Sad days :( My family and I came here a lot pre-Covid . Kids always love tacos here and then we also would purchase the Chicharron in Carnitas to take to the lake and have tacos. My wife worked at the pharmacy next to it and when it closed, we stopped coming here. They always had really good food. I was driving by, I felt like having some tacos so I stopped in. They did not have chili Riano's or chili Verde. So I opted in just to have a couple of street tacos. What I ordered: Carnitas taco Pastor Taco The price on the wall said the tacos were $3.79 . I went to the cashier to pay. She charged me nine dollars with tax. I told her the price said $3.79. She said that Carnitas cost extra.? I looked at the sign under the $3.79 and there was Carnitas. I'd already paid so I just decided whatever. When I got the tacos, you can see in the picture. They were barely the size of my finger. I mean, they're really small. Each taco was two bites. That's it. I paid nine dollars for four bites of a taco. That's ridiculous. Now granted, they were delicious bites, but really? I felt cheated. Charged extra because I'm not a regular customer? Short change because she thought I wouldn't know? There's not a chance I will come back here after this experience. Really sad that this happens... read more

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Very good Menudo, came here for breakfast, they have plenty of seating or you can take your food to go. Tortillas flour and corn were home made. Bought a few beers from the store to drink with our meal we had there. Definitely my new go to Mexican restaurant in Sparks. Brush up on your Spanish so you have a smooth experience. read more

Me and my friends come here about once a month because their tacos are so fresh and delicious. When you enter the store, you see a large dessert menu. I tried their flan and for a cup was only $1.50! It filled my flan needs for a great price. They also have a variety of Mexican ice creams. I love the gum ball flavored ice cream because it has actual gum balls inside! As for ordering food, you go up to the counter which is right in front of the kitchen and you order. I get tacos every time I come here because they are gigantic. There's a bar of condiments with onions, radish, and some spices to put on your food. While I recommend the tacos, one time I ordered the gorditas and they were a bit too salty and greasy for my taste. There's a small butcher in the corner where you can buy fresh chicharrón. They also have a range of Mexican drinks, candies, and snacks. I definitely recommend this place for authentic Mexican food! read more

Carniceria Samber - Gorditas - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Uno de los lugares mas sabrosos para comer, limpio, siempre amables y el Menudo es el mejor. Servicio es rapido y muy fresco. Hierbitas Hair Care Shampoo para detener la caida de cabello lo venden en la Samber... Por Favor ya no sufran mas con su cabello, liberen se de caspa y el pelo grasoso. Y miren su cabello crecer y lucir como nunca. Con mucho carino! read more

