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    The Kafana

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    The fantastic desert

    The food was simply amazing! We had Cajun Shrimp with Linguine. The dinner salad was better than most. The main course made you want to lick the plate. The cake with blueberries and raspberries, a lemon marscapone filling absolutely delicious. Service was great! The only negative was the intrusion of smoke from the casino. Maybe that will be resolved in the massive remodel happening now.

    Battered and deep fried Monte Cristo sandwich.
    Robbie R.

    This is a review for the Kafana restaurant ... strange name, I have no idea where it's from. A lot of the restaurant food reviews end up on the Bordertown Casino listing, so I'll post on both. I'm traveling south down the 395 from Susanville and I hit the Nevada border. I've heard about this Monte Cristo Sandwich they have here at the Kalafa Restaurant here inside the Bordertown Casino. I'm always on the lookout for a good properly done Monte Cristo, and that means battered and deep fried after the sandwich is assembled, too many places skip the deep frying and just give you toast. Exit off the freeway is easy and we pull into the Casino. Parking isn't bad and the restrooms are right as you enter, so that's convenient. We're seated in a nice cozy booth. Looking over the menu I see the Monte Cristo described as a ham, turkey, & Swiss cheese sandwich battered & deep fried - ($13.99). It comes with choice of potato, fries or, hash browns. We both order the Monte Cristo sandwich with hashbrowns. The food arrives quickly, but the first thing I notice is the hash browns are a little pale and not very browned. I guess that's how they do them here, so if you want more crispy golden brown you have to ask. Mine got sent back to get more cooked. After my hashbrowns were browned more , they were crispy and tasty. The sandwich comes with this strawberry syrup stuff that's way super tasty. The batter is pretty thick on this version of the Monte Cristo and you need to use a fork and knife, instead of just picking the thing up with your hands. I'll say, it's is one of the better versions I've had. Good filling of ham and turkey with Swiss cheese melted inside. The batter is a bit too thick for my liking, but I still enjoyed my sandwich. In fact it's so filling, that I took half the sandwich to go in a box. In my pics, the batter is so thick , it's hard to tell that's a sandwich under that deep fried batter. The food and service seem pretty good here at Bordertown, and I'd stop in here again on my travels up and down the 395.

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    Myrna S.

    We headed to The Kafana Cafe, located inside Bordertown to have breakfast/lunch. When we arrived, the restaurant was fairly crowded but the hostess managed to find a booth for our party of four. One of our two servers: Katrina soon appeared to take our drink orders and informed us that our server, Rachel will be by to take our food orders, and Rachel appeared soon after. Our entrees arrived in timely manner and most of it was devoured with relish because all the food was expertly prepared: well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Our two servers Rachel and Katrina checked in on our party frequently and earnestly asked if we needed anything. Their professionalism and genuine friendliness almost moved me to tears because I didn't think this quality of customer service still existed. A very heartfelt kudos to these two ladies, they are an exemplary example of wonderful customer service that keeps people like me patronizing business like this who makes our business and customers like us feel appreciated. Thank you ladies for proudly providing awesome customer service!

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    The ambience is always well, the food is always deliciously consistent and the service is extremely friendly and nice!

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    3 months ago

    Since moving close to it, we've been there multiple times. Food is good and the staff has always been friendly.

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    6 months ago

    Food suck, smells of cigarette smoke from casino; service is not ideal---needs an update from the 1940's

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    Megan I'm in the evenings is nice as always. Day servers are nice too. Solid good food and still reasonable prices. Really recommend.

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    10 months ago

    Service, portions of the food, & Prices are great! Definitely recommend this place. We will be back for-sure!

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    Great food and service and can't wait to get back there with family and friends for the evening

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    My French dip was good the onion rings were soggy . Food kinda pricey . I did love the fact that it was just like going back to the 80s .

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    Their hamburger's are always great. Also the service is great. Just went last night and ordered the special, prime rib, it was perfect.

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    2 years ago

    Good food, good prices, good service. A little smoke from the casino, but not bad at the back section.

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    I always have a good meal here and the prices are great especially considering the prices everywhere else.

