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    Cancun Mexican Grill and Bar

    3.6 (95 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    CANCUN MEXICAN GRILL AND BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Rice bowl

    The food was excellent, service was so freinly and accommodating to special requests. We ate on the patio with relaxing low lights and private fence surrounding. Amazing night out w my daughters.

    Molcajete
    Albert V.

    For someone who's from Southern California this is Definitely the best food l've had out h. Authentic Mexican food. The vibes are also great. Great atmosphere lots of fun. I recommend the molcajete.

    From our booth
    Peter T.

    Well Pickett and I have been driving by here and we thought we'd go ahead and stop in and try it out. We were in the mood for Mexican. The staff was great. The quality of food was good. But it's all of us know every cook has their own way of Preparing the meals. In our case we ordered chicken fajitas. The seasoning was lighter than what we were expecting. Not bad just not what we were expecting for chicken fajitas. We sat inside in the back but on our way out we noticed they had an outside deck and people sitting out there and enjoying themselves. The ambience would've been better on the outside would have to remember that if we were gonna come back. Bottom line: you should check it out and form your own opinions. For us we check the box but when we're craving Mexican we're looking for a little more seasoning. Maybe it was an off night. Will have to give it a try again next time we're in the area.

    The most boring plate presentation

    Likely the most boring" presentation of a meal I have seen in years. However, The flavor was good. If you don't speak Spanish, don't expect the bar or wait staff to engage in any meaningful conversation. Ok that my fault for not knowing Spanish and going to a Mexican a restaurant in Iowa. But... a little effort from the Bar staff would have resulted in a much higher tip. Eitherway. Good food Fast service

    Quest
    Tina G.

    The food was great. Chips were good homemade salsa, smothered cheese, fries, and the queso View. Amazing amazing customer service was good.

    Menu
    Karan V.

    So crossed this place a lot of times in past 2 years. I didn't enter this place because of its name. I got jellyfish sting in Cancun n was upset with the name for the longest time. But after booking my tickets to Cancun again. I was ok to enter. :) So finally....... this is a food joint in the heart of the city. Lot of good places around, but having their parking lot full was hard to believe. But then as soon as I had my first bite of their chips n salsa I was sure this place wouldn't disappoint me. Waitress was calm n friendly even at 10pm. Where you knew you needed good food n margarita. And we had the best margarita 'Sangria Strawberry peach margarita' as the name sounds it was full of Aaaaallllcooohhhhool. With the food we had veggie quesadilla flourito and Nachos. Nachos could have been more cheesy. We had to order a cup of quesso. Flourito was different but their homemade side sauce was good. And you can't go wrong with the veggie quesadilla. Now the setup A good size full bar with the lot of space. The dining area was good as well. It will be a good practice to have gloves on when wrapping the tissues.... so was a bit concern. Overall thumbs up for the place.

    Right off of I-380 on 33rd
    Gene H.

    When the Mrs saw that they had Molcajete on the menu I was all over that! Steak, Chicken, Chorizo, Pork, Cactus, and Peppers all serv ed in a big hot pot served along with tortillas, beans and rice this is a lot of food! Definitely in the Top 5 Molcajete's I've ever had! The Jumbo Margaritas were very good anf just what the doctor ordered! The staff seemed to be having a good time and the service was excellent!

    Justin M.

    I had supper on 6/18 around 5:00, service was fast and friendly, prices were ok. I had the 3 crab enchiladas. I had a hard time eating them as the imitation crab was cold and more rubbery than normal. Put the imitation crab on the grill with some butter to warm it up and give it some crisp. I didn't feel well after leaving the restaurant.

    Steak and chicken fajitas
    Mary L.

    We just had a wonderful family dinner here! Great atmosphere, the food was spiced perfectly! I had Mahi-mahi fish tacos, my Mom had the chicken and steak fajitas. You need to check this place out!

    Carnitas on the new outdoors deck

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    The service and food is terrible. For a family owned restaurant it's sad. Also the kitchen has mice.

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    Those seafood nachos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I live in Colorado and it's the one thing I HAVE TO HAVE when I'm back

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    The food was warm. I couldn't even cut my burnt chicken to eat it. Margarita was horrible. All food was we bad.

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    3 years ago

    Really good food and great service! This place is always busy for a reason! Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Had a great time here with friends! Frozen strawberry margarita was a treat! And everything was as good as always

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    Great people...great food...great atmosphere....almost forgot.....the MARGARITAS!!!!!

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    5 years ago

    Ok Mexican. There was a lot a flies that made it irritating and a little gross. Prices were reasonable

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    I came here for dinner while in town for work. I sat at the bar, service was quick and the…read morebartender was friendly with everyone sitting. I ended up getting some guacamole with my chips and salsa, all of which were very good. For my entree, I got the pollo chipotle - it was a huge meal! I used to have something similar at a go-to restaurant near my house, but unfortunately the restaurant closed, so I was happy to find it here! It was very tasty and the menu is substantial. I'll be back in the future!

