50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Bettendorf

“I highly recommend Verde! I had two delicious cocktails from their signature list, creative and tasty- spicy mezcal margarita & verde Paloma Our appetizer was phenomenal- we ordered the cauliflower For my dinner I had what was the best cooked steak, exceptional- Carne Y Tostones 10/10 we will be back again“

“They're food is delicious, and they're super friendly!“

“Delicious catering for my office team with variety for everyone. We all raved about how tasty the food was. (Convenient packaging to set up a buffet too)“

“We had Laflama on wheels for our wedding. They were wonderful! Everyone raved about the food. They were on time and very efficient. We highly recommend them for any event. very affordable and great to work with!“

“Service is phenomenal amazing an that food taste so delightfully coke-cola products an Jarritos monsters agua de orchata! :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“They VERY recently changed hours and we were unaware, came in with a decent sized party and they accommodated us with no issue and no complaints even though we were very willing to grab our tab and get out of their way. They even turned the football game on for us! Food was great, drinks were great, service was OUTSTANDING! We’ve patronized this location for a couple years now and have every intention to continue!“

“A true QC institution. Tacos are great! I don't get here very often, but every now and then I have a craving for the hard shell tacos and I drive the two blocks to get my fix.This night I walked in at around quarter till 8. Nobody else was dining and I could tell the three employees wanted to leave. As I started back out to my car I was assured they could get me some quick tacos though.And quick they were. Delicious too. These are the sort of tacos that you probably grew up eating on taco night at home. Ground beef with lots of "taco" seasoning, lettuce, tomato, and "cheese". They're about as inauthentic as they come, but they sure are tasty.The general atmosphere supports this sort of food too. The walls are a shade of yellow slightly lighter than the cheese on the tacos, the carpet is that thin sort some restaurants used to have 40 years ago, and the outside looks like stucco but maybe isn't? I don't know - I also don't care. The tacos are delicious and I'm coming when I want them.Just to be clear, none of this is sarcastic. I legit like the tacos here. Just being abundantly clear on that point.I look forward to my next kinda late night taco run to Rudy's. Thanks for continuing to be the iconic Quad Cities institution that you are Bettendorf Rudy's Tacos. I'll see you next time.

Vegetarian options: You can order multiple of the dishes with beans instead of meat.

Kid-friendliness: There are booster seats and high chairs available for use. I've seen kids here before. They enjoy Rudy's Tacos.

Parking: There is ample free parking in the lot outside the front of the restaurant.

Dietary restrictions: Probably hard to make tacos keto or Paleo friendly. Try one of the salads - you could probably request ingredients specific to your diet needs.“

“Personally the best most consistent Taco Bell experiences I've had locally. Sure they're not always perfect but they are a 5 star restaurant compared to the western location. Seems to be a slight cut above the Moline/Rock Island locations as well. Enjoy the location too. An effortless fallback fast food option that does things right much more often than wrong which in it of itself is an art these days.“

“We really enjoy this restaurant. My husband enjoys the Quesa Birria Taco, my sister really liked the Pastor. I get different things but in the past i really liked the Birria omlette. Their pancakes are always super yummy. (I always envy the food i see going to other tables, especially the pancakes!) I especially like that my picky eater daughter always finds a few options she's willing to try (strawberry crepes lately).

Lately we have been fortunate to have one of the best servers I've ever had. She's very attentive, really pleasant, very caring and SMART. I just love when we get seated in Stephanie's section. The service can make or break a meal for us. And Stephanie has consistently delivered a very enjoyable dining experience. Kudos to Stephanie for taking so much pride and care in her work. It really really shows.

Between great food and great service, D'Lua in Bettendorf is one of our favorites!

Parking: Never had a problem with enough parking. I think their spaces are even a little bigger than average.

Kid-friendliness: Excellent kids options. Lots of options for my picky kid.“

“Best tacos I’ve ever had! Whenever I come to see my family it is a MUST to stop and eat.“

“One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants. We’ve tried most of them and keep coming back to Los Portales. It’s really hard to say what’s best…“

“Great food. Very clean. Very affordable. Staff are very attentive and welcoming.“

“Oh my gosh! The very best Mexican food I have ever had! I had the tropical fajitas and they were exceedingly delicious!! Huge portion, came to the table, sizzling hot, full of meat and shrimp with vegetables and pineapple!! The beans and rice were the best I have ever had! I don’t usually like Refried beans and rice, but this was delicious. Enough food for Three people
My husband had the chili Rello and he raved about. It said it was just like something he got in the state of New Mexico.
Worth the drive from Clinton! We will definitely be back and recommend to others.“

“Wonderful owners, great food! I will definitely be back again!“

“Excellent service, excellent food“

“Wonderful authentic mexican food! Friendly staff and value too!“

“I would highly recommend it it's my favorite restaurant Monica is my favorite waitress!!!“

“We did a carryout order about 15 minutes before they closed on a Thursday (which I typically do not like doing to a restaurant) but we made an exception because we knew they were local & family owned. We were just a couple blocks away, our food was ready in less than 10 minutes, and the girl who took the order was very sweet and polite. I had them at Mercado before but had never been to the restaurant and I cannot wait to go back. We got the burrito & gorditas and the owner graciously allowed us to take a sample of their amazing quesabirria tacos!!“

