Lomitas Mexican Restaurant

Stands out as my favorite mexican restaurant in Ames. I left for a year and all I was craving was…read moretheir queso. Above the rest in Ames. They have a small outside area and a bar. Not sure why by they do not serve alcohol at this time and are moving (yikes). But the food is still good. Service is very fast polite and professional.

WOW! It's both good and sad that I don't live in Ames, because if I did, I'd eat here ALL the time!…read moreOne of the Mexican restaurants we've ever been to! Salsa was fresh and chips were good and crispy. I got the steak tacos on corn tortillas and beans. All so great!

Pretty terrible service.

Burrito Texano

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Pollo con Crema

Lomita's Mexican Restaurant

2.9(38 reviews)

18.0 mi

Terrible service server was rude when we asked for salsa and white cheese took them 20 minutes or…read moreso and it wasn't busy

Spot on service and good. I was in town for a few days and this was my go to for great Mexican…read morehospitality. Great people and the food was fantastic. I did have to ask for the non gringo salsa with some heat. That was really good with very good flavor.

Awesome Salsa

Vegetarian Taco Salad: had mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

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La Finquita Breakfast Bar & Grill

4.3(6 reviews)

40.0 mi

Great place. Margaritas are wonderful and the menu has so much variety. Breakfast is available…read moretill 1 PM. I have attached their new menu

New to the area, the food is fresh and so tasty. The service is great. Drinks are made well. I…read morerecommend the guacamole appetizer and their blended margaritas.

Street tacos

New menu items!

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Street tacos (steak) and hot sauce!

La Bonita Bar And Grill

2.4(8 reviews)

14.2 mi

Great food, margaritas and service. Our table of 9 were all very happy with our food and drinks…read more Service was quick and friendly.

Stood in the entry next to the big "please wait to be seated" sign for 10 mins and was never…read moreacknowledged. Restaurant was moderately busy and waitresses were actively checking on tables near enough to me that I heard what type of drink that lady ordered or what tacos that guy wanted. But apparently I wasn't welcome. So I left.

Chiles rellenos

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Tacos Jalisco

4.0(1 review)

18.2 mi

Genuine soft corn tortilla tacos just like I have eaten while traveling in Central America. Two…read morefresh tortillas were placed on the plate for each serving with the meats and tasty toppings. I generously squeezed the lime wedge over my food which added the citrus zing I enjoy!

From the owner: Mexican food truckread more

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El Valle Tienda Y Carniceria

4.7(3 reviews)

26.7 mi

Truly authentic Mexican Food. Best sit down restaurant we have ever visited. Will go back soon!…read moreWonderful staff.

Amazing and very authentic. I travel to Mexico frequently. Lil hidden gem in Humboldt Iowa!read more

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Hacienda Vieja

3.0(21 reviews)

17.6 mi

I've been too many Mexican restaurants for carnito and this is by far to the driest milk flavor…read more Are you serious is is it really authentic? I say no it sucks. Do not go there but I do recommend the Mexican restaurant in eagle Grove kitty corner from the eye doctor.

The service was the worst the the Carnitas was a dry and the worst I've ever had in my life this…read morerestaurant is nothing but a poor excuse for a Mexican restaurant

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Los Tres Amigos FD

3.7(40 reviews)

16.5 mi

My experience was far better than the last time I had been there. The food was actually really,…read morereally good. Authentic tasting Mexican food. The service was excellent, as well.

Let me tell you Tres Amigos is not Amigos!!! Now I know why…read morethey are never busy!! My daughter and I went out to eat tonight- quesadilla (we split) both get a drink, side a rice with cheese on top. Typical order for us at Amigos around $28 Tres Amigos $48 - when I ordered the waitress never said there is an additional charge for the cheese on rice but instead I was charged over $15 for their cheese!! Service was terrible, when I asked her about it and why it was not clearly stated or anything mentioned, about extra charges when ordering. She said we are not Amigos go there then. Guess what next time I will

Decor

Margs. Guava (not sure why it is brown) and strawberry

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Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

4.3(44 reviews)

32.7 mi

a restaurant run by one guy who is the chef/server/cashier etc. The food is Very Good and the…read moreportion sizes are solid. When I walked in he said the soup they had today was lentil soup. Very flavorful with a good variety of vegetables in there. Guava juice was in a large cup, and this wasn't one of those situations where the cup is 80% ice. Chicken arepas are great. Keep in mind that all this is made by One Guy and food may take a bit to come out depending on how many people are in your group.

It is, for sure, just one dude holding down this whole joint all by himself: cook, waiter,…read morebartender, all. Very basic dining room for sure, but it's really all about the food. The food is good and authentic. Took a friend who knows Colombian food well and this guy is doing it just like they do down there. I've never had arepas so good. We had the reinas pepiadas: really really tasty. I could see how some people are a little alienated by him, but also remember that he's there alone. You can go a little off the rails at places that have more people on staff to manage those kinds of patrons. When you walk in, you know that you can't push beyond what's offered and make special requests. This place is one of the more interesting places to eat around here; let's appreciate his/its strengths and not dwell on what this place isn't.

Lentil soup

Pabellón Criollo Venezolano

Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

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