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!

Great food, great margaritas! Only disappointment the…read morelingering smell of cigar smoke from establishment in back of building. Building owner should put a glass door between out of consideration for the restaurant guests.

AMAZING food, really nice business and very nice workers, and a pretty good price for their amazing…read morefood. 11/10 would recommend

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!

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

Food: The fajita meat was tasty and the portion was adequate. The rice and beans that came with a…read morefajitas should've stayed in the kitchen. The rice was cold and the beans lacked true flavor. The tortilla chips were pretty lackluster as well as the salsa. They didn't give very many chips and if you ask for a refill, it was an extra $2.99. By the way, the only prices on the menu was for the chips. When we asked why there were no prices on the menu the server was very clear in blaming the "Trump" economy. He blamed his prices on Trumps tariffs. With that said, I didn't understand why he couldn't put them on the menu, but that is what it was. Do not order the water as it tastes rancid. I'm not sure how that was possible, but it happened. Service:: The service wasn't the best, but it also wasn't the worse. Just don't expect much and you'll be fine. Ambiance: The ambience was that of a typical Mexican restaurant with a focus on muerte (death). The artwork comprised nicely dressed skeletons. Although I have no affiliation, I would recommend "El Charro" in Carson City as an alternative. The food is more flavorful, larger portions, free chips, better margaritas and staff is very nice. They also have a deal if you buy $100 gift card they will give you an extra $20 on the card.

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!

This place is a complete and utter disgrace to Mexican food. The food was premade and not authentic…read moreat all. I ordered the "birria tacos," but there was no consome on the taco. It was just birria in a tortilla with cheese, and the tortilla was extremely hard and oily. The consome on the side was heated up on the warming tray, which was a shame because it was supposed to be a flavorful sauce. The rice and beans were also burnt and hard, which made the meal even more disgusting. I wouldn't come back here if my life depended on it. Whoever claimed this restaurant to be authentic was clearly not an authentic Hispanic.If this is authentic, then my microwave is a Michelin-star chef My younger brother had gotten the chicken quesadilla, and the chicken was flavorless. We also ordered the fiesta sampler, but the nachos were burnt. My mother got the carnitas fajitas, and the rice was hard, the beans were burnt, and the guacamole was warmed up as if it was warmed with the warming tray. That's how all the beans and rice were on every plate. The service was just okay. One of the women who served us was very nice, but the other lady was rude and seemed like she was rushing to get away. The ambiance was alright, but it didn't make up for the terrible food. 0 stars if I could.