Carniceria Samber - Detiene la Caida de Cabello, Shampoo Natural de Hierbas a Base de Romero. Elimina la Caspa y Nace Nuevo Cabello - Hierbitas Hair Care - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Carnecería Samber: NO BUENO! My favorite taco truck was nowhere in sight today Tuesday @ 4:30 & I needed another source for my, um... (ahem) fix. I'd passed Carnecería Samber driving through that lot several times. So I went inside. Error grandé, Jenny! There are round tables in front of the counter to enforce SD. It's meh... whatever.I'm glad they (think they) r being safe & sanitary & I guess the further away customers r from food I'm gonna eat, the better. I went directly to the takeout, but this place is huge & has everything! The butcher counter looked beautiful & HUGE & the butcher was nice but omg - the back door to outside is right next to the counter & I had to bat the flies away by the hundreds.That should have been my indication to say goodnight and get the Eff out. But I was hankerin' for some tacos carnitas so I pushed forward. The whole place is like a cafeteria type deal. You get what you need from where you need it - groceries, spices, sodas by the billions, produce, meat, takeout, then pay @ register on your way out. I social distanced at the counter for like 5 minutes waiting to figure out how this worked. There were 3 properly attired (red polo shirts) cooks in the kitchen area! Yay! But also NOT yay because 2 of them were sitting at a table IN THE KITCHEN (its within guidelines to sit & eat meal in commercial kitchens?) & having a grand old time while one lone cook was handling the flattop & trying to get orders out by herself. The next thing I noticed was a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the counter. I may never eat them again after sitting & watching all the flies having fun on top of that box. Mysteriously there was a packed to-go bag of food that sat on that counter the entire time I was there. Huh?? No one seemed to care that it had not been claimed. In my Literature studies this little phenomena is what's known as FORESHADOWING. Finally the girl (she was younger maybe 18-ish?) who'd been working the cash register spotted me & came over to take my order. We had to yell back & forth over the tables since she had a mask on (which is a good thing!) & I am HoH. I ordered three tacos carnitas to go. "We only have carnitas on the weekends." Wait... WHAT??? Okay well I do need to try other stuff once in a while & I love pastor so I ordered only two instead of three of the tacos el pastor & a large cup of just ice. "We don't have any ice, sorry." Hmm okay that's suss... The cashier girl put the ticket in the kitchen & went back to the register.The lone lady running orders kept working her butt off while her two comrades kept eating & laughing & looking around at the customers waiting in line - one of them even stood up just to mess with us, apparently, because all she did was get more tortillas for her lunch. I waited. And waited. I sat at a table in the eating area and looked around. This place def gets the blue ribbon award for organization! The shelves of dry goods have EVERYTHING! Then there was a little cubby area behind the cashier with just Mexican sweets. I was hungry. Really hungry. I'd saved room (and money) for this meal by not eating all day. I noticed nearby one of the big pop machines had dirty wet towels under it that extended to the floor in front. Which made me look at the floor which was kinda gross. FINALLY the two lunchers finished their almuerzo, stood up & began preparing to HELP. One of these women put her mask on as she approached the shelf where filthy purses (THEIR PURSES WERE RIGHT THERE!) & to-go packaging is stored, & snapped on some blue gloves. Okay she was basically compliant & after all I'm living in my car so I can't be a hypocrite but for food service workers NOW they need to wash their hands before putting their gloves on. Also, if you're a woman, just think about all the places purses land. Floors, bathrooms, seats in your car, the FLOOR of your car, etc. & her bag was touching a lot of the to-go supplies while being in plain sight & she was busy enjoying her nosh while ignoring customers that literally anyone could've grabbed it & taken off &no one would be the wiser. The second woman did; masked up first, washed her hands, put on gloves & started to work.That's when I noticed the HUGE stack of tickets & knew mine was at the bottom. Between how long this was taking (approaching 40 minutes), the cleanliness of certain parts of the store, the goddamned flies EVERYWHERE, the two cooks who gave no fucks - they weren't gonna cut their lunch short for no stinking customers! - I bailed. Suddenly I was thrilled that they had that "pay as you leave" deal because if I'd paid for them I would've had to wait for them. So Carnecería Samber - lo siento. Fix these issues and I'll be back. p.s. this review made a great deal more sense before I was forced to remove half of it due to a "text limit" which never existed before. read more

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I generally don't review a place after just one visit unless I'll never be back and even then I usually still skip the review because it's really not enough to go on. Soooo...I went for a second time and it was just as good as the first. Admittedly, I had the tacos again so that's all I can review, but it's a pretty good bet, based on the crowd and the menu and the tacos that everything else is just as good. English is not the first language here, but it's nothing to worry about as the menu has big pictures. Worst case scenario, just point to the number. So back to the tacos...We had tongue and asada this time around and not only are they awesome, they load them double shells up with so much meat, you can barely fit the onions and cilantro on them. Which, by the way, is among the very few toppings they offer and that's ok, because that's the way I like them. As a bonus, it is tucked inside a store so you can get an ice cold beer or real sugar soda from the cooler or maybe a tasty Mexican desert. $1.59 for the tacos, BTW. One of the best deals in town. read more

Carniceria Samber - Our first time! - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

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Nice store , super nice and accommodating. I was shopping in the shopping center and wanted a refreshment /had to use restroom .

Great menudo The Gorditas we're delicious would recommend this place was awesome We also had their flan very good read more

The menudo was so good, it reminded me of home. I can't give a 5 only because it didn't have homey. But, since I was visiting from California, it was pretty much the closet thing to home I've had. read more

I've been looking for a go to Carniceria.. and I think I have found it. A coworker asked if I wanted something for lunch. He was ordering a lengua burrito and I have yet to find good lengua in Reno, so I told him to double up for me. The first thing I noticed was how fresh and soft that tortilla was! But that is expected for the price. What I was really impressed by was the lengua.. tender, flavorful, and fresh. I was thoroughly impressed. The best part is that it is only a few blocks from my house.. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

If they not working fast they not my people. Taking daysss for 2 quesadillas and a Gordita like wtf onna set don't come if you already starving.30 min in mailing this review read more

