I only go to Eva's every now and then because it's so far from my house and there are a hundred Mexican restaurants from here to there, but going back today reminded me how amazing the food was. Really, driving the distance is more than worth it. Yesterday, I happened to be on the right side of town and went back to Eva's. It's a small building but that's one of the things I like the most about it. It's comfortable and friendly. The server's name was Marili and she was great. She anticipated when I needed anything and never made me feel like I was asking too much. There was a high school(?) aged kid that was very attentive and courteous and helped the servers fill drinks, take plates, and check up on tables. I ended up tipping him as well because he definitely deserved it. The owner was a consistent presence, also making sure everyone was happy and everything was in order. This is a small, family owned business and it definitely feels like it by the way they treat and know their customers. If that wasn't enough of a reason to support this place, the food was probably the best Mexican food I've had. As soon as I sat down, I ordered a cherry coke and a small queso to go with the chips. The chips were thick (but not overly so) and had a really good crunch to them, and the queso was definitely worth the buy. Their menu is very extensive and there are so many different dishes that I haven't seen at other restaurants. I don't usually get appetizers at Mexican restaurants for some reason, but I wanted to try something new. To start, I ordered the Mini Chimis (Two fried chimis stuffed with chicken, beans, and cheese and served with a homemade dressing.) The dressing was something like a coleslaw, sweet and tangy, and I could have probably drank the stuff it was so good. The chimis were cut in half and served over a shredded lettuce bed and were cooked perfectly. had to move the plate to the back of the table so I would not just eat all of it right then and there and not be able to eat any of the chicken fajitas I had ordered for an entree. The chicken fajitas came out sizzling and had more and better flavor than other fajitas I've had. The tortillas were so fluffy and tasty as well I actually ordered another side of them to go! The fajitas are served with the usual rice, beans, and lettuce mix and topped with a fresh homemade guacamole. When the owner stopped by, I asked him if they made the guacamole in house and he said that yes, they actually made everything fresh there. You can definitely taste the quality and care put into everything. At the end, the total was $42.80, and I will still probably get 4-5 more meals out of the leftovers because of the generous amount they serve. This is the kind of place that once you go once, you'll probably have a hard time staying away from so keep that in mind before you make that decision. I couldn't think of one bad thing to say even if I wanted to. 10/10 read more

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This restaurant added charges to my credit card that I didn't approve which is fraud they did not like my Trump Hat.

Eva's carries all the standard fare and is constantly adding new, interesting items. They are friendly and provide a welcoming atmosphere. We are becoming regulars there and have literally never had a poor meal there. read more

This used to be my go to Place, but it all depends on the day and time of day you come every time I've came has been really good services has been great. Food has been great but this last time my son and I just ordered two chicken quesadillas to go one of the quesadillas was fully formed when the other one had tortillas on the side, chicken in a bowl, and no cheese, chicken quesadilla had to be formed myself, even paid for extra salsa which I never got it was so disappointing I didn't have time to form my own quesadilla as I was already running behind for work which is why I got it to go, so I never ate. read more

Amazing food, quick service, very sweet waitress. We were welcomed in right when we walked in the door and told thank you by the manager when we left. The salsa is definitely on the spicy side but has great flavor. The service seemed professional and passionate of their amazing establishment. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes Mexican food!! Tacos were actually crispy too not too hard or stale like other places. Steak had very minimal to 0 fat! read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Crispy tacos that are actually crispy!!! - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

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Some of the best salsas that I have ever had--all of the meats are well seasoned and taste like family recipes--kind wait staff but just a little slow when they are busy for lunch, so don't come in a hurry---can't wait to return read more

The outside of the building might have you pass by without a second glance, but inside is a gem! The menu is straightforward and has all the staples you want to see at a Mexican restaurant. We tried the queso dip (get the large), the twin chimis (chicken for me), and the burrito gringo (beef.) The complimentary salsa was great, probably the best I've had in CR/Marion. Our entrees were hot and accurate for special requests. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that there were a lot of flies buzzing around inside. It was a hot day and the restaurant front door was slow to close, which probably explains why. A bug zapper would be a good investment. We will be back for certain. read more

Excellent authentic Mexican food. Tamale's are amazing with large chunks of pork. Chili Relleno was delicious. Very impressed. First truly authentic Mexican we have had since moving here from Arizona. read more

As someone who enjoys Authentic Mexican food, I would highly recommend this restaurant. While they may have some options for "Mexican-American" food, the majority of the menu has the authentic options found in Mexico. I recommend the Caldo de Res, Quesabirrias, the Tacos Paisa, and even the chips and salsa. The salsa has a slight spice to it which I never get to find in other restaurants (in fact, I don't even eat them most of the time). While service may not be top notch as some reviews have mentioned, the quality and taste of the food is why come back. read more

Food was ok.the restaurant needs cleaning and repairs. Overall, it was ok, but I believe that there are better options around.

