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    Branding Iron Cafe

    4.0 (245 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Christmas Buffet
    Lana O.

    Buffet's ain't for everyone. Heck, some would scoff at the idea of eating anything but a home-cooked meal with family on Christmas. My family (mom is 78 this year) decided to try something new: reservations for four next to the fireplace for Christmas Dinner Buffet. The staff were all friendly, smiling, and happy to be working at Christmas. I noticed several large groups (including one table sitting 15!) as well as 2-person tables. The Carving Station was quite impressive, offering Prime Rib, Ham, and Roast Turkey. The traditional sides were featured, along with individual Shrimp Cocktail, cold Crab Legs, warm shrimp scampi, and four different fresh, extra-cheesy pizza options! My sweet tooth was impressed with warm bread pudding with vanilla sauce and both hot berry and peach cobbler. OMG! I've lived in Reno for 35+ years but hadn't been up to North Reno to visit Bonanza Casino in about 15 years. They celebrated 50 years in 2023... they are definitely doing something right. Get up the hill and check out this local, long-time establishment!!!

    These are not GIANT wings as advertised on their menu
    James D.

    *beware it's cash only* Why an established neighborhood casino's restaurant would be cash only is beyond imagination. the servers continue to be friendly and the facility is clean but understaffed. the food quality is good, but the prices continue to go up. sadly, it's reached a point where we would no longer recommend it to family or friends.

    Eggs Benedict, sausage and bacon, shrimp cocktail and meatloaf
    Myrna S.

    Another Sunday, another chance to dine at the Branding Iron Cafe Sunday breakfast. The usual fare was there: salad, shrimp cocktail, oatmeal, sausage links, bacon, eggs Benedict plus all the other meats at the carving station, the made-to-order station and the dessert station. The service was alright this time around: the carving station lady was busy with something in the back kitchen, leaving her station unattended for an ample amount of time to form a queue of people waiting for a slice of prime rib. Our server was pleasant enough but inattentive. Savannah, the manager and young man who was our buss person were exceptional, they checked in on our party so many times and cleared discarded dishes, replenished drinks, gave us a couple extra napkins, it more than made up for our absentee server. Overall, our dining experience was still fairly positive.

    Jonathan B.

    I love eating here. The staff is always Attentive food is exactly how I order it. Ambiance is good with all the windows I tried the 1lb burger this time and it was amazing, Breakfast is always good here.

    Bonanza Casino Scholarship winners
    Paul P.

    This is a casino restaurant and with it comes some expectations. I have never been before and I will likely not go back. My cake batter pancakes were poor the first go around and about as poor the 2nd time. So as to not disappoint my host I slogged through the pancakes. "Hard" on one side, soft ish on the other and not that tasty for "cake batter". Waitress was busy on several tables. Maybe it's worth a second visit.

    Lacey M.

    Very nice staff and fast service Only thing I would say the margs were very sweet and sour. The food was great

    Traditional turkey dinner
    Rob B.

    Four of us went there for dinner for the first time on Saturday evening around 5:30. The café was pretty empty. That puzzled us as it was a Saturday night. We were promptly seated and given menus to look at. We were also given water and iced tea pretty quickly. The server soon arrived and took our order. She was quite lovely and very funny. I ordered the traditional turkey dinner. It came with a salad. The salad arrived promptly. We just started eating our salads when our dinners arrived. That always frustrates me because my dinner is sitting there getting cold while I'm finishing my salad. The rest of the party felt the same way. Our server actually apologized about it. Nonetheless, we finished our salads and started eating our dinners. Our table was pretty small and there wasn't a lot of space with the salads and dinners all on the table at the same time. The bus person never came to pick up our salad plates. Finally, I was able to catch his eye and asked him to remove the salad plates. He also never returned to refill our water glasses. I finally asked our server if she could do that for us. Everyone agreed that the vegetables were overly salty. Actually, none of us ate them. My entire turkey dinner was also extremely salty. The ambience was OK, but I please know that you certainly smell a lot of smoke from the casino in the café. The prices are reasonable, but based on the quality of the food and the inattentive service, I'm not sure I will be racing back.

    The Late night. 6oz New York, eggs, toast and tators $10.95
    Steven E.

    So tonight we've hit our fiftieth visit in five months. We've had every nightly dinner special and a few NY Steak and Eggs, $10.95 from midnight to 5am on the weekends. In addition to the good food and large portions, the management here seems to find the best people. Basically, every new server we encounter ends up being good folks and more than just waitstaff. We had the pleasure of dining with Monique tonight. She's very quick to get our order in and served. But, that's not the end of it. She keeps close tabs on us until we leave. Talk about a delight to talk to, we always try to get her to join our party. Poor girl. She tolerates us well! 01/25

    Tuscan chicken
    Kathy K.

    Heather greeted us was friendly and courteous. Nathan was our waiter, did a good job. Food was great

    Madi G.

    Savannah, and Luyen were amazing this morning! My family and I came out for breakfast this morning and had an odd request that was accommodated and worked out for us immediately! Luyen was on top of our drinks and they were never even close to empty and she had the absolute best attitude! Savannah was the best server taking us in her section with an awesome attitude and great service! Continually asking if we needed anything at all, and ensuring our experience within the restaurant was going well. 10/10 experience. Not to mention the food is reasonably priced! Definitely coming back and recommending to family in the area.

    Buffet
    Melissa E.

