We had a great time here for dinner! We got our food quick and our server was sweet and attentive…read more The food portions were also much larger than I expected and they gave us a free desert at the end of our meal. It was a little hot inside but would definitely recommend!! I'll be coming here again

We wanted to go to the nearby High Trestle Trail Bridge, so we stopped here for lunch with our…read moregrandkids on a weekday just after noon. We were quickly seated and got our drinks and started to look over the menu, which house lots of options! The kids settled in on a grilled cheese and a taco respectively. I decided to get the lunch burrito and my wife went for the lunch enchilada. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was very fresh tasting and the serving sizes are huge! For a lunch special I expected a lunch-sized portion and I got what I would consider an evening-sized portion. The same for my wife's meal. When we were wrapping up, they came out with ice cream for the kids. They really enjoyed that even though you would've thought they'd have been full after all they ate for lunch. The spice level on everything was very mild. The salsa had just a little bit of a zing to it but nothing that would stop the kids for eating it. Next time I will ask for some hot sauce or throw some jalapeños in my entrée, but I do like it spiced up a bit. Service was very good and a gentleman who I assume is the owner was very funny and engaged well with everyone in the restaurant. They have a parking lot and everything was neat and clean. We did not partake of any adult drink offerings, but they did have what look to be a nice nicely stocked bar

Service was great. Food was beautiful. Chips were the best I have had. Lava cake was perfection…read more Lime margaritas with sugar were perfection. We will be back. We had went originally when they opened and this experience is definitely the best around.

Very tasty and affordable Mexican food. Four of us stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. The interior…read moreis very colorful and thematic, and the seating is a unique 2-level setup. I guess this location has been a number of restaurants throughout the years, but it has been nicely transformed into a Mexican motif. Chips and salsa came quickly and we declined additional options of guac or queso. Our server came quickly and got our drink orders, and then we placed our food orders. The food came out in a reasonable time, with the typical 'hot plate' All the food was what you'd expect, and had good, fresh flavors. My wife's dish came out with beef instead of the chicken she'd ordered, and wasn't as hot as the rest of the dish, but otherwise was good. Communication with our server was a bit hit or miss, but she was attentive and checked in regularly. All in all I'd recommend it--we liked it much more than the other similar competitor in town.

Food and service are excellent! The margaritas are so good. We have never had a bad meal. Always…read morelook forward to go to Plaza Azteca

Beat Mexican food I've had in a while and of all places, Iowa! If you live in this town and haven't…read morebeen to this restaurant, go.. NOW! The service was fantastic as I was greeted, sat and drink ordered immediately. Food was fresh, hot and delicious! Great portions and everything was seasoned wonderfully. I will return even if I have to make an out of the way trip.

Always fresh and hot. Made to order every time. Our go to for great Mexican food. A half hour drive…read morefor the best Mexican restaurant is not a problem.

There are days you just don't want to go anyplace, and it'd be really super. Nice, if they would…read moreget hooked up with doordash. We need more places to be hooked up with that service, and they'd have more business.

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.

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!

Oh! My! Gosh! You are immediately welcomed by smiling faces. The first round of salsa, queso, and…read morepico are complimentary. It is rare to finish them before your meal arrives. We've always received temperature appropriate food, full of flavor. This spot speaks Mexican restaurant, bright and colorful. Moderate noise when full. We love it there.

Food was awesome - even the leftovers the next day . Owner was so welcoming. Food came quickly and…read morewas cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

Quick, fast service. Had the El Ranchito burrito and it was flavorful. Served on a bed of rice with…read morethe queso was the right combination. One guy working tables and one guy cooking and still in and out in no time!

The staff is friendly, helpful and fast…read more I ate the Cabo Fish to be a little.fifferent from what I usually eat at Mexican restaurants and it was.delicious. it had a nice sweetness. I also had the choice of flour or corn tortillas--for me, always corn. The rest of my family had the Creamy Enchiladas, Chioripollo, chimichangas, and the Chicken Fajitas. Everyone enjoyed their food. If you do get the fajitas, they did not come.on a sizzling platter like many places serve them. My dad gobbles them up. If you are in Afton or the surrounding area you should try this restaurant.

We met family here for lunch it was absolutely delicious! One in the party had beef chimichanga, 2…read morehad chicken fajitas and one had beef fajitas and we all that is was great. The wait staff are friendly and the servings large.

Great food and get the Victor margarita. Best Mexican food ever!…read moreBlah blah blah blah 85 characters yet?