What a yummy place! Small place, but it appears they have call ahead or reservation as an option. The margs come in 4 sizes and 8 flavors. A large menu and the prices are reasonable. The portions are plenty. The salsa has a little spice but not over the top. The guacamole was out of the is world. The corn shells are homemade and amazing, definitely going back to buy shells and eat there again. What a fun venue! read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

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Customer service was great. The food was not that good but they got a great tequila bar.

Good quality food, but small portions and they miss one of our rice and beans sides, or both and sometimes even miss the chips and salsa and sometimes multiple of the above at one time i.e. none of us receive rice and beans or chips. Never again. Either their door dash menus are f'd up and omit sides, or their system and/ or process on the other end is chaos. read more

Great food, would defiantly recommend Eva's friendly service. Place was clean and Todd was hot. I gave a thing when I try a New Mexican restaurant I always try the fajitas, no one should be able to not make fajitas. But their fajitas go above and beyond great heart and even lots of vegetables and meat. read more

Well Marion has yet another Mexican restaurant! The restaurant is spacious and open and looks to be a good place for large groups. Service was very attentive and I never had an empty glass of water or an empty bowl of chips or salsa. Always a plus! The prices seemed to be right on point with other restaurants in the area. Our food was brought out rather quickly. I ordered the beef chimichanga with an up charge for cheese sauce, and my father had the fajita quesadilla i really wanted to love this place but I feel it was all just average. Nothing original or spectacular. I would eat here again but it's not on the top of my list for great Mexican food in the area. I would love to see more authentic offerings on the menu. read more

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I had originally gone to Villas Patio and left after being completely ignored for over 5 minutes, they were not that busy. I've driven by Mi Tierra restaurant a thousand times, always meaning to try it and I'm so glad I did! Was greeted friendly and the waitress ( who was great) was at our table within 2 minutes. They have an extensive menu so I asked what she recommended, had a combo platter and everything was fantastic! Will definitely be going there again. Small gem!!! read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Excellente!! I felt like I was back in Mexico!! Hispanic music is playing and the waitresses are at tentative and friendly! The salsa was spicy and delicious! Both my husband and I ordered margaritas and chicken enchiladas and loved them!! I don't know why we have never tried this place before... it will be our new go to! read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Margs!! - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

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As a Southern California resident visiting Iowa for a baseball tournament this place was very authentic and food was delicious (even probably better than some Mexican restaurants back home). Highly recommend. read more

I am a doordasher part time, and I went to pick up food from this restaurant. When I walked in, it took 4 employees to make contact with me before what I presume to be an unpaid child took initiative to see I was there for an order. I have a big red bag it's pretty obvious. I was unsure if he wanted me to follow him or what so I walked to the bar area where the kitchen was and the hostess addressed me in a confrontational manner. I said "yeah he told me" and it was miscommunication but I guess she felt disrespected. After waiting 15 MINUTES I was clearly visibly annoyed and I was standing at the bar area so they wouldn't "forget". When they finally brought the food out she was walking with the same kid to make sure I behaved myself i guess. She was staring at me and had a big smirk on her face. As I'm putting the food on my bag some random guy walks past and says not so subtly under his breath "get this motherf*ker out of here". the hostess then wants to ARGUE with me saying that they were going to cancel the order, which is laughable, consideringi found out after getting to the customer that the last dasher unassigned from the order because it was taking so long. They don't care about speed or the customers, they are rude unprofessional. Bottom line, don't order out from here read more

The food is delicious. We have come on several occasions, getting different items off the menu. It's the closest to authentic Mexican I have found in the area. We go during lunch because dinner can be pricey. Service is also hit or miss. Sometimes it's fantastic service, and other times it's a slow going person who forgets to give us silverware and takes a while with our drinks. Still five stars though, we love the food that much. read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Chipotle, Chicken Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Beyond in love with this place. I'm only saddened that I didn't find it sooner. Best Mexican I've had in Linn County that's actually authentic. read more

Ok so new review of the new ownership/ management and I can't express to everyone how much this place feels like home and a place you'd like to hang out ever free minute possible. The staff and I don't think of them as staff they are all hosts that want you to have the best meal and experience possible. I admire that and really enjoy being with people like this, they are amazing. I had the combo chicken and steak fajitas and will just say that this was the most chicken and steak I have ever had in an entree of this type. read more

Not bad. Nice service. HUGE menu. Can't speak for the drinks as I had water only. Very inexpensive to dine extend you get a sit down with service for what other places charge for take out. BUT for Christ sake, lay of the SALT! read more

Very good Mexican food. Quiet and enjoyable. Good service. Clean and neat. Friendly patrons and waitress. read more

