I've eaten here twice in a week! That should say something about how well I like it. Once lunch…read morewith my husband and the lunch with a friend. The seafood (fish & shrimp) tacos on flour shells were awesome! I really liked them. My husband had the Chimichanga lunch and he thought it was very good. Second visit I had the Lunch #1. The chili relleno was very good, the taco was pretty blah. My friend had the Toledo Burrito and really liked it. Our server was nice but a little occupied with his phone on our second visit. The free chips and salsa were excellent each visit.

Food was amazing! I was looking over places in the area for my wife's birthday dinner, and this…read moreplace took my vote. I was not disappointed! We both got burritos which were humongous! They literally give the meaning to baby burrito. We probably didn't even put a dent in the burrito for dinner and got a few meals out of it. They even included chips and salsa! All fresh and homemade. Tasted authentic! Very pleased with my choice. We would definitely come back to try other stuff too! Big menu to choose from!

Service was okay but the food was a little overpriced and wasn't all that great.read more

I LOVE this place! It is locally owned by people who care about their customers and community…read more Lionel and Alex do a fantastic job. Looking for something new and different? El Charro has a lunch buffet ;). A different menu than every other cookie cutter Mexican restaurant in the tri county area. And Lionel is always in search of tequila lovers! He has an amazing selection he enjoys sharing with those truly interested. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!!

Best salsa ever! Speedy service and yummy food served hot and fast. They have an extensive menu…read moreand three specials today plus a 28 oz margarita for $7.

We love this place. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is festive and the food…read moreis great. The carne asada street tacos are my favorite--they definitely know how to season & prepare the steak so it's juicy & flavorful. The menu is huge so lots of variety to please everyone. Their margaritas are good too--not overly sweet like some places. The service is excellent--friendly & efficient. We had a group of 7 the other night and they handled our group expertly.

I have been here many times. The food is quality and served immediately. The wait staff is very…read morefriendly and kind. I never had to wait to be seated. My drink and chips/salsa comes immediately. I have visited for lunch, dinner and with friends. Always Five star!

Really tasty! One of my favorite spots to eat. Two bad…read morethings are: you don't really get checked on by your waiter. If you want a refill on your drink you have to flag someone down. Also. If you order out, check your food because someone is forgotten 95% of the time. Other than that, the staff is nice, food comes out very quickly, and food is real good, fun atmosphere. Always packed on weekends.

We got 2 molcajetes's and chicken and rice, the chicken and rice was really good but the molcajete…read morewas sour and not good, we have already been here before, the service was nice.

Awesome food! Maybe some of the best Mexican food in the area! great and helpful waitstaff and…read morenice, yet casual atmosphere. Great for date night or large groups!

I came here for dinner while in town for work. I sat at the bar, service was quick and the…read morebartender was friendly with everyone sitting. I ended up getting some guacamole with my chips and salsa, all of which were very good. For my entree, I got the pollo chipotle - it was a huge meal! I used to have something similar at a go-to restaurant near my house, but unfortunately the restaurant closed, so I was happy to find it here! It was very tasty and the menu is substantial. I'll be back in the future!

We've really wanted to try this one as we've heard decent reviews from friends…read more Our normal place is now a long drive after relocating here so we're trying to find our New Mexican spot. For positives: the restaurant is beautiful and staff are very friendly. The queso was also good and we loved the salsa. The not so good.... First off: I Loathe when there isn't clear direction upon walking in. Am I taking a seat or waiting to be seated? Standing there and awkwardly shuffling after a couple minutes to finally be greeted feels weird. People don't want to do the wrong thing. If your host has other jobs please just place a sign saying wait to be seated. We're seated, drink orders are fairly prompt, queso comes out in good time. The chips are good at first but as they cool down they actually get pretty firm and stale feeling rather quickly which was a new thing for us. My drink had a weird after taste and after explaining to my husband who used to work in the kitchen he thinks my glass just didn't get rinsed or maybe double washed, it didn't taste flat, but chemically. Husband had quesa birria which is his go to and I had pollo con arroz. He liked the consume but whatever additional sauce they had with it was SO incredibly spicy that it ruined the tacos. He loves heat and can absolutely tolerate heat, but when it's all heat and no flavor but bitter, it's just not pleasant. Pollo con arroz is the standard for me. And here I just didn't like the rice. The flavor wasn't quite right and adding in corn and other vegetables adds sweet little bursts that aren't pleasant (to me) in this kind of dish. The chicken was fine, it was a little odd that it did t come with tortillas though. Portions were smaller and prices were higher than our go to place. Service, though it was friendly, was reaaaaaaaally slow. It didn't look to be overly busy and we waited about 50 minutes for the two meals and a mini corn dog meal for our son. And even after we got our food the waiter stopped by as we were finishing asked if things were good, and we didn't have a chance to ask for the box or a check he left so quickly so had to wait an additional 20 minutes to leave after eating. There's dozens of other Mexican restaurants to try in Cedar Rapids, so we'll keep looking for our new regular place.

Food was hot and fresh. Great refried beans and drinks. Chip and dips were refilled without request.read more

I ordered take out for pick up, and I was puking and pooping my guts out all day the next day. Do…read morenot recommend.

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!

Great authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. Had the Birria Quesadilla and I was not disappointed!read more

This place is AMAZING! Now named "Patio Bar and Grill" (I understand recently reopened)…read more Restaurant is spotlessly clean and wait staff attentive and efficient and friendly (offered to put my iced tea in a to go cup etc). The food is absolutely amazing - best Mexican food I've ever had. Very fresh and flavorful with generous portions. In Marshalltown for business and I ate there 3 (!) times it was that good. The tropical salmon crunch bowl is full of fresh vegetables, perfectly grilled salmon and a crunchy slightly fruity sauce. Jody's shrimp tacos were packed with juicy shrimp and pineapple. Everything was sizzling hot and really fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend!