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    Gambi's

    4.2 (274 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Beet salad with prawns
    Lisa J.

    Another great delivery! I had the beet salad with goat cheese candied walnuts and an incredible dressing/dipping sauce for the prawns I added. The dressing was house made and so yummy, eith a hint of mint. Husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with prawns, again. And loved it again.

    Garlic bread
    Marissa V.

    Been wanting to come here for their steaks but I decided to give the fettuccine a try. Amazing the apple tart was delicious as well. You must give it a try I need to go back to try the key lime pie and to try other dishes on the menu. I love the aesthetic of the restaurant. The bruschetta was very delicious as well. I also ordered the garlic bread as a side. I say if you get any pasta the garlic bread is a good choice. The parking is simple because it's at a hotel. Reservations are easy to make online . And you can also join the waitlist. The lady who helped us was very attentive always checking if we needed something. Check them out my Reno, Sparks area folks.

    Menu cover
    Brandon W.

    This restaurant was unexpectedly fun. Located in the same lot as the Best Western on Nugget Ave, you wouldn't expected such an amazing dining experience at this location. But it happened. First we were greeted by a pretty chill host after coming into one of their side doors, (they should consider having someone man both sides though) but we were promptly seated after walking towards the front. For their appetizer we had their Calamari along with their Chips (regular potato chips) and dip. The Calamari was buttery, crispy and delicious served with a tangy mayo (maybe a lemon aioli) and marinara sauce. Both were good. Fritzie W. Didn't like the cream cheese based dip with the chips. It wasn't hot enough. We'll put a pin in that. I thought the flavor was good despite. Our waiter was courteous and for the most part attentive, but as it got a bit busier he was delayed in the little requests. The restaurant got busier, so much so one of the patrons got up to play the piano located in the corner of the room. It made for a fun ambiance. Shout out to one of the waitresses Nikki who it was her second day having tremendously courteous and great energy and engagement bringing over our main courses. Fritzie had a Chicken Marsala and veggies and I went for a NY Steak and veggies. Fritzie cited she would enjoy her Masala but again, the temperature became an issue. It wasn't too hot. I enjoyed my steak, medium well, temperature for me was acceptable, not sizzling but I had no quarrels about it. It was an overall satisfactory and delicious tasting serving of protein and while I was expecting various veggies on my plate, there was only asparagus. Both dishes were served with mashed potatoes, seasoned, flavorful yet, not served too hot. You know that hot you get when it's serve it fresh off the stove or straight off the grill with a satisfying sizzle and warmth that says "hey, your meal is ready and be careful that plate is hot." No, it was more or less, a safe temp, edible though. We finished the night with a house made tiramisu that was soft, delicious. Overall, a surprisingly great visit with a few ideally that made for a hope or desire to improve. There may be a round 2 in the future. Fritzie W. may want to try their pasta.

    During a recent road trip, I decided to make a spontaneous stop at this restaurant to grab a bite to eat. While the establishment shows a lot of promise, the overall experience ultimately fell short due to inconsistent execution in both the kitchen and the dining room. On the positive side, my initial impressions were quite favorable. The restaurant itself was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment to sit down and relax after hours of driving. Furthermore, the service started on a high note. I was greeted warmly, seated promptly, and the initial phase of ordering went smoothly with a very attentive and pleasant waitress. Unfortunately, the momentum shifted once the food actually arrived at the table. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan, which unfortunately turned out to be quite dry. The marinara sauce lacked depth and was rather bland on its own. The dish was only saved because I managed to ask the waitress for an extra side of marinara sauce to add some much-needed moisture and flavor, which ultimately made the meal edible. To make matters worse, the accompanying garlic bread was a complete disappointment, as it was served both cold and dry right out of the kitchen. The biggest drawback of the evening, however, was the service drop-off. The exact moment the food hit the table, the waitress completely forgot about me. She became entirely inattentive for the remainder of the visit, making it a real challenge just to flag her down for the extra sauce that salvaged the main entree. The bottom line is that the food here has good baseline potential but desperately needs better quality control in the kitchen. For this restaurant to truly pass muster, the service needs to stay consistent from the moment a guest walks in until they pay the bill, rather than disappearing after the food is dropped off.

    The Bar
    Jim G.

