50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Johnston

“Best Mexican I've had in years.“

“Food is always delicious! I went in after work on Mother’s Day to take home 3 orders of shrimp fajitas and the patio and tables inside were packed. Despite staff being very busy, I still got my order in 15 min and one of the teens working at the register checked on me while I waited to see if I needed anything. I’ve always had excellent service. The margaritas are delicious as well!“

“Delicious 😋 Loved it! I recommend 👌“

“Fantastic food every time I've been there. They keep adding new things to try. Also great people.“

“Best restaurant in ankney! By so far haven’t change. Has best customer service and FOOD!“

“Your food is the Best in Des Moines!🫶🏼 When do you close for the winter?“

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

“Best Mexican restaurant hands down. I had steak fajitas and my wife had Carnitas. Perfect blend of tender steak, pepper onions and tomatoes. All perfectly grilled. My wife's carnival wire crispy on the outside and juicy inside.. The service was over the top. Definitely give this place a try. I will update further after I tried more of the menu. Can't wait.“

“Food was great and service was top notch!! A lot of places need training from these people!! Will definitely come again!“

“My absolutely favorite place in DSM. Food and drinks are incredible. Exceptional service. Awesome people and vibe. 10/10/10 recommend. Go try it you will not be disappointed.“

“Fuzzy's crew totally nailed it! Mad props! Their menu's kinda wild, right? Like, tons of choices and I got this food allergy thing, BUT... The cashier was super cool, helped me find something safe to grub on. And the food? Seriously mind-blowing! Fuzzy's DSM? Man, they didn't disappoint! I'm definitely heading back for more!“

“We love Amigos! Delicious food made fresh! Their catering services are outstanding as well. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!“

“Yanci was excellent ! Drinks were awesome and food was delicious and came so fast!“

“We have dined here so many times, I've lost count. Our favorites are the Chipotle fettuccine pasta, guacamole, salsa, flautas, the Las Alegres special, quesadillas, and of course, the margaritas 🍹. Small group or large, they can take care of your table without missing a beat. We will be back again and again!“

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

“The pork and steak tacos were both delicious. The flour shells are fried but not greasy like so many other places. 5 stars!“

“Absolutely delicious food and very authentic. America is usually our waitress and she does a fantastic job. The enchiladas de mole are my go-to rn. The tacos are phenomenal. The best in town.“

“I have to give a huge shoutout to QDOBA for some truly exceptional customer service!

I recently had an incredible experience with a catering order, and I’ve also consistently had wonderful experiences in person at both Des Moines locations. I have been genuinely blown away by how helpful, kind, accommodating, and happy to serve every team member has been.

Great customer service like this doesn’t happen by accident. Hats off to QDOBA, because you must be doing something right when it comes to your management strategy, company culture, and the way you support your teams. It shows in the way your employees interact with customers and in the genuine care they put into providing a great experience.

In a time when exceptional customer service can feel harder and harder to find, it deserves to be recognized when a company gets it this right. Thank you to the QDOBA teams in Des Moines for making every interaction such a positive one. You’ve absolutely earned a loyal customer!“

“Adobada 🌯 burrito was huge. Excellent 👌👍 so much flavor with a little heat. Chicken Cheese Rice very good with a perfect char on the chicken 🐔. Chips and two choices of Salsa's, Spicy and mild were refilled. Very friendly personable service. We have found our newest favorite Mexican Restaurant.“

“An unexpectedly large number of my family & friends descended on this fine establishment after a Celebration of Life and everyone was taken care of in a very timely & professional manner! Everyone loved their food, beverages, & the service! THANK YOU for shining a light on what was a difficult day! 🙏“

“Great food and good sized portions! Got the birria omelette. Nice people. Will def be back!“

“All their foods are delicious! ¡Todas sus comidas son deliciosas! ¡Nos sentimos siempre muy bienvenidos! We always feel very welcomed! The people are great: from cooking to serving, they are all bilingual and the food comes out quick and tasty! Thank you! ¡Su gente es genial: desde los cocineros a los meseros; son todos bilingües y la comida sale rapidísimo y gustosa! ¡Muchas gracias! Congratulations and keep this excellent restaurant! ¡Felicitaciones y que continúen este excelente restaurante!“

