chicken. Now, that was different! This dish easily could've been shared. My husband had the veggie burrito. That was also large and he packed up half to take with us. I wish we had room to taste the flan. Next time. We noticed and enjoyed the piped in Latin music. There's plenty of seating and room to accommodate groups. Like I said, get yourself over here! read more

Macho Tequila's - Skinny margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Some of the best nachos I've ever had. The asada meat is super tender, juicy and quite a good portion for nachos. The cheese melts in your mouth. The service is amazing, Danny is great. The ambiance is incredibly cozy. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Macho Tequila's - Asada Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

I have only done takeout, but this has quickly become one of my favorite burritos in town. The vibe is a dive bar, which can be fun in its own way. The employees are always kind and helpful. Call ahead to see if they have al pastor because they run out fast! read more

Macho Tequila's - Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

The food here never disappoints. The spicy dishes have a good kick to them which I love.

Food is excellent! Best tamales ever. Service was fantastic and out of this world margaritas!!

Service seemed short-handed, but friendly and quick despite! Decor is eclectic and cozy. They have one tv above the bar, and plenty of tables of all various sizes. Food was worth the wait, and tasted very fresh. Nothing seemed frozen or pre-made which is such a refreshing experience. Fish tacos were wonderful. No spice or jalapeno would be my only complaint. There is a selection of table salsa from the chips you could use. The tacos were served with rice and beans, fresh guacamole, and a slice of lime. The serving size was hearty. Pancho Villa cadillac drink was citrusy and strong with a nice salted rim. I highly recommend. Chile verde was awesome. It was less salty than other places in Reno/Sparks and served very hot. It was served with rice and beans, fresh guacamole and choice of flour or corn tortillas. All in all its a solid dinner spot, and I enjoyed how homelike it felt. read more

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Five stars, easily. 10/10 overall dining experience. What a gem of a restaurant! I am so glad we stumbled onto one of the only places open on the 4th of July, because we were so happy when we left this place. We ordered a Cadillac margarita (10/10) and a house spicy margarita made with their own tequila (8/10). Then we moved to chips, salsa and guacamole which was simply wonderful. For entrees, we had the shredded beef Flautas (10/10, so flavorful and delicious) and the Danny Boy fajitas (8/10). We were so full and satisfied after, so we didn't even have room for dessert. But we will definitely be coming back again soon. We live in Los Angeles, CA and so are accustomed to some of the best and most authentic Mexican food in the world. Macho Tequila's is one of the best of the best, and could easily go head to head with any authentic Mexican restaurant in Mexico, California and Nevada. What a gift to Sparks this place is, and a gift to the greater Reno area. One of the best restaurants in the greater Reno, NV area. I simply loved it! Thanks for such a memorable July 4th meal!!! read more

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We were in the area around the corner from Macho Tequila's so as part of my quest to find a Mexican place worth returning to, we decided to check it out. After considering the over all experience I've decided that this restaurant reminds we of an old Clint Eastwood movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. First the Good: The chips were thick, not greasy and they were crisp. Two types of salsa were served, a red and green, both with good flavor but I favored the green. the lettuce and tomato garnish on the plates were crisp and fresh. My husband's Flautas were crispy and accompanied with a good amount of guacamole and sour cream. The rice and beans that came with my chimichanga were pretty tasty. The Bad: My carnitas chimi was over fried and hard to cut into. The carnitas filling was dry and overcooked. The host/ waiter while civil was hardly welcoming but attentive enough. Lastly, The Ugly: the glass doors were beyond filthy with a million greasy finger prints. These doors are the first thing a customer sees! The dining area was dimly lit which gave me the further impression that grime was abundant. A dish tub sat abandoned on a table close to ours. I honestly don't know how this restaurant passes a health inspection. All said and done Let's just say my quest for the best continues. I won't be returning here. read more

Macho Tequila's - Carnitas chimichanga with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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We were craving mexican food for dinner with a friend who lives nearby this place. The reviews sounded good and the food described as authentic. We arrived at 7pm on a Wednesday. It was not busy and our host who seated us was friendly. I really liked the "old school" vibe inside. I decided to try the #11 Carnita plate. The carnita meat was flavorful and not greasy. The beans were so good and even though I've never had mexican rice served white in color, it tasted great also. I only wish that my meat was a little less dry. My friend ordered the Chicken Fajita platter and she really enjoyed it. Huge portion of food and the flour tortillas were homemade! Our server was by himself the entire time managing the bar, seating and waiting tables. He had a great personality and asked us a few times how we were doing. Nice guy! I would return here again next time we're in town. I hear they have great chile relleños. read more

Macho Tequila's - Carnitas plate. #11. With rice and beans and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Unexpected surprise.... Don't be afraid of the outside decor . Very nice on the inside and excellent food. My wife gives five stars to the spicy margarita. read more

Macho Tequila's - Carne Asada. Hundred percent steak and other good stuff. - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Fabulous and friendly staff! I had the burrito, and my boyfriend had the torta - both carne asada. The meat was so tender and full of flavor, everything was fresh and served hot. The salsas were AMAZING! The restaurant was clean and smelled like delicious food! New favorite spot in Sparks. read more

Macho Tequila's - Carne asada torta - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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We were staying at the Nugget & wanted Mexican Food. What a find. We took a Lyft over & so glad we did. Food was very good! We LOVED THE CHIPS! Awesome service. Quaint location. Yum! read more