    Welcome to the Twilight Zone The search for a nice Italian meal on a Monday night in Reno proved to be a minor challenge, but we found this quirky place in Sparks that had pretty solid reviews. Yes, Monday nights are notoriously the day people actually take a day off in the restaurant business here in Washoe County. Upon entry you realize this is going to be a unique experience. Pirate theme? Goth theme? Italian restaurant theme??! The restaurant, which is part of the Best Western hotel, is large, open, comfortable, cool and eclectic. It also boasts a private room for parties that is suuuuuper cool. Our party of 6 sat at a large round table which made conversation a breeze. 3 more guests would have easily fit. Our Server, the incomparable Gabi, made our time there a night to remember. Cute, funny, sarcastic, genuine... she was an absolute joy. She gave us great recommendations, kept us watered up, alcoholed, laughtered up, etc. So a big thank you and shout out! How was the food, you ask???! Absolutely fantastic! I must say I was skeptical, despite the good reviews, but it outperformed masterfully.. The house salad, the Wedge and the Caesar salads were super tasty with excellent dressings. The garlic bread (we ordered 3 servings) was super garlicky and perfectly crisp. We also ordered an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms that were about my favorite thing, besides the tantalizing Bruschetta! The mains were also plentiful, tasty and perfectly cooked. The Chicken Parmesan could be cut with a fork, the Picatta was sublime, the Lasagna was huge and perfect. Everything was truly top notch including the excellent bar drinks. The bartender was a little slammed so the drinks were occasionally tardy, but Gabi covered for it well with the laughter and smiles. We were at Gambi's for 2 1/2 hours with never a dull moment. We finished with a piece of Key lime pie and a couple of "small" cannoli's (they were huge)! Yum, Yum, Yum! It's going to be a big menu to work through, but challenge accepted! We are thinking our company Christmas Party has found a new home. Keep up the great work!!! Cheers JimG

    Big Red gum flavored cannoli, not good

    The food was bad. The pizzas were the only thing that was eaten, not finished...I ordered the veal ravioli and one of the ravioli was the lobster ravioli, glad I don't have a shellfish allergy. And honestly it was so fishy tasting The wedge salad... I revived maybe 1/2 a wedge of lettuce with undercooked bacon and I'm pretty sure pico de gallo on top. Then to top it all off, the cannoli. I don't know who makes a cannoli with cinnamon that makes it taste like big red gum but it couldn't be swallowed. Now I know it makes me seem picky but no, it was really that bad. So if you're staying at the hotel and decide to order some food for pick up, I wouldn't.

    Lauren K.

    Dined here on a week night for dinner. I kept seeing great reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. Delicious! The decor was fun and pirated themed. Each table had the silverware in a skull head which was a nice touch. The servers are were so friendly, helpful and had a bit of a sense of humor. I ordered the lobster ravioli. It was delicious! The prawns do come with part of the shell on so beware of that. That's just a personal preference though. My table also had the bread basket. I loved that it came with a dipping sauce. It was less traditional than a butter topping. Excited to come back and try more items!

    Gena M.

    The food is really good I had the beet salad, it is the bedtime beet salad I have ever had. My husband had the linguine pescatora and it was very good, I may have to get that next time. Others in our group had Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasgetti (Lasagne made with spaghetti noodles) and they really liked it. I took a bite of it and it was really good. I may have to get that too, the next next time. We had key line pie for dessert and it was very good and refreshing, a great end to a wonderful meal. I was so focused on the delicious food I almost forgot, the service was really good and the atmosphere and decor has a great vibe, pirate ocean themed with great cool vibe island music.

    Michelle M.

    From the moment we walked in I knew this place was going to be my kind of spot. The ambiance is everything rocker pirate vibes dim lighting live music and just the right amount of edge. It felt intimate but energetic at the same time and once dinner hit the place definitely filled up and turned into a fun lively scene. Totally my vibe. Now let's talk about the food. I ordered a seafood pasta that was similar to a cioppino and WOW. I never finish my plates like ever. But this time I cleaned it (I attached evidence as proof). It was hands down the winner of the night. My boyfriend ordered a chicken pasta dish which he said was good but nothing that blew him away. Solid choice but definitely overshadowed by my seafood masterpiece. The drinks were also amazing. We ordered a lemon drop, mai tai, an old fashioned and a Cadillac margarita. EVERY single one was on point. Balanced strong and clearly made with care. Service was great! very attentive and friendly. Even when the restaurant got busy we never felt ignored and everything came out in a timely manner. Between the incredible seafood pasta delicious cocktails fun edgy atmosphere and great service I'll definitely be back. Already looking forward to round two.

