First time here. My friend who is a local likes this restaurant so we are giving it a go…read more Busy parking lot. The ambiance is standard Mexican restaurant. Bright colored walls. Decorations from the ceiling. The restaurant inside was smaller than it appears outside. Busy for a weekday evening. My friends were already seated with chips and salsa. The margaritas were on the table for the evening special. Kind waiter. He was attentive and we placed our orders. At our table of 4 my friends all enjoyed their food. I ordered the Burrito Especial: Beef burrito with red sauce, topped with grated cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & sour cream. I think it just was not what I was craving. It felt small and underwhelming. It had good flavor, but just wasn't hitting the spot. The margarita was strong and chips were plentiful so I did not leave hungry. I know there is not a ton of options in Indianola. I would come back to try it again if we venture that way again.

this is my favorite mexican place ever i will get married here and if I don't, they will cater my…read morewedding

The food was freaking amazing the service was terrible, had to ask for a refill several times,…read moreasked for three to go boxes got one, after the waiter confirmed I said three. Honestly I would say that the service ruined the experience that the great food could not save

Refreshing! The exterior is nice and the inside is beautifully decorated! Very modern-authentic…read morefeel. We were quickly met with friendly staff. Menu offers much variety and taste. Good description of foods that may not be familiar to all. Food was delivered in great time and was delicious! Bathrooms needed a bit of cleaning, but good overall. We will definitely be coming back!

Our food was amazing and the service was excellent! It was a beautifully mild September afternoon,…read moreand we decided to dine outside under a tent that was pitched in the restaurant's parking lot, near the entrance to the building. We were told to sit anywhere, and our server came by immediately to offer beverages. I ordered a michelada ($8) and it was the same awesome cerveza preparada that I'm used to enjoying back here at home at a few of my favorite Mexican restaurants. My friends ordered margaritas, and they looked similarly impressive, particularly a watermelon margarita. Its cloudy appearance looked to contain fresh watermelon puree instead of some weird watermelon liqueur, and it was adorned beautifully with fresh fruit. Dinner was outstanding. I enjoyed fish tacos ($11) for a lighter dinner, and they were served fresh, hot, and delicious. Besides sliced red cabbage, there was a condiment of pico de gallo that had some minced jalepeño, that was crunchy and super fresh, and topped with a creamy chipotle sauce. Absolutely perfect. Service was prompt and courteous, and while we were dining, staff came out to the tented patio to celebrate a few birthdays of other guests with joyful song, making the experience very festive. Prices were extremely reasonable, at least compared to where I'm from, the Twin Cities. The portion sizes were enormous. My friends had to request boxes to take home about 2/3 of their dinners. So normally an experience like this would warrant five stars! Well, our experience was slightly marred by waiting interminably for our server to collect our cards for payment. As it turns out, guests are expected to self-pay inside the restaurant at the counter. This requirement was not communicated to us, and I ended up walking in and out of the restaurant with a heap of paperwork to sort and pass out to everyone at my table to sign, then I had to return inside to give the pile of receipts and pens back to the cashier. This payment inconvenience is very inconsistent with the rest of the experience. It would never stop me from returning, obviously, because the food is so outstanding. But I may not remember to warn anyone of the unusual step of having to manually pay at a counter when the whole rest of the experience is full service.

This place used to be our go-to in Indianola, no more. The music is blasting when you walk in the…read moredoor. Many songs were vulgar too. We don't care, it was just odd. We ordered Coke's, all out of Coke. The temperature is about 65 degrees in there too, so bring a coat or sweatshirt. The chips came, all were burnt. Had the taste of smoke. I ordered a dish that came with steak, it came out and tasted like a block of salt in every bite. Just an overall poor experience. Server was nice, that seemed to be the only positive.

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.!

