Is there a more perfect food than a taco? It’s a compact food that you can eat with your hands, and you can stuff it with everything delicious— rice, beans, meat, cheese and veggies. Whether you’re in the mood for carnitas or fish, hard shell or flour, these 12 places to get tacos in Nevada are perfect.
1. Carniceria La Chiquita Meat Market & Deli, Reno
Where can you find tacos with the very freshest ingredients? A meat market, of course! The tacos at this place are super fresh, authentic and very budget-friendly. (4385 Neil Road, Reno)
2. Dos Amigos, Elko
This cozy little place has amazing tacos, frosty margaritas and sometimes, even live music! (1770 Mountain City Hwy., Elko)
3. El Dorado Cantina, Las Vegas
For a fancier, sit-down taco, try El Dorado Cantina. The atmosphere is fancy, and the street tacos are amazing. (3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Las Vegas)
4. Los Gallos Taqueria, Reno
Don't let the exterior of this taco joint fool you - the tacos are high-quality. Try the ceviche and shrimp tacos. (440 N Virginia Street, Reno)
5. Me Gusta Tacos, Henderson
Located in the District, this taco shop offers tasty tacos in a more upscale setting. If you can't decide, that's ok - you can order one of each! (2235 Village Walk Drive, Henderson)
6. Panderia Azteca, Fallon
Lots of restaurants offer $1 tacos on Tuesdays, but they often skimp on the ingredients. Not this place - look at these $1 carnitas tacos! Save room for the Mexican pastries, too. (1740 W. Williams Ave., Fallon)
7. Santa Rosa Taco Shop, Henderson
Where do you get the best tacos in Henderson? According to reviews on Yelp, you go to Santa Rosa Taco Shop. It has a 4.5 star rating! (23 E Basic Rd., Henderson)
8. Tacos El Gordo, Las Vegas
See that line stretching out the door and down the street? That's because Tacos El Gordo is the best taco joint in the state. With a 4.5 star rating and 1,684 reviews on Yelp, you don't have to take our word for it! Pictured is the $2 Al Pastor taco. (3049 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas)
9. Tacos El Rey, Reno
The fresh ingredients (including cilantro) make these tacos truly amazing. (5100 Mae Anne Ave., Reno)
10. Taco Y Taco, Las Vegas
The outside doesn't look like much, but wow! The tacos are soooo good. The Al Pastor is their specialty. (3430 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas)
11. Taqueria Fuentes, Carson City
What do you get at this little family-owned taqueria that's located next door to a gas station? Traditional, authentic tacos to die for! Try the buche tacos. (3391Us Hwy 50 E., Carson City)
12. T's Mesquite Rotisserie, Incline Village
For tacos served up in an alpine setting, head to Incline Village. T's Mesquite Rotisserie stuffs their tacos with delicious rotisserie meats. (901 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village)
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