I recently moved into this area. The restaurant is with walking distance of my front door. I generally go in there and order the run of the mill gringo stuff, but tonight I asked for a recommendation. The waitress said, "¡Tienes que probar el menudo!" She was right...it was the best I ever had., It's a whole in the wall place, but don't let looks fool you, the food was amazing and the staff was friendly. read more

Another good find. When GPS brought us to here, I thought we were in the wrong place with the gas station in front, see pictures. Quality/Quantity - Complimentary Chips and Salsa - Love hearty chips, and my wife thought they were home made...? I think it was store bought... Quesabirria Tacos - 4 (small) tacos, a cup of sauce and a side of condiments, toppings. See pictures. If you have been following, I have been on a Birria Taco quest, trying this type of tacos every change I get. These were just okay. The sauce was good and it had generous meat/beef. But it lacked cheese?!?! See my last Birria Taco review at Mama Papa. Chimichanga - My wife really enjoyed this. She did not believe me when I told her that this was a deep fried burrito, lol. Generous portions, and she was only able to eat half. Guess we have dinner tonight. My wife and I felt the food was fairly authentic. BTW - EVERYONE ordered soup!! Menudo, Pozole, 7 Mares or Caldo de Res, etc! My wife really wanted to order this to try, but it was 70 degrees outside. Just means we have to come back. :) Kids menu also available. Atmosphere - Small location, the indoor and outdoor space was about the same size. Full of locals, everyone sort of knew each other which was cool. Semi open kitchen. One unisex restroom, I did not bother to check it out. Open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm as per Yelp. Plenty of parking Service - Overall good, welcoming. Counter or table service. We kind of stood out, and not in a negative way. The owner/cashier wanted to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The waiter was a hard worker, cleaning our table, and bringing out chips and salsa to us. Then we went to the counter to order. Price - No prices on the menus?!?! $30 + generous tip. Reasonably priced, but for a "hole in the wall"?!?! Owner Comment - Congrats on your success. read more

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I have been in the area very often lately or on the way to and from Dayton. I decided to stop by today since my past attempts to get food here were unsuccessful. I was happy to see they were open and went in and placed my order to-go for a chicken quesadilla, quesabirria tacos and an asada burrito. I tried everything and it was fresh and hot. The salsas were delicious and the hot red is spicy. I love eating grilled chiles with my favorite Mexican meals and appreciated the extras in my plate. Service was fairly quick and just as quickly as my order went in, it came out. I sat off to the side and watched three women working together in this small kitchen to get the orders our out and worked in beautiful harmony. Family run establishments and local businesses are my favorite to support. I think this one needs more kudos. They are attatched to the country store gas station in Carson. I believe there are just five tables in this dining room and seemed to have tables outside as well. Prices were good for the amount of food I got. I'll take that as a win in this economy. The only downside were the chips, but everything else was delicious! I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

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Back in Carson for a high school soccer game. Told our friends about this spot 5 minutes away. We haven't been since our first visit, which has proven to be a mistake. I was a bit nervous it wouldn't be as good and we told everyone it was.... They did NOT let us down and everyone loved what they had. I can definitively say these are the best quesabirria tacos I've had. Crispy shells and perfectly cooked short rib with that cheesiness. Kids menu available they even serve Dino nuggets and fries. Good thing I don't live in Carson or I'd live here. Will return more often than once a year!! read more

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Don't miss this lil hole in the wall! Extremely nice people serving up deliciously authentic tacos and burritos. I had the tacos patron w/chicken on one and Al pastor the other. DH had the Al Pastor burrito! Delicious food, cute place, clean as can be (with their A grade health department on display) It's not fancy and you could miss the orange facade next to the gas station, but it's well worth seeking out. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Tacos Patron - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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We stopped at Taqueria Alan's Mexican Food and the food was amazing. The staff was friendly and the humble dinner is comfortable and warm. The Kearny Asada was fantastic and the homemade corn tortillas were off the charts. They were very large and freshly made to order. I highy recommend the authentic Quesaberrias Tacos. Prices are low. read more

Really good Menudo, can tell it tastes pretty authentic. The QuesaBirria tacos this time had a lot more meat. Because of living in Southern California I've had really good QuesaBirria tacos, these were really good for this area and I hear many recommendations from locals. The Cabeza or Beef Head Taco was nice and tender, add salsa or may be bland. Place is tiny and quaint but fear not, there is extended covered outside seating. Oh, the gentleman taking care of the orders is helpful and friendly, good customer service. read more

