My boss and I were working nearby last week and he got hungry and asked me to find a place for lunch. Searched restaurants near us and Los Garcias was less than a block away. We mutually agreed to dine in here since it seemed authentic. First impression, it was hot and dark. We were brought chips and salsa, I passed on that. I ordered their chicken chimichanga and my boss ordered a chicken burrito. My food was okay, smaller portion than I'm used to. My boss seemed to enjoy his burrito and rice. I didn't try their salsa. Service was quick and friendly and their prices were fair. I wasn't crazy about my meal, maybe have to try it again next time I'm in the area. read more

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A small simple restaurant with good basic Mexican food. Prices are affordable, good portions. Lovely owners. If you want to have a nice meal that doesn't break the bank this is the place for you. read more

Service was ok - the nachos were fresh out of a bag and the salsa was flavorless. I ordered fajitas and they were ok - never saw any chicken as I ordered the meal with the chicken, beef and shrimp. My wife ordered a taco salad which was mostly lettuce (no cheese or beef in it at all) and she said the shell was lacking in flavor. If you want a better quality Mexican food meal, go to Juan's on Carson Street. read more

Not sure about this place. Ordered fish tacos. Good presentation. Beans and rice are flavorful. Tacos are good but I did add some Tapatio. The salsa has got to be the lamest salsa I've ever tasted. Seriously taste like tomato sauce and that's it. I might add a little salt to give it some flavor. read more

Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant - Fish tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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I asked how's the Chile Relleno? Owner said fantastic. I describe it as flat mushy and tasted old and rubbery. Service was nice. Rice and beans were okay. Chips (bag) Salsa tasted like tomato sauce. read more

No crowds - a lovely quaint restaurant! This is my second time here (once during the week and last time we came on a weekend). I love the atmosphere in here! Nice tables and very nice staff. Ask the server what their favorite menu items are ... you know it's going to be a winner! I had the steak tacos (again) and they were delicious! read more

Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant - Quaint restaurant with indoor & patio-view seating, food is good and staff is nice! - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

This post poses an interesting question. We spotted this place when we were in Carson and didn't see many choices for food and it seemed to get good reviews. Upon walking in it looked like a family ran business and we got seated immediately. So here is my question. Is average food OK, if the price is extremely cheap? I have been to places with crappy food and left so pissed off because of the price I paid (See review for Whole Enchilada), but this was not the case. The food was average at best, the salsa was terrible and the beans were plain but the price was some of the cheapest I have seen in a long time. The food was not bad, or terrible dont get me wrong but it just wasn't anything to write home about. So if you want some quick somewhat decent grub at a great price try this place. read more

First timer and last timer for Los Garcia's. Ordered a tostada thru Grubhub and the chicken was tasteless and barely there. The lettuce was yellow and the tortilla was soggy. The whole thing was thrown together. The salsa tasted like it was Pace. Wow. Not even photo worthy. read more

Okay. I go to other restaurants for your run of the mill kind of Mexican Food: Tacos, Carne Asada, and other items. Los Garcias doesn't excel at those items anyway..... Why I love Los Garcias is a specific specialty that NO ONE else in town makes. In fact, I'd never heard of Tacos Bandera until I looked on their menu for something to eat that wasn't the same old, same old. This dish is not the same old, same old. They are three rolled tacos filled with a cream cheese chicken and topped with guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Taste heaven! So good that I make the trip over specifically for this dish. Also, the reason why this restaurant receives five stars from me: With a dish like this on the menu, they've more than earned their stars! read more

The interior is a bit narrow, but in part because it has a long, narrow add-on facing south that gets lots of sun, a narrow kitchen on the right side and the result when you carve up a square is, well, narrow. The inside had some traditional Mexican types of paintings and was sparsely decorated to sort of detract attention, a good mellow type of place to eat. I placed a pick up order and got my usual type of thing, a combo with a few different items, a taco, burrito and enchilada. It looked like the combination menu I've seen at countless other restaurants. For lunch, it was pretty cheap, something like 6 bucks or so. I think I got a chicken taco, enchilada and beef burrito. It came with a little salsa on the side and came back blazing hot. Awesome. However, when I wanted more salsa while I was paying the person at the register kind of went out of her way so that I didn't get any. She said it will cost extra. I said, fine, I'll pay extra. More salsa, please. She said that she didn't want to do another credit card order because it was expensive so the 2.50 she wanted to charge me for extra salsa could not go on the card. She didn't ask if I had cash. I was so annoyed, disgusted and pressed for time that I just left. I had really wanted that salsa. Prior to ordering salsa, I had sat in the seat without a book on it, hoping to stay out of the way while waiting for my food. I was told that, sorry, I was in the seat for some other folks. Fair enough. In general, the tone was fairly cold despite having never been to this place before. Once I got back with my food, I tried it and while the perfect temperature (just south of blazing hot), it was dry, fairly flavorless and generally unremarkable. The ingredients were high quality (for Mexican food, anyway) and perfectly cooked, but the sauce/flavor was totally lacking. Poor service and bland food, particularly for some petty change saved on overcharged salsa and I'm just not going back. read more

