El Original Tacos Tijuana

Reviews

• Jeremy Z.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  One day I was on the hunt for the best carne Asada fries I could find in the Reno, Sparks area I was driving in. El Original Tacos Tijuana surprised me with their super clear menu. You'd be surprised how not confused and unsure you can't be when you see it!
  
  The asada fries I got were fresh, hot and delicious. My asada wasn't chewy! I don't like chewy meat..
  The meat was slightly charred and cooked fresh too! They also have a nice fresh cart of salsas and limes you can use and take home.
  
  All I'm saying is, if you're looking to try something new or want some asada fries like me. Go and try them out! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

• Aliya T.

  star star star star_border star_border 9 June 2026

  It was my first time visiting this location and for the most part it was good. Don't get me wrong, I liked it and would come back if the opportunity presented itself.
  
  I think in general there was nothing that WOW'd me about this location. The tacos were simple, good meat with flavor and there was a topping bar where you can add jalapeños, salsa, radish etc.
  
  The establishment seemed very authentic, clean, and casual. I would recommend this if you're looking for some authentic, simple, original tacos.

• Keven W.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  I wanted to come here because it was close to the hotel and getting late. Unfortunately, we were gambling and being indecisive of where to eat.   This was on the top of the list when searching for restaurants. This place is in the not so good area of Reno, but what can you do right.  So inside the restaurant, it is really hot and no fans running only to the employees and the AC was broken or they were cheap to run it, but I am sure it was over 90 in there.  Eating outside would have been a better option as it was much more colder.
  
  Okay so you order your food and take your ticket to the counter. I ordered the vampiro and the  sope. It was very cheesy which I liked and thought it was good.  The tacos were not so bad either, but you only get the tortilla and the meat and you go to the salsa bar and dress it yourself which something I am not used too.  No chips either :(
  
  Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back here, but there are better options in town and maybe if it is winter time I would not mind either as I do not have to worry about air condition, but then again, they probably do not turn on the heat hahaha.

• Donna B.

  star star star star star_border 31 May 2026

  Wow !!
  
  I was leery about trying this spot in Sparks, but still drawn by Rawger and Katie's reviews. So recently after a UYE at the Food Bank, I met a friend here for lunch. Still not totally sure what to expect, but wanting the Vampiro.
  
  We walk in and head towards the back. The girl welcomes us and reads the slight confusion on our faces. I wished I knew her name. She was one fabulous employee!!  She asked if this was our first time in. We said yes, then she smiles and fully explains that we order with her and pay, pick up a tray to our right, watch our food being freshly prepared, pick it and head to the condiment bar to top. So easy. She also answered all our questions about the menu. Again fabulous employee.  
  
  Al pastor vampiro and a chicken taco was my choice. I heard tales of cheese melted on the griddle, topped with a crisp house made shell and meat. This IS what I wanted. The outer crunch followed by the cheesy goodness was heaven. The al pastor with pineapple was an explosion of spice and sweet. So much meat, pieces tried to sneak out. The chicken taco was also piled with plenty of tender chicken and delicious. I liked the four sauce choices, fresh cilantro, salsa and even lime slices offered at the condiment bar.
  
  Two tacos, two vampiro - the bill was $17.
  
  They offer a drive thru, but I would go in so I could top my order my way. Plenty of parking.
  
  Totally not in my usual neighborhood, but the vampiro is a new craving. And I heard I need to try the mula.

• Stella T.

  star star star star star 17 May 2026

  A lunchtime Mexican escape at El Original Tacos Tijuana's!
  
  The staff was very friendly, from the server to the cooks. Very simple menu which I love!  But I still had questions, the cashier was very helpful and recommended the lengua which is her favorite... well, I'm not there yet but soon! I decided on the Asada Vampiro, so delicious! I wasn't sure how to eat it, as it was two crunchy tortillas sandwiching a generous portion of asada and cheese, so I split them and ate like tostada's! 2-for-1! HAHA YUM!
  
  My lunch pal had the Pastor Tacos w/pineapple... again very generous with the meat! We shared the Campechana Fries - fries with half pastor & half asada (you can choose the 2 different meats), smothered in sour crème and guacamole... in my opinion it was a little too much smother, I just scraped it over to the side, they were still delicious!  
  
  This is a brand new experience for me... but I will definitely go back for some vampiro's and yes, maybe even try the lengua next time :-/!!
  Don't let the corner hole in the wall café fool ya! It's authentic, & fabulously delicious!