“Went there tonight with a group of about 20 & Jonathan our waiter was beyond excellent! He stayed on top of everything, friendly, and was just an excellent server. Keep that guy around because he is doing a great job!“

“Great food and authentic. The service is nice as well.“

“First time eating at El Pueblo in Silvis! Great food and service! I have food my new favorite Mexican restaurant!“

“Stopped in last night for the first time! Ordered tacos al pastor with cilantro, lime, and the spicy salsa (highly recommend- the flavor is outta this world) and my partner grabbed the steak and rice. 10/10! Food was hot, fresh, and came out in no time at all! The gentleman behind the counter was so nice! Can't wait to stop again!“

“What a great time! Food is amazing! Service superb! Drinks are fantastic! Try the margarita flight, so fun! Check out my YouTube profile for a video of my experience! The quality of this restaurant really stands out amongst others in the area!“

“Los Charros has some GREAT food. I ate lunch and everything was prepared quickly and exactly as we asked. The staff was friendly and the place was packed out! I can't recommend this place enough!“

“Awesome food, friendly staff,very clean, and reasonably priced.“

“Excelente comida!! muy buena atencion, servidos en tiempo y forma...10 de 10“

“They have vegetarian choices. Service was great. My order came quickly. Portions were generous. I special requested no cheese or sour cream ( no dairy) and there was no issue. I had my service dog and she was readily accepted. Excellent experience.“

“The food is top notch, you can never go wrong with authentic Mexican food period. The owner can do so much more with this restaurant that folks would see it as the place to go that would have it packed every day especially on weekends, like karaoke every Fri and/or Sat, hold specials during sporting events like super bowl, world series etc. He has 5 TV's mounted and the only thing he wants to have on is cartoons. 60-70% of his customer base is none Spanish speaking folks but everything his shows on the TV's is in Spanish even American shows.“

“Today we had the Jose special. Wow truly Amazing. this is a must. highly recommend“

“Excellent food and excellent service!“

“We had ordered a pick up, and unfortunately didn’t receive all of our items. When I called the restaurant, they were more than willing to make the food again for pick up, but as I was already home from work and it was late I declined. The owner said he would drive it down to us, which he did quickly, to make the situation right! It was very appreciated. We frequently eat there and will continue to do so after the customer service we have received. Thank you guys!“

“It was a very nice quick lunchtime spot. Always fresh ingredients. And the owners are very socially. Conscious in our community. Next time you’re driving down Locust check them out. They are on the corner of Locust and Bridge“

“Food was decent & generous portions. My wife enjoyed her enchiladas more than I did the omelette. Nothing wrong with the omelette, but doesn’t do well as a carry out. We will try other items. Unfortunately they close at 2PM. A breakfast/lunch place.“

“It is a good sized dining area. Basic tables. Comfortable to eat. I thought the food was "VERY GOOD". I had the three taco dinner. Two steak, one chicken. With sides of rice and beans. Server Julian did a great job in providing hreat service!! I was in outside sales all of my life and have eaten at many restaurants. .This restaurant overall I feel you should give a try if you haven't been here.

YES I will come back to this restaurant!!

Parking: Free parking in the back. Easy to park and enter in the back.“

“love the store and the fresh food ready to go is awesome Carnitas are 🔥“

“I love Coyas. I always feel welcome. Birria Saturday is my fav with A large horchata! 😋“

“I ordered 6 tacos de Chorizo and 2 steak quesadillas with 2 Coca Colas and an Agua de Horchata. Best place if you are looking for food authentic Mexican food. Can't wait to go back and the staff are very friendly. They made sure my order was done just the way I wanted it. Since it was for pick up, I had them place all the veggies on the side. So as to it not getting soggy“

“Today was the first time I have ever been to Nally's and it was a pleasant experience. I'm gonna have to start coming here more often. Their food is delicious and decently priced. I definitely recommend this place“

“I have no complaints about this place. The food is great and the portions are big. The menu offers many choices and they will even work with you to customize your order. The service is friendly and attentive... The prices are great. If you want good Mexican food this is a great place.“

“Oh my goodness what a surprise!! Amazing food and huge portions!! Definitely coming back with the kids!“

“We had Martinez Meat Market cater our rehearsal dinner and everything was delicious! Violeta was so nice and great to work with. We will definitely be using them again for catering in the future.“

“Going to miss this place being close by. Great food. Great family and always fun to talk with. Hope your new venture works well for your family. I’ll miss your steak tacos and salsa“

“Charles enthusiastically welcomed us into the restaurant tonight and the crew made sure my friend and I were treated to tasty cuisine. We were “awe”-inspired and can’t wait to return.“

“We had Laflama on wheels for our wedding. They were wonderful! Everyone raved about the food. They were on time and very efficient. We highly recommend them for any event. very affordable and great to work with!“

“Very good food. Never been there before, so wasn't sure what to expect. They had mentioned they had a kids menu, and they got a decent amount of food for under $5. Extremely happy with the food and service, will definitely be back“

“We are from Indiana, we are so glad we stopped here to eat. Amazing food, drinks, our server was very attentive and fast with our food, drinks, and refills. I would highly recommend going here!“

“Will for sure be back!“

“Love the food great service“

“You get exactly what you expect, which has some nostalgia attached to it. While we frequent more traditional Mexican restaurants usually, we had to visit Rudy's. I hadn't been to one in over 20 years. Very friendly wait staff!“

“Great food, used to eat there often. Now that I moved I’m to far away“