The Yelp reviews don't lie on this hole in the wall Mexican Restaurant. They only have 5 tables,…read morebut the service was excellent and the waitress was very helpful and friendly. Their salsa was outstanding, we actually bought a pint of it. We ordered their Menudo and wow, the flavors were excellent and they service it with lime wedges, white onions and cilantro on the side and homemade tortillas. We also ordered the chili rellano plate which was huge and delicious. This Mexican restaurant deserves high accolades to the chef, owner, and servers. AND I left my cell phone on the table and got almost home and realized I didn't have it with me, I drove back even though they were closed and they greeted me at the door with a smile and my phone. Thank you for being honest. Will highly recommend this gem.

Another good find. When GPS brought us to here, I thought we…read morewere in the wrong place with the gas station in front, see pictures. Quality/Quantity - Complimentary Chips and Salsa - Love hearty chips, and my wife thought they were home made...? I think it was store bought... Quesabirria Tacos - 4 (small) tacos, a cup of sauce and a side of condiments, toppings. See pictures. If you have been following, I have been on a Birria Taco quest, trying this type of tacos every change I get. These were just okay. The sauce was good and it had generous meat/beef. But it lacked cheese?!?! See my last Birria Taco review at Mama Papa. Chimichanga - My wife really enjoyed this. She did not believe me when I told her that this was a deep fried burrito, lol. Generous portions, and she was only able to eat half. Guess we have dinner tonight. My wife and I felt the food was fairly authentic. BTW - EVERYONE ordered soup!! Menudo, Pozole, 7 Mares or Caldo de Res, etc! My wife really wanted to order this to try, but it was 70 degrees outside. Just means we have to come back. :) Kids menu also available. Atmosphere - Small location, the indoor and outdoor space was about the same size. Full of locals, everyone sort of knew each other which was cool. Semi open kitchen. One unisex restroom, I did not bother to check it out. Open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm as per Yelp. Plenty of parking Service - Overall good, welcoming. Counter or table service. We kind of stood out, and not in a negative way. The owner/cashier wanted to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The waiter was a hard worker, cleaning our table, and bringing out chips and salsa to us. Then we went to the counter to order. Price - No prices on the menus?!?! $30 + generous tip. Reasonably priced, but for a "hole in the wall"?!?! Owner Comment - Congrats on your success.

I recommend this restaurant if you're ever visiting Carson City…read more Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM-9:00 PM Happy Hour: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM Parking: Free with plenty of spaces in the shopping complex. Ambiance: Relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with Mexican-inspired décor and cultural touches throughout the restaurant. There was a steady flow of guests, giving the place a lively but comfortable feel. Restrooms: Clean and decent, although a bit outdated. Service: Friendly but somewhat disorganized, possibly because we had a large group. The waitress initially told me the bartender was busy, but later realized she had never entered my drink order. She apologized and removed it from the bill. She also brought the wrong entrée for one of my friends but corrected it promptly. On a positive note, she graciously accommodated another friend's custom drink request even though it wasn't on the menu. Chips & Salsa: The first basket is complimentary. We were told additional baskets normally have a charge, but during our visit we were offered unlimited refills. Food: Fresh, authentic, and generously portioned. Recommended dishes: Salmon Atlántico, Fish Tacos, Artichoke Dip, Enchiladas, and Bistec.

We always love our meals at San Marcos. Tonight was paint night here. We had just tacos and coconut…read moreshrimp. The each of the proteins in the tacos were cooked perfectly and flavorful with sauces that complemented them. The coconut shrimp were mouth watering good! Unfortunately tonight we only had water as every drink we ordered they were out of (including margaritas ). We definitely will be back and hopefully the bar will be better stocked.