FOOD Chips and salsa start off on the right foot, flavorful. not oily. Barbacoa the other day and camarones a la diabla today hit the spot. Ask Danny about the menu, and he'll attend to you with care, an intense hombre who cares as much about your restoration. Everything's is as you might expect from caring home cooking. SERVICE Owner-operated by "Danny Boy". In an age of AI and bots, the place has soul, as you should expect from a "Mama y Papa". Accentuates the dinner experience. AMBIANCE Homey and comfortable. A place you could take the family or for a casual date, and leave with positivity and, hopefully, good memory. I've only recently added Macho Tequila to my short-list, but I'll be back. Me gusta. read more

Always delicious! Service is superb and the top shelf margarita tastes Amaz-ing. If you haven't tasted the food at Macho Tequila's you don't know what you're missing. Always a go to when we want to take family or friends out. read more

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Looking for a new spot for Mexican food here in town, there's so many to choose from and lots of good food, but I am glad we stumbled upon this place! Saw reviews were good, thought we'd try it out. Small place, wasn't very busy, and a nice surprise when 6pm hit the band Drinking with Clowns came on-that made the ambience amazing! Nice slow music I feel like you'd hear on the beach in Mexico. The food was great! Husband got the sopes with pastor. The pastor was delicious, his plate had bright fresh veggies. I had the mango shrimp which was sweet mango sauce and shrimp. The refried beans were perfectly seasoned along with the rice. I'm not mad it didn't have any red color to it, which could be from red dye 40 in the tomato bullion that many places use. Rice was flavorful and delicious. Chips and salsa were also a go! The green salsa was spicy and the red salsa had a nice warm heat and almost sweet tomato flavor. Got the deep fried ice cream, which I think was coffee ice cream, it was huge! Also had the spicy margarita which had a smoky flavor to it. Definitely be back for more! read more

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A hidden Gem indeed. Tasty food. Good drinks. 4 of us stopped in on a Friday thinking "Happy Hour". They don do those on Fridays and its totally fine. I had the Smoked Prawns, Cold Pacifico on Tap, their Tostada Salad was loaded, Carnitas good.... all around great food that we liked and will be back! read more

The mango shrimp was delicious and the pineapple in the fajitas was great! We also like the dessert which was like a cheese bread. Great Mexican place. read more

Best Mexican food I think I've ever had! Our meal started with super smooth and flavorful salsa with fresh tortilla chips. I ordered the carnitas and was not disappointed. The meat was tender and delicious and the portion was just perfect. The rice and beans with the carnitas was so good I skipped the tortillas and just ate with my fork. My husband agrees the food was amazing. He ordered a chomichanga that was perfectly fried and stuffed full with meat and cheese! Nothing short of a phenomenal meal! Thank you Danny Boy for a great meal! read more

Macho Tequila's - Salsa is so good and I don't even like salsa! Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

This place is excellent! The food is really good and very authentic, my wife said her drink was very tasty, it's clean, and the owner is a really nice guy! read more

First time here. Came here for dinner after looking through yelp. The place was pretty much empty. We were the only customers. The parking lot was a bit dark and empty. It looks a bit sketchy. Surrounding businesses were all closed. A staff came out from the back to greet us when we walked in. Seated by the window. Service was pretty slow given that there was nobody there but us. We ordered two plates to share. We had the plain burrito with carne asada since we opted out of the spicy one. Those were the two choices, plain or spicy. We also got the famous Mack combination with chicken (taco & enchilada). Chip and salsas were complimentary. Burrito: the flavor was decent. The meat was a bit dry. Burrito size was a bit smaller than other places I've been too. Overall, it was okay. The famous Mack combination: it's disappointing. Not worth $15 in my book. Food came out on a big plate filled with rice and beans to make it look full. Both the taco and enchiladas were crazy small. They're like kids size meal. You could literally finish them in two bites especially the enchilada. It was small and thin with barely any meat. You could barely taste the flavor. The taco was small but had more meat than the enchilada. The rice was pretty plain. Overall, this dish is disappointing and would not recommend. The complimentary chip and salsa: I would say this is probably the best dish . The verde salsa was pretty good. It was spicier than the red. read more

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Lunch today at Macho Tequila's in Sparks, Nevada was excellent! We were in the area for the day and my husband suggested it because of the reviews and it didn't disappoint! My husband had the chicken fajitas and I had the chicken chimichanga. Both our entrees were delicious and the portions were huge! The chips and salsa were delicious, service was great and the atmosphere was nice! It was an outstanding lunch! read more

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Little place but wonderful decor. Nice and clean but tucked away in a little area where it's surrounded by food trucks. Biggest serving I've ever seen! Owner was server and he's really nice. read more

Macho Tequila's - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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After living in the area for 13 years, I think I finally found my go-to Mexican food restraurant. I stopped in here on a whim for an early dinner and had the entire place to myself. At first, I was going to ask for take-out but when I saw the selections, I wanted my food to be fresh and hot so I ate in. I ordered the mango shrimp, FYI - I do not see this on the online menu. It was absolutely delicious! Very rarely do I not leave an eatery without a doggy box but I did today. This food was amazing and ate it all! Thank you, Danny, for a great meal and conversation! read more

Macho Tequila's - Amazing dish, mango shrimp! - Mexican Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Amazing food with large portions great service in a beautiful and Clean environment! We loved everything about our experience here!