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    Great food great prices. Old school awesome. One of the rare restaurants we go to anymore

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    Bertha Miranda's Mexican Food Restaurant and Cantina - Chicken Taco and Enchilada

    Bertha Miranda's Mexican Food Restaurant and Cantina

    4.0(837 reviews)
    14.4 mi
    •$$

    Hands down the BEST MEXICAN FOOD I have had in FOREVER!!! I wish I would have gotten pictures. I…read moreordered The Masterpiece. Chili Relleno, cheese enchilada, chicken taco, beans and rice, and a regular Margarita. Each of the dishes had its own distinct flavor profile. The margarita had a very light refreshing taste that was very enjoyable. They go down easy so be careful The service was incredible DENISE is not only the manager but a server too. She was cheerful, kind, and very attractive to all our needs. We had a party of 8 with 3 small children and she was a CHAMP! The ambiance was amazing. Like a old mexican cantina with raw bric and painted family portraits of the Matriarch of the family that started the restaurant. All in all I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!

    Ordered the masterpiece…read more Chili relleno was rather bland. There was no seasoning and the outside fell off of the chili while the cheese inside fell out of the chili. So maybe a 5/10. The enchilada sauce was again rather bland though creamy. Likely a 6/10. Just did not appeared to be seasoned in any way. The taco was a 5/10. I liked how they achieved the crunchy corn tortilla, but again it was very bland. The rice was soggy and flavorless. The refried beans had some cheese . But once again, no seasoning of any kind. The flan was pretty well made, though they didn't bother giving me the whipped cream. Our waitress was hostile to us and we ended up having to go up to the register to pay at the end after 1.75 hours. I had ordered the flan after somebody else ordered and it had come out. I wanted to see what it looked like before deciding. The waitress looked at me like "really" like why did I not order it earlier. When I asked for silverware after getting it she just about snapped. She hadn't cleaned up the extra silverware on the table as is normally expected so she grabbed it and slammed it by me like she was losing it. The air of the place kind of gave off a toxicity like nobody wanted to be there, everyone was miserable, and the customers were treated as annoyances that needed to get out. The food came across as the kitchen having lost all passion for cooking and doing the absolute bare minimum. Felt like I was at a restaurant from kitchen nightmares and Gordon Ramsay was going to walk in at any second. I had terrible gas and pain after getting home even 5 hours later so I am pretty sure the chili relleno had gluten, though that's my fault. We ended up here because there were not many decent options open at 3:30 pm. It was a place nobody really wanted to go to and I do not imagine that we will ever find ourselves here ever again. Rather not feel like our waitress is about to attack us and the people at the register look at us like go away.

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    Number 8 shredded beef Taco & cheese Enchilada Plate.

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    Mi Ranchito - Enchiladas Verdes Pollo

    Mi Ranchito

    4.2(277 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    FANTASTIC!!!! What a great find. I don't even know where to begin…read more Tastebuds are dancing with happiness right now. Too often you go to a Mexican restaurant that's sadly been Americanized....not here! Everything we order had so much flavor and tasted superb. The spices used were perfect!!!! The Armadillo OMG was so good. Came out sizzling and remained super hot throughout the time we were there. Served with a generous plate of rice, beans and several tortillas ...I'm excited to have it again for leftovers. They did not skimp on anything! You definitely got your moneys worth. My Husband ordered the taco platter and we shared the Quesabirra. Both were filled full! Excellent flavors. Omg..the Cafe de olla was divine. Perfect end to the meal. So yummy! Claudia, you made our meal even better! Your smile, laughter, welcoming presence, attentiveness was spot on. Thank you for making our night the best. Mi Ranchito. Thank you!

    Rarely do I write a review after just 1 visit, but I'm making an exception for this little gem!…read more I've known of this place for years, but never stopped in before. I was glad that I did finally drop in. Located in a little strip mall on Valley Road, it's an unassuming place from the outside. The inside is small, but comfortable and it felt very "homey". When I walked in, the first thing that hit me was the smell of delicious food wafting through the air. The tastes did not disappoint. We were greeted and sat promptly by a personable young man that brought us water. The owner then brought us our drinks...a margarita for my dining companion and a Mandarin Jarritos for me. My sip of the margarita tasted amazing! Great balance and flavor. We also received a basket of chips and salsa. You could tell that they were made fresh to order. The chips were crispy and hot. The salsa was outstanding...fresh cilantro...balanced combination of flavors with a nice, subtle kick of spiciness at the back end. Not too spicy...just right. I usually have to ask for something hotter...not in this case. The food was amazing! My dining companion ordered the Chile Relleno plate and I got the Molcajete. The prices are outstanding and the amount of food? Huge plates! My Molcajete was sizzling hot and overflowing with chicken, beef, shrimp, nopales and ground beef mixed with veggies. A large plate of refried beans and spanish rice also accompanied this presentation. Fresh, hot, delicious corn tortillas rounded out each of our orders. We were also given a couple of squeeze bottles of sauces...green and red...to add to our meals if we wanted. Freshly made and the bottles were presented in a plastic tub filled with ice to keep them cold. Great addition to the already amazing food! There's also a nice selection of Mexican hot sauces on the table for you to choose from. We both took to-go boxes...so much food! Mine lasted for 2 more meals! I plan to return on a regular basis...this is now one of my favorite local places for great Mexican food. As always, I suggest that you visit to see what YOU think...