    Cocktails
    Elissa I.

    My husband found this place on Reddit and decided to take me for a surprise date night. I was very confused when we showed up to this place that is connected to a best western. He told me the reviews of the food were really good and not judge a book by its cover and he was right the food was really delicious. Everything we had was very good quality Italian food. My only critique is that it was quite pricey. The chicken Parmesan was a little small for the price tag and one of the cocktails was $18 which is steep for Midtown let alone Sparks, I think where it displaced geographically and the atmosphere, one would assume it would be a little bit cheaper, or have bigger portion sizes. I would want to go back but it's too expensive unfortunately.

    fresh bread Basket
    Amanda V.

    Came in here this evening to enjoy dinner with my fam. We were greeted and seated right away. We were brought water immediately. Our server was phenomenal. Brought us our appetizers and told us the specials for the night. The coconut shrimp was hands down my favorite part about our meal it was absolutely divine!!!! The bread was good to brought with olive oil and balsamic vinegar so yummy. I ordered the special which was a scallop and shrimp pasta it was delicious. My husband ordered the cioppino spelling that wrong but it was delicious too. I ordered my little spaghetti and she devoured it!!! Overall it was a great meal and a very neat atmosphere! It was decorated pirate theme so neat! We will be back !!!

    I know, Pirate themes are odd...
    Shannon J.

    Hear me out. Going to a pirate theme restaurant, that serves Italian, connected to a Best Western is not our usual and was almost a deterrent. We decided to try it anyways if nothing else for a good laugh. Thankfully, we went with the reviews. Oddly, enough we really enjoyed our date night here. Pro: lots of parking, easy to get seated and the seat were comfortable. The server was very friendly and the noise level was comfortable. There was a pianist playing songs but it was pleasant and added to the atmosphere. The timing of the dishes takes some time, so be prepared to wait. Not an abnormally long wait but they definitely aren't using "Chef Mike". We started with their coconut shrimp. The husband had a wedge salad, and then chicken fettuccine Alfredo and a side of garlic bread. I had the chicken Marsala. All the portions were a good size, and I ended up taking half of mine home. All in all this was a really nice change of pace and we will definitely come back.

    Lobster ravioli
    Teuila G.

    We had reservations that were made easily through open table at 5:15 yesterday. We arrived a little bit early and were greeted by the hostess and seated in a booth by the bar. I loved that they had bar seating and tvs if we came back for a more casual date night or if I was even working nearby for a quick lunch. Gabby was our server and took great care of us. We were given water right away, heard the specials and she gave us a moment to decide what we would like. I was bummed that they were out of the giant scallops, but since it wasn't mentioned during the specials as an item they were out of I wouldn't have set my heart on having that as my entrée. We ordered their primerib slider special as an appetizer and we were so glad that we did. They were delicious! For entrées we ordered their lobster ravioli, veal ravioli and a side of risotto. Everything was divine and we had some leftovers to pack up and bring home. We shared their chocolate kahlua cake and I need this recipe for home! I loved their pirate theme and had no idea that they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at different hours! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back to Gambis to try their other menus. I'm not sure if the bartender was new or if she needed help, but we didn't receive our Moscow mule and a glass of chardonnay until after we received our entrées. That isn't okay that I saw my glass of chardonnay sitting there waiting for that Moscow mule to join after we received our appetizer. My chardonnay was no longer chilled by the time I received it. Our server checked on it a few times, but the Moscow mule wasn't made yet. That was the only thing that kept me from having a 5 star experience this time. Everyone else worked together, bussing our table and checking on us. We had everything, but our drinks. Thank you Gabby and the other support staff; You guys were awesome!

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    We went in for the first time and we loved it even though we just ate some appetizers they was great especially the Calamari a must try.

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    Buffet was always needing refill and they had one poor gal running herself ragged trying to seat people and take orders.

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    The food is amazing! Love the lobster raviolis. Highly recommend for good Italian food. Easy to get to with plenty of parking.

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    I'm addicted to their gnocchi!!! Yummy pillowy deliciousness. Tried the lemon blueberry cake on a whim but OMG fabulous!

