La Rancherita 2

Great Mexican store ..love the food .. the variety of Mexican products is amazing.. great customer…read moreservice. Always my go to place when I'm in town

El Mexicano is such a fun place to visit! I want to return and purchase about a dozen items from…read moretheir grocery store which carries a variety of fresh cheeses and a hot case full of food I'd like to try, along with a gamut of other Latin American products throughout. We ate lunch at El Mexicano recently and while I enjoyed my huarache, I had serious food envy over my companion's carnitas. They looked and tasted very good and, as I later learned, are a restaurant specialty. I'll definitely come back to El Mexicano! Not only to check items off my shopping list, but for another cheap and tasty lunch (and carnitas).

3 taco meal with carnitas and al Pastor

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La Herradura

4.4(32 reviews)

4.9 mi

There is a new sheriff in town! Picked this place because they have a really nice outdoor patio and…read morethe weather was great. I had also heard good reviews from people who had already went. We started off with delicious margaritas. 10/10. Chips and salsa were even par with the rest of the Quad Cities. I have had better salsa verde, however, the steak chimichangas were fantastic and made me forget all about it. If it was closer to my house, I would go here all the time.

This is a gorgeous space on the North side of Coal Valley. Large dining area, beautiful bar. Lots…read moreof booths and tables in the bar that can accommodate large parties. The service was great, everyone was lovely and accommodating. The margaritas were delicious and the flautas were yummy.

Chips and salsa

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Drinks menu

Restaurante El Mariachi

3.4(22 reviews)

0.6 mi

good was good food , adding extra cents to your order if you use card service ehh don't really know…read moreif i like that the service wasn't so great , prices are high for no reason i don't recommend coming here not gonna lie .

Rolled into town to play a show. place fairly empty. 45 minute wait for drinks. Took longer to…read moreorder. We had to take our order to go cause to took so long, found out from locals at the venue that they don't eat at this place due to racism and we have 2 people of color in the band. Food was mediocre as well. 1 star because I couldn't put 0.

Interior

Queso & Chips

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Taco bar hours!

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

2.8(74 reviews)

1.3 mi

Fajita enchiladas…read more That's it. Got it once and have craved it ever since. Their salsa is on point, their service is always on point, and no matter how busy they are, you'll eat in 15 minutes. Boom. Five stars. Are margaritas on special, still???

Always go here and I never have a problem with going here. However my pregnancy cravings are…read moregetting the best of me I only wanted a large order of chips a 16oz salsa and side order of queso. Why is that $25?! Thats crazy, its cheaper for me to go in there get the free chips and salsa and Just order queso.

Proof of receipt

Piña Colada Daiquiri

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Street Tacos

Cisco's Mexican Bar and Grill

3.4(8 reviews)

1.1 mi

My husband and I had lunch here for the first time on a Saturday and the staff was helpful and…read morewelcoming. The menu was easy to understand and the food was great. The ambiance was classy and maintained in a charming older building with decorative ceilings and wooden booths. Will definitely consider this our new Mexican restaurant from now on. Pricing was average overall.

The first time I tried this restaurant I wasn't really impressed so I gave it a second try and…read moretheir jalapeño poppers were really cold. I told him about it and he asked if I want to heat them up in the microwave. That's a bad sign. I won't go back The waiter was nice and the atmosphere was pretty cool, but the food was not good in my opinion

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Coya's Cafe

4.2(73 reviews)

0.9 mi

This place is such a vibe... A little standalone building…read morefacing a gas station, Coya's serves up deliciously simple Mexican fare from a tiny kitchen with lots of character. Service was friendly and quick, with a walk-up counter and self-serve salsa station. We really enjoyed our tacos, the portions were huge!

Stopped by during a date, and the staff was friendly. The food, however, was a bit greasy…read more Definitely do not wear your Sunday's Best when coming to this restaurant and grab tons of napkins! They have some candy & lovely desserts - I took a slice of Tres de Leche cake on my way out - but this is definitely a late night grease spot.

Mexican stuff for sale

Tosti Esquite

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Hot cheeto Elote

La Rosa De Michoacan Taqueria

4.5(74 reviews)

4.9 mi

My husband and I were in town last year and stopped into La Rosa De Michoacan. We both made it a…read morepriority to stop over when we returned this year. We both enjoyed our meal last year that we ordered the same thing. We live in AZ and are around a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants. I have to say, their rice is the best!! The guacamole is delicious too. I got chicken fajitas with corn tortillas. I find the dish flavorful. My husband enjoys the tortas. Hope to stop in again before we leave.

