15 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ames

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

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

Customers` Favorites

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 Superb276 Reviews
RINCONCITO HISPANO Mexican • $
823 Wheeler St #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 👇🏻“

4.9 Superb118 Reviews
Rico's Tacos Mexican • $
624 E Lincoln Wy, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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

“YUM!!! YUM YUM YUM Yum yum“

4.9 Superb107 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2727 Stange Rd, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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 Superb124 Reviews
El Azteca Mexican • $
2120 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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

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

4.5 Superb201 Reviews
Monterrey Mexican Grill Mexican • $
823 Wheeler St, Ames

“Pretty good chicken chimichanga. Only thing that would make it better is if it came with guacamole. Chips are good. Salsa is on the hot side.“

4.9 Superb51 Reviews
TACOS EL PRIMO Tacos • $
128 S Duff Ave, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Birria
Rice and Beans
Quesabirrias
Torta Birria
Street Tacos
Tacos Birria
Birria Torta
Quesadillas
Burritos
Burrito

“The best lengua taco in Iowa ! It took my first favorite from Des Moines easily. Nice big juicy cooked chunks of lengua will melt in your mouth and make you question all your life decisions that came to this magical moment. Enlightenment doesn’t happen on the yoga mat, it happened here, right in from of this little truck with the handful of tacos shell, meat and a little salsa on top with a bit of lemon squeeze.“

4.5 Superb67 Reviews
La Casa Maya Mexican • $
631 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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.“

4.2 Good123 Reviews
Abelardo's Mexican Food Mexican • $
533 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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 Good112 Reviews
D'Leons Taco Rico Mexican • $
2108 Isaac Newton Dr, Ames

“Love the food but the burritos are getting smaller every time. There seems to be too much tortilla and not enough ingredients. I hope they can get back to selling them like they did when they first opened in cb.“

4.2 Good40 Reviews
Rositas Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
118 S Sherman Ave num 102, Ames

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

4.7 Superb6 Reviews
Mr Burrito Mexican • $
2508 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Burrito

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

3.7 Good36 Reviews
Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine Latin American • $
604 E Lincoln Wy, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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

“Authentic; I really enjoyed my dinner.“

4.4 Superb60 Reviews
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Ames Mexican • $
1310 S Duff Ave #103, Ames

Customers` Favorites

Steak Burrito with the Kitchen Sink
Burrito and Chips and Queso
Side of Cilantro Lime Rice
Grilled Veggies
Burrito Bowl
Small Queso
Quesadilla
Tacos

“it has a nice inside atmosphere“

3 Average155 Reviews
Taco John's Fast Food • $
500 Lincoln Way, Ames

Customers` Favorites

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
Mexican Donut Bites
Grilled Burrito
Soft Shell Taco
Softshell Taco
Refried Beans

“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.“

3.1 Average101 Reviews

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