14 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ames

Navigate Ames' Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations.

Rico's Tacos Mexican • $
624 East Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Apple Cider Bottled Water
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Beef Tongue Torta
Adobada Marinated
Marinated Pork
Choice of Meat
Steak Burrito
Pork Burrito
Rice & Beans
Chicken Taco

“YUM!!! YUM YUM YUM Yum yum“

4.9 Superb234 Reviews
El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine Mexican • $
524 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Chile Relleno Taco Rice and Side of Guacamoles Salad Lunch Combo
Shrimp Ceviche with Tostadas
Sopapilla with Ice Cream
Chilliquillas with Verdi
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken and Waffles
California Burrito
Chicken Chimichanga
Shaker Margherita
Fried Taco Birria

“100%recomendado comida rica“

4.7 Superb345 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2727 Stange Road, Ames

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Two Tacos One Enchilada and Chile Con Queso
Two Chicken Tacos Rice and Beans
Poncho's Lemon-Lime Chicken
Beef or Chicken Fajitas
Special Fajitas for Two
More Chips and Salsa
Burrito California
Enchiladas Supremas
Shrimp Enchiladas
Fajitas Vallarta

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas“

4.7 Superb287 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2120 Isaac Newton Drive, Ames

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32oz Margarita and Free Chips and Salsa
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Camarones a La Diabla
Enchiladas Supremas
Burrito California
Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas Vallarta
Fried Ice Cream
Chacas Burrito

“food is always good and they have the best frozen margaritas“

4.5 Superb386 Reviews
RINCONCITO HISPANO Mexican • $
823 Wheeler Street Suite 1, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Birria Carnitas
Tacos Birria Brisket
Chicken Quesadillas
Pork Red Tamales
Orden De Birria
Chips in Salsa
Chicken Tacos
Flan Mexicano
Quesabirrias
Pork Tamales

“Food: Everything we’ve ever ordered has been astounding! All of the food is fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Portion size is great as well! I love the bread options their store offers also. The quesabirrias tacos are a favorite go to! They also provide lime wedges, radish slices, roasted peppers, and roasted onion with the tacos. The fresh, crisp cilantro is the “cherry” on top lol. Service: Every time we go in there, we’re greeted with a smile! All of the employees are really friendly, patient, and helpful. They do their best to explain something on the menu if you’re not fluent in Spanish/don’t know what something is or consists of. They’re very quick and efficient. Ambiance: A quaint, quiet store/restaurant full of delicious options and amazing smells. It’s kept clean and tidy with medium noise pollution: there’s typically a TV playing in the dining area or music playing throughout the space. The seating is cozy; more for 2-4 people at a table/booth, as opposed to large parties. Pics in comments 👇🏻“

4.8 Superb120 Reviews
El Patio Bar & Grill Mexican • $
4518 Mortensen Road Ste 101 - 104, Ames

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Burrito Deluxe

“I always enjoy coming to El Patio! ❤️ The food is delicious, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere makes it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal.

The portions are generous, everything comes out tasting fresh and flavorful, and I always leave satisfied. The staff has been welcoming and attentive whenever I’ve visited, which makes the experience even better.

If you’re looking for good Mexican food and a comfortable, friendly place to eat, I definitely recommend giving El Patio a try!“

4.9 Superb77 Reviews
La Casa Maya Mexican • $
1610 South Kellogg Avenue, Ames

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One Enchilada with Rice and Beans
Chicken and Steak Fajitas
Steak à La Tampikeña
Chile Relleno Combo
Quesadilla Vallarta
Whole Fish Mojarra
Alambre Dinners
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Molcajete Maya

“I had a great experience at Casa Maya. The food was great and the staff is very welcoming.“

4.4 Superb194 Reviews
TACOS EL PRIMO Tacos • $
128 South Duff Avenue, Ames

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Tacos de Birria
Rice and Beans
Street Tacos
Ramen Birria
Quesabirrias
Torta Birria
Tacos Birria
Birria Torta
Quesadillas
Carnitas

“We eat here often. The Tacos are fairly priced and are quite delicious. My wife really enjoys the birria tacos, and I think the chicken tacos are amazing. I tried a churro from here for the first time today and thought it was also quite tasty. We will continue to order from here in the future.“

4.6 Superb98 Reviews
Abelardo's Mexican Food Mexican • $
533 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Spicy Diablo Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Cheese Quesadilla
Super Fries Nacho
Super Nachos
Super Fries
Fried Taco
Guacamole

“Best burrito in Ames! My Arizona burrito was perfect, please never change.“

4.2 Good215 Reviews
Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine Latin American • $
604 East Lincoln Way, Ames

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Colombian Bandeja Paisa
German Chocolate Cake
Paella Valenciana
Pastelon Amarillo
Bisted a Caballo
Tacos Al Pastor
Empanadas
Yuca Frita
Pupusas

“Authentic; I really enjoyed my dinner.“

4.6 Superb133 Reviews
Mr Burrito Mexican • $
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Burrito

“Absolutely delicious! I love their Taco Al Pastor 🤤“

4.1 Good113 Reviews
Rositas Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
118 South Sherman Avenue Suite 102, Ames

“Authentic Mexican food like carnitas y tamales! A little taste of home!“

4.7 Superb10 Reviews
Carlos Quesadillas North Grand Mall Tacos • $
2801 Grand Ave suite 1290, Ames

“Great mexican food truck. Used to have a location in the North Grand Mall, but they had to close. I personally love the *thick* burritos, that can stand up by themselves. My girlfriend wants to get steak tacos from them every weekend.Usually at the farmers market on Saturdays. Check out their facebook to see where they are.“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
Taco John's Fast Food • $
500 Lincoln Way, Ames

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Potato Olés Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes
Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Burrito Combo
Fried Chicken and Potato Olés Snacker
Two Junior Breakfast Burritos Combo
Meat & Potato Breakfast Burrito
Loaded Potato Ols Bowl
Mexican Donut Bites
Grilled Burrito
Softshell Taco
Soft Shell Taco

“Beef Taco Salad was wonderful w their house salsa. Could perhaps use a bit more sour cream. Was $8.29😉
Husband loves the Taco Bravo $7 meal steal that includes the Taco Bravo, of course, w a beef softshell taco, small potato ole' but increased it to a medium for only $.60 y'all! He had to have the nacho cheese side, that was $1.59,(he loves what he loves)and ladt but not least, meal steal comes w a small drink. If you complete the survey listed at the bottom of the receipt, it's good for 20% off(up to $5) on your next order!!! Super nice! 😊 Highly recommend and always nice staff.“

3.4 Good208 Reviews

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