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    Los Altos Breakfast Lunch

    Los Altos Breakfast Lunch

    4.4(454 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Got to try this place for the 1st time today & boy was it a good choice! Was super busy due to…read moreGraduation celebrations & it being lunchtime, did that affect the service & food, Nope!! We were pleasantly greeted & seated immediately, then just like that, our server (Ramon Jr) was at our table, took our drink order & answered a few questions. I'm glad I had perused the menu yesterday & pretty much knew what I wanted, my daughter ordered Ramon's Skillet & I had the Chicken Fried Steak and eggs ( gravy on the side). Portions were huge. I was glad cuz I had been fasting due to a medical procedure. They know what they are doing in the kitchen, eggs were perfectly over medium w/ crispy edges just the way I like them. The chicken fried steak was really Milanese style, perfectly crispy like I'm used to in Mexico, I tasted the gravy & it was really good but once I realized it wasn't American style CFS, I asked our waiter for salsa & pico to put on top!!! Perfection!! I had a lot to tangle with on my own plate but my daughter & I swapped bites of each others dishes, hers came with soft tortillas, the bite I had melted in my mouth! Couldn't finish either plate so decided to take the rest to go. There are many items on the menu I want to try so we will definitely be back!

    We go to Los Altos at least once every couple of months, so we've definitely tried our fair share…read moreof the menu! It's one of those reliable breakfast and lunch spots that we keep coming back to. The staff is always really friendly, the restaurant is clean, and the waiters and waitresses are helpful and attentive. There is usually a wait, especially on the weekends, but don't let the line scare you away! They have a TON of seating inside, so it usually moves pretty quickly. We definitely have our favorites! For the longest time, mine has been the Ramon's Skillet. It normally comes with chorizo, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, onions, serrano peppers, Jack and Cheddar cheese, then it's topped with pico de gallo and avocado and served with three eggs and country-style potatoes. I substitute the chorizo for breakfast sausage, and it is SO good! It has tons of flavor with a nice spicy kick. My only complaint is that sometimes it can come out a tad oily, but obviously that hasn't stopped me from ordering it again and again annnnd again. Lol BUT...I think the Machaca is officially my new favorite! The Machaca Scramble has shredded beef, spinach, mushrooms and onions topped with Jack and Cheddar cheese. Add some salsa and tortillas and YUMMY! It's packed with flavor and definitely in my regular rotation now. My mom and daughter are the crêpe girls. They both LOVE them! You can get lingonberry crêpes or go with fresh strawberries and bananas, and of course add Nutella. The crêpes are always a favorite with those two. My husband has tried several different things, including the chicken-fried steak and the meat skillet, and he's enjoyed both. My dad even tried the fish and chips and really enjoyed them! For a breakfast and lunch restaurant, he said the fish and chips were actually really good, which was a nice surprise and shows there are plenty of options if you're not in the mood for breakfast. Everything is made fresh to order, the huge portions, and we've always found the food to be flavorful. After coming here so many times, we've had a consistently good experience, which is probably why we keep ending up back here every couple of months! If you're looking for a good local breakfast or lunch spot, you really can't go wrong with Los Altos. Just be prepared for a possible weekend wait but again it usually moves faster than you think! And if you're a savory breakfast person like me, try the Machaca with salsa and tortillas. SO GOOD!

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    Squeeze In - Manly Morris-it takes 2 plates...

    Squeeze In

    4.1(670 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    This is a place we have come back to several times when in town. It's always such a good experience…read morefrom start to end. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I got there kind of late morning and was surprised to get a table without issue. The place was about half filled and got choice of table. No issue getting a table without my friends arriving yet which was nice. Combed over the menu and had a couple things on my radar which got thrown for a loop when I was told "You can make any scramble a burrito or taco". WHAT??? How do you not love that? And why aren't more places doing this? Opted for the Traditional breakfast burrito made into tacos. Felt like it was the most complete option of items that I would want in a taco versus some of the others like having potatoes in it or something. Came with choice of potatoes, pico, and salsa. The pico and salsa were just the right amount for the 3 tacos. I really enjoyed the tacos, but wish it had a bit more protein. I probably would have been better off with sausage or maybe adding sausage to have both. Me and a buddy also split a side of French toast. I had heard they have the best french toast and while I'm not a big french toast fan (i enjoy it, just never order it), It was great. Not great enough to convert me to getting it, but definately one of the better ones ive had. We will be back again for sure. Wish I remembered the servers name, she was great. I think it was Alana.

