Really good Mexican food, awesome family, home service, and a very chill ambience after a long drive. I make a point to stop here every time I come through town, which is well worth it. The chips and salsa alone will get you hooked, but the food is really incredible. Highly recommend their Carne Asada. read more

Why drive all the way from Phoenix to Reno when you can stop in Tonopah and enjoy the fabulous food at El Marques. Today was two cheese and onion enchiladas, rice and beans. Of course we started with chips and fairly spicy salsa. She had a Chile relleno, cheese enchilada, beans and rice. Loved it all. The margarita was great or so I heard. Even though the food is always great the service may just be better. You'll feel like a well known local when you visit. read more

See all

Delicious food and drinks again at El Marques! They offer flavorful options for everyone by a staff that is friendly and welcoming. I can't wait for my next meal at El Marques read more

See all

Absolutely horrible!!!!!!!! No flavor, and the manager / employees do not care about how you feel. We ordered food to go, mind you my husband goes there at least once a week beings it's the only Mexican food in town just to get as close as he can to cali food while he's working. I order to go bc he's exhausted after a 12. For a fajita plate w chips and salsa to go it was $50. They charged $10 a piece for chips and salsa. Actually diabolical. Then when I said that isn't right to not tell someone they're going to be charged for chips and salsa when they dine in 24/7 and eat 3xs the amount of chips and salsa there he basically said idgaf you don't have to come here. Sounds good never again! read more

I was excited to try this restaurant, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing. The meat tasted like it had simply been boiled, with little to no seasoning or flavor. As someone who enjits Mexican food, I was expecting bold flavors and authentic dishes, but that wasn't my experience. The service was fine, but based on the food alone, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Again the bestfood. Had chile rellano. You can taste the love. Service is great. Ambience is authentic and cheerful. Definitely the place to stop and eat. read more

We're from Arizona and we're passing through Tonopah. Food here was really good. Staff was very nice and friendly even though it was clear she was short staffed. Food came out quick. Everything was really good. Comparing to Mexican food in AZ, it came close to being just as good. I would definitely stop here again if it was on our way. read more

Quick and attentive service. Nice people and good food. Restaurant business is hard and these people know how to make you feel welcome. read more

El Marques Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tonopah, Nevada

When in Tonopah, El Marques provides a very decent place to enjoy some Mexican food along Highway 95. I've eaten here several times over the years and have always enjoyed my meals. Now, it's not your big city, table side guacamole, sort of place, but you can be sure the owners do very well to prepare an enjoyable meal. I've never been disappointed in the service because they always seem to do their best to get everyone served, and at times, it can get busy here. There is a small bar, and they do have a large screen TV which often times is showing sporting events. If you wish to have a margarita, they make a decent version of this too. read more

The food was wonderful, our waitress did a wonderful job, she was all by herself, she was bartending serving cleaning tables, and running the cash register, she needs a raise, and had a great personality too read more

Overall, the food was good but the service was lacking. We had a large group, eight people total. It took a good 15 minutes for them to get a table together, which was two tables combined. Fine by us, but they definitely aren't equipped for many groups larger than six. It took quite some time for our server to ask us about drinks, then we had to ask the server multiple times for us to ask if they were on their way, and we had to ask separately about chips and salsa. The drinks tasted good but you could tell they had very little alcohol in them. Food took some time to get to us, which was understandable since we had a large group. Everyone at the table was very happy with their meal. We ordered beef tacos, asada tacos, quesadillas, and they were all good. Overall, the food was good but the service wasn't great. I've heard from locals that it is the best restaurant in Tonopah, so we may have hit a weird day. read more

See all

Great service and delicious food! We stopped in and ordered the chicken enchiladas in green sauce, along with the tasty house margaritas. The chips and salsa were on point! read more

My friend and I had been out exploring all day and wanted to grab a late lunch so we stopped into this place. The food was mostly just mediocre. We started with guac, which was basically akin to the avocado dip you can buy at Trader Joe's and then defrost (oddly creamy). The taco with beef was fine, though the beef was a bit overcooked, the tamal was good, and the beans were perfectly fine, though the rice was a bit overcooked and hard. My friend is a pescatarian and apparently they couldn't make certain things with shrimp or vegetarian (despite having shrimp on the menu), which led us to believe things were premade. Anyways, it was very mediocre. read more

El Marques Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tonopah, Nevada

My husband and I stopped in for a bite to eat. We weren't hungry enough for each of us to have a full meal. So, we ordered the taco plate 2 tacos rice and beans. We asked for an extra plate and split it. The service was excellent food was excellent. We were seated right away the place looked clean. Oh, they did bring us chips and salsa right away. My husband said the salsa was spicy so I did not try it. He said it was good. No complaints if you are in the area try it. read more

Food was terrible. Service was nice though. Dining area dingy and dark. Entrance area was nice though. Salad was literally lettuce with a mountain of shredded cheese drenched with cheap ranch that tasted like sour cream. Getting a chocolate after the meal was nice though. read more

Server was attentive and knowledgeable. Food was average. Attractive decor. Great parking.