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A Mexican restaurant in a gas station? I was weary but now it's a must stop. The folks there are really kind. I had the Carne asada fries which were the best ever. I will try some other entrees when im in CC next. I would post a pic but i ate it too fast lol. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great.. I felt like I was actually at a taqueria in Mexico with the ambience... read more

Taqueria Alonso - The menu at a glance... - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Definitely a little whole in the wall and easy to miss. But it's worth a try. We had asada super burritos and they were good. My dad and mom enjoyed the carnitas burrito and Birria tacos. My wife got the flautus and said they were alright. Comes with chips and salsa at least for dinning in. Would be nice to have jalapeños with your meal. Very odd none of the items on the menu have any pricing from food to drinks etc. read more

Service good and pleasant. Fish tacos just ok. Rice and beans ok. Did the job of not being hungry anymore.

Don't let the location fool you! Borrow tacos were amazing. The complimentary chips and salsa were spot on as well. Ask for the spiciest salsa if you feel brave and enjoy. Will stop by again in the future. Thank you and great food. read more

These are not only the BEST tacos in Carson city, but these are the best tacos I've ever had. Insanely delicious. Made to order. True, authentic Mexican food. The restaurant is clean, the staff were very welcoming and friendly, and the free chips and salsa were to die for. I ordered tacos de birria and my friend had a carnitas chimichanga. Both were incredible. Will be bringing everyone I know. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Birria tacos with grilled onion and a carnitas chimichanga. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

I've been coming here for years and their food has never disappointed me. Their gorditas de al pastor are my favorite! read more

Taqueria Alonso - Menu as of October 2024 - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Best ever' tacos great , chips , best salsa in Carson Only get by often , but when I do. The best read more

Service was great, but the food was incredible. I got some tacos and date got one of the best burritos I've had recently. Will come back frequently :) read more

Stopped in to order a couple street tacos to-go while grabbing gas, and just WOW. The order was ready in a couple of minutes, and the tacos were so delicious that my partner and I will be making a special trip down from Reno just to eat here again. Reminds me of the taquerias back in San Antonio! And I believe the owner took care of us as well, he was so sweet and accommodating! read more

Some good authentic Mexican food ... there burritos are excelente with beans ... and tacos are absolute con lengua

Ok, OK, Ill hesitantly say this is a legit burrito of A+ quality. I have recently moved to reno and have tried about a dozen places so far and they are all terrible... really bad. BUT yesterday I had a vegi burrito (wife did too) and it was fantastic. Will return here in the coming days and try another one to be sure this was not a cow over the moon fluke. fingers crossed. read more

I was intrigued by a hard to find Mexican dish, Taco's De Birria. It's Tacos with the shells grilled on a flattop grill after being dipped into the beef juices of slow cooked Mexican beef, then filled and folded with the tender beef with cheese and grilled onions. The beef is sort of like pulled pork, but beef. The taco's are usually served with a bowl of the juices from the slow cooking, like from the bottom of s crock pot. Yeah, it's a little rich with melted fats from the juice, but it sure tastes fantastic. So, during my search in the area for this dish, Taqueria Alonso in Carson City came up as the only Mexican place in the area to served this dish. There was one other in Reno, but that's it. Taqueria Alonso used to be another restaurant a couple of years ago, but it's still the same hole in the wall, connected to a gas station place it always was. Look for the orange storefront at the Valero Gas station. Entering, you might think you stepped into Mexico, but don't let the decor fool you, this place is the real deal. We ordered 2 full orders of the Tacos De Birria (pronounced Beer- re ya). You get 4 super filling tacos and a side of "au jus" to dip the taco in, before you slide that delicious juicy taco into your mouth. OMG! was my first reaction, oh damn is that good! Careful, they come out super hot right off the grill. You can add cilantro and more onions if you like or any of the salsas they have. The beef is spiced just right with good depth of flavors. I have never has any taco this good ever, you need to really get over here and try these! I may even try some of the other menu items, like the grilled whole fish! read more

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came because of the reviews and was not disappointed at all. everything was homemade and delicious, great prices for the amount you get. service was fast and our waiter was very reliable read more

Best tacos and chimichangas in Carson City. The Taco's Patrone are the bomb. I have been looking for a chimichanga this good since college. read more

Was a little Leary about a Mexican restaurant in a gas station. It had good reviews so we tried it out. I'm a chili Relleno connoisseur. I have eaten probably about 2 hundred over the years. Alonso has the best ever. Everything else was great as well. We'll be back again. Gracias. read more

BIRRIA! Not much else to say. Slight "hole in the wall" feel but the tacos are well worth a visit! read more

Taqueria Alonso - Queso birria - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Meat was ok but the sope dough tasted old and they used shredded cheese in their burrito. And the beans and rice were bland.