“The cleanest and most well kept pancheros in this part of Iowa! I will not eat at any other one. I never have to worry about how long the food has been sitting or if they there’s food from other containers spilling into the others. The staff of this location are very friendly and know what they are doing.“

“Great service , food is amazing . a lot of flavor . Food and sauces made fresh and in house . You taste the difference and will eat well.“

“Great food and beer, and very friendly staff. We come here every time we visit Des Moines!!“

“Their pizzadilla is amazing!! Only place that I have found this and it’s wonderful“

“Amazing shaker margaritas, great authentic Mexican food and family-owned service that goes above and beyond“

“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 🫶🏼“

“10/10! I loved the food they were very kind and had such good drinks with lots of options. The place was clean and beautiful. Will come again!😁“

“Always a pleasure visiting this establishment. The best of the best!
We have been coming here for awhile and this is where you want to spend your money. From the gentleman on the register to the server's to the manager that is always moving right with his staff and we can't forget the kitchen staff awsome team! Thanks for remembering my hot sauce guy's and gal's.“

“The food here is amazing. I've had tacos in LA, mexico, and miami and this place is easily just as good as those. The burritos are $12 and for the price I expected portions similar to abelardos and they brought out a burrito the size of a newborn baby. They have a bakery with fresh pastries, which were only $1 each. Their horchata is amazing as well. If you want to get some amazing food come here. $50 easily fed a group of three. We got a burrito, 8 tacos, 3 pastries for $50. Great deal.“

“The food is supper yummy! I definitely recommend!“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“Always amazed , excellent authentic and yummy , highly recommend“

“love this place! first time trying will be back again,owner was super nice even when my daughter broke her Jarritos before even opening it! told her to grab another and made sure everyone was ok!“

“I regularly meet up with my friends here. The foods great and the kids enjoy it as well. Our server yesterday Julia was very kind and helpful!“

“This is the best taco truck in Iowa. I have been to most of the taco trucks in the Des Moines and surrounding area. Anita tacos is hands down the best in the state. very generous portions in every order. Everything is fresh fresh fresh.“

“Thank you for supporting Radiant Elementary by feeding the staff some delicious food this past week! The staff is wonderful and the food is amazing!“

“I’ve been to multiple taco trucks and I got to say this is probably one of the best. I would highly recommend eating here.“

“I’ve stopped here a few times, and it’s always been a solid experience. The food is fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you’re hoping for from a local taco shop. It’s easy to see why this family-owned restaurant has such a loyal following.

The dining room is clean, roomy, and has a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying a meal without feeling rushed. Friendly service, good portions, and consistently good food make this a place I’ll gladly come back to.“

“I was so surprised when I went there and that they actually had hot sauce that was spicy. It’s so hard to find a place that has really spicy salsa ☺️“

“We love this restaurant! We live closer to the Clive location so we order from there all of the time, both dine in and take out. I recently also had them cater a Saturday lunch at work for us and they knocked it out of the park! Eddie is a phenomenal asset to this restaurant. Always friendly and helpful. Great rewards program as well. Highly recommended!“

“This the BEST food truck in Des Moines PERIOD. I've been going to this truck for as long as I can remember, back when the Duke of oil was there. DOMT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING TO ANY OTHER TRUCK. In my opinion this is the only REAL food truck. Every other one tries to do what this truck did 10 years ago. Prices are unbeatable, the burrito is the size of my thigh, BRING CASH.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“wonderful restaurant, great food, Angel was our server. prompt and courteous. prices are good“

“This is my favorite taco truck im DSM. So much flavor and quality to the food everytime I come. No nonsense, no frills, just dank food! The lady at the window is very nice and the food is made quick. No dilly dallying here. In a little tire shop parking lot, so you know its authentic. Go here and get their food. Worth it.“