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    Rubalcabas Taco Shop

    4.1 (112 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUBALCABAS TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mauriel D.

    I'm not sure if I just ordered the wrong thing but I was not impressed Unfortunately the food was very plain We ordered the 2 chicken taco plate that came with nothing on the taco And the 2 fish taco plate which I'm. It even sure if it was fish It was so burnt and nothing on the inside I cannot recommend anyone to come here Besides the lack of flavor the area is just not the greatest What I will say is the staff was very polite and nice unfortunately this place just wasn't for me

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    Gabriel M.

    Rubalcabas is a east side staple. It has stood the test of time and competed with every other restaurant on the East side. Me personally have been coming since I was maybe 16/17 almost 20 years it seems like. As I still order the same thing. The Al Pastor nachos. The owner forgive I always forget his name but when we greet each other it's always "Primo" for years and years he's always treated me with respect and made be feel like a friend. For him I thankful. This area isn't the nicest but definitely not the worst but, he's makes it work and he does it very well. They have a ton of options and everything is pretty fire to be honest. They also offer burgers and chicken wings if you're not in the mood for traditional Mexican food. They do get busy at times but it's definitely worth the wait. Some of the employs have been here for years so that tells me he's a great boss. And the interior is old but it complements the business well. Enough of that we came for the food not the esthetics. Food is great the employees are amazing the salsas are fire. Literally be careful with the salsa rojo hahaha honestly stop by if you're in the area for a quick bite or a candle lit dinner with your hyna or your side ruca you can't go wrong. Show your neighborhood primo some love..

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    Food is great ! Service is great ask for one of the two male waiters you will not go wrong. The Place is so beautiful "" THE NICEST Mexican restaurant in pahrump"" and the have separate area for wedding receptions, work get togethers. Oh and they do ( To Go orders )

    The handful of chips
    Afiya K.

    I ordered the pesola. It was actually really good. Only downside is they gave a handful of chips and told me I have to pay $3 for more. Uh uh bad business

    Marcella W.

    Always excellent, clean and delicious. Been coming for several years and always always great.

    2 Cheese Enchiladas
    Melinda O.

    Our cashier was friendly and nice. Ordered 2 cheese enchiladas. Not pricey at all and had good flavor. Rice and beans were decent.

    Shredded Beef Chimichanga
    Candice R.

    Came into town for Thanksgiving. Needed a change up for dinner instead of the leftovers! Called and placed an order. Picked up and brought home. The bags weighed almost as much as our Turkey from yesterdays meal! The food was absolutely delicious. I personally ordered a #22 shredded beef chimichanga. The beef was so tender and juicy. Half way thru I had to throw in the towel. Saving that bad boy for meal #2. The rice is cooked perfectly. The beans were great. We also ordered the Camaron Burrito, 2 #5's Beef Burritos with cheese enchiladas, #3 2 cheese enchiladas, #11 2 cheese stuffed chilies, #20 3 beef rolled tacos and a #14 Pastor burrito. My 6 and 9 year olds shared the #20 one ate 2 rolled beef tacos and one ate 1 rolled beef taco. We will absolutely will be back. The customer service was outstanding. The men who helped us were extremely polite. 8 of the family members gave this place a 5 outta 5 star. 1 (who is 6) gave it a 4 star. He said too much cheese (ummmm is that possible lol).

    2 Ground Beef Enchiladas Combo Plate

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    Without a doubt the best carne asada burrito in Vegas. Love the ice cold drinks and everyone working is always so nice.

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    Hands down best place for soups, I always get beef soup and it's always delicious! I lost count on how many times I've ordered from here!

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    3 years ago

    Breakfast King Burrito was massive and delicious highly recommended. I got a burrito and horchata for only 14$

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    Great service, Great food I my dad used to take me here since I can remember and now as an adult it is still my #1 spot

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    Ask the Community - Rubalcabas Taco Shop

    Is there any entree that is gluten free here? Does this restaurant use a shared fryer for things like flour taquitos that would cross contaminate gluten free corn tortilla chips? I have Celiac disease and have to eat gluten free.

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    I had high hopes for this place, but when you share the building with the area's top strip club,…read morewell, maybe you are not the flavor of Mexico. I've had a run of regrettable Mexican food and even though this place wasn't horrible, it could have been a whole lot better. Again, another spot that charges for chips and salsa. As I always say, if you charge, the chips and salsa better be stellar. Before we get to that let me tell you about the service. I asked the server which lunch entrée she would recommend between the carnitas tacos and the chicken taquitos. She recommend the taquitos. Service was kinda cold and we really didn't feel completely welcome. We placed our order and the server said she would be right back with water, chips and salsa. A few minutes later she came back with water, but no chips. A few minutes after that, she returned with our meals, along with chips and salsa. Kinda tacky, the whole point of an appetizer is to have it before your meal. That said, without a doubt the best chips I've ever had. Light, crispy and a really hearty stone ground flavor, seriously, without a doubt the best chips. It was served with two salsas. The red was smoky with a little kick, but it needed salt. The green was tangy and by tangy I mean tart. It also needed salt, but in the end, it was just sour. Well, the taquitos were dry, unseasoned and not appetizing. There was basically 3 pieces cut in half to make 6 small taquitos. I ate 3, but should have stopped after the very first bite. I really regretted ordering them and was further disappointed by her terrible recommendation. The rice and beans also had no flavor, and in the end, I have had fast food Mexican that taste way better than this. I know the server knew I wasn't pleased when my plate was barely touched and I was further frustrated by a service fee added to my check, without explanation. Maybe this is a trend, Mexican restaurants adding penalties and fees to the check without warning. Not a good way to run a business.

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    I went in with a big recommendation from a busy of mine…read more Walking in, and having to get a tray and line up according to what he's you wanted was ...... unusual. But, whatever. I got the steak tacos, because they didn't have chicken. Not that they ran out. They didn't offer it. Signs for other meats though. That was ...... unusual. Them, we sat down in a booth and ate. I'm not a huge asada fan, so this might be my bias. The tacos weren't bad. But, I wasn't blown away. I think I was too hungry to be objective. I would probably rank them as "ok." Some things to consider: 1. The place has a cafeteria feel. I prefer a restaurant style, sit down, and have a waitress come to serve me. 2. No chips and salsa. 3. It was crowded when we went. It was probably about midnight on a Monday or Tuesday. I can only imagine how hectic it is on a weekend.

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    I went yesterday with my nieces and my mom, and we had an amazing experience from start to finish…read more If you grew up watching El Chavo del Ocho, this place is pure nostalgia. Every detail of the restaurant is beautifully recreated, and it truly feels like you've stepped into the show. Even the waitstaff are dressed as the characters, which makes the experience even more fun and authentic. The food was outstanding! We ordered the molcajete, carnitas, carne asada, and a torta, and every single dish was delicious. The meat was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell they take pride in both the quality of the food and the presentation. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was unforgettable, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Whether you're a fan of El Chavo del Ocho or just looking for amazing Mexican food, I highly recommend La Vecindad. We'll definitely be back!

    This is our Mexican spot when we are around the Strip. So, I blew it this time. I took a lovely…read morephoto of our drinks with the chips and salsa. I had the carnitas taco plate and he had the chicken quesadilla. OMG! Nom nom nom!!! It smelled so good. My next thought was to take a video of the fajita cart as it passed by, but my hands were full of taco. I have no food picture or video just the drinks. THAT is a testament to how good it is. You forget the phone. The service is good and fast. Everyone checks on you. Good tejano music. Nice volume to allow for conversation between bites. Next time pictures. I promise!

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