One of the best restaurants in the area! Friendly staff. Great food for a great price. Makes you…read morewelcome and feels like home.

Guacamole, chips, and salsa.

La Rosa Steak burrito

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Fresh made guacamole

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

3.5(43 reviews)

2.5 mi

The food was decent, and so was the atmosphere. The problem occurs when you get the bill. They…read moreseriously upcharge for minor things. we went on Taco Tuesday, and I ordered tacos that should have cost $8.50. Instead, they cost $14 because I got lettuce and cheese on top and asked for some hot sauce. The hot sauce was $0.75. When have you ever had to pay for hot sauce at a Mexican restaurant? It was very clear that the wait staff had been told to not tell customers that they would be upcharged because the people sitting right behind us also had unexpected charges on their bill, also. We won't return because we no longer trust the business practices of the owners or managers. If they had been honest up front, we would have paid the same price and likepy gone back again, but it soured the whole experience for us.

Awesome service! Good food! Very clean ,reasonable prices,friendly! Easy to find! Would highly…read morerecommend

#15 Combo...time to dig in... chile relleno, tamale and a tostada

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Los Primos Mexican Grill

4.3(136 reviews)

4.1 mi

Quick and cheap for lunch during the week…read more If you are near Rock Island and want to venture out for Mexican food for lunch, this is the place to go. Service is fast and the food is very fresh and hot. I ended up getting the 3 tacos lunch with rice and beans. Everything was really delicious. You basically order at the table and pay at the register. Overall, a super quick Mexican option if you are in a hurry for lunch.

The food was amazing! Our waitress was friendly and very helpful. Portions were generous and…read moreeverything was great. I can't wait to go back. The guacamole was good but the carne asada tacos were to die for!

Tacos!

The best steak burrito you will ever have.

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This is the new menu.

Las Salsas Doña Marys

4.0(4 reviews)

1.1 mi

The food was excellent. Most of us had the three taco special. I had the Las Salsas Especial dinner…read more(see photo). It was delicious. The service was great. Everything was timely and the server came by frequently to make sure we got what we wanted. They even cleaned the grill and made two gluten free dinners for our friends who hace celiac I highly recommend this restaurant

Highly recommend. Cute little family style breakfast lunch and dinner. Delicious and nice people.read more

Dining room booths

Small looking dining room but setup so that 40 people across ten tables can fit.

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Claire M.

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6 years ago

They don't want to update their prices to charge more. The owner knows this

Melanie C.

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3 years ago

Food was less than great, service was poor, and we will not be back.

La Rancherita 2 - mexican - Updated September 2026

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La Rancherita

3.8

(109 reviews)

The food is bar none the best Mexican in the Quad Cities. Bar none. The staff and service are…read moregreat. The down sides: Cash only. There's an ATM in the restaurant that charges two dollars. So basically you're being charged an additional two dollars to eat there if you don't know about it. The prices are as of 2025...not good. But, you'll still know where that money went when you eat. Ordering soft corn shell (and I'm assuming soft tortilla) tacos to go they're not wrapped individually. It's a mess when you get home. A delicious mess, but still. Those things aside, I can't recommend La Rancherita enough. Specifically the Rock Island location.

Was visiting relatives in Rock Island and wanted Mexican food. My nephew recommended this place…read more The food was good and fresh. The restaurant was clean and the staff very friendly and pleasant. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

Abarrotes Carrillo

4.4

(44 reviews)

Excellent food and huge burritos! Staff was very friendly as well! Can't wait to go back next time…read moreI'm in town.

My issue isn't directly with the restaurant portion of the business, but rather with the grocery…read moreside. While there is nothing wrong with the quality of the products, the pricing practices are highly frustrating. The Issues: No Listed Prices: Almost none of the items have price tags. The only way to find out how much something costs is when you are ringing it up at the register. Inconsistent Cashier Charges: The cashier appears to make up prices on the spot without scanning or checking for accuracy. If you don't watch closely, you will easily be overcharged. Outrageously High Markup: Some of the produce prices are completely unreasonable. For example: 1 lb of frozen Spanish plums: $12.99 Small papaya (1.5 lbs): Almost $20.00 Medium chayote: $2.00 each Final Verdict: Keep a very close eye on your total if you shop here. If you question the cashier about these erratic prices, be prepared for a defensive response or a poor attitude. I hope management addresses this lack of pricing transparency soon.