    We've really wanted to try this one as we've heard decent reviews from friends…read more Our normal place is now a long drive after relocating here so we're trying to find our New Mexican spot. For positives: the restaurant is beautiful and staff are very friendly. The queso was also good and we loved the salsa. The not so good.... First off: I Loathe when there isn't clear direction upon walking in. Am I taking a seat or waiting to be seated? Standing there and awkwardly shuffling after a couple minutes to finally be greeted feels weird. People don't want to do the wrong thing. If your host has other jobs please just place a sign saying wait to be seated. We're seated, drink orders are fairly prompt, queso comes out in good time. The chips are good at first but as they cool down they actually get pretty firm and stale feeling rather quickly which was a new thing for us. My drink had a weird after taste and after explaining to my husband who used to work in the kitchen he thinks my glass just didn't get rinsed or maybe double washed, it didn't taste flat, but chemically. Husband had quesa birria which is his go to and I had pollo con arroz. He liked the consume but whatever additional sauce they had with it was SO incredibly spicy that it ruined the tacos. He loves heat and can absolutely tolerate heat, but when it's all heat and no flavor but bitter, it's just not pleasant. Pollo con arroz is the standard for me. And here I just didn't like the rice. The flavor wasn't quite right and adding in corn and other vegetables adds sweet little bursts that aren't pleasant (to me) in this kind of dish. The chicken was fine, it was a little odd that it did t come with tortillas though. Portions were smaller and prices were higher than our go to place. Service, though it was friendly, was reaaaaaaaally slow. It didn't look to be overly busy and we waited about 50 minutes for the two meals and a mini corn dog meal for our son. And even after we got our food the waiter stopped by as we were finishing asked if things were good, and we didn't have a chance to ask for the box or a check he left so quickly so had to wait an additional 20 minutes to leave after eating. There's dozens of other Mexican restaurants to try in Cedar Rapids, so we'll keep looking for our new regular place.

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    Came to check this place out of a curiosity for Iowa's Mexican cuisine as a Californian. Came for…read moredinner on a Monday. Place had plenty of space on a Monday night with a few patrons scattered around the restaurant. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Really nice, seasoned thick corn tortilla chips and a classic cantina style tomato salsa was a good start. I ordered the Steak El Paraiso, which comes with a T-bone steak and shrimp. The portion was absolutely massive. The seasoning on the steak and shrimp was excellent. And I could taste the grilled char on both the meats. The entree comes with 3 flour tortillas, which I used to construct little tacos. The side of rice was nicely seasoned and tender as well. The refried beans, while slightly under seasoned, were nice and topped with a good amount of melted cheese. I thought it was very reasonably priced in my opinion for the generous portion. Note that if you don't mention anything, the steak will be well done (which I did not mind, it was still very tender and flavorful). Service was very friendly, attentive, and quick. I'm impressed! I would definitely return here in the future if I come back to Cedar Rapids.

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    I recently visited Adelitas Mexican Restaurant in Cedar Rapids after hearing that they made their…read moretortillas in-house. Sadly, when I inquired about this before ordering, the server looked at me as if I was asking something outlandish and nonchalantly remarked, "We've never done that - there isn't ANY restaurant around here that has the people to do that." This set the tone for an experience that was a mixed bag. Service: Service-wise, I was left wanting. Not only did the server's dismissive response about the tortillas disappoint me, but I also encountered another hiccup when it came to payment. After we had already paid with a debit card, we were informed that ANY sort of card used was subject to a 4% service fee. This felt like a hidden charge that should have been communicated upfront. Another minor issue was the lack of drink refills. My guest ordered a soda and was never offered a refill or asked if they needed anything else. I only ordered water for lunch and was disappointed to be offered a single refill when our food was initially brought by someone other than our server. My cup sat empty for over half an hour while we finished our meal. Food Quality: The food at Adelitas was reasonably tasty but nothing extraordinary. While their flavors were acceptable, their menu offerings of only shredded chicken and ground beef options as protein fillings fall drastically short of what I consider "industry standard." I'm not saying everyone has to have a barbacoa pit out back, but at least having a chicken breast or steak option would be nice. I will say, I did appreciate their lunch special, where you can get two choices that included tacos, chimichangas, burritos, etc., and a very well-made tamale (with your choice of sauces - and they allowed me to substitute in their queso sauce). Atmosphere: Adelitas scores well on cleanliness and location. The restaurant is well-located and offers a cozy, family-friendly environment that makes it a great spot for a quick meal. The interior is clean and spacious, with decor that is vibrant and reflective of the restaurant's Mexican theme, creating a lively and enjoyable dining experience. Outdoor seating is also available for those who prefer it. **Overall Experience:** While Adelitas Mexican Restaurant is a decent choice for a quick lunch on this side of town, my overall experience left much to be desired. With so many better options not only in Cedar Rapids but also in the surrounding neighborhoods, I personally won't be heading back to this particular restaurant anytime soon. For those considering a visit, it might be worth a try if you're in the area and need a quick bite. However, be prepared for potential service issues and hidden fees.

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