Best place in town for authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex. Speedy, happy service and the food is very good. Large variety on the menu too.Vegetarian options: They will make it however you need.Dietary restrictions: Great about dairy-free and gluten-free.Parking: Street parking along front and huge parking lot in back.Kid-friendliness: Happy, lovely place and great kids menu.
Food is always what I wanted and always quick! Complementary chips and salsa are also amazing. The people there are so kind and helpful! They also throw really great birthday surprises with the choice of fried ice cream or a tequila shot (if you're of age). I love this place and come here a lot with my friends!!
Bo Peng
Enjoyed my time in the past.
Service: 5
Avishek Das
Cheap and best. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Shaw
Decent Mexican fare. Felt the tamale had too much masa and too little meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Manda
Food and drinks were delicious. Our waiter was friendly and quick. Everything was made just right. Will be back!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
R R
First time here, no wait time a plus, food came our quick but also looked like a slow night. My food was ok it needed some seasoning or salt at least, tortillas were cold and somewhat hard. Margaritas are expensive so make sure you ask if you don't want to be surprised when you get bill, they have prices on everything but the liquor. Not bad for a first timeexperience. Service was minimal yound lady up-front very friendly though.I'll give it another try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Eric E
Great food, fast, and fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chori-Pollo
Hannah Vinsand
Incredible place to eat. Friendly staff that seats you quickly and ensures you never have an empty glass. It took only 3 minutes after we ordered to get our food (for two people). Food is delicious and very hot! I highly recommended this place to anyone.
El Azteca is our go-to family restaurant in Ames. Delicious food, fantastic service, and a great atmosphere. I really can’t recommend El Azteca enough. ?Vegetarian options: As with any Mexican restaurant, there are vegetarian options. Everything on the El Azteca menu is delicious. ?Dietary restrictions: My wife is gluten free (allergy) and she has no problems eating at El Azteca.Parking: There is plenty of parking options.Kid-friendliness: Our kids love eating here off the children’s menu.
Good Mexican food! Clean, service is good, no long waits. Parking can be problematic.
ADAM YAKUBU
Service was just great and the meal was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Bigham
This is our 2nd time here and it has not disappointed. Andy, our waiter, was awesome- very helpful, accurate and kind. The Poncho’s lemon-lime chicken was delicious and unique. The fajita burrito was flavorful. The drinks were quench worthy. Will go again. Great Ames, IA restaurant.
Best place in town for authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex. Speedy, happy service and the food is very good. Large variety on the menu too.Vegetarian options: They will make it however you need.Dietary restrictions: Great about dairy-free and gluten-free.Parking: Street parking along front and huge parking lot in back.Kid-friendliness: Happy, lovely place and great kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Burrito, Fajitas Vallarta, Flan, Fried Ice Cream, Poncho's Lemon-Lime Chicken, Steak Fajitas, Taco Salad, Pork Carnitas, Burrito California, Cheese Dip, Nachos, Arroz Con Pollo, Carne Asada
Food is always what I wanted and always quick! Complementary chips and salsa are also amazing. The people there are so kind and helpful! They also throw really great birthday surprises with the choice of fried ice cream or a tequila shot (if you're of age). I love this place and come here a lot with my friends!!
Enjoyed my time in the past.
Service: 5
Cheap and best. Delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent Mexican fare. Felt the tamale had too much masa and too little meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food and drinks were delicious. Our waiter was friendly and quick. Everything was made just right. Will be back!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here, no wait time a plus, food came our quick but also looked like a slow night. My food was ok it needed some seasoning or salt at least, tortillas were cold and somewhat hard. Margaritas are expensive so make sure you ask if you don't want to be surprised when you get bill, they have prices on everything but the liquor. Not bad for a first timeexperience. Service was minimal yound lady up-front very friendly though.I'll give it another try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food, fast, and fun
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chori-Pollo
Incredible place to eat. Friendly staff that seats you quickly and ensures you never have an empty glass. It took only 3 minutes after we ordered to get our food (for two people). Food is delicious and very hot! I highly recommended this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A nice place with good food and service!
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Gotten taken out a couple times! Delish!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Pollo
El Azteca is our go-to family restaurant in Ames. Delicious food, fantastic service, and a great atmosphere. I really can’t recommend El Azteca enough. ?Vegetarian options: As with any Mexican restaurant, there are vegetarian options. Everything on the El Azteca menu is delicious. ?Dietary restrictions: My wife is gluten free (allergy) and she has no problems eating at El Azteca.Parking: There is plenty of parking options.Kid-friendliness: Our kids love eating here off the children’s menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Fajitas, Pork Carnitas, Beef or Chicken Fajitas, Burrito California, Carne Asada
Good Mexican food! Clean, service is good, no long waits. Parking can be problematic.
Service was just great and the meal was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is our 2nd time here and it has not disappointed. Andy, our waiter, was awesome- very helpful, accurate and kind. The Poncho’s lemon-lime chicken was delicious and unique. The fajita burrito was flavorful. The drinks were quench worthy. Will go again. Great Ames, IA restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5