We ordered carnitas taco plate. Two tacos. With rice and beans. Glass of water. Place was clean and I'm glad it didn't smell like fabuloso. The carnitas were full of flavor and the best part.. not greasy. Great orange sauce on top. Tastes like chipotle crema of some kind. The guy that helps us, not sure if he was the manager or the owner... great service. They close at 6pm not 7pm. Music was a mix of 80s and newer in Spanish which was on point! read more

Bistro Habanero - Carnitas 2 Tacos Plate - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Absolute 10/10!! Beyond excellent service. Always super nice and accommodating every time without question. I am completely obsessed with the round tortilla chips and both green salsas. And it is an absolute must to put both green salsas on whichever you choose. It's just so good! The first thing I ever tried was the regular chicken quesadilla and I was instantly hooked. The chicken is perfect so flavorful, and has the right amount of cheese. Same thing with the stacked quesadilla which has a fried flour tortilla inside, genius! The only thing I haven't liked very much so far is the suizo burrito. The cheese sauce got cold very quick and the Carne Asada was a little too fatty for me. It's more of a personal preference and not anything at all wrong with the food. The flavor was still very good with everything else. I'm so excited to come back and try out the rest of the menu items, especially the items from the online menu (not listed in restaurant) such as the Carne Asada fries and nachos. Many thanks Bistro Hanbanero crew! Can't wait for the next visit. read more

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Miguel, the owner was so nice. He gave us extra chips for me and my friend. We met here for lunch after a gym session, I really enjoyed my bowl with chicken. I would recommend coming back here. The flavor were definitely on point. They have a salsa bar. You're welcome! read more

Bistro Habanero - Habanero bowl - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

One question...where has BH been all my life? It's a great little hidden treasure, and I hope they get plenty of business since I just found them. They are on McCarran and Rock, behind the gas station on the corner. Huge inside, clean, and nice ambiance. Music would be nice, but not too loud. The menu is on the board, but I think there is more to the menu that just what's there. Seriously though, this is really good Mexican food at a great price. Fresh ingredients, and excellent selection. Fish and Shrimp tacos are on the menu, and you can have them grilled or breaded (grilled is my jam). I had a Habanero Bowl with steak and it was filled with yumminess. Steak in every bite, fresh guac, and the pico was next level. Heck even the chips were warm and fresh. It was ready to go in 5 minutes. I'm thinking of grabbing a bowl after work when I don't want to cook since it's close. My caveat is that Mexican food is my least favorite (I'm more into Asian/Indian flavors) So for me to be this excited and happy for Mexican food is a bit unusual. I'm looking forward to trying more. Well done!! read more

Good tacos, but the Papusas are where this place shines, try all the flavors! We have been getting papusas here since 2018. Solid place. Staff is alwats nice and they have a huge dining room if you bring a crowd! read more

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Delicious carne asada tacos, chicken burritos and tamales oh my! We love this restaurant, it's close to our house and it always hits the spot when we are craving delicious mexican food. Service is friendly and the location is clean. The salsa bar has some delicious hot, mild and avocado salsa. I wish they kept longer hours, but I value the employees being able to rest and spend time with their families more than me being able to eat tacos at 8pm. read more

Bistro Habanero - YELP hours are WRONG! These are the hours from the website! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We've been here a bunch of times and always have a great experience. We normally order their pupusas and pollo stacked quesadilla. The quesadilla is great. Loaded with cheese, protein and topped with sauce, guacamole and sour cream. Unfortunately, they no longer offer pupusas. I was super bummed, as that is my go to order. Generally everything we eat here is great, so I took it as an opportunity to try something new. I ended up ordering their asada habenero burrito and it was just ok. Definitely fell short on the yummy factor. The asada was really fatty and also had chunks of chicken in it. The burrito was more rice, beans and veggies than protein. I probably won't order that burrito again. On a brighter note, their refried beans are the most delicious side of beans I've ever eaten. I could just eat their beans with chips for an entire meal it's that good! Also, their staff is always super friendly, the restaurant has open seating and it's super clean with a salsa bar. I will continue going just for their beans and hopefully find a main dish I can call my go to moving forward . read more

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We went here at 1pm so it was pretty quiet. The food is super good! I got a veggie quesadilla and it was huge and very fresh. The salsa is also very fresh tasting. I think they should play some music or something to liven up the atmosphere but the food is really good. read more