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 do have a little grief with the Enchiladas. Only a personal preference LOLOL Chile Rellenos…read morewith potatoes? Sorry 14 years in El Paso. Home made Rellenos and not once with Potatoes. I know to each their own.... Would sure like some Menudo. Back to serious... The food is definitely Above and beyond. Been going here since they opened. Switched from the other Mexican Restaurant in town. Wouldn't be surprised if same owner both have been excellent experiences. I ALWAYS order the Chorizo-Queso Fundido just because lol. Main Course ( though I may have to cut back in the Cantoritos Fajitas. Way too much food. Even though I suspect some of the food is (brought in as Ramsey would say) It is still prepared almost perfectly. Can't expect fresh prep at these prices. You want fresh prep go pay $100 a plate somewhere else. I m happy with these guys. Oh by the by I doubt that Jenn K really was here NEVER have I seen anything she described. Flipping a coin????? LMAO maybe because you looked like a royal B??? Even on the busiest of nights EVERONNE there is polite and friendly to the max. Will if the salsa was too mild (old el paso) LOL they do have stronger spicier if you ask.

Love this place!!! Everything so fresh. Service excellent. Great atmosphere too…read more We got the queso to start and it was excellent. Of course this meant I had too many chips. And the portion sizes are HUGE! I got the shrimp tacos and they came three to an order. I could only eat two. Double flour tortilla and stuffed with shrimp! I ordered whole black beans on the side and the portion was crazy big!. Will definitely return next rip to Pella!

Stopped on a Saturday afternoon was greeted by a very pleasant hostess, and we were able to be…read moreseated right away. Iced tea fresh and clear. We ordered some queso which was proper consistency mild and tasty. Chips were fresh and our meals were great. I ordered the Iowa harvest chimichanga with rice. Husband ordered à la carte two tacos, rice and beans. Everything was delicious the meat and the tacos and chimichanga was very flavorful. They mentioned on their menu beef sourced by Ory Brothers beef delicious will definitely be back. comfortable friendly atmosphere.

I came to this location because I LOVE the Fiesta in North Liberty and was optimistic they were…read morerelated. They are related, but Fiesta in Pleasant Hill is the shunned and estranged disappointment cousin of Fiesta North Liberty. The service was slow. The food didn't have much depth of flavor. The margaritas weren't sweet or flavorful. I will say that the restaurant was spacious and decently quiet. I may go for nachos again in the future, but there are better places to go in the greater Des Moines area.

I have visited numerous times and have always been happy with the experience. I had to share my…read morelatest visit though. As always you are greeted warmly. One thing I have noticed on each visit is that the table does not "belong" to one employee. Every one steps in to make your experience wonderful. The salsa is thin but with nice chunks of tomato. The chips crisp. They also have some fun variations of margaritas. I enjoyed a watermelon one. What made this visit special though was my dish. I tried the Camarones A La Crema. Oh my goodness! This dish is amazing. I literally could not stop eating but still had leftovers. Creamy, cheesy with a slight bite from the Parmesan cheese. The shrimp perfect. I built tacos with the shrimp, rice and beans then added a dab of the guacamole I had ordered. Amazing. Please try it. You will be back for more. It's the next day and after eating my leftovers for dinner, I'm checking to see when they open today.

Great place. Clean, friendly and great food. Highly recommend it. Anything with the brazed steak…read more Great char flavor.

This small business has the best ambiance in terms of decoration, setting, and color. The service…read morewas standard diner quality with quick food delivery and generous chips and salsa. The food is home made and done with care. I felt like my grandma had made this

Friendly, fast, tasty. Driving across Iowa? This little gem is worth a stop. Tasty food in a fun…read morerestaurant.

Friendly staff. Quick service. Food was amazing!! It definitely fills you up & worth the money.read more

My wife and I grabbed food from this truck while they were serving at The Covered Bridges Winery in…read moreWinterset. Took a while for the food to come out, but when it did, it was very tasty! I got the Loaded Tacos--two very stuffed tacos with great flavor. I went with the hot sauce, which is VERY hot by Midwestern standards, but I loved it. My wife got the Street Tacos - also very flavorful and fresh, and these can be eaten by hand, whereas mine were a challenge! They take cash only, and service was very friendly, but each order is prepared when it's ordered, so it can take a few minutes (probably took about 10-12 minutes to get my order. Definitely worth a try!