On Prater Way in Sparks, Scoopers has built a reputation that far outweighs its small footprint. The drive-in at 1356 Prater Way draws steady lines of regulars who know exactly what they’re coming for.
The menu covers the classics, burgers stacked with cheese, hot dogs, fries served crisp, but the standout is the ground beef taco. It’s oversized, messy in a way that feels right, and packed with flavor that makes it memorable long after you leave.
I paired mine with a chocolate shake and ate outside at a picnic table, watching families and workers do the same. There’s nothing complicated about it, just food that delivers comfort with a little edge of nostalgia.
The Iconic Taco Grande
The first thing you notice is heft. This taco doesn’t play at being a snack—it’s a meal folded into a crisp shell. The shell strains under a mound of steaming beef, and it’s messy in the way drive-in food ought to be…