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    Chihuahua's Cantina & Grill - Carne Asada Platter

    Chihuahua's Cantina & Grill

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    18.5 mi•South Reno
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    I'm updating my original review because it's only fair to give credit where it's due. Our other…read moreexperience wasn't great, but we've been back several times since then, and they've completely redeemed themselves. The service has been consistently friendly, and the food has been amazing every time. It's actually becoming one of our go-to spots when we're craving Mexican food. As someone who's used to Southern California Mexican food, I usually find a lot of the Mexican restaurants in Reno to be a bit bland. Chihuahuas is one of the few places I've found that has those bold, authentic flavors and reminds me of home. We're really glad we gave them another chance!

    Update: This place is still as amazing as I remember. We…read moredecided to come during the Connor McGregor vs Max Halloway UFC fight since every place in town was full so I called Chihuahua's and they said they weren't busy and was showing the fight. We got right in and I asked to sit at the bar right in front of the tv. The staff were super friendly and the bartenders chatted with us the whole time while also enjoying the fight themselves in between making their drinks. The food was super delicious. We ordered Aguachile (really good but super sour), pineapple jalapeño wings (too sweet and not my fave), ribeye chicharron........be prepared to cough and have the people sitting near you cough non stop lol. It was spicy and a bit dry but good. My favorite was the roasted bone marrow with garlic bread. Insanely good. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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    Ground Beef Enchilada

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    Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara 3 - Tacos de canasta (chicharron)

    Carnitas y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara 3

    4.2(104 reviews)
    16.8 mi
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    I've been to (almost*) every Mexican restaurant in Reno and this is the one I keep coming back to…read moreand keep recommending. The torta ahogada with the carnitas is a culinary delight! The bread is somehow soaked in a sauce but still crunchy just beneath the sauce, and springy/chewy in the middle. The flavors are rich and amazing. Finally you can add the spicy hot sauce if you want and you will be sweating bullets but happy about it at the same time. I also love the tacos de canasta as a fun and delicious appetizer. The food is always comes out super fast, and I leave super happy. The only gotchas are that only some of the staff speaks English so be ready for that, and that they have live music at night on the weekends, and it tends to get a little loud in the building. *I haven't been to 1 in Reno yet because it's hasn't been open the 3 times I've tried, and I haven't been to all the places in the valleys yet.

    Coming from SoCal, so far this is the best Mexican restaurant we found in Reno. We tried a few…read moreothers but they didn't measure up to this place. Here they serve free chips and salsa and they make homemade tortillas. The ceviche and shrimp cocktails are delicious. The carne asada and carnitas is also delicious. I had the aguachile was refreshing and had a good level of spice. Their agua frescos were also clean and refreshing. The restaurant was spacious and clean. The service was good even with a full restaurant one time we went.

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    Tequila Catador - Chips and salsa

    Tequila Catador

    3.8(87 reviews)
    14.7 mi•Midtown

    When it comes to tacos and tequila..Tequila Matador don't play…read more The carne asada tacos were straight up juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. I don't do raw onions, so I ordered grilled onions and jalapeños tatemados and avocado slices on the side... BEST decision. That smoky, charred flavor took the tacos to another level. And the drinks?? Gina the bartender is a tequila guru periottt....She knows exactly what she's doing. The fresh watermelon margarita was my favorite--super refreshing and dangerously good. The coconut lime one surprised me... SO good. They really went above and beyond here. The vibe can be chill and relaxing, but I've also heard they turn it up with a live band (not sure on the schedule, but I'm coming back to catch that). Great food, great drinks, and a spot that hits both vibes. Gina has to be the best bartender ever!

    Wow... the food, service, and ambiance was amazing! There were soooo many different tequila's that…read moreI didn't even know existed! It was a bit overwhelming, but the bartender was so helpful! Which by the way, that pregnant bartender needs a raise! She was so pleasant, knowledgeable, and running around serving everyone there with excellent service! I'm very picky about my Mexican food and boy oh boy was it delicious! My fav was the street corn, I got 2 orders! Would recommend for ANY occasion! Will be back there soon with more friends!

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    Tequila Catador - Molcajete bowl

    Molcajete bowl

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    The Kafana - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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