Good food and service. Reasonably priced. Many choices on menu. Friendly servers. Great place for dinner when driving thru or staying. read more

Only been here a few times but the food and service has been excellent on each occasion. Will always stop here when I road trip from Vegas to Northern Nevada. read more

Restaurant has really good service, friendly waiters and yummy food! I go often and really like the beef there!

Good food stop when road tripping. Wait staff was very nice. Huevos Ranchos was tasty. Hubby liked the chicken burrito.

Bad ( but cheap ) margarita...lots of ice which could be good as the liquid itself was artificial tasting. Was a big push as we were asked two more times after declining the second drink. Food was palatable but not very tasty. Had to ask three times for the green salsa that the waitress said she would bring with our combo plate. Got it when about done. Corker was it cost $2 extra for a small amount. And charged extra $1.50 for using AMEX. HARD PASS on return trip. read more

Honestly this place is the best! Some of the hardest working people are at this Mexican restaurant. It is now our go to on the way to Las Vegas. They are accommodating, I add cheese and a side of limes to carne asada tacos & they're delicious! Staff is starting to recognize us. We had a view of the kitchen and I see everyone washing hands, sweeping and working hard. This seems to be a locals place on the weekend, priced right! It's not a 5 star dining experience, it's in the middle of Nevada. Decent food & clean. Great employees, looks family run. read more

Every time I eat here I am full as can be and can't wait to go back again. The staff is phenomenal and they remember every regular and greet new customers as if they were old friends. Love the Taquitos Enchiladas Tamales and Tostadas! Pics of my faves below I will be there again next week! Yeehaw! read more

See all

we had a flat tire and we're stranded in battle Mountain. We walked to the Mexican restaurant and the food was delicious and the service perfect I enjoyed the happy bathroom too. We will go out of our way to come back. Thank you. read more

We had a big group, the food was good, just waitress didn't have any help keeping up on the drinks, chips and salsa. I have never had a bad meal, always really good food, we made reservations, a couple days in advance for the big group, so they should've been more prepared with staffing to be able to cover and serve the bigger group better than they did. Like I said, the food was outstanding service needs to improve on the big groups or don't take big group reservations. Best Mexican food in Tonopah! read more

The Service is good, but when I ordered the tacos with rice and beans. The beans tasted like school lunch and the rice was not good at all. The tacos were good but it could be better with crunchy shell. The food came really quick which was nice but the drinks took two minutes to order. When I got in they were quick to get us on the table. TIP: If you order the tacos don't put rice and beans with it From: A 5th Grader read more

Always a place to stop when passing thru or visiting. Started going there in 1980 when it was the Joker Saloon. Place has evolved over the decades and food has always been tasty. read more

We were immediately greeted with smiles and shown to our table. The decor was nice and comfortable. Again, another waitress was there to tend to our needs. The food was okay. I had a chili relleno and two chicken enchiladas. The chicken was a little blah but the sauce was good. I did love their refried beans as they tasted homemade and not out of a can. Did not care for the rice. The chips and salsa were good too. The waitress was on top of things keeping our water and drinks full. After a long drive, it was an enjoyable meal. read more

I'm baffled at the reviews giving 4 and 5 stars. Is there another restaurant hidden behind the one we went to? The chips are right out of a bag, the rice tasted like it had been made well over a week ago, the burritos and chimichangas tasted like they came from a gas station and were reheated in a microwave. To top it off the service was awful. One of the other waitresses was walking around making insanely loud comments about how awful our waitress was and how everything takes too long . I actually looked around thinking maybe we were on Candid Camera. Perhaps one of the worst meals we've had in a very long time. read more

My friend asked me where I would like to spend my birthday lunch. I said El Marques. We waited to be seated, at which time we were told, no animals allowed. My friend and I both are locals and have been in this restaurant several times. At no time had we been denied service. My friend approached Padero, the owner. The said no dogs allowed. My friend's service dog is registered, and he has cards explaining the reason for the service dog. If you are a dog owner, don't support an establishment that is in federal violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. ADA. It's a federal law. And below is Nevada's statues coving people with disabilities and service animals including... miniature horses! https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-426.html read more

If you're looking for subpar, bland Mexican food- this is the place for you. Visited here once, and will never be back. Also WAY overpriced.