    Ordered takeout for a lazy weekend brekkies, ordering online was simple and easy to request…read morechanges/customizations. The order was ready when promised, and everything was correct. Hubby had the breakfast burrito the size of Popeye's forearm with a side of biscuit & gravy. I ordered a bacony benedict type thingy with onions & cheese, it was divoon. The gravy for the biscuit was a little thin but a generous portion of it. Overall, we were both very happy with out takeout and had no issues or delays picking the order up. It was almost noon on the 4th of July when I ordered but still had no issues, and the restaurant did not seem to be it's usual business at that time. Moral of the story: if you like Squeeze In on a weekend or holiday just to come here and complain about the wait or service, maybe just order ahead & get take-out?

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    Jacobo’s Coffee House - Jack's Coffee House

    Jacobo’s Coffee House

    4.2(186 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Kid friendly

    Excellent food. Excellent service. Nice ambiance…read more Great choice of menu items. A tad busy this Labor Day weekend, but food came promptly once ordered. Note they close at 2 pm.

    I'll begin by saying that restaurant seemed clean, the staff was great, but quite disappointed in…read morethe food. My friend and I had other plans for lunch but Jacobo's turned out being our choice. I really felt like Mexican, she felt like Breakfast. I ordered Carne Asada , she ordered Pancakes, sausage and eggs, simple right... I will comment that we waited awhile for our food to arrive. Mine came on a large platter, nicely dressed with sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño peppers onions. Actually very nice, the meat was tender and tasty. Mine also came with eggs and potatoes. My complaint begins here, I ordered the eggs over medium and they came Over easy, the Potatoes needed more cook on them and I didn't care for the way they were seasoned. I'm not one to send back food, so I ate the eggs and left most of the potatoes. Oh, tortillas came with, either corn or flour. I chose flour and I will say it was a good soft flour tortilla. My friend always orders something simple and generally anything that can be made at home. As I mentioned she ordered pancakes, sausage and eggs. Again she ordered Over Medium and they were more Over Easy, the sausage links looked disgusting, small shriveled and overly browned. She complained about the pancakes as well ( I tasted them and they tasted fine to me ). So overall, not a great meal. I have a favorite option for breakfast in Sparks and will undoubtedly go back there. As I mentioned the staff were nice and friendly, no complaints there. I'm sad that we weren't happy with the food here, we both had high hopes. Unfortunately I didn't take my phone to photograph anything. P.S. a funny thing, the menus seemed worn yet the restaurant hadn't been open that long for them to be in the condition they were in. An odd thing.

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    Jacobo’s Coffee House - Jack's Coffee House

    Jack's Coffee House

    Jacobo’s Coffee House - Jack's Coffee House

    Jack's Coffee House

    Jacobo’s Coffee House - Jack's Coffee House

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    Sparks Coffee Shop - Supreme French Toast

    Sparks Coffee Shop

    4.6(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    I haven't been here for awhile and it's totally worth the wait as it gets very busy. Their food…read morenever disappoints. Their breakfast menu is tempting, but it was after Eleven A.M. and I was craving a hamburger bad. My friend who accompanied me wanted a plain cheese omelette, she is a very basic eater which is her choice to only order familiar food. Boring ! Anyway, beyond the food, the service was great and the staff is wonderful. I urge anyone who hasn't tried this place to definitely add it to your list, I'm certain it will become a favorite. The only complaint is that on this particular day the kitchen was short staffed and we did wait awhile for our food to arrive, but I'm patient with these kinds of things after working in the restaurant industry for many years. So the food arrived and my eyes popped out of my head when my burger arrived, the patty was meaty and the vegetables on the burger were fresh. I chose the Mushroom Swiss burger, Wow ! Every bite was delicious and the French Fries were so crisp and delicious. I filled my belly to its limit with this meal. Oh, and my friend's omelette was unbelievable it was so fluffy and it was served steaming, every bite steam kept rising from it, it's like nothing we had ever seen, unbelievable ! As for me I probably won't be ordering a burger anywhere else. Excellent ! I did also order a Latte and it was filled to the rim and quite good. They definitely deserve 5 Stars.

    Food is good BUT...: they charge you a credit card FEE when using a DEBIT CARD!!! Debit cards…read moredon't have a FEE, they are same as cash. I asked about this and was told 'yeah, well so?' I won't go back for this reason alone.

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    Sparks Coffee Shop - 4/8/26 FYI. Men's room.

    4/8/26 FYI. Men's room.

    Sparks Coffee Shop - Country Sausage and eggs

    Country Sausage and eggs

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    Carlillos Cocina - Shrimp enchiladas.

