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    Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

    3.5 (62 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    ABELARDO'S MEXICAN FRESH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Salsa bar.  Includes limes and spicy carrots

    San Diego standard found in Ames. Burrito California made so good even the pico included doesn't make it soggy. It makes my heart light and stomach ecstatic to find Dolores Robledo's classic made right in the Midwest. This is what I am homesick for when I want a burrito. Service and atmosphere are also familiar. Fantastic!

    Chicken fajitas
    Karan V.

    Fast Food Mexican place. I liked their stuffed peppers nice & big. Their Sauce tray with all different options is overwhelming. THEY ARE OPEN 24 HOURS. That's the best part. I have been there thrice in 1 week. The people working there are kind & polite. Their CHicken Fajitas had veggies in it so I was upset & hence 4 stars but overall the portions are big enough for 7-8$

    Fish taco and chips and guacamole
    Aja L.

    I decided to give them another try. The burritos and tortas aren't extra greasy and gross - or maybe they changed things up. They're pretty delicious.

    Carne Asada Burrito

    Very bad experience. First burrito I ordered (veggie) was inedibly sloppy and cold. I politely asked if there was any way I could get a refund or another burrito and, to their credit, was given a fresh carne asada burrito. I was hoping to enjoy it, but it was just bad. Only steak and rice that was not mixed together in any way at all. Incredibly dry and chewy steak. I would advise against choosing Abelardos when looking for a good burrito.

    Art B.

    A pretty typical taco shop from the perspective of my present home state of Arizona. A great addition to the Mexican food scene in Ames from the perspective of my boyhood home in Iowa. Definitely a good use of the old Long John Silver's location. Are those the old seafood shop booths I'm sitting in? Not sure. They clash with the Mexican theme, but they sure are comfy. Contrary to what a couple of other reviewers have indicated, the restaurant seems clean and well kept. We ordered three combo plates this day, all costing less than $8. We sampled chicken, shredded beef and ground beef. All were good. I'm not a huge fan of the salsa bar. Two red sauces, neither packing much heat, one green and one avocado sauce. All kind of generic. The quality of the meats, the rice and the beans, however, were great. You can opt for bottled Mexican Coca Cola, the kind sweetened with cane sugar, not high fructose corn syrup (sorry, Iowa). Don't forget to try the other bottled Mexican sodas and the horchata! A drive thru is also available for a quick meal to go. Open 24 hours a day, a huge plus.

    Large iced Horchata

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    1 year ago

    The food was amazing! Came out quickly. Was friendly despite showing up late at night.

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    1 year ago

    Someone tell me where the flavor is cause I couldn't find it Thanks for being open for us late eaters tho

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    3 years ago

    If your looking for that true California Taco shop place. This is for you. Authentic sauces and ingredients. I just wish I found it sooner.

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    3 years ago

    This is the best for Mexican food in Ames!! Must get the nachos!!!!!!! A recommendation for all!

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    3 years ago

    foods great! I usually go through the drive thru and the serve is good, they get my order out quickly!

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    3 years ago

    We have had nothing but great food here. They have a great deal on tacos on Tuesdays and it's super hard to pass up!

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    4 years ago

    Great Mexican food fast and friendly service, not too pricey, the salsa is very spicy hot but it's okay

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    6 years ago

    Decent enough, but ffs Abelardo's. Sending a delivery order out without tossing in some hot sauce is just irresponsible.

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    6 years ago

    Excellent authentic Mexican food. Extremely kind staff and super efficient. Definitely recommend!!

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