This restaraunt is our regular go to. This place is joyous, happy, and friendly! Our experience over the years is our comfort eats. Everyone is courteous, professional, and very attentive to the guest. The menu is solid all the way through. Great taste, always sizzling on the plate, delivered in very short wait. Good food, great people. Glad they chose Newton to settle in! read more

Food was very clean and delicious. We loved the authentic flavors. We had the chef specials and loved the rice, beans, juicy marinated chicken and the ribeye with fajita vegetables. We live near Tijuana so we know the flavors. Server was sweet, prices reasonable. read more

Great tasting Mexican Food. Nice family restaurant. Bright and cheerful. Friendly, busy staff. Came on a Saturday night. Had Cheese Enchiladas dinner. Best Cheese Enchiladas ever! read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Yep, it's that good. - Mexican Near Me - Newton, Iowa

Mexico in Iowa? Absolutely! The ambiance makes you feel like your in Mexico. Friendly professional wait staff and service. The food is wonderful, my personal favorite is Quesadilla roja read more

The restaurant was authentic with the decor. The food was very enjoyable. I ordered the Burritos Mexicana and really enjoyed the flavor and the beef tips instead of ground beef. I missed having rice with the entree. Overall good. The wait staff were very busy and you can clearly see they are short staffed. But they got it done. Again good food! read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Burritos Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Newton, Iowa

So disappointed I have never gone to a Mexican restaurant that when you order a meal of which is 1bean 1 rice one burrito and a taco. Any other restaurant had onion tomato and lettuce at least on the burrito. This restaurant only had a taco shell with hamburger only. Cost $113 for the meal by for 4 adults and 1. Child. You can bet I will not be going back. I would not have given the 1 star but I couldn't post until I did. read more

Very good mexican food ...an extensive menu with vegetarian options. The decor is very nice and clean. Staff are professionals. What a great place! read more

Authentic Spanish speaking wait staff. Good margaritas with lots of blended flavors and pretty strong. Average food. The Spanish rice was super salty and garlic salty. The refried beans were super runny. The shrimp & crab quesadilla had fake crab in it. The guacamole was pretty good. My family's chimichanga plate and fajitas looked pretty good. Average food at decent prices. read more

The worse place in this town, very bad experience, smells very bad, don't waste your time an money

Been here multiple times. The service is always fast, always friendly and always attentive. They have a nice outdoor seating area when the weather permits. The place is clean and the food is served quickly with wonderful presentation. I should have taken a photo but it slipped my mind. Regardless, the plate comes out with the food laid out like they are putting a picture of it on the menu. read more

The waitress who served us was eating and snacking and didn't wash her hands told them they said she's the boss so nothing happen

The staff? I don't know why kind of staff you get in Jalisco, but the staff here has always been rude, non helpful, standing around with 3-4 of them just chitchatting, including our waiter. Who never even looks to see if we need a refill or see how our food is. The chef in the back does more than they do. He brings out the food, which is amazing. The owner is rude as well. Never asks how our experience was, don't see him on the floor checking on patrons. Lazy is what they are. The stars go all to the chef, who makes amazing food. read more

i also cant understand the negative reviews! my friend and i were seated immediately, everyone was so friendly, the place its self is perfect cantina vibe and the patio was shaded and so nice in the evening, margaritas were excellent and hot chips and salsa were so delicious it was hard to hold back for the entree. plenty of food, hot and wonderful flavors i had the beef tip chimichanga with rice and beans enchilada sauce and queso. it was fantastic.. the beef was so tender and flavorful i cant even tell you except to try it. SOON.. my friend had the 5 enchilada platter and loved it.. Thank you so much.. i wish i lived closer because i would go through that extensive menu and just try it all.. knocked out of the park. read more

Personally, Mexican food is not my first choice or seventh. But I also know, any time I go back to Newton - it is one of the only good choices for non-chain food. Chips and salsa - good. Not chunky - the way I like it. I ordered the grilled steak and chicken - and... it was delicious. My girlfriend ordered the vegetable fajitas - and... they were delicious. Wide variety of vegetables seasoned and cooked properly. The pico/salsa was very mild. If you are in Newton, and not just driving through (see my review of Prairie Gas if you are just driving through, they have deli sandwiches) this is the place to get some grub. read more

