The One Mexican Restaurant In Nevada With Surprisingly Delicious Burgers

Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant in Ely, Nevada, offers not only authentic Mexican dishes but also surprisingly delicious burgers.

If you find yourself in the mood for a really delicious burger in Nevada, the last place you may think to head to is a Mexican restaurant. But, in at least one case, you may want to think differently. At this Mexican restaurant, where most people undoubtedly go to enjoy the expected chips and salsa, tacos, and burritos, you will also find burgers worth ordering.

Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant is located inside Prospector Hotel in the little town of Ely, Nevada. Customers love Margarita’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and enjoy the friendly service whenever they choose to dine.

The cozy interior is has a warm and comfortable ambiance to enjoy a truly delicious meal.

So, yes, this Mexican restaurant, true to its name, is a wonderful place to get a fantastic margarita…

… and, naturally, some mouthwatering authentic Mexican dishes, like enchiladas, street tacos, fajitas, Chile Colorado, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

Then there are contemporary Mexican options such as crispy fish tacos with house-made batter, cabbage, tomato, and a dreamy, creamy Chipotle sauce.

But what you may not expect is that this highly-rated Mexican restaurant is also a place to get an excellent burger and fries! The burgers are juicy, piled high with fresh toppings, and served on a pretzel-style bun. The fries are fresh cut with the skin on, wide and thin for the perfect crispy texture, and served hot.

In fact, you can also get a delectable Ribeye steak served with a Latin flair, spring onion and pepper-topped, with sides like Mexican rice, refried beans, shrimp and mushrooms, and more. For seafood lovers, the menu also offers fresh salmon and lobster among other options.

Regardless of what you order, you are going to want to order some of the highly-rated avocado salsa with chips. This fresh, spicy salsa is a true fan favorite.

If you are in the area early in the day, the traditional Chilaquiles breakfast is a must-try! Or you can opt for an American classic - ham and eggs with homestyle potatoes.

Who knew a Mexican restaurant could surprise you with a delicious burger? Have you been to Margarita's Mexican restaurant in Nevada? What did you think? Would you order a hamburger here? Share your thoughts with us in the comments. You may also want to check out a few more amazing small-town restaurants in Nevada.

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