Guide · 25 May 2026

Mexican food in Reno and beyond

Tacos, mezcal and family kitchens — a guide to independent Mexican restaurants across the Reno-Tahoe area.

By Heather

From Midtown taquerías to a Tahoe-bound mezcal bar, here are the independent Mexican spots with a page on Arch City.

Mexcal is a taco and tequila restaurant in Midtown Reno.

Mari Chuy's Mexican Kitchen serves Mexican food in Midtown Reno and Sparks.

Ana's Taco Grill does Mexican-style tacos and micheladas in East Reno.

Estella Tacos y Mezcal is a Midtown cantina with a mezcal-led bar.

El Toro Bravo has served Mexican food in Historic Old Town Truckee for decades.

Cafe del Rio serves Tex-Mex in Virginia City.

Each restaurant has a page on Arch City with its address, hours and contact details. Browse the full directory at archcity.co/venues.

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