Restaurants in Marshalltown

“First timers: the food was very good, prepared well. Food we purchased: Cowboy Bob spicy but not too spicy. The burger was tender. The Brisco: similar to the frisco. The bread was toasted perfectly. Mac cheese: the Cheeto dust really gave it a great flavor Buffalo wings: great smoked flavor! We were not disappointed. The lady taking orders and cleaning tables was super sweet and helpful!”

“Always have a wonderful experience when eating at Opa! Everything I’ve had on their menu is amazing, recommend this to anyone wanting try to something in in the area!”

“Their flavor is unmatched! Always generous meat portions. It has been a sixty year love affair.”

“Awesome sandwiches!!!! Great service!!!!”

“Love their meals!”

“The food was amazing! The service was fantastic! And the prices were very reasonable! Did I mention the food was amazing?!! This will definitely be our new go to for Mexican cuisine!”

“what a difference from a disappointing visit to the perfect visit. the service was on point and the food was delivered hot and did not disappoint! we fully enjoyed the amazing food and service.”

“Love this place and the food”

“some of the best salsa ever!”

“Love this place. The food is beyond great. The staff is wonderful. Even when it’s busy and low on staff they run around and make it happen.”

“The staff is very friendly. Service is beyond excellent. The food is exactly the comfort food your body is craving!!! Strongly recommended the Alfredo with the pulled chicken or shrimp. It is beyond delicious.”

“always perfect drinks. entrées, appetizers and Dessert. we go early and save on early bird dinners. beautiful ambiance”

“I ordered the jasmine tea along with a sushi and sashimi platter, which came with miso soup, plus a spicy yellowfin roll 🍵🍣. Overall, it was a pretty mixed experience. The sashimi was actually very good — fresh, clean-tasting, and nicely sliced. You could really appreciate the quality of the fish in those pieces 👍✨.
The sushi rice, however, was a bit disappointing. It tasted like it hadn’t been seasoned properly and seemed to rely more on plain starch rather than that balanced vinegar flavor you expect from good sushi. It just felt like it wasn’t fully finished or brought together the way it should be. The roll had decent flavor, but the rice affected the overall bite. Still, the sashimi and tea were enjoyable 😌🍵, though I hope they refine the rice preparation in the future.”

“Great place and always very clean!”

“staff was so friendly and helpful. wonderful drink and food”

“Here from Kansas City visiting relatives and they took us to this little gem. This will be a must stop for us every time we're here. Simple, cheap, wonderful ice cream. The vanilla is to die for but my wife swears by the lemon raspberry. Thank you!!!”

“Chili Dogs were 10/10! Can’t wait to get back to try everything else! 👏”

“I stopped at Lara’s yesterday for the first time, and was greeted with wonderful smells and beautiful smiles! The staff was very, very kind. I told one of the girls I’d never been in before, and she proceeded to show me everything on display. All of the yummy baked goods and pastries are huge, and the prices are very very reasonable! I left with 7 treats and only paid $9.50. Awesome quality, astounding service, a joy to have in Marshalltown!”

“Always a pleasure to see the truck. Wish you would return to State Center. Call Brian at Brian’s Collision Clinic on Main Street & get in his Monday rotation. Miss you!”

“I completely forgot to take pictures of the amazing cookies we got for our daughter's baby shower. The chocolate chip cookies are literally the best chocolate chip cookies we have ever had!!! (The monster and sugar cookies are also a 10/10 recommend!!). Michelle went the extra mile and also made an amazing,personalized monster cookie!!! I am going to look for excuses to order cookies again soon!!! Thank you, Ma Browns Cookies!!”

“cool people and really friendly and they get along with people”

“great place, atmosphere and the bartender even shared her cookie with me! 35/10 recommend!”

“Their flavor is unmatched! Always generous meat portions. It has been a sixty year love affair.”

“Four stars because I always have a good time here and the regulars are friendly. Th3 bartender I had yesterday poured plenty of vodka in my drinks which I appreciated. It's not a fancy bar, and smells of sanitizer or something but hey...dive bars are kinda cool”

“Lots of people, mostly younger crowd, always music and dance floor is hot, nice pool tables and big acarde area with lots of fun games. Sometimes service takes awhile and maybe they could use more bartenders during peek hours but the bartenders are always working hard and are cute so it makes up for it. Good vibes in general.”

“Can't recommend Terri enough! She made two dozen adorable Halloween themed baby shower cookies, and they were delicious!! I've never had one of these decorative cookies that I actually thought tasted good, I honestly just thought you had to choose between eye catching and taste. But these were both! Beyond pleased, guests at the shower texted me after bringing them home to let me know how great they tasted. Highly recommend.”