    Carlillos Cocina

    4.8(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    The rating is absolutely justified!…read more Fast service, seamless teamwork, and absolutely fantastic food! Tight cozy atmosphere. Huevos Rancheros was the best I've had and my wife stated she could eat another entire helping of their enchiladas. Will be returning many times to come.

    Saw this pop up on Yelp and that it was rated a 4.8 so I thought "I gotta try it!" Well... I…read moreALMOST GAVE THIS A 3 star review but let me tell you the reasons why I gave the restaurant a 4 and the benefit of a doubt. (For reference, I'll return to a restaurant I rate a 4 but I won't return to a restaurant I rated a 3 unless someone I'm with wants to go to it). Here's what they do well: exceptionally good and friendly service, the portions are extremely generous given the already great prices, homemade flour tortillas, smooth horchata, great guac (finely diced onion and tomato in it), delicious bean and cheese burrito with great umami (love when it's salty and richly flavorful), being able to view the kitchen in action (people pay a lot of money for those teppanyaki show style dinners! lol), and frankly because they were already rated so high I figured the Yelp community can't be wrong! Here's what was less than impressive on my visit in late August 2026: my huevos rancheros sauce was bland. I could sense there was a hint of chicken bullion in the background but for the most part I felt like I was eating watered down canned tomato sauce that had been thickened with cornstarch and had a pinch of bullion. I was hoping for some acidity, some cumin, some spice-- something! But it just fell flat. I was also disappointed that there was essentially bits of raw bell pepper just thrown on top. In addition, I personally don't mind their deteriorating "ambiance" but I think it might matter to the average person searching reviews on Yelp so I gotta tell ya, it's rough inside; I'm talking exposed wood in the countertop, cracked and peeling barstool cushions (all they have is barstool seating by the way, but there's plenty of seats and they are lined up around a long counter that faces the kitchen). Now, I can't end with that for a "4" so do let me remind you of some of the good: great prices, good portions, friendly service, and lots of yelpers appear to rate them highly. My recommendation, perhaps try a burrito-- the simple bean and cheese burrito my daughter got (that I took a bite of) was fantastic.

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    Carlillos Cocina - Time for tacos

    Time for tacos

    Carlillos Cocina - Chiliquiles looks awesome and tasted even better.

    Chiliquiles looks awesome and tasted even better.

    Carlillos Cocina - The best breakfast in Reno/Sparks!  No contest!!!!

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    The best breakfast in Reno/Sparks! No contest!!!!

    Two Chicks - Buffalo Chicken Melt

    Two Chicks

    4.3(2.4k reviews)
    3.7 miMidtown
    $$

    If you're looking for a lively brunch spot with great energy, Two Chicks absolutely delivers. It…read morewas packed when we visited, which is usually a good sign, and while it was definitely loud, it added to the fun, bustling atmosphere rather than taking away from it. The service was outstanding. Even with a full house, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. That's no small feat during a busy brunch rush. I really loved this little spot. It has a welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger over your meal and soak it all in. One tip: get there early and give yourself a little extra time to find parking. It's popular for a reason, and after visiting, it's easy to see why.

    With all of the amazing gluten free reviews I think it must of been our server who started out…read moreready to box over me asking my very first question about what I could eat. I was really excited to come here especially seeing other people with celiac leaving a review. I am very well versed in cross contact. I live me entire life managing cross contact and working through picking a meal I can eat. Some people just want to focus on the existence of cross contact. That was our server. She barely let me speak, she interrupted, wasn't answering my actual question about what kind of toaster they used and what grill the bread is heated on, etc because she wanted to repeat the existence of cross contact. Good lord. I was one second away from walking out. She was a really piece of work. She then upped the "nice" factor to call me sweetie the rest of the meal which makes me want to crawl out of my skin. Honestly, I am very flexible, I think this place may be better than my first impression but this server needs to be retrained to LISTEN to the customer and answer questions and not just make it an effort to drive people out. This is a few minutes of her time, and I have to live my entire life like this without treatment until I die, so a little kindness and active listening is really a minimal effort for a few minutes every now and then. 3 stars is generous. Food was ok. Restaurant was clean, but the servers need to learn to interact with humans better with more kindness and better listening skills.

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    Two Chicks
    Two Chicks
    Two Chicks - Locale in midtown Reno

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    Locale in midtown Reno

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