Dad, my Brother Tom, and I recently had supper here and choice Mi CasitaLa Carreta for 2 reasons:…read more 1. It was one of the few restaurants that he hadn't been. 2. It was an excuse for a short road trip to 'Nev-AH-da' Iowa, which is not to be confused with my home state of 'Nev-ADD-uh' 3. The family of the Wife of a local Subaru service tech that I know owns this place and it's sister restaurant in Boone (La Cerreta). That's not really a firm connection, and I didn't mention anything during our visit. Mi Casita is located in a reasonably vibrant (at least by Iowa small town standards) downtown Nevada, but it was a quiet night both inside and out. Service was pleasant, welcoming, and helpful. We also had a nice comfortable booth, with warm chips provided. Our Mexican food choices were all very good. I enjoyed my Enchiladas Suizas (with a Negra Modelo), while Tom had Vegetarian Enchiladas, and Dad has his usual chicken burrito. At 95+ years of age, this guy still has quite an appetite! I was grateful for avoiding the refried beans (as a matter of principle), but did wish that I would have asked for my dish to be a little spicier. The final check was very reasonable and we did enjoy being part of a birthday song at an adjacent table. Dad had some sort of super burrito, while I picked a spicey grilled chicken dish (pollo loco) with tortillas.. We both enjoyed our big portion choices and I appreciated not having refried beans, and enjoying the meat for what it was. Our spice was about right, and there was no need for hot sauce. Mexican beers rounded out our meal, with the final check being very reasonable.

Polite and understanding customer service with incredible food and good portions. Good appetizer…read moretortilla chips and salsa too, entered feeling hungry after not eating the entire day, left with a full stomach.

Truly authentic Mexican Food. Best sit down restaurant we have ever visited. Will go back soon!…read moreWonderful staff.

Amazing and very authentic. I travel to Mexico frequently. Lil hidden gem in Humboldt Iowa!read more

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.

I've always had delicious food and fantastic service. I've tried a lot of different menu items, all…read moregreat. One of my favorites is the sopes.

El Azteca is a must when I'm back in Ames. The food is somewhat of a Tex-mex vibe and always hits…read morethe spot. They serve complimentary fresh tortilla chips with salsa - the salsa is mild and refreshing with a nice burst of cilantro. My typical picks for entree are any of the chicken meals - arroz con pollo, poncho's lemon lime chicken or chori-pollo. My dad likes the burritos - a common go to is the burrito California. My sister swears by the burrito ruleta and she gets it every time. This occasion I also got a raspberry margarita on the rocks which was scrumptious. Food is always fast and service is always friendly.

It was a dark and stormy night…read more... After a long Dad-related day, I wandered in (from the downpour) for a well-deserved Margarita, with mole chicken enchiladas on the side. The place wasn't very busy on this mid-week January evening, as I was seated quickly with the chips not far behind. The Margarita was refreshing and strong, the chips were fresh, and the enchilada came out hot and tasty. Service was friendly and fun, making my evening most pleasant.

I've eaten here twice in a week! That should say something about how well I like it. Once lunch…read morewith my husband and the lunch with a friend. The seafood (fish & shrimp) tacos on flour shells were awesome! I really liked them. My husband had the Chimichanga lunch and he thought it was very good. Second visit I had the Lunch #1. The chili relleno was very good, the taco was pretty blah. My friend had the Toledo Burrito and really liked it. Our server was nice but a little occupied with his phone on our second visit. The free chips and salsa were excellent each visit.

Food was amazing! I was looking over places in the area for my wife's birthday dinner, and this…read moreplace took my vote. I was not disappointed! We both got burritos which were humongous! They literally give the meaning to baby burrito. We probably didn't even put a dent in the burrito for dinner and got a few meals out of it. They even included chips and salsa! All fresh and homemade. Tasted authentic! Very pleased with my choice. We would definitely come back to try other stuff too! Big menu to choose from!

Food was hot and fresh. Great refried beans and drinks. Chip and dips were refilled without request.read more

I ordered take out for pick up, and I was puking and pooping my guts out all day the next day. Do…read morenot recommend.

Food: Everything we've ever ordered has been astounding! All of the food is fresh, hot, and full of…read moreflavor. Portion size is great as well! I love the bread options their store offers also. The quesabirrias tacos are a favorite go to! They also provide lime wedges, radish slices, roasted peppers, and roasted onion with the tacos. The fresh, crisp cilantro is the "cherry" on top lol. Service: Every time we go in there, we're greeted with a smile! All of the employees are really friendly, patient, and helpful. They do their best to explain something on the menu if you're not fluent in Spanish/don't know what something is or consists of. They're very quick and efficient. Ambiance: A quaint, quiet store/restaurant full of delicious options and amazing smells. It's kept clean and tidy with medium noise pollution: there's typically a TV playing in the dining area or music playing throughout the space. The seating is cozy; more for 2-4 people at a table/booth, as opposed to large parties.

Took our son and roommate there last night for dinner. Came recommended and what fantastic. Hands…read moredown the most authentic Mexican food we have eaten in years. The dishes came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We were served in a polite and quick manner and the ordering was easy at the counter. Heading there again before we head back to Kansas City. We loved the small store and the authentic decorations and supplies. The boys commented they now know where to get the chilis for the sauces they love to make. Thank you all for a great meal and fresh ingredients.

We enjoyed the taco salad, which was basically a gigantic taco shell, full with meat, cheese,…read moretomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream, and guacamole. This thing was big enough for three people to enjoy. I was only able to finish a quarter of it. The chips and salsa they bring out beforehand or made fresh and tasted delicious. My husband enjoyed the fajitas.

We were driving home to MN and stopped off the highway to eat here…read more Started with homemade chips and homemade salsa for free. They even put the salsa in a tiny carafe and don't skimp on tiny bowls of salsa. Even got a refill of chips. Entree: chose canitas and beef Barrio street tacos with no onions. Really yummy and filling. No prices on the menus. Ordered fried ice-cream but then this huge church crowd arrived. We skipped it and left to pay. Super good, authentic Mexican food. Review 88 in 2023.

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.!