18 Best Mexican Restaurants in Ankeny

Experience Ankeny's Mexican food at these fantastic spots.

Fiesta Jalapenos Ankeny Mexican • $
1975 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 113, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Fajita Quesadilla Vegetariana
Blackberry Mint Margarita
Chimichangas Supremas
Tableside Guacamole
Enchiladas Supremas
Lobster Enchiladas
Carne Asada Tacos
Seafood Enchiladas
Oasis Margherita
Chips and Salsa

“Definitely our go to resturant. The drinks. The food. The atmposphere. All of it!“

4.8 Superb218 Reviews
Hernandez Mexican Bar And Grill Mexican • $
2010 SE Delaware Ave Suite 230, Ankeny

“Amazing food, great staff, fun atmosphere. Worth the 45 minute drive!!!“

4.7 Superb144 Reviews
Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny Mexican • $
502 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 5, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Luch Special Special Margaritas
Pork Chile Verde Burrito
Two Taco Rice & Beans
Carne Asada Burrito
Shredded Chicken
Al Pastor Burrito
Two Meat Burrito
Barbacoa Burrito
Chips and Salsa
Tacos Al Carbon

“Amigos has delicious food and friendly staff. 100% recommend 👌“

4.9 Superb64 Reviews
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
202 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga with Rice and Bean Dinner
Shredded Beef Chimichanga
Fajita Veggie Quesadilla
Guadalajara Taco Salad
Street Tacos De Asada
Deep Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 Enchiladas and Rice
Chips & Salsa to Go
Fajita Taco Salad

“We have eaten at the Guadalajara weekly for almost 4 years now. Everyone is so friendly, the food is amazing every time, and the margaritas are fantastic. Great customer service, fantastic staff, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend eating at any Guadalajara locations, but we love our Ankeny Guad 🫶🏼“

4.5 Superb113 Reviews
El Molcajete Mexican • $
301 E 1st St, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga Toco Chimichanga
Chicken Fajitas De La Casa
Molcajete House Specialty
Fire Roasted Fajitas
Tableside Guacamole
Steak Street Tacos
Veggie Enchiladas
Carne Tampiquena
Fried Ice Cream
Seafood Burrito

“Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! While in Ankeny today, we wanted to try something new. We went completely blind with our choice as it just happened to be near by. WOW!!! It seriously now is our favorite Mexican restaurant! We were greeted right away, and noticed when walking to our table how clean the restaurant is and impressed with the open kitchen! The service was TOP NOTCH! Delicious food. Great prices on lunch menu, plus still left with leftovers to have tonight. HIGHLY recommend! It is nearly an hour from our home, however we will be back often!!! R“

4.5 Superb112 Reviews
Tacos Meza Mexican • $
2505 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Tacos

“This is straight fire!!! Food is awesome and FRESH! They are the best/only reason to go to Menards! Do your self a favor and drive past Tasty Tacos and hit up Tacos Meza you WILL NOT be disappointed!“

4.8 Superb41 Reviews
Lindo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria Mexican • $
1810 SW White Birch Cir Suite 116-118, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Enchilada with Rice & Beans
Burrito Loco Crazy Donkey
Chorizo Con Huevos
Chicken Carnitas
Seafood Burrito
Colorado Burrito
Fried Ice Cream
Side of Beans
Side of Rice
Carne Asada

“This is our go-to! The staff, including the owner have always been top notch. Their food and drinks are a huge bonus!“

4.5 Superb86 Reviews
Tasty Tacos Mexican • $
2401 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Original Flour Taco Steak Corn Taco and Taste Tots
Flour Tacos and Flour Nachos Supreme
Original Taco and Enchilada
Tacos and Bean Burrito
Guacamole & Chips
Steak Flour Taco
Fried Mushrooms
Steak Burrito
Refried Beans
Tasty Tators

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

4.5 Superb85 Reviews
Flame Cantina Mexican • $
1315 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Churros Drizzled with Caramel Sauce
Chipotle Honey-Lime Shrimp Bowl
Homemade Tortilla Chips Salsa
Trio Homemade Tortilla Chips
Family-Street Tacos
Mango Shrimp Tacos
Mexican French Dip
Street Corn Side
Al Pastor Tacos
Cowboy Burger

“LOVE this place there food is AMAZING! and Margaritas fresh made the Jalapeño one is my favorite! We love the birria tacos, the shrimp tacos, and the loaded carne Asada fries, The bowls are amazing as well. And the chips & queso!!!! 10/10 everytime!“