My boyfriend and I were traveling from California and stopped for a lunch break. We saw this place and promised ourselves to come back! The food was absolutely delicious, tastes home made, the menu is creative, and ambiance is relaxing. I would travel back from the bay area just to have their food again. If you haven't tried Los Garcia's yet then you're missing out on great Mexican food. read more

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Not good. Carne asada is flavor-less, cut wrong and an up-charge of a couple dollars. The beans were burnt, the salsas were weak and the sauces were canned. There really wasn't anything worth while. I desperately want to find a decent Mexican restaurant here but unfortunately this is not it. I feel bad giving a bad review because the place was already empty, but we ate here because the reviews were good. read more

Food is absolutely terrible and the service as well. A taco without any toppings was $3.50 each! The carne asada didn't have flavor nor the rest of the food. To make things worse, my daughter's full meal was thrown out without even asking if we wanted it to go and when we asked about it, the waitress didn't apologize or anything. Definitely not a place we will be going again or recommending. read more

I needed a place to get lunch and charge up my computer between clients and Los Garcias hit the spot! I had the chicken enchilada which was delicious! The rice and beans that it came with were fresh and tasty, and the the waitress was super friendly. It's nothing fancy, but I prefer that - less glam = more time to make my food yummy. I'd go back! read more

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Really enjoyed the food and the service was fantastic, even when we showed up when the were only an hour before closing. Chicken Fajitas were delicious. read more

Shannon comes running in the door and yells, "We haven't tried that new-ish Mex restaurant on Winnie yet!". Unfortunately, this boosted my excitement. We arrived and I did run into an old friend there. That experience gave the place a more homey aspect to it at least. Shannon ordered the Chimichangas and I ordered the Carne Asada Burrito. I did get one bit of amusement though...on the menu it says: "The 1st basket of chips is FREE!". And I did see that they only offered 3 tortillas with their fajitas (unlike Ole Ole). Sadly, along with the 2 house margaritas we had, the food was average and in VERY small portions. I was not impressed or complimentary towards this place. Shannon apologized for even picking this place and I had to concur. I might be good for a lunch if you live around there, but then again, so is the Subway next door or the McDonalds across the street. read more

The food here is excellent!!! I've never been a huge rice or bean fan, but holy cow! That was the first thing I ate on my plate and I was in love! Then I ate the rest of my food and DELICIOUS!!! The whole time I kept telling my Dad this was the best Mexican food I've had in a loooong time or even at all. The fried ice cream was also great! How do they get the ice cream to stay so firm and not melt? I was in Carson City for three days and wanted to go back for more food the other two days. We were there close to closing so there was nobody else there. We received our food very quickly and service was great! Next time I am in town I will definitely visit again and will definitely recommend it to family who lives in the area. read more

This place was great. The best mexican food that I've found in town so far. I grew up in the bay area, so I've been looking for something comparable. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and it was surprisingly tasty and flavorful paired with the guacamole that came with it. I was also glad that they didn't overpack the quesadilla with too much cheese. Some places make the cheese like an inch thick in the center, and that's just not my desired ratio. The quality was very good (white meat only- I'm very picky, and fresh guac- not that liquified store bought crap). The salsa was a little spicy but not too bad. It had a unique flavor and was pretty good. Our bill came out to about $20 before tip for two people. Some people think it was a little pricy, but I disagree. I forgot what my husband got, but he was very satisfied with his selection too. Portions were normal size- enough left overs for one more small meal for both of us. Restaurant was pretty empty, but we were there at around 2:00, and I don't remember seeing this place on my yelp searches before. So maybe people are just not aware. We saw it just driving by. We will definitely return! read more

Lived in town for over 2 years and never have tried this place. My Husband and I decided to go in for lunch. There was no one else in the place at 1:30pm it feels quite stuffy and too quite. I can see why the food was almost inedible. The chili rellano was over cooked the egg was burned. She explained this food was authentic. I told her I couldn't eat it, she brought me a taco instead. What I had was mediocre at best and the meat was bland. The prices are high for lunch and the whole experience left me feeling bummed out. We won't go back. read more

We like to meet here for a quick dinner with my dad. Quiet place. Good food. Good margueritas too. We enjoy the owner and her high school kids who always seem to be studying, reading or helping out with service. A quiet mom and pop place and the food will not disappoint. read more

I have dinner with my kids last night, the service is fast we were the only ones there i feel like i was at a funeral, the food was ok but not so good they are missing a really good mild and hot salsas; i had two shreed tacos with beans and spanish rice and my kids one enchilada and beef burrito they love it ( of curse they are kids they love everything) but i as adult is not that bad but i really want a really good mexican restaurant read more

Nicely decorated with home-like atmosphere. Our party of 3 enjoyed simple, fresh food: Chile relleno burrito, bean tostada, and Mexican pizza w chicken. The rice and beans were tasty and very hot, temperature wise. There was helps of sour cream and guacamole, fresh lettuce and tomatoes black olive slices and a lot of tender chicken. I could actually taste the chicken instead of a sauce. We finished with a shared fried ice cream with good cinnamon flavor. One star off for the temperature. It felt like it was around 64 degrees. We kept our coats on. read more

Tasty, at a good price. Never had a bad meal here! Great guacamole & chile rellenos.

I must say that I am 50 years old and had never enjoyed a fish taco in my life. Los Garcia provided my first fish tacos. It was absolutely delicious. This little "mom and pop" place is utterly profound. The atmosphere was excellent and definitely shows that it is a "mom and pop" restaurant. Take it for what it is and just enjoy. My first impression is that this establishment is excellent. read more

The food here was great the service was not so good .......................and the cream with my enchiladas was not good at all it was liquify and it was too creamy ...........,.......but the rest of the food made up for it and the sauce was good read more

We came here with friends and had a fabulous time. This is a quiet restaurant, where one can sit and visit and not be drowned out by music blaring over the sound system or breath in second hand cigarette smoke. Chips and salsa were served to nosh on while we waited for our orders. One friend ordered the chile relleno and he said it was the best he's ever had. Our other friend ordered a crab enchilada and man!! It was delicious!! My wife and I ordered the burrito grande and that was absolutely delicious!! It was big enough for two people to share! (see the picture) All the meals are made with fresh ingredients: tomatoes, lettuce, chicken or beef or seafood, beans, sauce, cheeses. I also ordered the chicken and rice soup and I gotta tell you, if you are under the weather and want a hot soup to clear your head, this is THE soup: loaded with shredded chicken and rice and fresh veggies. Once again, Los Garcia's gets FIVE stars!! read more

Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant - Beef Taco Salad. Absolutely delicious!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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This is absolutely my favorite Mexican food restaurant. I have had, at different times, the Carne Asada, the Burrito Garcia, the Nachos Grande, the Gordita, the crab enchiladas, the Mexican pizza, The Burrito Grande (this one is HUGE!), and the homemade chicken & rice soup. While I wait for my order, chips and salsa are brought to my table. Everything is authentic Mexican food, with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and avocado. All the food I have ever eaten here is simply delicious, especially when it's right out of the kitchen. I can tell the chef cares about serving excellent food. This is a family business, run by a husband and wife, Jaimi and Maria Garcia, and assisted by their two sons when the boys aren't at school. This is NOT an upscale, fine-dining restaurant, but a small, cozy Mexican food diner. Overall, it is a pleasant environment, with soft Spanish music playing, and NO blaring radio, television or other distractions. One can sit and enjoy a meal, and enjoy uninterrupted conversation. The hostess is subtle when removing dirty dishes, refilling your beverage, and asking if everything is okay. And the chef is always so humble when our family tells him thank you. I highly recommend this restaurant, not only because it a small, local business, but also because the food is sooooo delicious!! read more

Los Garcias Mexican Restaurant - The Gordita Garcia--crispy shell, shredded chicken, just the right spices, beans and rice on the side. Soooo good!! - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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So I live in Las Vegas, NV and I come to Carson very often to visit family. My grandparents LOVE this restaurant and majority of the time we would have lunch or dinner here while I'm in town. Which I'm perfectly fine with that because I enjoy my food and service each time. The staff is so friendly and I think my grandmother really enjoys going back to her roots here and speaking Spanish. None of us grandchildren learned it so she is slightly offended by us, hahaha! Any who, even after my grandfather passed we went in for lunch with the family after making arrangements, they were so kind and humble to us. She hugged and kissed my grandmother. They felt and treated us like family. I will always eat here when I'm in town for many reasons...food, service, and memories! read more

If I could rate this restaurant a ZERO I would. Not based upon the food, not based upon the beverage, not based upon the interior design...based sole on customer service, or lack thereof. I have never been to this sorry excuse for a restaurant before. I tried to call in a phone order but the restaurant staff hung up on me 6 times. Each time I could hear the restaurant noise in the background. Eventually they stayed on just long enough for me to threaten them by telling them if they hung up on me again I will notify the owner. Finally a Mexican women spoke. I asked for the owner and guess what...the owner was out of town. Bet you can guess what happens next. She doesn't know the owner's name! I spoke to her Tuesday, 7/29/14 at 2:35 p.m. I told her just because I have an out of town phone # does not mean they have the right not to take my phone order and that I would let the owner know what occurred. She said okay, laughed and hung up on me. If anyone knows the owner, will they please let him/her know that their staff hangs up on potential customers. Needless to say, I will NEVER contact this restaurant again. Too many fish tacos in the sea to deal with this ignorance. Thank You. read more

I live in Carson City and return to Los Garcias often food is in smalller portions but I like that - always had great service and good food and its family run. read more