We went early on a weekday and beat the lunch rush. Our food came out in what seemed less than five minutes. Ordering is super easy, there are not too many items to choose from so it was not difficult to decide quickly. There is a self-serve salsa bar with delicious fresh made salsas. I went with grilled fish tacos and Al Pastor tacos. The grilled fish was fresh and served on a tortilla with cabbage and mango salsa. The El Pastore was well seasoned and topped with a delicious sauce. Overall it is a nice quiet Taqueria that I will definitely be visiting again! read more

Bistro Habanero - Grilled fish tacos and Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Best tamales in Reno! My only regret is they rarely have chicken tamales, only pork. It's a family-run business tucked away east of the airport in a small strip mall. Service is always with a smile. I always get tamales to go, and you can have them either cold (to be frozen at home) or cooked. Their spicy salsa is also very tasty. read more

WoW! What a pleasant surprise when I needed a fast lite bite. My first time here. I'm putting it in my favorites so I can find it again (:-) because they have a delicious MILD avocado salsa on their salsa bar that will get me to return. I ordered one chicken tamale and found it delicious. The masa and chicken were both flavorful. When I added the mild avocado salsa it created a taste sensation that will call to me. I was a little timid when I saw the name Habanero's, thinking they would spice everything up. I don't like spicy. But the owner assured me my tamale and salsa were mild and they were. Excellent. The tamales ARE homemade! The interior is very nicely decorated and pleasant Hispanic music is adding to a nice authentic experience. I've lived on the Baja. I'm at home here. I explained to the owner how to claim this business because with all his great reviews, he will be able to respond, and we will know he's reading our reviews! I hope he will, but even if he doesn't, this place deserves all its great reviews and I encourage newcomers to stop in and ENJOY! read more

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Highly disappointed with the carry out food my last two visits, very unfortunate. Carne Asada fries under cooked and not much toppings. Will not be giving them a third opportunity. read more

11/18/23 Been here think 2 times but I wasn't reviewing or probably didn't check in lol. However ...... I did have the Steak and Egg Breakfast Burrito and some chips. The Steak was tender and very well seasoned.. They have a salsa station to get all the red , green , and spicy . Picture of the tacos my buddy got . Enjoyed. The service was great and ambience too Traditional. We were the only ones there 3 of us . It is a good size place . Enjoy !!! read more

Bistro Habanero - Steak and Eggs Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I have a gift card to Bistro Habanero that I've been trying to use for quite some time. However, I had a hard time figuring out when to come because they are only open Monday to Friday from 10am-6pm; closed on weekends and for dinner. The location is east of the airport which is an area of Reno that I don't go to often. I decided to finally make the drive over on my lunch break today and am so glad I did! The outside is pretty plain and appears to be a hole-in-the-wall place, but those are always the best! It is right next to a gas station on the street corner. I ordered carnitas tacos based on previous Yelp Elite reviews that were raving about them. I got the two taco plate which came with sides of rice and beans for $11.99 total which was very reasonable. Everything was delicious! The pork had such good flavor and I really enjoyed the house chipotle dressing. They had plenty of meat in each taco and good serving sizes of rice and beans. They also have a serve-your-own salsa bar, so I grabbed some of the hot salsa and really liked it. I was impressed by all the food I tried and look forward to coming back to order different things from their menu in the future! read more

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Excellent good, as always! Great prices! Friendly staff! Casual atmosphere. I've been here several times will be back. read more

Bistro Habanero - Shrimp tacos meal - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

We dined in for lunch today; food was freshly served. We ordered: Tacos de asada and not pictured tacos de carnitas, (They didn't make it long enough to take a photo), burrito suiza, and a pupusa de chiccarron The young gentleman working the counter was friendly and helpful. We were bummed they were out of their homemade aguas besides their horchata. I was looking forward to an agua de Tamarindo or Jamaica. There's always next time. We did order the sauce on the side for the burrito, and obviously, that didn't happen. We were on our lunch breaks, so we couldn't wait for a remake. We enjoyed the A/C and the artwork in their back dining room. I look forward to my next visit next time I'm in the area. read more

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I stop here once a week for take out on my way home. Food is fantastic and the service is the best!

