50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Johnston

“Ordered online and when I arrived they were fairly busy. I went to cashier and told her name and online order. They didn't prepare it until everyone else was through the line including people that arrived after me. Food was good though.“

“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!“

“Best Mexican I've had in years.“

“Delicious 😋 Loved it! I recommend 👌“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

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

“Delicious food and drinks!!“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Qdoba is absolutely amazing, but especially this location! The team is super, and a special shout out to Alfredo! His smile and attitude is full of joy, and he is truly a gem of a human being! A huge thanks to this team. Our dinner was wonderful!“

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

“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 🫶🏼“

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

“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!😁“

“This place was absolutely fantastic. Stopped in on a whim while visiting, so glad we did. Food was super fast, very good and reasonable. I've rarely had better Carne Asada and never at this price. I'd take a picture but we were hungry and it's all gone.“

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

“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! 🙏“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The best Mexican in Des Moines. It's not close. The tostada is my go to. Always reasonable prices as well.“

“The chips and 4 varieties of salsa come with your meal and are served before you even order!😀. My husband always gets the chicken burrito, with rice and beans. The burrito is full of moist deliciously flavored chicken with just the right amount of cilantro, cheese, and lettuce. The tortilla is lightly grilled on the flat top. I always get the beef fajitas! I’m not a bean or rice fan so they always let me substitute with extra amount of: cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. The beef is so tender, lots of lightly grilled green peppers, red peppers, and onions! It comes on a hot sizzling plate! It’s so plentiful that I always take home the extras!
The people working there are amazingly friendly. The service is quick. The food is reasonably priced! The sodas are included in the meal price. But most of all it is delicious food! We have been going there since around 2003 and have never been disappointed!“

“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 ☺️“

“The Chayo’s and their quesabirrila tacos are always at the top of my list when I was a delicious and quick meal. I stopped by there tonight and didn’t realize I left my wallet until they were so generous enough to come drop it off at my house. Great food and people!“