Perfect for snacks but everything is so good you might as well make it a meal!…read more I came in for an elote and mangoneada but ended up with half the menu instead. They have a tablet at the front for ordering so I scrolled through and wanted EVERYTHING. Thank goodness I brought someone else because we split birria fries (10/10), cueritos, un esquite (10/10), a cheese and pepper tamale (10/10) and an agua Fresca (11/10). I can't wait to come back and try more this is definitely a must try gem

A small Mexican restaurant and treats store. They have home made ice creams and paletas. And a…read moreridiculously extensive savory food menu and even a crepe menu. It can be overwhelming if it's your first time. But, if you know what you're craving, the decision might be easier. I could not make up my mind to just get 1 item. I originally came for ice cream and/or a sweet treat. I ended up getting 3 things. - Strawberries & Cheesecake ice cream. Not really worth it. The ice cream was vanilla with strawberry puree mixed in, so the texture was icy. And it had bits of cheesecake bites in it. It was underwhelming for me. - Esquites . I love elote and esquites. The esquites was pretty decent. Served warm with mayo and topped with cotija and tajin. Easy to eay and their small size is a good portion. I couldn't finish it. - Fresas con crema. Something so simple tastes so good. This was my fave and worth coming back for. It's a large cup of sliced strawberries swimming in a sweet cream mixture of Mexican crema, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, topped with whipped cream. It was so delicious. The portion is plenty for 1 person. I'm glad I have leftovers because I definitely would have craved it again. There are so many things to try that I definitely will be back to try their savory items. The woman who served us was extremely polite and helpful. We enjoyed our time there.

Shrimp cocktail is AMAZING! Husband had deep fried carnitas plate AND carnitas deep fried the…read moreabsolute BEST way to eat them - DELICIOUS! Watermelon margarita was a seasoned cocktail was tasty and refreshing! Our server was fantastic and the food and drink both excellent. Highly recommend and we will definitely return to this Dia de Los Muertos themed gem!

I would put this review at 3.5 stars. First, I love how the restaurant is decorated. The chips and…read moresalsa. Salsa is good but the chips seemed like bagged chips and not freshly made. Wasn't a huge fan of the chips themselves but salsa is good. Husband got a smothered burrito. He loves their burritos. I got a hamburger. They have changed the fries and the thousand island which was a bummer for me. Hamburger was I believe 16.99, around there, then an extra $1.50 for a piece of cheese that barely covered the hamburger. Waitress was ok. Nothing bad, took a bit to get our check but no real complaints there. All in all, for the price, it left me wanting more. I'll go here because my husband likes the burrito but it's never going to be my first choice for Mexican food.

Homemade tortillas, fresh food, and everything made a tu gusto! You can really taste the…read moredifference because they use actual fresh vegetables instead of canned ingredients, and you can even see the food being cooked right in front of you. The birria and quesabirrias are absolutely delicious--very flavorful without being overly salty. I also loved the combination of condiments. Nothing was overwhelmingly spicy, but if you like more heat, you can definitely request it. The service was excellent--attentive, cordial, and respectful. The ambiance is definitely a small, hole-in-the-wall type of spot, but honestly, don't let the size fool you--the food is delicious! Sometimes the best food comes from the smallest places. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

I had a recommendation from a friend to stop here, I am glad I did!…read more I am a firm believer that the fancier the Mexican restaurant, the more bland the food will be. This location is not a flashy place, it is very simple. But, the food is incredible. I opted for a simple order of carne asada tacos and al pastor tacos. These are my barometer dishes to guage the quality of the food. Both of the tacos were wonderful. The carne asada was seasoned and grilled to perfection. The al pastor was marinated and juicy and so full of flavor. The sign to me that this spot is focused on the food was the handmade tortillas. It takes a lot of effort and skill to be able to make perfect corn tortillas! The ladies behind the counter were so friendly and I could tell they put a lot of love into the food they prepare. I will recommend this spot to anyone that is looking fro great food in North Carson.

This is a delightful family owned restaurant. Brightly colored with lively music playing. Very…read moreinviting. The food was fantastic! It was just the right amount of food for a combination plate. Prices are very reasonable. It is in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The service was great.

7/28/2024- Always on…read morethe hunt for the hole in the wall places to eat.. Decided to stop by and try a few items.. Located in a strip mall- nicely and colorful decor.. I like how the menu had lunch specials for the week.. Ordered the Taco President -with carne asada- Enchilada with pork carnitas-.. Prices very reasonable- Very impressed with the handmade corn tortillas.. Nice crunch and meat was tender.. Enchilada was perfect tasting.. sauce and the meat- Salsa had a nice fresh flavor.. $13.68 plus a soda.. Owner was very nice and asked how the food was.. great customer service.. Can't wait to go back when I'm hungry!

