Haven't been here in a couple years so decided to try it again and it was great! And wow, what a…read morebusy place! I had a taco salad and loved it! It's always nice to find a good salad :) The birria tacos were delicious as well! Will definitely be going back sooner than later!

Disappointed with customer service. Don't call in and order…read more I have visited this place for years. When doing takeout, it seems they have some issues getting everything correct, but it happens. What was disappointing today was that when I got home to unpack the food, I didn't see everything. I immediately called and gave them my order number and mentioned a few things were missing. I was expecting an "oh I'm sorry, you can come back and get that", but what I got when I mentioned the cilantro was missing was: "that comes with the pico" and we didn't get pico. But online, it has them listed separately (with commas), but I let that pass. I then said there's no beans and rice. He said it was in there and I said there's was no beans and rice with the chicken meals. (When I ordered, I specifically asked about that bc I learned the chicken tacos didn't come with rice so I ordered rice and beans separately.) But for the other two chicken entrees I asked about it specifically. There was a rice for one of those chicken meals (white rice) but I specifically clarified on the phone and was told rice and beans. Either way, he said I could come up and get it but having to defend the order was more than enough engagement for me. I'll take the 'L' and write a review. This should have been a softball for customer service: it isn't like I said a main entree was missing. And I even left a tip for my pickup order. Lesson learned.

El Azul is great all around - a nice Mexican market with good variety of items as well as a…read moretremendous kitchen (and food truck, when the weather is nice). Their meats are great, their burritos and other items are just what you need, even if you don't know that you do. I'm especially partial to their breakfast burrito, the perfect mix of meat, eggs, hash browns with a side of queso.

Let me start off by saying this place was like a little slice of home for me, you walk in and the…read moreplace smells AMAZING, great selection of spices and the tacos are gonna go straight to my hips and im ok with that. Definitely will be coming back a lot.

First time here. Some of the reviews were kind of misleading. I really enjoyed this place. Great…read moreambiance and the food was amazing. Would have given 5 but the service was slow. The waitress we had was slow and not very attentive. Give this place a try. Well worth it.

This was our second visit and I would say it was slightly better than the first. The food was…read morespiced better and we were mostly satisfied. The service was pleasant though felt a little chaotic and beverages were never refilled. Not to mention they only have Pepsi products. *shivers* I still love the look. From the walls to the receipt the Xolo dogs motif is beautiful and everywhere. The place isn't too loud though open. This time made me more certain I'd come back to try the chorizo and papas.

We visited Andale this weekend and found the service, food and atmosphere well worth the mid-range…read moreprice. We asked for a seating accommodation, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. We each had a taco salad, one with shredded chicken, the other ground beef. Both were large and excellent, not excessively spicy, with fresh ingredients. Salsa provided with the chips was quite good, again not overly spicy but just the right flavor and freshness. Background music was audible but not overpowering. I am certain we will return and appreciate having this very nice option in our neighborhood.

This was truly some of the worst service I have ever had. I was here for two hours and was only…read morechecked on maybe twice. The time spent here was NOT my choice. There were multiple up charges that were not correct added to the bill. I was informed (once the bill came) that if you order a skinny margarita that they add a large up charge because they had to "juice the oranges". There was an $8.00 charge for a single shot of tequila that WAS NEVER ORDERED. Do not come here. Also the food itself was not good. The chips tasted like stale fry oil. The tacos were flavorless. The drinks tasted bad and did not even seem to have alcohol in them. Cannot un-recommend this place more.

To go order with the main mission of trying some Chicharrones. They serve them on weekends so keep…read morean eye on their social media for reminders. My spouse picked up the food and we ordered extra for leftovers. The Chicharrones are tasty with the skin extra extra crispy and the meat chunks were tasty with some smaller chunks drier but overall would order them again. The guacamole super good in general and goes well with the chicharrones. We ordered tamales which we are saving for tomorrow. The choripollo and chile relleno were good. Lots of other items to try that look delish.

Stopped in after reading the reviews. Was not disappointed! Food was great, authentic flavors…read more Hubby had a Mega burrito, said it was the best he's had in a loooong time, best in this area! I had the Flautas w barbicoa, it was delicious, great flavor, shells were crunchy, beans and rice were good. Very Nice place, super fast service. Clean and right next to a Mexican grocery.

5/5 If I could give…read morethis place 1000 stars I would. By far worth the drive from Cedar Rapids to get here and our server was so much fun and very informative on any questions we had and made sure to make us comfortable and informed on our decisions. The food was beyond our expectations and very flavorful with great portions. We sat outside on the patio and it was very lively and had a bunch of things to do. We will be coming back!

