Located in the same plaza as Other Mama, The Rice Shop, Zaytoon and others, Bomb Tacos took over the space formerly occupied by a couple other taco shops. But this is nothing like its predecessors. It’s run by Robert Solano, formerly of Mundo, and he brings a level of sophistication to the food that other… Continue reading Bomb Tacos
Tag: Tacos
Chicago Style Taco Shop
You’ll find some of the better tacos in town at this small, hole-in-a-wall shop in the northwest owned by a husband and wife team. At $2 per taco, they’re a bargain. Each of these street-style tacos come with tortillas doubled-up, with your choice of protein, and onions and cilantro. Of the five I tried I… Continue reading Chicago Style Taco Shop
Habaneros Taco Grill
Quickie taco restaurants are a dime a dozen in this town with most serving below average food. I was hoping this relatively new spot on Ft. Apache Road would be different. Nope. After I ordered they told me they were running low on carnitas and ended up giving me what was left and filled out… Continue reading Habaneros Taco Grill
Braddah’s Island Style
***Update: business closed*** As other reviewers have mentioned on other sites, this is the Hawaiian version of Chipotle. No need to re-invent the wheel and create a different concept for ordering when it’s effective. After eating here a couple times, I have to say that I prefer this place to Chipotle. I love the island… Continue reading Braddah’s Island Style
Cantina Laredo
I should know better than to go out for upscale Mexican. That’s like going out for fancy Chinese food — 99% of the time it leads to nothing but utter disappointment. Cantina Laredo was no exception. It’s a great looking spot in Tivoli Village with a cozy patio, indoor/outdoor bar and modern decor but the… Continue reading Cantina Laredo
Tacos La Mexicana
I’ve been a fan of the original Tacos La Mexicana on Decatur and Twain for some time. So, I’m thrilled that they brought all that taco goodness closer to my neck of the woods with their second location near Durango and Spring Mountain. The carnitas tacos are just as good as the ones at the… Continue reading Tacos La Mexicana
Pepe’s Tacos
Pepe’s, which recently opened in the former Baja Fresh spot near the corner of Rainbow and Flamingo, is home to below average tacos at best. Each one was about $1.79. You might think that’s a good price until you try them. The carne asada was bland, dry and the quality of the meat was poor.… Continue reading Pepe’s Tacos
Muddy River Bar and Grill
Looking for a place to eat lunch before heading to Roos-N-More (a great, tiny, non-profit zoo an hour north of Las Vegas) we came across one of the only restaurants in the Moapa area. The place was nice and clean inside and wasn’t busy early afternoon on a Saturday. The shredded beef tacos ($6.99) were… Continue reading Muddy River Bar and Grill
Truck Norris
Businesses need some sort of gimmick to attract customers and in this case, it’s the name of a food truck. Obviously taken from the name of legendary tough guy Chuck Norris, it was enough to pique my curiosity. The food and the truck have nothing to do with the man, but it was kick-ass delicious.… Continue reading Truck Norris
Vizzi Truck
One of the best things about food truck events in Vegas is that it tends to attract food trucks from out of town — giving locals the chance to try business that they normally wouldn’t. The second annual Asian Food Festival at the Silverton a couple weeks ago was one of those events. It brought… Continue reading Vizzi Truck
Yayo Taco
Yeah, this place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives recently and I’m sure business has spiked because of it. Located across from the UNLV campus, it’s been a hit with students and faculty for some time. Their tacos are their main draw. It’s a diverse and ambitious menu featuring 15 kinds of tacos,… Continue reading Yayo Taco
C CASA
Located in the Oxbow Public Market. C Casa serves up gourmet tacos among other things. We got two skirt steak tacos ($5.75 each) with grilled onions, blue cheese, avocado, jalapeños, garlic aioli, cilantro and salsa picante. Loved the tanginess of the blue cheese with the sweetness of the onions and avocado and the savoriness of… Continue reading C CASA
KoMex Fusion Express
Another local gem. It may not look like much from the outside — a small shop in a rundown old stripmall off of Decatur — but inside you’ll find some of the best fusion tacos and other great food at a modest price. When you walk in you’ll see a narrow interior with a few… Continue reading KoMex Fusion Express
El Gordito
I’ve driven by this little Mexican market a million times and finally decided to give it a try. It looks small from the outside and feels even smaller inside. They packed everything in pretty tight. I came here to buy some pre-seasoned carne asada for some homemade tacos. The quality of the stuff I got… Continue reading El Gordito
Los Compadres 2
Where can you eat some of the best tacos in Vegas? My house, of course. But, I can’t take all the credit. I bought the pre-seasoned and marinated meat for a recent BBQ at Los Compadres, a small Mexican market in a tiny strip mall off of Decatur. The proteins purchased were pork chops ($2.49/lb),… Continue reading Los Compadres 2
Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
I finally tracked down Sloppi Jo’s for lunch in the southwest. The pork tacos (2 for $6) were unreal. They had a distinct “New Mexico” taste with the red chile spiced pork — a completely different flavor than any Mexican street style taco. Tender, well seasoned, with a touch of heat, these pork tacos with… Continue reading Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
Tacos El Gordo
It’s easy to fall in love with Tacos El Gordo… the smell of grilled carne asada as you walk from the parking lot to the door, the hole-in-the-wall atmosphere, the amazing tacos… Yeah, I’ve fallen for this place just like many others have. Even though part of my heart still belongs to my first (taco)… Continue reading Tacos El Gordo
Star Mexican Grill
The first thing I noticed when I got my tacos was the quality of the meat. It wasn’t that fatty, nasty looking crap found at other taquerias. It was lean, quality beef and pork (not perfect, but just enough fat). Other places need to take note… you can’t get away with serving that nasty crap… Continue reading Star Mexican Grill
Jarochos Taqueria
I was so excited to see this place open up recently. I live close by so having a taqueria in my hood meant that I might be a regular visitor. Unfortunately, after two visits I’m not thrilled with the quality. And, I hate giving bad — or even average — reviews to mom and pop… Continue reading Jarochos Taqueria
9091
I finally had the chance to check out this food stand. I ordered one regular beef taco and a Korean BBQ beef taco. There was no line and I only had to wait a few minutes before my order was up. I like cabbage on my tacos, but there was a ridiculously large heap hiding… Continue reading 9091
Burrito’s Juarez
This place is easy to overlook. It’s tucked away in a corner of a small strip mall off of Durango and if you’re driving by it’s easy to miss their sign. I’ve never seen an ad for Burritos Juarez, so marketing isn’t helping to bring bodies in. It’s a shame because judging from my two… Continue reading Burrito’s Juarez
Viva El Taco
Viva el Taco is a small shop located in a strip mall off of Ft. Apache and Tropicana. I stopped by last week at about 11:30 on a weekday and it was completely dead. So I had no trouble getting a quick lunch to go. The order: one carne asada, one carnitas, and one al… Continue reading Viva El Taco
Las Famosas de Jose
I was overdue for a taco fix, so when I was on the east side of town I decided to hit this place up. It’s a tiny shop in an older strip mall. Inside there were probably about 10 or so tables and the place definitely has a “hole-in-the-wall” feel to it. When I ordered,… Continue reading Las Famosas de Jose
Los Tacos
I stopped in for lunch and the place was filled with white, car-salesman-looking guys. That should tell you something right there. The food itself isn’t that bad (at least some of it), but it’s pricey. $3.00 for a taco. If you want sour cream or guacamole that’s going to cost you extra. I ordered one… Continue reading Los Tacos
Tacos Mexico
— Originally posted on Yelp on 7/2/10 — Another quick lunch led me to this place. I headed straight to the drive-thru and ordered their lunch special: 4 tacos, a drink, and fries for $4.99. They get points for being quick (only waited about 5 minutes) and friendly. Unfortunately, that’s about the best thing about… Continue reading Tacos Mexico
Tacos El Compita
— Originally posted on Yelp on 6/4/10 — With all the recent Yelp talk about a taco crawl, I was craving tacos more than usual. So I decided to hit up El Compita during my lunch break. I didn’t have a lot of time so I had to grab and go. It was crowded during… Continue reading Tacos El Compita
Amigos Tacos
— Originally posted on Yelp on 5/20/10 —– Amigos Tacos is in the same strip mall as the Cracked Egg off of Rainbow. They’ve been open for a while and I finally decided to check them out. I was feeling really hungry so I opted for 3 carnitas tacos. The price for each one was… Continue reading Amigos Tacos
Tony’s Mexican Food 3
— Originally posted on Yelp on 5/13/10 — Continuing my quest to find the best taco in Vegas… I saw this place as I was driving down Ft. Apache and pulled in to check it out. It’s a pretty big place in a dead strip mall. I walked in, the cashier said hi and handed… Continue reading Tony’s Mexican Food 3
Taqueria Los Parados
— Originally posted on Yelp on 5/7/10 — Amazing tacos! Their specialty is the al pastor, and that’s one of the first things you’ll notice when you walk in. Behind the counter you’ll see a huge slab of pork on a vertical rotisserie. They’ve got 2 different sizes of tacos, a regular size for a… Continue reading Taqueria Los Parados
La Mexicana Bakery and Deli
— Originally posted on Yelp on 4/23/10 — The word “authentic” is so overused when talking about Mexican places. I’m guilty of using it on more than one occasion. But, for lack of a better term that is exactly what this place is. It’s a small, locally owned restaurant with authentic Mexican food. All the… Continue reading La Mexicana Bakery and Deli