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    Branding Iron Cafe

    4.0 (251 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    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!!!

    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.

    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.

    Lacey M.

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

    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

    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.

    Tuscan chicken
    Kathy K.

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

    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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    5 months ago

    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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    4 months ago

    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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    6 months ago

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

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    7 months ago

    Laura the waitress in The Branding Iron Cafe it's one of our favorites and that's very good service all of the time.

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    7 months ago

    Nicole and Moises are the best! Attentive and fast to come to the table to follow up and see if expectations are met. We always come back!

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    7 months ago

    Lumen was an awesome server. She treated my 3 year old granddaughter as well as any body. I highly recommend her.

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    9 months ago

    Comfortable, surfaces are soft and it isn't overly bright. I like the food and recommend doing a buffet for at least one holiday.

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    7 months ago

    Loved Savannah! The food is always as expected and it's always so cozy inside. Highly recommend for the family friendly vibes.

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    6 months ago

    We meet at Bonanza every 2 weeks for a Bible class. Laura is our waitress. Always there to greet us. Best waitress.

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    8 months ago

    The food is ready and prepared for you, so just come and eat and let them do the dishes and have a few pieces of dessert

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    1 year ago

    Alexa was very friendly and attentive. This was our first time dining at Cactus Creek and we very much enjoyed!

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    8 months ago

    Cindy was awesome and professional in serving me as a waitress!! Does a great job every time I see her!!

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    7 months ago

    Consistently great food and great service! we often go for taco Tuesdays and Nicole always knows our orders and gives us great service!

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    Ana’s Taco Grill Reno

    Ana’s Taco Grill Reno

    4.3
    (747 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    We were excited to eat here, but left disappointed. The food was good, but definitely isn't worth…read morethe steep price. They refuse to serve tap water and only allow you to purchase water bottles (cheap, generic kind), which is ridiculous. They give you salsa, but you have to pay for chips. The restaurant itself was very noisy from fans/music/staff and it was hard to talk at our table. $70 (before tip) for 2 orders of tacos, 1 non-alcoholic beverage, and chips/guac is absurd. We won't be back.

    My friends and I had been wanting to try Ana's Taco Grill for a while, so when my birthday landed…read moreon Taco Tuesday, it finally felt meant to be. First off, huge shoutout to the staff at both locations. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a group of about 12 showing up and ordering at different times, plus another large party there, and they handled it all really well. The patio has such a great Midtown vibe, and I'm always happy supporting local small businesses. We ordered a little bit of everything: ribeye gorditas with homemade tortillas, street tacos, quesadillas, loaded papas, elote, and I even attempted the AYCE tacos. The carnitas was some of my favorite in town, the guac was delicious, and my friend loved the skirt steak tacos. Plus, the three salsas they serve are all so good. Tacos are always subjective, but I'd absolutely recommend giving Ana's a try because there's something for everyone on the menu. The cocktails are fun too, and I'll definitely be back.

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    Mi Ranchito

    4.2
    (276 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Rarely do I write a review after just 1 visit, but I'm making an exception for this little gem!…read more I've known of this place for years, but never stopped in before. I was glad that I did finally drop in. Located in a little strip mall on Valley Road, it's an unassuming place from the outside. The inside is small, but comfortable and it felt very "homey". When I walked in, the first thing that hit me was the smell of delicious food wafting through the air. The tastes did not disappoint. We were greeted and sat promptly by a personable young man that brought us water. The owner then brought us our drinks...a margarita for my dining companion and a Mandarin Jarritos for me. My sip of the margarita tasted amazing! Great balance and flavor. We also received a basket of chips and salsa. You could tell that they were made fresh to order. The chips were crispy and hot. The salsa was outstanding...fresh cilantro...balanced combination of flavors with a nice, subtle kick of spiciness at the back end. Not too spicy...just right. I usually have to ask for something hotter...not in this case. The food was amazing! My dining companion ordered the Chile Relleno plate and I got the Molcajete. The prices are outstanding and the amount of food? Huge plates! My Molcajete was sizzling hot and overflowing with chicken, beef, shrimp, nopales and ground beef mixed with veggies. A large plate of refried beans and spanish rice also accompanied this presentation. Fresh, hot, delicious corn tortillas rounded out each of our orders. We were also given a couple of squeeze bottles of sauces...green and red...to add to our meals if we wanted. Freshly made and the bottles were presented in a plastic tub filled with ice to keep them cold. Great addition to the already amazing food! There's also a nice selection of Mexican hot sauces on the table for you to choose from. We both took to-go boxes...so much food! Mine lasted for 2 more meals! I plan to return on a regular basis...this is now one of my favorite local places for great Mexican food. As always, I suggest that you visit to see what YOU think...

