Best Mexican Restaurant in Carson City
Best of Carson City winners — 2019–2025
Readers of Nevada Appeal have voted annually on Best Mexican Restaurant in Carson City, NV. This page shows contest winners from 2019 to 2025.
Business information was accurate at the time of voting and may have changed. Businesses move, close, or update their contact details over time.
2025 Winners
First Place
El Aguila Real
Authentic Mexican Food ranging from Fajitas, Enchiladas, Tacos, Mariscos & so much more!
Second Place
San Marcos Grill
Third Place
El Charro Avitia
2024 Winners
First Place
San Marcos Grill
Second Place
El Aguila Real
Third Place
Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
2023 Winners
First Place
San Marcos Grill
Second Place
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
Third Place
El Charro Avitia
El Charro Avitia Mexican restaurant is Carson City's take on a long line of family-owned and family-friendly restaurants of the same name. Originating out of California, El Charro Avitia has classic Mexican food paired with an incredible drink menu. This combined with specials like $1 tacos on Tuesdays (yes, you read that correctly) make this Carson City restaurant a can't miss! Come enjoy your favorite marg and chow down with an extensive food menu including chimichangas, enchiladas, and tostadas.
2022 Winners
Second Place
El Charro Avitia
El Charro Avitia Mexican restaurant is Carson City's take on a long line of family-owned and family-friendly restaurants of the same name. Originating out of California, El Charro Avitia has classic Mexican food paired with an incredible drink menu. This combined with specials like $1 tacos on Tuesdays (yes, you read that correctly) make this Carson City restaurant a can't miss! Come enjoy your favorite marg and chow down with an extensive food menu including chimichangas, enchiladas, and tostadas.
Third Place
El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant
2021 Winners
First Place
San Marcos Grill
Second Place
El Charro Avitia
Third Place
Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
2020 Winners
First Place
San Marcos Grill
San Marcos Grill is family owned and operated and we believe in the importance of family togetherness. For that reason, we offer several large tables to accommodate large groups of people for any occasion, but most importantly, so the whole family can sit together and enjoy everything we at the ‘Grill have to offer.
Second Place
El Charro Avitia
Third Place
La Posada Real
2019 Winners
First Place
San Marcos Grill
Second Place
El Charro Avitia
Third Place
Centro Market