Delicious, fast service, and kind staff! Got a habaneros burrito with just veggies no meat and it was bomb! HUGE burrito, no way I could finish it in one sitting. Tortilla was soft, yet didn't break even though it was massively filled. The vegetable selection was nice, including grilled zucchini and bell pepper. A lot of veggie burritos are usually just lettuce and tomato so it was nice to have warm grilled veggies. Ingredients tasted great! Salsa bar to the side to be able to pick your own salsas. I picked the verde and the avocado - both great and tangy without too much heat. Food was prepared quickly and we didn't wait long at all, despite there being a few customers. Staff was super nice! Answered all my questions and with a great attitude. I'll definitely be back! read more

Bistro Habanero - Habenero burrito - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

One of the reasons I love Yelp so much is that you learn about great businesses you would never have heard of otherwise. This restaurant is not in my neighborhood or on a street that I would drive on so I'm very glad that Michael T recently highlighted it and brought it to my attention. The restaurant is taqueria style with counter service. It's very clean and bright inside, with plenty of seating and friendly service. It's very busy-I arrived at 11 thinking I would beat the rush but it was still crowded. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and a Chile verde burrito and also an ala carte carnitas taco (since Michael T suggested in his review!). I am not usually a fan of carnitas as there is something about the flavor I don't like but this carnitas was amazing-almost citrusy tasting-and the meat was perfectly tender. I also loved the other items but I'm going back for the carnitas and soon! read more

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It's been a minute since I've went here for lunch. I ordered the usual stacked quesadilla but it did not feel the same for some reason. The crunch was not there and the chicken tasted different. I also ventured out and tried the chicken tortilla soup and was not a huge fan. I would however recommend the nachos that they have but are not on the menu. The nacho cheese is really good and you get a pretty good portion. read more

This place goes above and beyond on every level. From the moment you walk in, the service is genuinely welcoming, attentive, and fast without ever feeling rushed. The food is absolutely outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite tastes like real, authentic Mexican cooking, not watered-down or generic. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the quality is top-tier. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every detail. Easily one of the best Mexican food experiences around. I'll be back again and again, and I recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and great service read more

First of all the service for take out is friendly and efficient. In and out in 5 minutes. My carnitas burrito was top notch. Salsa bar it above average read more

Service was great very nice very quick and clean. Food was good and nice selection. Also had a salsa bar which is always a great choice. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to come when I am in Reno for food. I got a spinach and cheese pupusa and a burrito. Freshly made, and you can taste the time and love put into each one. Large portions and fair prices. I would like to try their breakfast menu next time. read more

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Order was wrong. Cold, and the quality of ingredients was great... for compost. The lettuce was older than your neighbors daughter's creepy boyfriend. read more

Bistro Habanero - Fish wasn't battered, lettuce is older than grandmas pubes... - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Good food at a good price. Service was very good also. I will definitely go back. I love Mom and Pop places.

Growing up in San Diego meant growing up with bomb tacos. I ate tacos for breakfast and my friend's parents always cooked me authentic tacos. Good tacos in San Diego are not hard to find. After living in Reno for 5 years, I was surprised that I haven't found a taco that automatically came to mind when cravings hit and one that I could recommend. Everything was lacking the wow factor-not enough seasonings, not enough meat, not enough toppings, not enough flavor. That is, until I visited Bistro Habanero. I was first wowed with their chicken pupusa (thick corn cakes filled with a variety of ingredients)-so fresh, with a tamale-like outer shell and tender flavorful filling with chicken and cheese. When I bit into it, the flavor hit me. I tried another place where everyone was raving about their pupusas but they were nowhere as good as these. The tacos were flavorful with the beef and pork ones topped with a nice mayo sauce. The asada was smoky, al pastor and pork carnitas tender and flavorful. I also got a fried fish taco that was standard. Asking for slaw and sourcream would definitely lift it up a notch. The only component I would improve is their tortillas. They do the traditional two layered small tortillas which are not bad in taste, but not too favorable in texture-a little tough and chewy. You can say that I was spoiled in San Diego with hand made tortillas made in front of my face, but I'll take them given the fact that the filings were quite flavorful. Their salsas were not bad too, fresh and homemade for sure. I was pleasantly surprised when I looked at their menu, offering all the staples that helped me fall in love with Mexican cuisine- breakfast (juevos rancheros, chorizo, breakfast burritos, including vegetarian options), Burritos, tacos, quesadillas, bowls, salads, fries (ask for carne asada fries), soup, tamales and homemade horchata (rice cinnamon drink). No dine in and there's a little wait so calling in ahead of time would be ideal. I will be back soon to try out their other items. read more