I really wish there was a zero star rating I could use . I really think these five star reviewers or either lying or fake names. The place is a pit it smells like urine and the servers at the personalities of stumps. You try to smile and greet them and they just stare at you like you're a maggot and walk off. Not sure why people in this town eat there it must be the free chips I wish Newton would get a decent place to eat. One thing I particularly disgusting is if they bring you fajitas look at the mitts that they're using. they're completely burned and crumbling and FILTHY Personally I know 3 people that have horribly sick after eating there. Obviously the owners don't get in here and look at the reviews are don't really care because this service still stinks read more

After living in Jalisco, Mexico for the past 20 years, I can NOT understand any of the negative reviews. First and foremost are their delicious friljoles de olla with in house tortillas de maiz. The salsa's are as authentic as you can get outside of Jalisco. I judge EVERYTHING on the beans, followed by sauces, this place ROCKS!!! If they don't appreciate your restaurant in Newton, come back to Jalisco where your food will be appreciated. Blown Away deliciousness! Great staff too boot! I am only assuming the negative reviews are based on a bunch of narrow minded "gringos" that expect the food to be piled with cheese and sour cream, and God forbid those delicious beans TOUCH the 10lb plate of garbage they are expecting. Caiate!!! read more

Pretty good place for Mexican food, I had the beef tip enchiladas and they were delicious. Will definitely be going back! read more

This was 2 miles off the highway, but read positive reviews and thought we'd give it a try. Well worth it! It was absolutely delicious, authentic, and very reasonably priced. read more

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - Thumbs up, good eats! - Mexican Near Me - Newton, Iowa

We ordered a quick lunch of burrito Ranchero. We ordered one each of chicken and beef. Both were very tasty. A bit over priced as they did not come with rice, but very tasty. The restaurant is large, seating is comfortable and the service was quick. read more

I don't know what it is about this place but the service is the absolute worst. I've tried going back again and again, foolish, I know, and every time I question why I tried them again. Food is usually pretty good but the service is just plain horrible. On one occasion my party sat for over 15 minutes and not a single person came to our table, so we left. Another visit everyone had their food but one person... we all were almost finished before the last meal was even brought to the table. read more

Best salsa ever. Friendly and timely service. Good daiquiris. Good tacos and rice. I will definitely be back.

The food has never been good here. Horrible service. It's such an inconvenience for them that you're there! Salsa is as runny as water. NOT GOOD! read more

Nice neighborhood place. Super friendly waiter, good service and good food. Very clean. Not a fancy place, but if I lived in Newton I would be a regular. read more

I walked into this restaurant and asked if I could order 2 tacos prepared with corn tortillas, refried beans, grilled onion and avacodo. This was the reply that I was given "I don't know, that's a lot of work in the kitchen ". I have had a couple of negative experiences in that restaurant. I think I'm done. I never have a problem getting great tacos and FRIENDLY service at El Loco's Taco Truck which is just where I headed after I was given bad attitude by the waitress who thought 2 tacos were too much work. I agree with the rating from Linda V. read more

This is the BEST restaurant in Newton. The food is REAL Mexican food. The menu is extensive, service is excellent, and the margaritas are great! All at a fair price. Again, this is real Mexican/South American food. If you want a chalupa, go to Taco Bell. If you want good food and drinks, and excellent service come here. I had the Pollo Yucatán and loved every bite. Tender marinated chicken, marinated shrimp, rice, beans, and flour tortillas to wrap in all up. Oh, and the banana margaritas were smooth and tasty. If you are in Newton, EAT HERE!!! read more

Excellent, authentic Mexican...very inexpensive, BIG portions, authentic, fresh food. You can't ask for more.

Really great Mexican food! The service is super fast (even when the restaurant is packed). The prices are pretty cheap. The great thing is the food is inexpensive, delicious, and you get a lot of it. I drive to La Cabana from twenty miles away just because it is so good. read more

Was in town for a night and decided to check this place out. Great food, fast service (even though the place was pretty busy). Only think I can say is if you are out of town you really have to look out for this place as it is tucked back in to a small shopping center. Would definitely go back! read more

Just stopped by on our way through Iowa again. Loved our meal. Shared a shrimp quesadilla and a chile rellano special. Very good. Thanks!

