Stopped in for a quick lunch on a Monday and they were really busy but got me in and out in a…read morehurry. The service was super fast and friendly. The complimentary chips and salsa weee still warm and the chips were thick but had a rapier good flavor. I had the fiesta enchiladas and they were really good. The rice was moist and the refried beans were nice and creamy. Great Job!!

The food was plenty full and tasteful. The sauce was good and the chips were good. The only reason…read morewhy I am leaving a three star is because the pricing.. these days everybody is trying to save a dollar and everything is seemingly more expensive so I chose a less expensive mail. The menu indicated.$14.99. When I receive my bill, I noticed I was charged.$15.99. The server said that it was because I chose a cheese enchilada and it was a dollar more expensive than the beef or the chicken.. given these times when meat is way expensive, I found that hard to believe that cheese is more expensive than that. Also, I don't remember seeing it on the menu so I reluctantly paid the extra dollar when I was trying to keep my bill with the tip under $20 as I am on a budget and it is splurging for me to eat out..

This place is so good. I literally drove my teenage daughter 3.5 hours from our house to come back…read moreand she 100% agrees that it is worth the drive. Their Birria tacos are amazing. She absolutely loves the Chipotle Shrimp Salmon. We love the nachos, the taquitos, and the chimichangas. There is probably more but I've only been here twice and at some point I have to stop eating. They are super friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. Definitely will make the 7 hour round trip again just to eat here. Go here.

Until yesterday, June 30, 2026 I would have given El Patron a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, my bad…read moreexperience left me feeling hurt and unwilling to return. I was with a group of 12 who came in for my birthday lunch. Our table didn't have napkins for our drinks so because no waiters were close by, I went to the bar thinking I could get some napkins without bothering our waitress or other waiters. There wasn't a stack of napkins on the bar (as many other places have) but I noticed some napkins on a lower shelf behind the bar. I took a few and returned to our table. Just as we began to sip our margaritas an employee (manager or owner?) came up to me and accused me of breaking a small decorative piece of pottery! There's absolutely no way I broke the piece! I'm an honest person and if I'd broken something I would have noticed it or heard it break, apologized and offered to pay for it! I was very offended by the nasty accusatory tone that was used toward me. Needless to say our group will take our business elsewhere. There are may other good Mexican restaurants in our area that treat their customers politely!

Great service Great ambiance…read more Great food. Mano took care of me and helped me with my selection. Carne asada and chile relleno Plus caddy margarita.

Full disclosure: I'm a Mexican food snob. I spent 20 plus years in Texas and most Mexican food in…read moreIowa is bland and lacks authentic flavor. That's why I was EXTREMELY surprised to find authentic Mexican food at Chapala in Waterloo. It's a family restaurant that is now 18 years old ...and the recipes are from the kitchen of the grandmother of the owners. The chips and salsa are made on premises and they're very tasty. There's a ton of luncheon specials in the $9-12 range. And the food is REALLY tasty. I had the fresh steak quesadilla with the grilled fresh veggies and it was the best Mexican plate I've had in Iowa in the last five years. Top notch food. Top notch friendly staff. And they even carry Mexican Coca Cola and Mexican Pepsi. Most highly recommended!

The food was plentiful and the service was good. The food tasted a little bit sweet for my taste…read morelike it could use more spice.. I ordered a small white queso and it was almost 6 dollars so heads up the menu prices have gone up for one meal and a drink. I was out the door for like $24 plus a tip.

It's been awhile since I've updated my review on Amigos…read more.. Update from our latest visit tonight as it's been awhile since I've posted and we've been here a number of times. The Panther Burrito has become my go to as it's packed with steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, rice, and smothered in cheese. The new Birria items were interesting and the Mrs ordered up The Quesabirra which she said were pretty good but she liked other places versions better. The Margaritas always hit the spot too, we had the lime, a raspberry and our friend had a strawberry version. Service was fast and friendly, the place had gotten a mild face-lift since we'd been in last and it looks quite nice!

Dallas FRESH IS SOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER! On La Porte next to Pizza Hut!…read more This place here has worse service ever. The younger woman is horrible. Her attitude and the way she treats customers. They finally hired someone who has good customer service skills but the shitty service remains cause of that other younger woman who speaks perfect English. The owner of the store has a nasty attitude as well, when I originally went to compliment how awesome the store was and the tacos. In reality the tacos are tasteless. The verde and rojo make it a little better but so not worth it. Try Dallas fresh for literally $1 per taco. Authentic steer tacos!

Excellent service and the food was very good. Ever since a friend of mine told me about this place,…read moreI've become a regular customer.

Huge portion sizes, great prices, excellent service (as for Olivia!). Got a paloma which was…read moredelicious and not sweet (a plus in my opinion), and huachinango frito. It was ever so slightly over done but still delicious. Chips were warm, salsa flavorful.

This is our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! Their burritos are VERY large, and full of sauce…read more The street tacos are perfect! A big portion of meat and super tender! The service has always been kind and quick! Such a cute atmosphere and always a great temp!

5 stars for what it is, an amazing roadside food stop in the Midwest! It's a very quaint and…read moreunassuming food truck tucked in a corner of Clark Gas. Burritos are nice and large, and the salsa has a decent kick to it (I can't handle spicy food very well, this had me sweating a bit in the summer heat). I got the chicken, they cooked it right and seasoned it well. Just the right amount of salt and a nice lime hint. Would definitely recommend, particularly if you're a hungry traveler passing by with a hankering for some Mexican food!

Pretty good sized tacos for $3 and some change. Flavor is really good. That spicy salsa is pretty…read morehot so I'd suggest the mild. Overall good quality and taste.

Gets worse all the time beef over cooked and dry been going since 2014 no more sorry done done done…read moredone done done

The food is great!!! I eat here once a week !!! Reminds me of resultants back home (Chicago)read more