4.4 Superb91 Reviews
Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill Ankeny Mexican • $
1631 SW Main St Suite 100, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Kids Meal Mac N Cheese with Fries
Taco Supreme Lunch Special
Burrito De Cañada
Table Guacamole
Fajita Hidalgo
Fajitas Hidalgo
Cheese Steak
Steak Tacos
Chimichanga
California

“Foods always good, quick, and by far my favorite selection of music“

4.3 Superb98 Reviews
Mojito's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
802 SE Oralabor Rd Suite 102, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chips & Salsa with Cheese Dip
Chips and Cheese Dip
Carnitas Chimichanga
Burrito California
Fresh Guacamole
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajita
Refried Beans
Shrimp Tacos
Chori Pollo

“Huge lunch portion! Great food!“

4.2 Good59 Reviews
Tacos & Tequila La Cava Mexican Gastrobar Mexican • $
2010 SE Delaware Ave Suite 230, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Pork Carnitas Burrito
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Happy Burritos
Hawaiian Tacos
Steak Ranchero
Side Guacamole
Fajita Nachos
Chilli Relleno
Mexican Corn

“10/10 recommend La Cava! Beautiful decor, delicious food, fantastic margaritas/drinks and an amazing staff. Definitely my new go to Mexican restaurant in Ankeny!“

4.1 Good74 Reviews
Cazador Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
103 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa with Margaritas
10 Burrito Mexicano
Chicken Quesadilla
Super Street Tacos
Quesabirria Tacos
Chicken Fajitas
Cazador Burrito
Triple Fajitas
Carb Fajitas
Steak Tacos

“Great family restaurant Great food“

4.1 Good62 Reviews
Maria's Mexican food Mexican • $
833 E 1st St suit #106, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fajitas Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Street Tacos
Salsa Bar
Arizona
Steak

“Delicious authentic Mexican food. You definitely get your money's worth. Along with it tasting bomb af the amount they give you is definitely on the generous side. Love this place. One of my latest favorites.“

4.1 Good58 Reviews
Abelardo's Mexican Fresh Mexican • $
209 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Plate with Rice and Beans
Pancakes and Eggs Bacon Sausage
Steak Breakfast Burrito
Super Fries with Steak
Carne Asada Burrito
California Burrito
Diablo Burrito
Birria Tacos
Super Fries
Fajitas

“I try to make Taco Tuesday for beef tacos on fried tortillas. Super great deal! When I visit on the off days, the Cowboy Fries are the second best. My oldest daughter likes the Cheese Quesadilla, middle child the Bacon Breakfast Burrito and wife the Chicken Quesadilla.“

4 Good32 Reviews
Barrio Burrito Bar Tex-Mex • $
1510 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 102, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Regular Burrito Bowl
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Chips \u0026 Queso
Large Burrito
Small Burrito
Oreo Churro
Churro Dip
Side Queso
Tacos

“Daily burrito special is an exceptional deal for $7.99 with the increase in grocery prices. I had the ground beef (Tuesday special). Hubby had the crispy chicken burrito which was delicious, also. We’ll be back, especially for their daily special. 2 huge burritos + 2 coca colas= $23“

4.6 Superb79 Reviews
Cancun Grill and Cantina - Ankeny Mexican • $
Suites 11 & 12, 2785 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Warm Tortilla Chips
Fried Chimichangas
Steak Quesadilla
Pineapple Fajita
Carne Asada Taco
Rice and Beans
Tacos de Asada
Fresh Salsa
Carne Asada
Chori-Pollo

“This place is the best Mexican restaurant in town. We order skinny margaritas and they make them fresh in front of us.. SO GOOD. They have the best fresh guac, and the best grilled shrimp tacos I’ve ever had. My husband ordered the steak tacos and he hasn’t found a place that makes them better! Highly suggest! Service is 10/10!!!“

3.6 Good63 Reviews
Taco John's Fast Food • $
319 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken and Potato Olés Snacker
Two Softshell Tacos Combo
Fried Chicken Tacos Combo
Crispy Taco Party Pack
Kids Chicken Tenders
Combination Burrito
Super Potato Olés
Grilled Burrito
Super Potato Ol
Beef Burrito

“This store is so good! The staff are friendly and attentive, and the food, prepared as requested, tasted great!“

3.7 Good48 Reviews

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