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

3.3

(33 reviews)

The pork burritos are awesome. Their hot sauce is equally…read moreawesome. I like the refried beans too. Worth checking out.

Picked up for $13.90 for my girlfriend, she really cried at how bad it tasted. It was one of those…read moresituations where you crave one thing, spend hard earned money, and it lets you down. It just didn't taste right. We're new to the area so just wanted something small after a long drive, but will not be back :/

Los Agaves Mexican Grill

3.5

(43 reviews)

The food was decent, and so was the atmosphere. The problem occurs when you get the bill. They…read moreseriously upcharge for minor things. we went on Taco Tuesday, and I ordered tacos that should have cost $8.50. Instead, they cost $14 because I got lettuce and cheese on top and asked for some hot sauce. The hot sauce was $0.75. When have you ever had to pay for hot sauce at a Mexican restaurant? It was very clear that the wait staff had been told to not tell customers that they would be upcharged because the people sitting right behind us also had unexpected charges on their bill, also. We won't return because we no longer trust the business practices of the owners or managers. If they had been honest up front, we would have paid the same price and likepy gone back again, but it soured the whole experience for us.

Awesome service! Good food! Very clean ,reasonable prices,friendly! Easy to find! Would highly…read morerecommend

Casa Tequila

4.0

(7 reviews)

Pros: good authentic taste and flavors, salsa, great service, price was reasonable,…read more Cons: food don't come out at the same time, chips were a too "thick", no pico or verde sauce for the steak tacos, Overall, our family enjoyed the visit. It was really busy and super loud so we would like to try it again during the less busy time. Total score was a 7.8 out of 10.

As always, the food was amazing! We had a variety of dinners, a variety of drinks and a great…read moreevening. And they brought an unsolicited appetizer as a perk. First class. Lastly, they do not cook with soybean oil, so those with food allergies, rejoice!

Mezcal 2

3.9

(33 reviews)

I had birria tacos and they were delicious. Chips and salsa…read morewere also very good. The service isn't speedy, but the staff is very nice and it's worth a little extra time.

I did a pick up order and the girl at the register was completely rude. They forgot to put…read moresomething in my order when I called it in. And when I asked if they could add it, they said it was gonna be like a 45 minute wait for a stinking taco one taco was gonna be a 45 minute wait so I left without my tortillas and my taco. And she was rude. I doubt I'll be back.

Sancho's

3.6

(33 reviews)

Best Mexican food north of the border. Larry knows how to…read moreshow you a good time. My wife won't stop talking about the experience.

In Davenport for large planned event, forced us to the outskirts for a quieter place to eat…read more Sancho's restaurant, in business for 50 years, seemed like a good place for some Mexican food. We were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated in this very casual and sparsely decorated restaurant. Our server was pleasant and was quick to bring us chips salsa, and our beverages. We were able to get our lunch for a reasonable price. However, it's probably not the best Mexican food we've had. Queso sauce tasted more like melted Velveeta, guacamole was fresh, but bland. Chicken enchiladas were presented very nicely, however again tend to lack seasoning. The cheese enchiladas were indeed very cheesy, but that's probably about all we could say. My recommendation is to try to find something else in the area. This place works if you're hungry and you're just looking for substance.

Old Mexico Restaurant

3.9

(32 reviews)

The salsa is little spicy so not a good hit with the little kids but I enjoyed it. The birra tacos…read morewere spot on. Kids seem to enjoy the rice and beans alot. Felt like we were in Mexico. Authentic.

Don't skip the chips and salsa--they're worth the visit by themselves…read more If it's available, order the Saturday red pozole special. Ask for a frosty mug with your Negra Modelo. Great lunch stop if you're visiting the John Deere Pavilion or exploring the Quad Cities. Come hungry--the portions are generous. Use the condiment tray with the pozole. The fresh onions, radishes, lettuce, and lime really elevate the dish. If you're used to chain Mexican restaurants, be ready for more authentic flavors. Enjoy the ambiance as much as the food; the restaurant is thoughtfully decorated and full of character. Plenty of room to park in their parking lot.

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