This mini lil store, I had to check out with only one thing in mind. Some Mexican candy, I have had this obsession with spicy food and even Spicy candy! Yum yum! So right as I walked in I was stunned at how much stuff they had in such a small location. To your right was two very awesome an helpful young ladies, now I only seen the front of the store but apparently I heard they have fresh meat, I'm not 100% on that but it's a nice lil store. Now they sell candies in bulk from anywhere like $3-5 or they have singles up near the cashier for pennies but it's such a vast selection. My overall thoughts, my coworker sent me here and I had to try it, getting out of my comfort zone is always a plus. Thank you and I'll be back for more candies. read more

Carniceria Samber - Some Candy I purchased.. - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

This carniceria has a wide selection of fresh meats, dairy products, market, prepared food and desserts. Their prices are amazing for the amount of food you get! Everything is hand made and fresh, you can chose from handmade tortillas or store bought to enjoy your tacos, quesadillas, menudos & soups. They sell breakfast, and lunch. The dessert portion they have includes cakes, smoothies and fruit. You can find products imported from Mexico and Central America like medicines, snacks and other goodies. Definitely a place to try! read more

Carniceria Samber - sope de pastor - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

We came from California and wanted to try something local. My husband messed up on his order and we unfortunately were pretty much forced to pay for tacos that we didn't touch. Elder cashier lady with glasses was rude about it too after I went up and tried to explain the situation and get our order but we didn't get it. She wasn't understanding at all. Mistakes happen in restaurants all the time so I don't see why my husbands mistake couldn't be fixed. Food was good, service was horrible. read more

I have been to this place numerous times and each time it seems as if it is getting worse. The food we ordered was extremely greasy and pretty much impossible to eat. The carne asada was obviously Cooked previous and kept warm, it did not taste fresh at all. The service was bad but it wasn't the best either. We did have a long wait to get our order only to be totally disappointed. read more

Awesome find!! My wife has a sixth sense when it comes to finding culinary jewels in odd places. We were in town for a few days and just exploring the area when she got the urge to stop into this little Hispanic store-front in a somewhat shady-looking strip mall. The store was tiny and packed with tons of stuff from batteries to liquor. However, step a few feet into the place and you move beyond the store, into the meat market and fresh grill. Oh man! What this place lacks in ambience, it more than makes up for in food quality/quantity! If you want authentic latin food, tacos, burritos, etc.. and you don't mind cafeteria-style tables and a fresh meat display case in your face, you are in for a treat! We ordered a couple of burritos and gorditas, just to try the place out. The prices are super cheap but the quality is through the roof! I watched, in awe, as a little lady hand-made the tortillas for the burritos and gorditas and put them on the grill. The meat was very well seasoned and there was so much in each of the things we ordered, we were both stuffed miserably!! There is a small bar with sauces and fresh seasonings to add to your food, if you want. Forget about ordering a drink unless you want to be overly full or you have a bottomless pit for a stomach! This is now my default, go-to place for incredible food, ambience-be-darned!! read more

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The food is amazing! I always have the chicken burritos but have also tried the breakfast and it was good as well. The reason I gave less stars is because since I don't speak Spanish and I have to order from a different counter, it seems that my order takes longer than every other order in the whole place. read more

Last week a coworker of mine offered to pick me up some tacos from a place she said was very fresh and tasty. I will never turn down tacos, so of course I Said yes! She came back with two fresh and homemade Carne Asada tacos with very fresh and made my hand tortillas. I added some of the salsa she brought back and the lime and bit right in. Wow. These were indeed very good. The Carne Asada was seasoned and flavored perfectly. I made sure to put in a standing order for every time she decides to go there. I never knew this place existed as it's hidden pretty well in the shopping center area on Oddie. I am planning to go back there and try out their other salsas and meats as well. I wouldn't say they are the best tacos I've had but they were certainly worthy of repeat business from me. read more

Carniceria Samber - Carne Asada Tacos - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Went there a couple days ago I usually really like this place because of how good their food taste . This time I went I asked for two quesadillas waiting time wasn't too bad until I got my food the tortillas were really hard looks like they used some that were already made and I had asked them to make them handmade really killed my appetite don't think I'll be coming here again . read more

This place is great ! Stopped by for their handmade quesadillas and some flan. Was def not disappointed. Plus the prices are great. Nice hidden gem in Reno for some authentic Mexican food ! I highly recommend the quesadilla ! The thing is huge, hand made tortilla along with their fresh green salsa is the best. The caramel flan is was delicious. And when I say the prices are great, I mean it. Quesadilla , flan, and a coke for 8 bucks ! I'm from SoCal and that's unheard of haha read more

Wow. the restaurant is a hidden gem for Reno !! the food is delicious and the customer service is amazing. i feel very welcomed each time i go. they have all types of options to eat and the dishes are not only very good, but filling as well. 10/10 recommend read more

