I ordered take out for my mom and myself. I ordered a beef chimichanga and got her a taco, we were…read moregoing to split the rice and beans. I don't care for beans, so that was no problem for me. The chimi was very good, but it was placed directly onto the refried beans, so I got beans in every bite, plus it mad my chimi soggy. The pico de gallo was a very pleasant surprise. I loved it with my chimi. Overall it was a good experience. We'll be back, but now I know to order the beans on the side, extra pico and no sour cream.

Stop work order posted on door. Disappointed they couldn't make it work in Granger..read more

We had a great time here for dinner! We got our food quick and our server was sweet and attentive…read more The food portions were also much larger than I expected and they gave us a free desert at the end of our meal. It was a little hot inside but would definitely recommend!! I'll be coming here again

We wanted to go to the nearby High Trestle Trail Bridge, so we stopped here for lunch with our…read moregrandkids on a weekday just after noon. We were quickly seated and got our drinks and started to look over the menu, which house lots of options! The kids settled in on a grilled cheese and a taco respectively. I decided to get the lunch burrito and my wife went for the lunch enchilada. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was very fresh tasting and the serving sizes are huge! For a lunch special I expected a lunch-sized portion and I got what I would consider an evening-sized portion. The same for my wife's meal. When we were wrapping up, they came out with ice cream for the kids. They really enjoyed that even though you would've thought they'd have been full after all they ate for lunch. The spice level on everything was very mild. The salsa had just a little bit of a zing to it but nothing that would stop the kids for eating it. Next time I will ask for some hot sauce or throw some jalapeños in my entrée, but I do like it spiced up a bit. Service was very good and a gentleman who I assume is the owner was very funny and engaged well with everyone in the restaurant. They have a parking lot and everything was neat and clean. We did not partake of any adult drink offerings, but they did have what look to be a nice nicely stocked bar

Great Bang Bang Shrimp! Margaritas were good. I got the 42 ounce. Came in a cool giant margarita…read moreglass!

First time here, outdoor setting was very nice! Great place to sit outside and get a margarita. I…read moregot the mole enchilada and it was very good! Only negative I had was service was a bit slow. We had people get seated 20 min after us also get their ticket and leave before us while we sat and waited for someone to come close us out. Otherwise a great experience and servers were very nice.

Stands out as my favorite mexican restaurant in Ames. I left for a year and all I was craving was…read moretheir queso. Above the rest in Ames. They have a small outside area and a bar. Not sure why by they do not serve alcohol at this time and are moving (yikes). But the food is still good. Service is very fast polite and professional.

WOW! It's both good and sad that I don't live in Ames, because if I did, I'd eat here ALL the time!…read moreOne of the Mexican restaurants we've ever been to! Salsa was fresh and chips were good and crispy. I got the steak tacos on corn tortillas and beans. All so great!

We stopped here for lunch while driving out to Colorado. It is a little off 80 but totally worth…read moreit. Clean restaurant- lots of seating and the food was great. Great service too! Don't let the outside of the restaurant deceive you. This place is good!!

Stopped for lunch and had a nice meal. The place is huge and bright and clean! Very well decorated…read morein Mexican themed dia del muerto murals. They brought chips and salsa right away. The salsa is very very mild. The chips were crispy. We both had beef chimichangas. They were ground beef, not shredded beef. The rice was really tasty. I don't care for beans so skip them. They had some lettuce and tomatoes with sour cream to go on the chimichanga. The tomato was way too out of season so I didn't eat it. I just had water and my meal came to nine dollars. The waitress was attentive & checked in on us a couple of times. The place is huge so bring the whole gang.!

Amazing food great service . Very consistent . Always a wonderful experience.....this is our go to…read moreplace any time we want authentic great tasting Mexican food .

Walked in and loved the decor! Ordered margaritas,one house and one jalapeño, both were delicious,…read moretasted handmade. Ordered chorizo tacos and relleno burrito, both were good. Unique side came with the burrito, a refreshing change from most Mexican restaurants. Staff was friendly and attentive, food was delivered quickly. Definitely recommend, we will stop by again!

