Had a wonderful lunch at the Thai Bistro today…read more Our server was quiet yet polite, very knowledgable of the menu (was able to assist with a friend who has food allergies). For a midday Wednesday, in Mason City, we were the only customers. While this was the case, the restaurant itself had music set at a decent conversational level, the restaurant was clean and prepped for any rush of service, and it didn't feel as if the server was avoiding our table or checking in too frequently. The food came out looking professional, and was delicious! I personally love how there were five levels of heat provided for those looking for spicer meals. If you're looking for a filling and quick lunch in Mason City, I highly recommend the Level 3 Chicken Fried Rice with a California roll on the side!

Really enjoyed the meal from Thai Bistro that we had delivered through door dash. The pad thai was…read moreamazing, as was the lo mein, plenty of leftovers. We also got a few sushi rolls which were very fresh. The spring rolls were very good as well. Will eat here again.

Our table of 4 ordered 3 dishes and 2 appetizers to split among the table, and everything that we…read moreordered was great! Thai tea is so good! Will definitely come back soon!

Decided to try this place. Ordered take out Beef Pad See Eew and Pad Kra Poa. Both tasted great,…read moreonly disappointment was the "Beef" Pad See Eew, had no beef at all. :(

Two words: authentic and fresh Two more words: local family…read more One word: OUTSTANDING! This is a wonderful family run restaurant across from the tire center near the Parkade in Cedar Falls. They serve authentic street tacos and authentic birria tacos and quesadillas that make you realize that the taste of Southern California cuisine resides within the area. And their homemade guacamole is also top notch. If you're anywhere near the area, you should definitely try this gem. Most highly recommended!

Our first stop at Tacoz California is definitely not our last trip there!…read moreExcellent quality of food, friendly staff, and great atmosphere! The Torta Birria was huge and packed with flavor...the Street Tacos Barria Ramen Combo was dynamite and the California Burrito was delicious as well. The Mexican Corn side was fantastic too..very good portion too. A lot of delicious choices on the menu and weblook forward to getting back to explore the menu more!

Phenomenal street tacos!!! As a Latin American, I believe in…read moreauthentic Mexican food! And there is no place for cheddar cheese in authentic Mexican food! Taco Lab makes fantastic street tacos, serve them in appropriate sized tortillas (three small tacos!) and with a delicious side of rice and refried beans. The tacos have a ton of meet in them and just the perfect amount of onions and vegetables for the crunch!

The Taco Lab food truck is a pretty amazing place to get your fix of Mexican food if you don't want…read moreto bother with a restaurant. They have pretty much anything you want as far as Mexican food goes. The truck is in a permanent location in a parking lot.

It was decent…read more There were 4 of us for dinner tonight. We ordered at the cashier station. We had: - Birria Taco meal - Chicken Strip basket - Coney and fries - Coney and Birria Ramen soup It was all pretty decent. Birria Tacos are a new passion of mine and I looked forward to trying them here. While not the absolute best I've had, they were good. The Coney was nice too. The Birria Ramen was quite interesting. The more I ate it, the more I liked it. I'd eat here again if I wanted a Coney or anything Birria. Personal back story: It's been many decades since I've eaten here. Back in the late 70s / early 80s, this was a Coney restaurant by another name. Pretty sure it's changed hands many times since then.

Friendly server…read more Birria taco meal- bland consumme, The tacos were cooked past crispy, more like burned. Meat extra bland for Birria. Disappointed. Queso is water-thin, flavor okay. Salsa- best part of the meal, great flavor Chips on the verge of stale. With 18% tip, meal was over $21 after adding queso. Did not eat, had to buy a second dinner elsewhere.

This place SLAPS!! My wife and I went to dinner at El Rey a few weeks ago and we were so pleased…read morewith the entire experience. The menu is amazing and it was so hard to choose, so I over ordered. The tacos are just amazing. My wife had fish tacos and I did one of the combination plates, plus added a tamale. The tamales here are perfection. The chips and salsa are also really good, and being from south Texas, I take my chips and salsa very seriously! The restaurant itself is beautiful, and very clean, and the service was great. I just had knee surgery so I door dashed the best quesabirria tacos I've ever put in my mouth. This is my go to place now for authentic Mexican food. Run, don't walk to try El Rey de la Birria! Great date spot as well!

Wow. Fantastic birria tacos with lots of unique variations. I got the standard tacos, but the taco…read morepizza is great as are the nachos. Everything was very flavorful, and our server was helpful and attentive. The manager came by after dinner to make sure we enjoyed everything. We truly did!