The food is really good! I didn't know they had shrimp tacos here, the handmade ones are super delicious! I will definitely go back for more tacos. The butchers, kitchen staff and owners are very friendly and nice. The two girls up front however, they're not very customer oriented. They ring you up but completely ignore the fact that you are a customer bringing your business to them. They don't greet or anything, just kinda take your money and send you on your way, whilst continuing their conversation. That's the only reason why I am giving 3 stars. The two up front, need to improve their customer service skills, regardless of who the customer is. read more

Carniceria Samber - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Best burrito I ever had and the queso fresco hits the spot. You gotta order menudo early don't wait until 10am

Unfortunately the food quality has went down. After coming here for 6 years I wont be back. The meat was old, the sause ( seemed like jello) was very old. I miss the old venue when the food quality was better. I understand they have a bigger building. But this is unacceptable. read more

This place was recommended to us so we had to try it out, WOW are we happy we did, we had the menudo and what a great, delicious dish. Also got a carnitas quesadilla, delicious as well. read more

Carniceria Samber - Menudo - Meat Shops Near Me - Sparks, Nevada

Everything in here is so delicious. My favorite were the carne asada tacos on a fresh handmade tortilla. The atmosphere in here is great, the workers are so nice. second you walk in they have tons of options in snacks, Mexican candy and drinks. The owners are always ensuring customers are happy. The woman is a sweetheart. Definitely a must try! We will be visiting you again Carniceria Samber! -- Boston, MA read more

Holy Asada Heaven!!!! We got asada tacos and asada burritos while waiting in the salon next door. The staff are all super friendly and food.... OMG... Like fat kid heaven. The tacos and burritos were HUGE. There was no way we could eat all that food. The prices are amazing. The asada was perfect, so much flavor, tender, the pico is on point. The burritos had beans, rice, pico and asada. The ratio is perfect. I can't say enough good stuff about this place. Not to mention the home made tortillas.... MMMMMMMM read more

Hidden jem - seriously good authentic mexican food. It's the type of place that is always packed. Just go through the grocery section to the back and you find the best burritos in the Reno/Sparks area. read more

First time to the place and it was like being back in Mexico. Everything was very authentic and delicious. We tried their Samber tacos that were huge made on homemade corn tortillas. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place to try. read more

First let me start off by saying the food is amazing but the customer service is awful!!! Whoever you get on any giving day the service is awful. They are never consistent with their food. They either don't make it one weekend or if they do they run out at 10am and don't make it again until the following week. And if you're thinking about ordering over the phone good luck the phone is busy for an hour on some days. read more

Finally some real mexican food. Absolutely my favorite place in the Reno area. I grew up in so cal and wasn't fond of the Mexican food here but this place takes the cake for being the best :) hoping to find a few more hidden gems like this here read more

My "go-to" place to get great carne asada to take home and barbecue. Samber has everything you need to make a real Mexican meal. Everyone is nice and they speak English, so there are no translation issues or anything like that. Lots of snacks and candy too. Some fresh vegetables as well. It's a small place in an older part of town, but don't let that affect things. I've been there 3 times and it's always good. Someday I need to come in just to eat... They serve cooked food too and it's always packed. Must be good... read more

My husband and I stop in on our way home. Let me just say, try their Gorditas Fried pork skin. It is full of meat as flavor. I've never tried Chicharonies, but hands down, the best! Most definitely will be back here! read more

Aaaye! Good meat and bomb tacos, tortas and salsas! They also have hand made tortillas, seating is meh. But still a good place for food!

Love the Chicharrón tacos! Best I've ever had. Just the right amount of crunchy fat and meat in a delicious chili sauce that isn't too hot. Served in the handmade corn tortilla, add a little chopped onion and cilantro and Voila! you have a delicious meal! Reasonable priced and you won't be sorry you had this great meal! read more

This is the best Mexican food restaurant in Reno. The staff are always willing to make little changes to your order to make it as you wish.

What can I say the food is great.the staff is very friendly. and the food is delicious,top notch..definitely the best tacos and quesadillas I've ever tasted. And their bakery is phenomenal, many tasty treats. I would definitely recommend this place for everyone and is very family friendly. read more

Hands down the best tacos in Reno/Sparks. The food is always fresh and the staff is awesome. No other Carniceria compares.

I have not tried the hot food so I will review the meat department. Fast & friendly service great selection of meat and overall, at least in Sparks, best price and large supply of meat. Cashiers are always nice and pleasant read more