In my opinion, really good Mexican food!! A little bit of a hole in the wall, but it is worth checking out. First we were served chips, salsa and refried beans! Yum!! Then had chicken taquitos, and fries. Plenty of food for two senior ladies They serve beer, Jaritos sodas and ice cream specialties. read more

Pretty solid place, idk if we were just hungry or the food was good but we not a single rice grain left haha.

Now you have to trust me on this recommendation. When you approach the building, there is no signage or advertising telling you have arrived. That is because the last wind storm blew them down, so you have to pay attention in order to find this establishment. When you open the front doors, you are hit by a pastel explosion. But the friendliness of the staff gives you the courage to stay and that is when you are pleasantly rewarded. The food is authentic Mexican and it is well worth the stop. The beans are freshly refried. The rice is moist and flavorful. We ordered asada street taco ( outstanding ) chile colorado ( tender an spicy ) and margaritas ( both week and run of the mill ). If you have traveling for a spell, and you need a place to get out of the car and stretch your legs, this is your oasis. This is one of the better restaurants in Tonopah. If you are wondering, why only the three star rating? It is because of the exterior. When you are walking up to the front door, you feel like you lost a bet. But be brave and push through the front door and take a chance; you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Ratatouille was our chef, we literally saw him running out of the kitchen. ‍. Staff was nice, but taco bell is fine dining. Don't stop by, just wait a few more hours. read more

El Marques Mexican Restaurant - The chef - Mexican Near Me - Tonopah, Nevada

Great place. Food was good, service was good. Our waitress was Sara, she was great easy going and good sense of humor. we We must have got there at the right time, just after we were seated and got our drinks it got really busy. read more

The food here is great and me and my family come quite often. The service is even better than the food with everyone being friendly all of the time. The atmosphere of the place is perfect to sit down and have lunch with someone. I would 94.362573% recommend this place. read more

The sorriest excuse of "Mexican" food I've ever had. What type of mx restaurant only has two types of meat, not cuts. I came here expecting a choice of traditional meats such as carnitas, asada, chorizo. But nope just beef and chicken. No mention of grilled beef or chicken, just "beef and chicken". They have horchata on the menu but when I asked for it they said they didn't have any. Think about it. A Mexican place without horchata. Once we got our food, it was edible. It had no semblance to Mexican food. As someone that grew up in SoCal and lives in NotCal and has visited Baja a few times, I know my Mexican food. This is a dollar tree TV dinner labeled as Mexican food. Shoot I bet that food was prob touched by actual Mexicans. The amount of trump bumper sticker should have been the clue. My sister and I were the only Latinos visible in that building. And we're not even if Mexican ancestry. Do yourself a favor and keep on driving. My faith in humanity was restored at a taco truck in delta, Utah. Got myself a nice tripa burrito and my sister got a nice torta de lengua. Taco Bell and del taco are Tijuana street tacos compared to this sorry excuse of a Mexican restaurant. CHEDDAR CHEESE IN A TACO!!! read more

The place at first glance seemed to be a hole in the wall, a place that needs renovation and a touch of Jon Taffer and Gordon Ramsey. The food was decent flavor. The beans definitely had that chunky refried beans taste. We ordered beer from a bottle. There was one bar tender/keep. The atmosphere was definitely a family owned environment that was full of locals. We sat in the bar, but noticed that there were small kids in the same area. So, no idea where the bar started or ended. The service was scattered and almost unorganized. It was good in the belly after a long, long first leg of our drive headed to Scottsdale, Az (From Oregon). read more

If you think you're having a gourmet meal in a town with 1700 people, you're best to keep driving. For a small town Mexican joint this place is pretty bussin. The service was great as I was asked if I'd like another beer four times before I could finish the one I was on. Whoever is complaining about pricing needs to get their money up not their funny up because $13 for a full plate of food is pretty rare in this current economic position we find ourselves in. Bottom line is I've been in Tonopah for 2 weeks now and this is probably the best food I've had. read more