Cartel tacos is the place to go! Real authentic Tijuana style tacos. Best I've had near the Henderson area! They have great prices. Staff is friendly, great customer service! The drinks are great for the summer very refreshing! read more

Cartel Tacos - 3 taco combo with a drink - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Food was great customer service excellent and drinks espectacular!! ever was nice and clean with inviting ambiance! read more

Cartel Tacos is easily one of the best Taquerias I've been too especially coming here from SoCal. The food was bomb, and I already know I'll be coming back here instead of going anywhere else for tacos. 10/10. The prices were also very affordable compared to other taco spots, so I really hope they keep their prices where they're at! The only crazy part was that the ceiling actually fell/ deteriorated on the people in line in front of us! From what I saw, the owner made things right with them, which I respect. Hopefully they get the ceiling issue fixed so it doesn't happen again. Other than that, great food and great customer service!definitely a spot I'd recommend to anyone and everyone. 10000/10 this is my new taco spot. read more

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Another taqueria serving grilled chicken in the middle of nowhere on Russell? Do "tel." Cartel Tacos is a taco spot situated behind another Mexican restaurant on the southwest corner of Russell and Pecos. I happened to see them on Yelp while scrolling through the list of Henderson-ish restaurants and figured they'd be worth a shot. The menu is largely based on tacos and adjacent items. There are loaded fries and a quesadilla option too, but no burritos. I'd been eyeing the Combo ($14.99) already, three tacos and one agua fresca, and the employee who greeted me explained that I can get any choice of proteins, up to 3 separate meats with that. She also let me sample the two available aguas frescas. While the Horchata was rich and sweet yet balanced enough that I could've easily picked it, I went with the Jamaica to get that refreshing, floral, less creamy aspect. It's also fairly sweet but not too bad, by the way. For the tacos, I did end up with the full variety. The Pollo Al Carbon has nice grilled but not burnt notes and is quite tender. The Chorizo is intense but not too salty and has plenty of the desired warming spices. The Asada is pretty tender albeit not spectacular in flavor on its own. The tortillas are all handmade, and in addition to cilantro and onions, you get a complimentary serving of guac and some sort of mild tomato paste-looking salsa. And you can get complimentary grilled onions and pepper when ordering at the register to level up your tacos. Even considering all of those toppings, you should definitely dive into the complimentary salsa and toppings bar. Fresh radish and cucumber slices can temper something like the chorizo, limes and pickled onions are always fun, and the three salsas range from mild to hot. Oddly enough, the orange salsa was my favorite due to the flavors even though it also kicked my palate's proverbial ass the most, while the brown-ish one was pretty decent and the tomatillo was the simplest. The tacos were pretty standard taqueria / street taco size, so I wouldn't have filled up for dinner without the Mini Torta ($6.99), which really is about half the size of the absent full-sized version and comes just as loaded. The square sandwich is the perfect size for a slice of cheese, and the guac and red paste are also present. Of course I chose the final of the four proteins for this, adobada. It's sadly not a nice Tijuana al pastor since pineapple is not included, but I really had a great sandwich experience with the moderate flavor and tenderness regardless. Even without a lot of the toppings, actually. The restaurant felt quite clean overall. Despite the heavily AI art, I thought the decor was pretty modern. The music was relatively approachable except for one song that have served as a Spanish language equivalent to a "Closing Time." Definitely check out Cartel Tacos if you live within 20 minutes of them. It is one of the best Tijuana-style taco spots around, and definitely better 9 times out of 10 than my last visit to that one overcrowded popular chain that's on and off the Strip and is priced even higher than these guys. You know which one I mean. read more

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YUMMY! Coming from SoCal, Vegas did not impress me with their tacos ... but FINALLY I can say I found a spot I can easily choose to get tacos from. Please get on DoorDash! Haha We sort of stumbled upon this place while we were getting food for the office with my coworker. They were grilling outside and the smell just pulled us in. Couple days later we decided to get some food from Cartel tacos and it was as I imagined! They knew what they were doing. The tortillas, WOW so soft and delicious. The meat was seasoned thoroughly and the roasted salsa just sealed the deal! Not sure how the service is but my coworkers had no issues so I'm going guess it was fine. I can't wait to bring my husband to try this place. Currently they have a combo deal where you get 3 tacos and 1 drink, I got their HUGE AHH horchata and drank that for 2 days in the office haha read more

Cartel Tacos - 3 tacos 1 drink - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

After seeing this place being hyped in Tik tok I had to come try this for myself and left disappointed. Upon arriving the cashier was taking a phone order so I was waiting about 8 minutes for her to finish only to realize there was 2 kiosk that I could've ordered from. I ordered a taco del Pastor and a Carne Asada quesadilla. The El Pastor meat was not chard and as for the quesadilla, there was more cheese than meat on it. The corn tortillas were so soggy that my food was falling apart with every bite. They have multiple options of aguas frescas on their menu but only had horchata and Jamaica while I was there. read more