El Charro is celebrating their 50th year, this year. AndI've probably been eating there, most if…read morenot all, of those 50 years. Growing up, we always celebrated birthdays at El Charro. And the food tastes just as good, and the same, as it did back in the 70's. For most of my life, I always ordered the chile relleno lunch special or small dinner, but this past year, I've moved on to the cheese enchilada lunch special. Equally as tasty. And my mom today had the melt in your mouth goodness of the Tacos Nacionales lunch special. If you know you know, and if you don't you should absolutely try it. Service is always super friendly, and the restaurant is warm and inviting.

This place may be a hit or miss depending on what you get. But, i do remember having the Baja…read moreshrimp platter and loved it. Shrimp is battered in a tequila batter. Nice and crispy, served with rice and beans. A satisfying dish. My husband got the fajitas with steak. Their portions are huge and the amount of meat they gave him was definitely a value with what they charged. I also, had the best horchata there. Not too sweet and perfectly balanced with just enough cinnamon. The best item I had there. The 2 items not worth getting is the shrimp tostada. Literally a boring ice berg lettuce salad with cold shrimp filled in a tortilla bowl. And their choco-flan. The cake part was dry and hardly tasted chocolate. However, the flan layer was pretty good. Maybe just order the flan. This is an old place that could definitely use a renovation. The place over all is just dirty. Everything needs an upgrade.

Four for dinner. Seated promptly. They have a large menu. For a beverage we had their homemade…read morefruit drink filled with finely chopped apple, mango and more....wonderful. For meals we selected the El Tipico and the enchiladas. El Tipico is their sampler platter. All the dinners were very good. Loved the variety of food on the sampler. All tasty. Super good plantains. The restaurant was quiet. Owner came over to make sure we were enjoying our meals. We will be returning here.

I was invited to eat here by a friend which I appreciated because she was able to suggest items…read morethat she had tried before. We ended up ordering a variety of pupusas that we shared. I have little experience w/ pupusas, but these were thick and full of flavor. The restaurant itself could have been cleaner. There were stacks of restaurant items and cleaning supplies out in view of the dining room and a small couch where a staff member sat and took off her shoes.

Great service and great food! Thank you looking forward to visiting again and trying the pesole!read more

The biggest concern was that there were no prices on the menu. We had to ask about entrée costs,…read moreand our waitress said entrées generally ran $14-$20. The fish tacos and chimichangas were good, but the carne asada was overcooked, dry, and tough. We asked if chips and salsa were included & she said she'd bring them right over. They arrived in a very small bowl (approx 10 chips) and later appeared as a $4 charge. A small side of sour cream cost another $4. Neither charge was disclosed, and without menu prices, we had no way to know. The $10 margarita special was also very small and seemed to contain little tequila & hardly any flavor. Service was mediocre. The staff was not rude, but they were inattentive, and we had to eventually ask for the check. When we asked about the bill, our waitress reached for the card instead of showing it to us, which was awkward. Our total was $80 (3 entrées, 1 margarita, 1 soda, chips & sour cream). I don't mind paying for extras, but customers should know the prices beforehand. The food had some highlights, but the lack of posted prices and disclosure of additional charges left us disappointed. Makes me think different customers may be charge different prices. No need to return

I eat there about every two months. They are consistently good. There is something special about…read morethe margaritas. And the bar drinks are good. It's clean and the service is friendly.

Great Place to Eat I…read morefrequent La Posada Real at least once a week when I'm in Carson City for work, and it's consistently a great experience. The employees are always attentive and do a great job checking in on customers and keeping drinks refilled. The food comes out quickly and is always good. Sergio at the bar deserves a special shoutout. He's constantly doing his thing, making sure everyone is doing well and that their drinks are topped off. You can tell he genuinely cares about providing great service. The restaurant is clean, the service is excellent, and the food is consistently good. Definitely one of my go-to places whenever I'm in town for work. Highly recommend!