“Fast and extremely friendly service! We come through the area once a year for a special event and we absolutely make sure we stop here. Peanut butter burger on pretzel bun snd one of the best breaded pork tenderloin ive ever had. Fried pickles are spoy on too!”

“Excellent service!!! I feel like I am in Mexico.”

“he service was impressively fast, efficient, and genuinely friendly from start to finish 😊👏. Everything moved smoothly, and we never felt like we were waiting around, which made the whole visit even more enjoyable. It’s always a great sign when the staff are both professional and welcoming!
I ordered the Zeno’s Special pizza, and wow — it was absolutely outstanding 🍕🔥. The crust was just right, perfectly balanced — not too hard and not overly chewy. It had that ideal texture that makes every bite satisfying. The toppings were clearly fresh, and you could truly taste each individual ingredient. The vegetables had great flavor, and the meat was seasoned perfectly 😋✨. Every slice was packed with deliciousness. Definitely a pizza worth coming back for! 💯”

“Authentic Mexican in Iowa? Who would have guessed! We live in Texas, where good street tacos are prized. Maria's are as good as any I've had at home or in Mexico City. The posole was flavorful, and husband said the burrito was five star. Homemade horchata was best I've had anywhere. Every time we come to Marshalltown for family, Maria's is a must stop. Don't expect a fancy restaurant. It's window service from an old house, and you eat at picnic tables on the enclosed front porch or outside. But every Texan knows the best Mexican food comes from a hole-in-the-wall joint.”

“La comida esta bien rica! I would recommend these tacos to anyone. Go try them out”

“I’m a regular there daily 😅 they know my order to the T 🤩🫶🏻”

“Love my local DQ. Quick service in drive-thru even on busy nights. Also the new breakfast treat line is awesome! The fruity pebbles shake is absolutely delicious 😋”

“The food here is always freshly made and real good. They're usually busy so it can be a bit of a wait sometimes but it is worth waiting.They are currently cash only.”

“NO CHANGING TABLE
There is no changing table in the woman’s restroom. For being a family place I think there should be a changing table. You shouldn’t have to choose to change in public space or taking your infant out to the car .No other complaints. Ranch is The best In town!”

“Absolutely love their food. I get food from there as much as I can. I also like the service; they are very attentive and I appreciate that. I'm an introvert and so the busy atmosphere is not my favorite but the service and foo overcome that.

When I'm there I'm definitely getting fried rice, crab ragoon, seasame chicken, garlic green beans, broccoli from the broccoli chicken and the black pepper chicken. YUM!!”

“When this store first opened, I did not like it as much as the older Little Caesar's in the K-mart. It seemed like they skimped a bit on the sauce and cheese. After the K-mart closed, this store is the only option so I would still occasionally get pizzas there, but never with much enthusiasm.Fortunately, this store has really seemed to turn around! The last few orders I have placed, always for a custom pizza and not a hot-n-ready pizza, have been excellent.Keep making the pizzas great and I will keep coming back for more! Thanks!”

“Love my Starbucks and the guys and gals that work there”

“I just had the best Jimmy John’s sandwich I’ve ever had. The Marshalltown location does a fantastic job! Keep it up!”

“Mi Ranchito has great food. The service was very friendly and fast. If you are ever looking for a great restaurant while in Marshalltown, this is your place. Located close to downtown, easy parking, too.”

“This is the 2nd time we visited this branch. Not only is the food brought to you quickly it is prepared exactly like you request. This location is clean and has a cozy feel to it. The thing that sticks out the most is the fantastic warm and friendly service that we have gotten both times. We might live two hours away but we will return again. It hits all the buttons that we value in a restaraunt.”

“Dairy Queen under new ownership - they were closed and still let me in so I could get a birthday cake. Truly above and beyond!!”

“China Buffet in Marshalltown has really good food. Everything I’ve tried tastes great, the meat is cooked well, the sauces are flavorful, and the fried rice is solid. Their egg rolls and General Tso Chicken are my favorites. The staff is also super nice, which makes the whole experience even better. Just good food and good people.”

“visited pizza ranch with my family multiple times now for dinner, and everything was delicious, we loved that they added new things to the menu 10/10!! Actually good job for the new owner and thanks for bringing back Pepsi products..!!!”

“I had gone through drive thru and the lady at drive had greeted me super nicely and had offered me if there was any dressings or salt or anything I would like and had wonderful manners her name was Sofia and as was the other lady taking my order was very helpful as well! I loved the amazing service!”