Cartel Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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As a self proclaimed taco king cartel tacos was absolutely fabulous. The level of expertise they bring to taco making is incredible. The tortillas are the possible best I've ever had. some of the outstanding Tacos was the one with Chili in it. The quesadilla was spectacular. The chorizo was unbelievable. This may be one of the top three taco shops in the whole state. I wish them continued success. Customer Service was on point. The place was very clean. Their Salsa's were perfectly blended with full flavor and spice. I have no idea why someone would post that they had no flavor. They obviously must not know about Salsa. Cartel Tacos is a wonderful addition in the taco infrastructure of Las Vegas Vegas. I wish them lots of success. read more

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I'm only giving it 4 stars because it was pretty hot inside, but the food was AMAZING! Otherwise, this would definitely be a 5-star review. The tacos were absolutely delicious, and the salsa was a 10/10! I would definitely come back again and highly recommend this place. Honestly, this might be my new taco spot! Service was great the cashiers are very friendly and we were served quickly. read more

Cartel Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place serves some outstanding food, and the service was incredibly friendly and attentive. A manager even stopped by several tables throughout our visit to make sure everything was excellent, which was a nice touch. Cost: My biggest complaint is the pricing. It's a little on the expensive side, and they only offer one drink size--a massive 32-ounce cup--for $4.99. The tacos are around $3.99 each (plus tax), so the cost can add up quickly. Quality: Excellent. The quality of the ingredients, meats, and overall preparation really stood out. Everything tasted fresh and well-made. Taste: Very good overall. The tacos were delicious, especially the carne asada. The flame-grilled carne asada was perfectly seasoned and absolutely outstanding. The adobada tacos were also very good, although I've had slightly better versions elsewhere. Overall: In a incredibly expensive and competitive market this is one taco shop doing everything right & I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Best tacos I've had in a long time. Great people and good vibes. My family and I will definitely be back. read more

Cartel Tacos - Next level!!‍‍‍‍‍ - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Came after seeing post on IG. Brand new Tijuana style taco spot a little way past the airport. Flame grilled carne asada is seasoned well and the adobada is also good! Freshly made tortillas, good selection of salsas and they have pickled onions. Got the 3 taco combo that came with a large agua fresa - they had horchata and jamaica. Overall a good new place to give a try! read more

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The service is great they welcome you into the restaurant really friendly. The tacos and mulita are amazing. Frat portions read more

Cartel Tacos - Mulita - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Saw them getting ready to open a few months ago and knew I had to come back. Tacos Al Carbon, VERY flavorful, fresh, & authentic. Real horchata not the powdered type. Salsa bar with unique flavors and warm handmade tortillas. Quick service and clean restaurant. I will be back soon as there isn't many taco places in my 6 years here, especially this area that compares. Don't think, just go! read more

Cartel Tacos - Quesadillas tacos fries - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

saw this go up next to my work so I was excited to try this place. I got three taco combo with a Horchata was $15. I got chicken. It was OK. I got an Asada taco it was OK. I got an adobada taco that was fire and the real star of the show was the adobada mulita it was the best one i have ever had. we also got a chicken vampiro which was also fire we will definitely be back read more

Cartel Tacos - 2 taco combo a mulita and a vampiro - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The service and quality is wonderful. Itzel was an amazing host. You get your tacos super fast.

My first time coming here and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Itzel welcomed me and explained their menu and offerings, even letting me sample the horchata and Jamaica drinks. Both of which are delicious. The horchata is full flavored with vanilla and cinnamon clearly present. It's not overly sweet. The Jamaica is nice and strong and also not overly sweet. I ended up ordering the taco special, which is three tacos, your choice of meat. I got two carne asada tacos and one Al pastor. They come with avocado and salsa. I would suggest putting the salsa on the side if you prefer a lighter touch. Oh, and the best part. The tortillas are handmade. They are awesome. There is also a condiment bar that has salsas, radishes, lemon, pickled onions, and cucumbers with salsa container and paper bowls to easily hold what you need. I highly recommend trying it out. I came from anthem to try them out. Will definitely return. read more

Iztel was very welcoming when she took my order great service ! Would definitely come back read more

Cartel Tacos - Great food & customer service from Itzel - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The service was kinda OK. The food do not have no flavor at all sauce. Neither I saw this in TikTok and Instagram. It's just a hype for the prize they charging is not worth it. Kind of disappointing, but that's what happens when you see things in TikTok and Instagram. I recommend you find a different Taco shop. read more

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I'm going to show you the quesadillas I ordered July 3rd first picture! Very nice well prepared as advertised! We came back to have dinner today July 17th and it's completely different size on the quesadillas. Flavor still good do not get me wrong but consistency is the key for the success. I'm hopping next time won't be a street taco size. read more

Cartel Tacos - July 17th - Mexican Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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The best tacos in las vegas great prices service is 10 out of 10 I will definitely be coming back

5/10 The service was great, but unfortunately the food lacked flavor. The salsas had almost no taste, and the meat was pretty bland as well. The tortillas were the highlight--10/10. The food looked amazing, but it just didn't deliver on flavor. read more

Food was good and the service was awesome. Everyone was super nice, but Itzel was the best. She was really helpful, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. She made the whole experience even better. Definitely coming back. Highly recommend! read more

I love the food the 1st time I went. But the 2nd time I went last night at 9 pm and the girl was yelling from behind the register that they were closed although the sign on the door clearly states that they close at 11pm. That's unprofessional. If we can't depend on the place to be open during business hours we will just never go back. read more