    The food here is amazing!!!!!!! Everything is so flavorful…read moreeveryone loved their dishes. MOLCAJETE!!!!!! Ommmg This place is pretty busy customer service small staff. They try their really best to get through the orders and the food out. Everything's hot and fresh and so tasty plenty of food. Best meal I had this weekend

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    Mexcal

    Mexcal

    4.5
    (759 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    4.7 The wife got a shrimp taco and said it was delicious and…read morehad lots of shrimp. I got the hot lamb enchilada and a pastor taco. The hot lamb has next to it for a reason. Really it (lips still burning) and really good. Tears in my eyes and sinuses cleared. The pastor taco came with pineapple chunks. It was an interesting choice and works well . We would come back. I just wish the menu had more options

    Its a very quaint place. Where you can have family or friends. They have outdoor and indoor…read moreseating. The entrance is the front, but I have seen people come through the deck, as parking is back there. They just walk up to the hostess booth. The parking lot is small and cam house most of the patrons. If not there are plenty of street parking that are either metered or not. Just depends if you want to pay or not. We orders a quesadilla for the little ones and them some not street tacos for us. The tacos have plenty of protein so dont over order. Worse case you can take them home. We also got some appetizers. The ahi was fresh. Their was a culmination of citrus and a sauce. I can't put my foot on. But it was delicious. Since we also had some chips and dip. I did place some ahi onto of the chips for some crunch. I rate the service a 5 out of 5. They were attentive, even with the dinner rush. They gathered plates and provided water in good time. They were so prompt with the food as well. It came out fresh and quickly. We ordered another taco as one of the little ones preferred carne asada. Great service staff for sure. Must go to place, if your ever downtown.

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    Chihuahua's Cantina & Grill

    Chihuahua's Cantina & Grill

    3.9
    (1k reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$
    Sports on TV
    Outdoor seating

    I'm updating my original review because it's only fair to give credit where it's due. Our other…read moreexperience wasn't great, but we've been back several times since then, and they've completely redeemed themselves. The service has been consistently friendly, and the food has been amazing every time. It's actually becoming one of our go-to spots when we're craving Mexican food. As someone who's used to Southern California Mexican food, I usually find a lot of the Mexican restaurants in Reno to be a bit bland. Chihuahuas is one of the few places I've found that has those bold, authentic flavors and reminds me of home. We're really glad we gave them another chance!

    Update: This place is still as amazing as I remember. We…read moredecided to come during the Connor McGregor vs Max Halloway UFC fight since every place in town was full so I called Chihuahua's and they said they weren't busy and was showing the fight. We got right in and I asked to sit at the bar right in front of the tv. The staff were super friendly and the bartenders chatted with us the whole time while also enjoying the fight themselves in between making their drinks. The food was super delicious. We ordered Aguachile (really good but super sour), pineapple jalapeño wings (too sweet and not my fave), ribeye chicharron........be prepared to cough and have the people sitting near you cough non stop lol. It was spicy and a bit dry but good. My favorite was the roasted bone marrow with garlic bread. Insanely good. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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