We moved to Iowa from Colorado 2 years ago and are still looking for Mexican food. A guy from…read moreMexico doing excavation work at our house recommended El Sol. Stopped for late lunch. (Lunch goes til 3:00). Good menu, friendly service, we'll be back. Posting a bit of the lunch and drink menu to update.

Inconsiderate staff, ugly atmosphere, terrible acoustics, complete disregard for continuous…read moreimprovement - have been a customer for year+ and continue to see the same problems over and over.... BUT, good food.... beware the curse of El Sol

Plato Loco and Fajita Fundito, a Cuba Margarita and a Raspberry Margarita…read more Good sized portions. The Plato Loco was steak, chicken, onions, mushrooms, rice and beans. The Fajitas Fundito was steak, onions, and cheese...Terri's not a pepper fan so she had those eliminated from the plate. All very good!! Service was good as well..a little sporadic but very friendly. A little sparse on the decorations but a nice place Will be back! Many items on the menu look very good!

Great food! I like to get the Mexican pizza with shredded beef, and extra sour cream! It's really…read moregood. It's technically an appetizer I think, but I have it as my meal. Service is pretty good, never had an issue. Clean inside

This is an amazing Tex Mex place. The food is delicious and the portions are very large for what…read moreyou pay. The homemade salsa (free), chorizo queso dip, and burritos are all a must try.

I cant say enough great things about this place! ONE the food is incredible! Ive been going there…read morefor years tring somthing new everytime and there has yet to been a thing i havent liked. From the margs to the burria fries it is a must stop location . On top of all of this the owners are great! They will help you with eveything you need and will adjust your meal ( depending) for whatever you want or dont want. Stop here if you are driving through or make the drive to this great establishment.

Two words: authentic and fresh Two more words: local family…read more One word: OUTSTANDING! This is a wonderful family run restaurant across from the tire center near the Parkade in Cedar Falls. They serve authentic street tacos and authentic birria tacos and quesadillas that make you realize that the taste of Southern California cuisine resides within the area. And their homemade guacamole is also top notch. If you're anywhere near the area, you should definitely try this gem. Most highly recommended!

Excellent vibe and atmosphere. Best quesabirria tacos I've had in a long time. Very friendly…read morepeople. Great lunch spot!

These street tacos were so good! The price is perfect and they were absolutely delicious! We also…read moregot a churro and it was cooked perfectly. The tacos were so full of flavor and the ingredients were really fresh. Definitely our new street taco spot!

Wow, what a find, and all thanks to Yelp!…read more A few blocks east of Duff Road on the south side of Lincoln Way, Rico's Tacos is a wonderful combination of customer service, personality, and a quality food product. We visit Ames frequently for family and were comparing taco trucks on Yelp before making our initial trip to Rico's. Manny was working the truck and is a good guy who knows his product. He guided me to their burrito, which was amazing. The tortilla did not fall apart, and its contents were spectacular, merging asada beef with scrambled eggs and other items to yield a great meal. I loved both of their sauces, with the red-hot red narrowly defeating the tasty green salsa! There is a lot of parking in this location, and the truck's staff makes it a positive experience due to their interaction and people skills. A taco truck isn't supposed to be an elegant experience! Thanks to customer Jessie, who visited as I was ordering and used Rico's for her wedding catering, giving me keen insight to their food!

Love the authentic food and choices! Prices are reasonable and the the service is fast!read more

Pretty mediocre tacos…read more They're edible but you're better off hitting one of the local taco trucks in town

This place is so good. I literally drove my teenage daughter 3.5 hours from our house to come back…read moreand she 100% agrees that it is worth the drive. Their Birria tacos are amazing. She absolutely loves the Chipotle Shrimp Salmon. We love the nachos, the taquitos, and the chimichangas. There is probably more but I've only been here twice and at some point I have to stop eating. They are super friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. Definitely will make the 7 hour round trip again just to eat here. Go here.

Until yesterday, June 30, 2026 I would have given El Patron a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, my bad…read moreexperience left me feeling hurt and unwilling to return. I was with a group of 12 who came in for my birthday lunch. Our table didn't have napkins for our drinks so because no waiters were close by, I went to the bar thinking I could get some napkins without bothering our waitress or other waiters. There wasn't a stack of napkins on the bar (as many other places have) but I noticed some napkins on a lower shelf behind the bar. I took a few and returned to our table. Just as we began to sip our margaritas an employee (manager or owner?) came up to me and accused me of breaking a small decorative piece of pottery! There's absolutely no way I broke the piece! I'm an honest person and if I'd broken something I would have noticed it or heard it break, apologized and offered to pay for it! I was very offended by the nasty accusatory tone that was used toward me. Needless to say our group will take our business elsewhere. There are may other good Mexican restaurants in our area that treat their customers politely!