Best tacos ever! The meat was super tender and cooked to perfection. Loved the au jus, brought some home and was the hero for the day. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

I don't honestly want to share my opinion because I don't want to share this with anyone. It was that good. If you like authentic Mexican food, you are headed to the right place. This food is made with love and taste just like a plate of good home cooked food in Mexico. And I mean deep in Mexico, not pretend Mexican food. They have homemade tortillas! The flavor really took me back to Guadalajara. I didn't have a chance to breathe or take a bunch of photos of my food because I ate it all. This is a small, hole in the wall place that feels like you're eating at someone's house. It's intimate and cozy. It was full of construction workers that were chowing down, so we figured it would be good. It was. Hands down. I'm thankful we found it on Yelp and decided to check it out. Great food, great service. ¡Muchísimas gracias a las Mujeres en la cocina! read more

Taqueria Alonso - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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So good! Quick service and kind people 10/10! The food is so delicious and fresh and they don't disappoint with the horchata.I really recommend coming here for lunch and dinner read more

Little place attached to a gas station. Family owned and operated. Down to earth. Waitress was nice when I asked for sauce on my enchiladas because there was none on there. OMG the sauce was absolutely delicious. All homemade. Love the mom and pop places worth the visit. You know it is good when all the local labor workers stop in to eat! Prices are very reasonable and affordable. We are visiting from California. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Inside the restaurant. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Kinda of a hole in the wall but the food and service was great. Had the beef chimichanga and my wife had the tacos. Told the waitress we wanted the Mexican Coke (which is the coke made in Mexico). read more

Taqueria Alonso - Beef Chimichanga - Won't be disappointed... - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

variety of choices, and very delicious. mom and pop restaurant - so service is friendly, fun and genuine. read more

This place is located next to a gas station, but the outside is bright orange so it's pretty hard to miss. Their menu is interesting, however it's mostly pictures with words underneath each picture, so at first I was a little tripped up by it, but the lady at the front helped me out. They have all the standard meats like Al pastor, carnitas, carne asada and so on. I got 2 pastor street tacos, 2 chorizo sopes, 1 carnitas taco el patron as it was called, and a horchata. The street tacos were delicious, pastor cooked just right. They sopes were pretty good to but there was too much lettuce for my liking. Now the carnitas taco el patron was very good, but it was massive. When I ordered it, I did not expect it to be that big, even with the picture of it! So beware. And for the drink, if you know what real good horchata tastes like, just skip out on this one. It had a very weird aftertaste, reminding me of toothpaste. And the color was pristinely white, which isn't normal in my experience. Other than that, I'll still come back to this restaurant when I'm in the area, but I'd stick to a plate of 5 street tacos next time. read more

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These have to the most bland tacos ever! No flavor whatsoever, the small bag of chips had more flavor. Kinda disappointing for a hole in the wall type of place, usually these type of places have the best food and flavors. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Tacos de carnitas y de buche. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Had the birria tacos and let me say they were amazing. Also tried the carne asada, pastor, carnitas tacos and they were so tasty. The meats were super flavorful and the fresh salsas were on point. Definitely my favorite taqueria in Carson. read more

Amazing, fresh and authentic food is all they serve here. Walked in 15 mins before closing and the customer service was amazing! Felt bad arriving so close to closing time but I never felt unwelcomed. This restaurant has an inviting and clean atmosphere. read more

Best Mexican food in town. Owner "Isabel" is very welcoming as soon as you enter restaurant. Place is quaint and clean. read more

I ordered the birria tacos and rice on the side. The tacos were good for the most part but not the best in Carson City. The rice was stale and flavorless. It's was definitely tight quarters in there and the staff was running around which added chaos. Which personally put me on edge. If I ever go back I will order ahead of time and avoid the rice. read more

Taqueria Alonso - Side of rice - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Amazing birria tacos. Friendly staff. Very simple building with easy to understand menu.

For some reason I always think the best tacos come from restaurants attached to gas stations. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised this place offered table service. We both had the birria tacos and they were served hot and delicious. My memory is hazy but at 10-12$ per plate, we both felt the value was amazing. You know your eating good Mexican when english is the second language for app the locals eating there. For the same price or LESS than the fast food taco joints, sit down with a Tamarindo soda and get down on some good eats. If they fried their own chips I would leave 5 stars. read more

3rd visit, consistently great food. During the covid-19 mess they have take out, and dining in. Very friendly, helpful service. So far I've had camarones diablo, birria tacos, and today a wet shrimp burrito. Good stuff! read more

Taqueria Alonso - Wall menu. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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