Sigh. My bad for coming here. We don't usually. Tired of the lack of restaurants in this town and not wanting to cook, we thought we would give it another shot (we should have stopped at Taco Johns instead). People, this is not authentic Mexican food. Even the salsa is bland. I would rather eat Tostitos brand chips and salsa over theirs. I had the Pollo Yucatan, IT HAD A SLICE OF AMERICAN PROCESSED CHEESE ON TOP OF THE SHRIMP!!! I was absolutely disgusted and began picking that off to find a hair mixed in the chicken and rice. My husband's refried beans were cold and his carne asada tacos had no flavor. I do not know how this place has 4 stars. I will not go here again. As for the so called awards on the wall by the register: The local one that I heard of, they came in 3rd for tacos, this town has 4 "Mexican" places, 2 of them are fast food chains, so that should tell you something if they placed behind them. The other awards, I am wondering if they are purchased and made up. **Interesting, it looks like the 2 locals gave it 1 star, all others are not from the area and are mostly out of state...... read more

I'm glad I stopped off the highway in Newton, Iowa, for tacos at this place. Highly recommend the Carnitas; they're not only good for Iowa, they're just plain good for anywhere. Friendly service and super affordable. This will be one of my stops between Wisconsin and Colorado from now on. (You need to ask for onions, cilantro, and lime, and they will bring out a nice plate of salsas if you speak to them in Spanish.) read more

The food was OK, but the service was terrible. I was there at about 12:30, there were 4 tables inside and two outside and we could not flag down one of the 5 wait staff for a refill. All of the employees looked like they hated life. read more

I eat all over iowa and have travel to 8 of the different regions of Mexico. The thing you can always say positively is that the region always reflects the food. Sea based regional restaurant will always do seafood better than anything else. La Cabana has made itself a staple to the community of Newton. In a town where the most pitiful of "quaint coffee shops" gets 5 stars on a review from Emily T -who bashed this restaurant for bland salsa liking Tostitos betting, but gave a terrible pizza place and a crap coffee shop that serves canned veggies and grocery store quality food-. She needs to study the food she claims to Know as great and make a decision based on fact.. Viva La Cabana !!! Imbeciles such as the local mentioned above should learn about more than the 5 star Culver's in Her town... Idiot.. read more

This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in the entire universe and definitely deserves five stars and then some

The food is okay; the drinks are good but the service isn't always the best. Their patio is probably the highlight of the restaurant. It's a great place to sit on a nice evening and catch up with friends. read more

For consistently delicious Mexican food, fast and friendly service, and great value, don't miss one of the best restaurants we have in Newton! Recommend the Pollo con Crema with a Presidente Margarita (rocks, and one is all you need;) and some Xango for dessert! My family has enjoyed La Cabana ever since they opened their doors here in 1999, and we have friends from Des Moines and the Quad Cities who now make a point to dine here when they come to town. read more

I drove out to Newton to visit family for lunch at La cabana. I ordered ala cart tacos and what came out was unseasoned meat on tortilla shells (from a bitchy waitress). It's incredible that this is thought of as the best place in Newton - you guy have got to get out more! read more

Love this place! The manager (I assume) is absolutely wonderful, wish the whole restaurant was ran by someone like him. That being said, some of the servers aren't the best. But haven't ever had a bad experience. Love the food & the Margaritas are best in town! read more

I make it to La Cabana about twice a month. The food is your typical american/mexican cuisine served with a smile in a pleasant atmosphere. Portions are generous and I haven't tried anything I didn't enjoy. Beer is cold and mixed drinks are tasty. Prices are reasonable. The patio located on the east side of the building (late afternoon shade) is where all the hip people hang for drinks in the evening. The only negative I have is they are not geared to the the drinking crowd, and they subtly make it clear they are ready to close long before we have our fill. read more

While La Cabana is one of the best restaurants Newton has to offer, I do think there is room for improvement. Overall the food is often very good. The service is sometimes less than desirable and could use some improvement, as a positive attitude by the servers is sometimes lackluster. We have had many experiences where the food was served up fast, while other times we have received a portion of the meal just to wait for many minutes for the remainder of the order to come out while the first portion of the meal became cold. While fully anticipating to wait on food to take a while to be served when the restaurant is busy, the expectation of the main course being served to everyone at the table at once so everyone in the party can enjoy a hot meal together shouldn't be to much to ask La Cabana is quite good and offers unlimited chips and salsa when dining in. If you walk away feeling hungry, it is your fault. As someone mentioned in their review, the vegetable fajitas are quite good. My wife and I often split an order and get extra tortillas shells. Neither of us walk away hungry as the unlimited chips and salsa helps to fill any empty voids. Overall I do recommend giving the restaurant a try. read more