50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Norwalk

“very friendly staff. and fast service and excellent food.“

“If you’re at Fareway Fields and get hungry, do yourself a favor and walk over to Abelardo’s. I haven’t had a single bad thing there.. breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Everything is made fresh, the ingredients are high quality, and the prices are actually cheaper than most fast food spots. It’s one of those places you can count on every time.“

“The torta was A+ ! First time there, excited to go back and try something else 👍“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Delicious food and drinks!!“

“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! 🙏“

“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!“

“Great fast service, large portions & very kind staff.

Came here for the first time with my partner on a Friday. Got the chicken fajita & my partner got the carne asada.

Was greeted by our waitress immediately and served with chips & salsa. Drinks were served very quickly & food was fresh hot out of the kitchen.

Definitely recommend!!!“

“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.“

“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 ☺️“

“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!“

“Very good. We will return. Clean place also.“

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

“Quesabirrias! Delicious! Never disappointed“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“Been here multiple times. Great food served hot and fast! Rodolfo is the best Amigo around! Super nice guy!“

“The best Mexican food in the metro. Family owned and operated by folks that care!“

“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.“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Food and drinks are fabulous, thank you for a tasty and positive experience!“

“I didn't eat but this is a great place if you're looking for a biker bar that's relaxed and not trying to be corporate or flashy. The whole place is just relaxed and welcoming to gear heads or black sheep of the world. It was a breath of fresh air that was welcomed while traveling thru. I'll definitely be visiting again.“

“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.“

“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’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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had VIVA cater our wedding as we had our first date at VIVA in Urbandale. They were amazing to work with, EXTREMELY affordable, and were so thoughtful! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! We also love dining in the restaurant and have great food and excellent service every time!“

“1st time there, food was incredible and the service was spot on, will definitely be coming back.“

“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!“

“Excellent place! We were driving from Idaho and saw the restaurant on maps and we couldn’t be happier! Food was great and fast and really good service! It’s tough finding a good place to eat while on a trip, but we’re so glad o we found it“

“Best taco truck in Des Moines, hands down. I keep coming back and it never misses. The quesabirria is the move — crispy, cheesy, and the meat is always tender. Tacos are the perfect size so you can mix and match a few different meats. Red salsa has a real kick to it in the best way. Everything tastes fresh, not sitting-under-a-heat-lamp fresh, actually fresh. Prices are fair for the quality too. I've tried a lot of taco trucks around town and this is the one I tell people about. Do yourself a favor and stop by.“

“Really enjoyed the flavors of the foods we ate. Everything tasted really fresh, from the salsa to the rice and beans, it was delicious! Fast service, food came out in less than 10 minutes, and good portion sizes. Would recommend if you're in the mood for fresh flavors!“

“I was hesitating and tonight we stop by and “wow” we will definitely go back again. Excellent food we had the enchilada tacos. Delicious flavor, huge portions and fast service. Once you try them you will definitely go back again. Thank you!“

“Amazing food at a great price. A neighborhood gem.“

“Great service. Great food. Different menu than many other Mexican places. We should come here more.“

“SO good I got the pecan hot chocolate + the chicken tamales with the salsa verde. 11/10 seriously! I can’t wait to come back and try the ice cream!🥰🖤“