Two restaurants I've visited recently that I think deserve shoutouts:
Breakfast:
Peg's Glorified Ham & Eggs
2 locations, I've been to the one in Sparks
1495 E Prater Way
Very good breakfast fare.
Lunch:
Carlillos Concina
415S Rock Blvd
Sparks
This place is tiny, 15 counter seats. Even smaller parking lot, 10 spaces. Only open until 2pm.
The portions and flavors are large. Family run. Awesome Mexican. It can get busy and the cook works hard, fun to watch. Worth the wait, I can't recommend it high enough.