Bistro Habanero - Pupusa- corn cake filled with chicken and cheese. Super yummy!!! - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Great little spot for a delicious breakfast burrito or lunch! Delicious sauces & tasty tacos! The couple times I've been by, the service has been very friendly! read more

Takeout available! Craving carnitas? We can argue, but these are amongst the best in the city. There's something about the marinade. It's sweet, sour, and salty in all the right ways, accenting the rich pork. Then they crisp em up, so you get some soft and tender mixed with the crispy exterior. Slap these on a tortilla and you've got a taco. Roll em up in a tortilla and you've got a damn good burrito! Sandwich them between two tortillas and slap em back on the flat top and you've got their signature stacked quesadillas! How do I enjoy them? Over rice in their Habanero Bowl! Supporting local business is more important than ever. Bistro Habanero is always a great option! read more

Bistro Habanero - Habanero Bowl with carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I've been told by many to try the tacos ... I called in around 10:57, and could tell it was busy, as I was on hold... I ordered 6 carne asada tacos and two small tortilla soups to go. I liked how they really focus on taking care of the orders in order and done very efficiently. I also asked to have it bagged separately, so I could drop off to hubby's work. I asked for no cilantro on the tacos, which was done correctly, but the soup was filled with cilantro... The tacos were filled with a good amount of beef, but some pieces were big and chewy.. They seem to have a good following and the prices are reasonable. read more

Bistro Habanero - First time - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Picked up a lunch order from Bistro Habanero and ordered myself fish tacos. The batter did not taste fresh and the fish tasted over cooked. I wanted to love these but I didn't. They also gave you two tortillas per tacos which took away from the taste. They have other food items I've tasted like their pupusas and burritos which haven't disappointed before, so that's why I gave this place 3 stars. Their staff are always so nice too. read more

Bistro Habanero - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

This place is so good- and better yet, it's affordable! Based on other Yelp reviewers I knew I had to try the carnitas, and they weren't wrong- this meat has some serious flavor. I got it in the form of carnitas fries which were 10/10 on the flavor scale. The fries were crisp which is hard to achieve when doing a topped fry like this, and I really enjoyed the chipotle sauce it was topped with. I didn't feel like it was too heavy either, which was surprising given that it's topped with, you know, fried pork. The staff was really nice too and got the food out with lightning speed. All in all a really satisfying meal. I'll definitely be back! I'm looking forward to the pupusas next time. read more

Bistro Habanero - Carnita Fries - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Love the burritos and papusa! Super friendly, lots of room to bring multiple people! Large menus to choose from!!

Thank you for the wonderful service you all provide. They are super nice, friendly, and happy to have you in their establishment. Patricia, specifically, is an all-star and goes above and beyond. They need a raise! Thank you- M read more

After seeing photos of their food this morning on Instagram, I developed a craving for Mexican food, and was thinking about it as soon as I got to work. I drove over and ordered the two taco plate (carne asada and carnitas) to-go. There wasn't any wait, and they got my order out within a few minutes. Drove back to my office and devoured the meal! Sooo good! Whatever sauce they put on top is mouth-watering! Such a good quick place to grab a delicious meal! read more

Bistro Habanero - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Bistro Habanero is reasonably priced, and the food is fantastic! I had the Steak Habanero Bowl, and it was delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

Carnitas fries are amazing. The carnitas burrito was huge and also amazing! The salsa... omg the salsa read more

We first visited Bistro Habanero when it first opened in 2013. We would pop in whenever we were in the area. Had the pleasure of stopping by for lunch today and it was delicious. Had a chicken tamale and they have the best tamales in Reno! Hubby had a pork burrito which was outstanding. The burrito was so big he had to take some home:) So glad that Bistro Habanero is still around and they have even expanded. read more

Omg! I don't know how I've missed this place for so long! It will for sure be my new go to for good Mexican food. I had a chicken habanero bowl - so good! The sauce was amazing. . Hubby got a chicken burrito (also yum) and we shared some carne asada fries. Again YUM! The guy behind the counter was so friendly too - you don't see that kind of customer service very often any more which is unfortunate. read more

I had an issue with my first order, and the management team invited me back to try them again. Fresh, great flavors, and excellent service. It truly was one of the best Mexican meals I have had here in Reno! read more

Bistro Habanero - Chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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