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Grimes. Between the free queso (that's right, not just…read morefree chips and salsa, but QUESO), the margs, and the atmosphere, Hacienda Vieja is a 10/10. Add on my favorite dish, El Presidentes, and it's an 11!

I would not recommend this place. The food was poor tasting. The rice had no flavor at all and…read moretasted watery. The fajitas were made up of mainly the peppers, hardly any meat at all. The nachos were soggy, I had asked that the toppings be put on the side however the request went unanswered. I was expecting so much better considering the reviews I read before hand ​

They have gone down hill. I got food poisoning a few months ago, but tried to brush it off as…read moresomething else. I went with some friends a week ago and everything was dry and had no flavor. The chips were stale and the salsa was old. I was very sad to have these two incidents since I've always thought the service and people were so nice.

Always fresh and hot. Made to order every time. Our go to for great Mexican food. A half hour drive…read morefor the best Mexican restaurant is not a problem.

I do have a little grief with the Enchiladas. Only a personal preference LOLOL Chile Rellenos…read morewith potatoes? Sorry 14 years in El Paso. Home made Rellenos and not once with Potatoes. I know to each their own.... Would sure like some Menudo. Back to serious... The food is definitely Above and beyond. Been going here since they opened. Switched from the other Mexican Restaurant in town. Wouldn't be surprised if same owner both have been excellent experiences. I ALWAYS order the Chorizo-Queso Fundido just because lol. Main Course ( though I may have to cut back in the Cantoritos Fajitas. Way too much food. Even though I suspect some of the food is (brought in as Ramsey would say) It is still prepared almost perfectly. Can't expect fresh prep at these prices. You want fresh prep go pay $100 a plate somewhere else. I m happy with these guys. Oh by the by I doubt that Jenn K really was here NEVER have I seen anything she described. Flipping a coin????? LMAO maybe because you looked like a royal B??? Even on the busiest of nights EVERONNE there is polite and friendly to the max. Will if the salsa was too mild (old el paso) LOL they do have stronger spicier if you ask.

Love this place!!! Everything so fresh. Service excellent. Great atmosphere too…read more We got the queso to start and it was excellent. Of course this meant I had too many chips. And the portion sizes are HUGE! I got the shrimp tacos and they came three to an order. I could only eat two. Double flour tortilla and stuffed with shrimp! I ordered whole black beans on the side and the portion was crazy big!. Will definitely return next rip to Pella!

Coming from Arizona, I've definitely missed those authentic Mexican flavors, and El Molcajete…read moredelivered. Everything we had was incredible. The carne asada was packed with flavor, and pairing it with the bacon-wrapped shrimp took the whole plate to another level. The shrimp tacos were easily some of the best I've had--fresh, loaded with toppings, and that sauce they put on them was seriously out of this world. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. I honestly can't think of a single thing that was lacking. Great food, authentic flavors, phenomenal service, and an overall top-tier experience. If you're in Ankeny, definitely stop by and give El Molcajete a try. Moving here from Arizona and finding a gem like this was a huge win. My wife and I already know this is going to become one of our regular spots. Easily a 10/10 experience! Can't complain the ambiance was a nice open concept.

This is my stepdaughter and her husband's favorite Mexican restaurant in their hometown, so we…read morestopped in as a group of 6 on a Friday night. We were seated right away and ordered a pitcher of Skinny Margaritas. They were VERY tasty, well-prepared, and a good accompniament to our chips and salsa. They bring out both mild and spicier salsa, and of course there are options for guac and cheese sauce. For dinner we got a variety of dishes. Two of the group shared a bowl and it was enough for them with leftovers. I got the Loco Burrito, and it was easily 2 meals for me. Others got tacos and shrimp, and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Service was excellent, and the staff worked together to keep things moving right along! I believe this is an old Golden Corral Building, so there is a lot of seating, and a bar right when you walk in the door. Great food and drink!!