I still think about this spot! I wish I could have ate at the location as it was well decorated…read more Unfortunately, they were only doing take-out due to being under staffed. It was a really cold evening and I wasn't sure where to go, I'm not from the area so I looked up where to grab something warm. No regrets, it was delicious. I ordered a ramen bowl and Thai bubble tea, both items were good and price was reasonable. The person that took my order was so friendly and we had a quick convo while he prepared my ramen. I loved everything about this little spot, if I'm ever in Rochester again I'll definitely stop by.

Went to the place and got the staff recommended Wabi Sabi Poke Bowl. The appetizer was cream cheese…read morefried wontons. Loved how they made them fresh! The poke bowl did have some good flavor. However, I was a bit underwhelmed with the quality of tuna. There wasn't much complexity to the dish. The place is known for their ramen. So I would go for that next. Ambience is like a vintage oriental hut. Not much seating but a good place to do a casual date.

Great service and food!!!Always the best Mexican food in Rochester.Love this place.Definitely a…read moregreat family place.

Found this place near our hotel so stopped in late on a Friday…read moreThe place was pretty empty so service was great - our waiter was Marcos. We split everything since I wasn't that hungry but really these portions were huge...even just for tacos. We settled on the three El, Pastor steak tacos, and chips and salsa with queso. Everything was extra good so even though this place was a bit pricey imo, it was worth it since you really get a lot. We got the Cadillac Margarita also to split and it was great too.

When I lived in Rochester, there weren't a whole lot of Asian supermarkets around. I ended up…read moreimporting stuff from Toronto. However, around the block was this market. I don't know whether it was called Asian Pacific Market at the time. I remember bringing my mom to check the place out when she was visiting. It was run by a couple. I ended up getting a case of ramen noodles because I have always loved eating them growing up. While checking out my old neighbourhood, I swung by to check this market out again. The Chinese restaurant that I never frequented is still in this plaza, across from this store. I believe that this market took over another store and tore down a wall. It's definitely larger than I remember it to be. I parked and walked inside. I loved seeing all ingredients to create your own banh mi. The snacks looked good, from shrimp flavour chips, to roasted seaweed. I was happy. The man cashing folks out asked me if I needed any help. I was browsing and reminiscing. I was good. I ended up getting a box of Choco Pie. Each pie is individually wrapped. Chocolate and banana work nicely together. I ended up bringing half of them back to Canada because my eyes were bigger than my stomach. I found Korean ramen and decided to give it a try. I got the mild flavour, which had a bit of a kick. I loved how chewy the noodles were. Full marks for them. You can only pay with a credit card if your total is at least $10. Thankfully, mine was. My credit card transaction worked nicely. The man was personable and helpful. We wished each other a great night as I happily headed to my car with my purchases. I like that there are more places in the city to get Asian ingredients and food. I'm happy that this market is still here. It was nice being back. (451)

Best asian store in Rochester. Great selection of asian food, ingredients, and filipino snacksread more

A man, standing behind the counter at 507 Poke Bowl like a Greek god who accidentally wandered into…read moremy life. Majestic hair that looked like it belonged in a slow-motion shampoo commercial. Strong arms that could carry the weight of my emotional baggage and a week's worth of groceries. A smile like he already knew all my secrets--and was cool with all of them. His shirt--tight enough to show he definitely works out, loose enough to leave me desperate for more. It clung to his chest like it was blessed to even touch him. And every time he reached for the sriracha mayo, it lifted just a bit, revealing a flash of sculpted abs like a celestial reward for my devotion. Bowen. That was the name on his tiny name tag, as if that could possibly contain the full force of his cuteness, his power, his divinity. Just five letters, but it hit me like a freight train of longing. And then, like fate was being cruel on purpose, he said it-- That casual, heart-melting, "Hey, how's it going?" It sounded like a wedding vow to me specifically. Like in another life, we had already lived together, grown old together, and now he was just checking in from a memory. I stood there, stunned, heart pounding in my throat, my soul leaving my body and floating somewhere above the seaweed salad containers. I should've run then. I should've taken my spicy tuna bowl and left like a sane person, like someone with boundaries and dignity. But instead, I stood frozen in front of this shirted Adonis, already planning our shared Netflix queue, our future cat's name, and how I'd explain to my family that yes, I met the love of my life in line for poke. 10/10 would go again. Thank you, 507 Poke Bowl. And thank you, Bowen. You were the final straw.

This was my 2nd time coming here and decided to bring a friend! The food was super good and I've…read morebeen looking for a good ramen place to go to. The staff is always super nice and I even loved the boba we got to go! If you're looking for good ramen or boba, you definitely should stop by here.