Carlillos Cocina

This is a modest hole in the wall, Mexican restaurant. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced. It's a great stop to make in Reno. Note that parking is limited; there's about seven spaces in front of the restaurant. It is in industrial area. less

Always amazing small and crowded but worth the wait! Food is fast, beautiful and delicious! Best Mexican in town (and maybe anywhere for that matter) hands down! Staff is super nice too;) only complaint is that they close so early! less

We've been wanting to come here forever. Finally made it. Counter seating only inside with a couple tables outside. Sat at the counter. It's an experience. Food is sooo good. Had chilaquiles and a breakfast burrito. Very tasty. less

Today was our 800th check-in here.. With the nearly 1,000 Yelp reviews & 1,200 attached photos, Carlilos' Cocina is living proof of a local family's efforts, making it to the top in their own community. In the beginning, it was Carlos & his Father Javier building, from scratch, what has become Sparks' most highly regarded locally owned business. Today, it is Carlos, his wife, oldest son, cousin Sergio and a team of highly motivated restaurant specialists, making it the success it has become, Read the reviews, look at the food photos & come try "Carlito's" ! less

Five star all the way. Pretty amazing place that I have never heard of lol. I had dropped off my van at Bill Pierce for a transmission fluid flush. Tire rotation as well as front in alignment. So I decided to Search up some steak and eggs on my trusty Yelp app. This place popped up. After looking at all the pictures, and reading all of the reviews, I decided I had to try it. It is reminiscent of the old diners that you would see in some black-and-white movies just with the counter in barstools. Short order cook, grill and everything right in front of you and you get to watch them prepare your food. The servings are generous proportions as well as priced quite nicely. What I ordered: Carne Asada and eggs over easy Chile Relleno À la cart. There was only a couple people at the counter so they started my food pretty quickly. I got to watch them cook my food as well as some of the others. I found it very interesting the way they cooked the Chile Riano. They took the long green chili/poblano put it on the grill and spread some eggs next to it then they rolled the chili up in the eggs... they had a nice sauce for it. Everything was cooked perfectly and as a matter fact I could barely finish 25% of this breakfast. There was that much food. So I took the food home and then turned the leftover food into omelettes for my family lol. I definitely want to come back and try all of the other goodies. less

Top marks for this decadent spot. Staff was great and loved the vibe. It's kinda small but that adds to the experience. The have a breakfast bar seating with a few out door tables. I went with the meat lovers but subbed our chorizo for pastor. Hole Lee smokes this was a plate. Whole thing was fantastic and I ate the whole thing. Flavors were tip top and their salsa is choice. Anytime I'm ever in Reno again I'm coming back to munch. My Coke glass blew up in my hands like a sniper took a shot at it and that couldn't keep me away. Parking is a little tight but there's plenty on the street. Don't hesitate get you some brekky here. less

We had very attentive service and enjoyed our brunch at the counter. Everything is made to order and made right in front of you. I enjoyed my strong coffee while we waited for our food. We ordered: chilaquiles con salsa verde, El Rodeo con pollo en salsa rojo, and Camarones la Diabla. El Rodeo was my favorite out of the three plates. I loved their beans and rice more than their potatoes. I was bummed because I love potatoes and love making them at home. I prefer mine crispy and less greasy. Everything we ate did have a great flavor, and I wish their salsas had more of a kick. I was personally craving something spicy. I preferred their red over their green salsa, and I'm usually green all the way. The majority of their seating offered is counter space for those dining in or waiting. I do recall seeing maybe two other tables for two off to each side. Seating is limited, but we stopped by mid week for breakfast. I can only imagine wait times can get long. I am looking forward to coming back for my next brunch experience. less