After trying both breakfast/brunch and dinner items at Rayo, I will say you should eat there. The…read morebreakfast menu has a good variety of items, and the skillets and chimis are really good. The Three Star Skillet has just the right mix of meats, eggs, cheese to go with tots that were just the right amount of done. Will definitely order again. Quesa birria is generally quite delicious, and Rayo checked that box as well. I want to keep exploring the menu, but it can be hard when you start off with items that hit a high note from the start. Rayo has a done a good job repurposing the space, including using the room in the back for various events. Service has been solid and I'm happy to have another place to find a breakfast burrito in town!

Full disclosure, I have an emotional bias towards this chain. My wife and I would frequent the one…read morein Ames Iowa in college and spend money we made collecting cans. Was a great deal for fast high quantity food. Today's visit went about as well as we could've hoped. We got to try all our old usuals and they were just as good as we remembered! The only real down side was the "shrink flation" of portions, but I'm not surprised given the all the changes that happened over the last 6 years. Oh yeah and one pandemic. Core memory... We got a lot of food to try and sample as much as we could (we usually do on a first visit to a place to see what we like and have more reasons to come back). The churro could've been warmer, but it was a good combination of crunchy and sweet which I was okay with. The burrito taco combo was great, though the spicy green sauce is what sealed the deal for me on it. Fries were 99 cents as a side, couldn't say no! Nice and hot when we got them! Yummy! Chips and queso was also good. Cheese was steaming hot! Quesadilla was massive! We added Pico but think we will ask for it on the side in the future. Breakfast burrito with bacon was as good as we remembered, but like mentioned before not as big. The Pina drink was pleasant. We will likely get it again. Tastes like pineapple! The automated ordering machine was nice in our case since we could look closely at all the options and take our time, but in the future I think I'll stick with talking to a person (which I think is an option for ordering? There is a drive through so for sure there is a way). Food came out promptly with minimal staggering. Our server was pleasant which is a plus these days. It was kinda empty and quiet inside which we don't mind, but if that kind of atmosphere is off putting to you, you have been warned. Though a train going by occasionally does break the silence quite dramatically. Also, the train. Don't forget about it if you are trying to grab a quick bite for lunch! We certainly will come back again for some comfort food and reminder of "good-O'l times"

Came in melted to-go container due to the heat of the food. They could have waited a few minutes,…read morebut would rather possibly expose customers to consume styrene.

This place is GOOD. Used to go to a Mexican Restaurant in Iowa River Landing but this place blows…read moreit out of the water! Service is great, food is great, and the vibes are always good. Never seems to be super busy and the staff really seems to care about your party. This is always a go to in my opinion! Pro tip: meal is cheaper if you pay with cash

The meal was delicious- fresh and hot…read more The service was not so good. The restaurant was empty in the pre-dinner time frame (no other customers anywhere), yet there was a delay in being waited on and for follow up refills. The staff was too busy talking amongst themselves. When it was time to pay, the server literally hovered over me with the electronic payment device. The tip options were 20, 25, 30%, or customize. Difficult to customize when the server is in your face.

Blue Agave was a rather nice spot for a causal Mexican food experience…read more FOOD: chips, salsa, fajitas all met expectations and were prepared well. I'm never a fan of being charged for chips but they were good so that erased any "resentment" on that account. SERVICE: friendly, responsive, and accommodating AMBIANCE: casual spot that also makes for a great date night. Do note that as this is near the university, there are a lot of students there. That's not a negative or positive, just a note.

Ambiance was great, food was decent, but the cost was a little high. Service was prompt for a large…read moregroup and everything was accurate. They process payment at the table with a machine, so tipping can be a bit awkward. Overall would come back again for a special event or night out, but wouldn't be a regular dining spot.

Hiring a food truck from your event is sexy. Having one that is professional and serves up tasty…read moreas you know what bites, well... damnnnn. I reached out to Charles via email and got a timely response. He was upfront on cost-- how much was needed for a down payment and how much his minimum was. The entire planning process was painless. I had an event of about fifty people-- we had a two-hour serving window. Keepin Up With the Jones's food truck came about 90 minutes or so early to prep. The menu we had included: pulled pork, buffalo chicken sandwich, chicken bacon and ranch sandwich, cheeseburger, hamburger and popcorn chicken. Along with fries, baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad as sides. I am not kidding when I say everything that came out was great! Everyone was clean plate club. (And that is saying something. Those are some LEGIT serving sizes but the food was THAT good.) If you want reasonably priced, yummy food-- hire Keepin Up With the Jones's for your next event!

Great pepperjack bacon burger and fries! Perfect lunch!…read moreGreat service with a smile. The price was wonderful as well.