This is THE BEST Mexican food in CR!!!!! The carne asada is amazing!!!! The rice is the best, I just wish they gave you more for a side for the oinker in me! Yes ate all tacos and cleared my plate. Kody had the carne asada burrito and said it was the best ever. Service was great! Salsa was great! Cadillac margarita was delish!!!! We'll be back!!! Ignore the bad reviews I'm a die hard Mexican food eater and this is awesome! I'm from Southern California and this comes very close to the authentic real stuff!!!!! read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

Mmmm. Love the authentic Mexican good! Nice little place that tool over from el perico. read more

Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marion, Iowa

After awhile you start to think that all Mexican restaurants are the same but this little restaurant really surprised me. Friendly staff, tons of flavor and fresh ingredients. This was my first time at Mi Terra but I will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I eat out often and we have been to Mi Tierra twice. We declare Mi Tierra as our favorite Mexican restaurant in the greater Cedar Rapids area (displacing Adelitas). The food is great and the service is very good. I have only one significant complaint - the TVs. The first time we were there the TV in the main dinning area was broadcasting a Spanish language soap opera. It is apparent that the TVs are for the entertainment of the employees and not to provide a comfortable atmosphere for the customers. I find them annoying. This restaurant would be so much nicer with NO TVs and appropriate Mexican music (that is not too loud). Update - We were back today to enjoy 2 more great meals. I was pleased to hear appropriate Mexican music (that was not too loud). The TVs were still there, but the sound was completely shut off. That's okay with me. This is, without question, the very best Mexican Restaurant in the Cedar Rapids area. I just hope more people to discover this restaurant. We've never seen them very busy (yet). read more

I have never seen a chile relleno like they serve there. It was like an eggy omelet wrapped around a tiny relleno with a white sauce covering it. The omelet thing had zero taste. It was not fried and the white sauce was not good. I seriously told the server that they had brought out the wrong plate. I've never seen anything like it. When asked how the food was I told the waitress it was not good, I couldn't eat it and she said ya, they had changed the way they made it but didn't offer to get something else or not charge me for it. I did not eat it. The other meal at the table was almost as odd but at least he did eat it. The meal came with a chicken taco which was good. Very disappointed overall. Don't ask people how their meal is if you're not going to do something about it if it's not good. Overall the restaurant has a sticky, dirty feel to it. No soap in either bathroom which makes you wonder how the employees are washing their hands??? Very disappointed - would not recommend. read more

Service can be slow but have never had a bad meal, tacos, soup, ceviche all have been the best in the area

Excellent food! We have gone several times and it doesn't taste like a run of the mill Mexican restaurant. The dishes have their own spin and taste very authentic. Their Burrito dos Amigos has a fantastic red a green chile sauce. I also enjoyed their Camarones Mazatlan! The shrimp was cooked perfectly in a nice creamy sauce. Would recommend for a Mexican food lover. read more

Best Mexican food in town hands down! Give this place a chance. It has new owners and let me tell you this place was great. The food was authentic, delicious, and big portions. The staff was very friendly unlike another Mexican place down the street with horrible food. Salsa is made fresh, the meat in the tacos is delicious. I hope people give this place a chance because it's pretty new and I'd hate for it to go away. read more

Excellent Mexican food. Authentic and priced reasonably. Wait staff friendly and helpful. I love this place.

Great Mexican food! The seafood chimichanga had the perfect amount of crunch, and the scallops were a nice touch. Excellent prices as well!

Service is beyond horrible. Waited 30 minutes for someone to take our order, then finally saw them taking orders of people who just walked in. Our drink order was filled incorrectly. Our daughter ordered fajitas and we had to demand the sides. We will not be back. read more

It is a small place but very friendly! The staff are exceptionally nice. Just remind you this is authentic mexican resturant so don't be upset if your Spanish sucks. They will take care of you!!! Salsa is hot and not like your cappy chain reaturants. Patron margaritas are perfect! You can not go wrong here!!! The food!! Finaminal! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Very disappointed. I finally convinced my wife to try something new. She's always been a bit reluctant to venture from our standby resaurants. Now I'm afraid that "something new" is no longer in her vocabulary. We were disappointed before we even ordered, as they were out of a number of menu items and the salsa was bland and the consistency of hot sauce. Everything was mediocre at best. read more

The food was good; the service was good; the prices were reasonable. I will never go back. The placard at the table said Negra Modelo was on special for $2 on Sunday. It's a lie. When the check came, the beer was $3.49. I called it to the waitress' attention and she checked with the owner. The owner refused to make an adjustment. I think that's a violation of Federal Laws. Don't go. read more

I have eaten here several times and I have had great food each time. I always order the tacos de carne asada and these are the best! The meet and tortillas are prepared the best anyway in Iowa that I have found. The queso is amazing too! The service is great and I will continue to go back countless times. read more

First time here and will be going again! I had one of the taco dishes with steak. The steak was tender and very flavorful! Drank a margarita because that was the special...yum! Had quick and attentive service and the portion I didn't eat reheated extremely well. read more