    First time trying the buffet since it relaunched. The food was outstanding. From fresh salad choices to a great breakfast selection. Made to order omelets and a dessert selection. The staff were attentive and friendly. The table service for drinks was fast. Family friendly and a great choice for weekend dining. It was not fast paces and we didn't feel rushed.

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    Had a great waitress expecting a newborn Savannah.She was right on top of her stuff great service , but not that quality of food for price

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    Savannah is always pleasant and professional. Good job! Good management material! Thank you!

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    I come here for the food, but mainly for the service. "Old" Laura and Sonia make any lunch break enjoyable. Five stars.

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    They have amazing food and great service and great atmosphere customer service is five stars

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    1 month ago

    Good food. Nice service people. I had the taco salad and, and my friend had the patty melt. Overall a very nice lunch.

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    Savannah is so very cheerful that every visit that we make to Bonanza when she is there makes for a flawless dining experience.

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    Food was great and our Server Laura did very well even though they were short staffed

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    Ana’s Taco Grill Reno - Street Tacos (Carnitas and Al Pastor)

    Ana’s Taco Grill Reno

    4.3(729 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    10/10 across the board -- food, drinks, and atmosphere were all on point. The birria tacos were…read more and easily the highlight. The staff was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience even better. Honestly shocked there wasn't a line out the door -- this place deserves it. Coming from Vegas, we don't say that lightly. The cucumber jalapeño margarita? So refreshing with the perfect kick. We'll definitely be back.

    We got squirreled, we were heading to a different place to grab a bite and decided to stop at…read moreAna's. Glad we did. The staff was so friendly and checked on us several times. The girls loved their cocktails served in fabulous tiki like vessels. The food was difficult to choose from. Finally two of us decided to split the Tex Mex Tacos. Perfect decision. Four good sized cheese crusted hard shell tacos with your choice of meats. We did two asada and two pastor. The pastor were my favorite. My friend ordered and shared the nachos, another huge plate of food to share. Plenty of fresh crisp tortilla chips smothered in creamy warm queso, sprinkled with fresh diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, dollops of sour cream and fresh guacamole. Mmmm. Their reputation is well known as it was pretty full the entire time we were there. Next visit we want better weather- on the west side of the building is a fabulous large patio. The perfect spot to lounge, nibble and sip all afternoon. Street parking for sure. Not sure if there is a nearby small lot. Definitely deserves more visits to try every menu item.

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    Los Gallos Taqueria - 3 tacos refried beans and chips and salsa

    Los Gallos Taqueria

    4.0(374 reviews)
    2.9 miDowntown
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    What? FOUR STARS? No way!…read more Was walking to a lunch spot we had in mind, but ran into this taqueria and thank goodness we did. It was soooo good, so we came here two days in a row for lunch. Service was fast and easy and food is really good. Lots of locals dining, so you know it's really good. Would totally come back again.

    Let's be honest. When I'm looking for an out of town Mexican spot, I look for 2 things: A little…read morebit of dinginess and lots of actual Mexicans eating there. Los Gallos covered those two needs perfectly. Located on the main ave across from Circus Circus. Kinda cool pawn shops too but didn't have time to check them out. Walking in, it def has the authentic dinginess that is usually synonymous with authentic tasting food. Lots of handmade signs and pictures of food on the walls. And also lots of pictures from their hometown. It was a Monday afternoon and there were many local Mexican families eating there which is another great sign. Ordering was pretty easy. After doing me best To order in Spanish I realized the lady working there spoke perfect English. Haha. I ordered a shrimp burrito with everything and 3 street tacos all to go. It took a long time for the food to come out. There was a large party order that they were getting ready so I waited a long time. It was so long that I expected them to offer me a free coffee or soda but they didn't. The food finally came and it was a solid 4. The shrimp burrito was tasty and the shrimp was cooked really well. The tacos were good too. I'll def be back next time I'm in Reno.

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

    Carnitas Y Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara 3

    4.2(99 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Ricisssimo!!! Todos bien amables! Los atendieron como si…read morefuera visita à la casa de familia. La comida salio super rapido. Margaritas riccas y el ambiente como ir à la casa de tio que le gusta cocinar. Le dije al señor " pongan una locacion en Bakersfield, Ca. Gracias! Amazing food! If you want real authentic like you went to visit that family member that's actually Mexican feeding you food go here. And the food came out fast!

    Given that we are from Jalisco we wanted to try out this location and let me tell you…read more... From the first bite, it's clear this place takes tortas ahogadas seriously. The bread arrives with that perfect crusty exterior and airy interior that holds up beautifully once it's "drowned" in the vibrant, slightly spicy tomato-chile sauce. The pork inside is tender and flavorful, and the balance of acidity, heat, and richness feels fresh rather than heavy. It tastes remarkably close to what you'd find in Jalisco, which makes it feel genuinely authentic rather than a watered-down version for tourists. We also got tacos dorados de papa and those were pretty amazing too. The micheladas and chavelas are just as impressive. They're crisp, well-seasoned, and perfectly chilled, with just the right amount of lime, spice, and salt on the rim. They pair incredibly well with the tortas and make the whole meal feel even more special. On top of the food and drinks, the service really elevates the experience. The staff is attentive, friendly, and clearly proud of what they serve, checking in just enough without hovering. Overall, it's a spot that delivers on flavor, authenticity, and hospitality, making it a standout choice for anyone craving great Mexican comfort food. Will definitely be coming back.

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    Tequila Catador - Chips and salsa

    Tequila Catador

    3.8(85 reviews)
    3.8 miMidtown

    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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