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    Amigo Mexican Restaurant

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jaci S.

    The service was so incredibly prompt and kind - the speed at which our food arrived was wonderful. I saw their birria sign outside and actually whipped around to come and try it out. Was NOT disappointed. I don't know if this is a permanent item or temporary but I recommend everyone and their mother to try it out. The food is impeccable, the area is bright and colorful and the signage is fun. Will be coming back to see if their margs are as delicious as they look. But, absolutely in love with our experience!

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    Dee W.

    Came with my husband. The only update would be No to the chorizo for him. He loved the Al pastor and the corn tortillas are unique.

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    1 year ago

    The service was good, the portions were good. I loved the margaritas. The food was fast and good too. We will be going back again.

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    1 year ago

    Good spot for Tex Mex and margaritas. They have a bit of everything g and the service is good. It's my go to for local Mexican.

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    2 years ago

    They have some of the best food and the staff are phenomenal! My wife and I go at least once a week! We give it the highest possible rating!

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    5 years ago

    It was good. It's across street from our hotel. Large portions snd good flavors. Glad we tried it.

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    3 years ago

    The Best Mexican I've found in a very long time. Thank you for great food. Great prices. We'll be coming back!!!

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    My new favorite Mexican restaurant. Large and fresh veggies for the fajitas! Great service.

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    3 years ago

    Worst Mexican food ever had ! No flavor at all do not recommend one bit ! Taco Bell is better than this place

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    4 years ago

    Service has always been fast and we've loved everything we've ordered. Shrimp street tacos and Hawaiian fajitas are some of our favorites!

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    Food was bland. Still on the hunt for proper Mexican food in Iowa that isn't tailored for the Midwestern gringo pallet.

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    El Mariachi - Camaron Fajitas

    El Mariachi

    3.7(111 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $31 04/18/2026 This place has been on my Want to Go list for a while after seeing a recommendation in a publication. The first time we stopped by a number of years ago, we decided against going in due to there not being many cars in the parking lot. That was definitely not the case last night - the parking lot was nearly full and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, as they were quite busy. Needless to say, we left quite happy to have stopped - as we really enjoyed the experience. Our initial indicators of a good Mexican restaurant starts with their margaritas and then their chips and salsa. They passed it both areas - as both were above average. We started with a Spicy Jalapeno Margarita (see picture) from the bar while we waited for our table. It was good, but wasn't very spicy. The chips and salsa (see picture) were very good - tasty, fresh salsa that was thick enough to stay on your chips and crispy tortilla chips with enough oil to indicate they were fried fresh. For our meals, my wife ordered the Tacos Carne Asada (see picture), while I opted for the Tacos Carne Asada (see picture) - both based on our waiter Omar's recommendation. Omar was great - loved his recommendations, had a great sense of humor and was quite attentive to our needs! As stated, both my wife and I loved our plates - and yes, we shared with each other as always to both confirm. The only change I made to my plate was requesting corn tortillas - as I much prefer them to flour. I just can't say enough about both plates - not only did we REALLY like them, but there was plenty to bring home for another meal. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

    I went on a Tuesday with my parents. it wasn't very busy at all. I ordered lunch chicken fajitas,…read more Steve ordered steak fajitas. mom got a chicken taco salad. mom is very particular about spice. she could eat the salsa, the cheese dip, guacamole and her taco salad. the taco salad was full of chicken and not alot of lettuce. the chicken fajitas were good. I tried the steak fajitas and it was really dry. the lunch fajitas were huge. the sides were not huge, but plenty. service was good. I enjoyed my meal and will have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I enjoyed the cheese dip and the guacamole.

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    Sol Agave - Chips & Salsa

    Sol Agave

    4.4(32 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Great Bang Bang Shrimp! Margaritas were good. I got the 42 ounce. Came in a cool giant margarita…read moreglass!

    This place totally looks like it used to be someone's house…read more The street corn used mayonesa--which added a healthy (and welcome) burst of lime flavor. Don't add any additional--otherwise the lime flavor will be overpowering. This was an exceptional dish--very generous amounts of cheese and Tajin seasoning as well. The chips were served very warm and they don't skimp on them. I thought the salsa was a tad thick, but that's probably just my preference for thinner salsa... Service was very good--staff checked in regularly--and they took the step of bringing my extra spoon out on a plate. I thought that was interesting as well. I don't know if it was a Monday special, but my tallboy of Pacifico was only $3. I didn't even know they had Pacifico tallboys--I thought this was an exceptional value. Some minor quibbles with my barria tacos--the verde salsa was heavy on the jalapeno--overpowering in fact. The shells themselves were griddled to perfection and there was a healthy amount of cheese in them. The broth was pretty greasy--not something I had experienced previously. The meat was tender, but not very flavorful. On an individual basis, if only one of these issues was present, this would have been a five. The cumulative (minor) issues knocks the overall review down to about a 4.25. The booths are very large and tall, but there's not much room for fat boys like myself to squeeze in.

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    Nuevo México - The finish to an awesome meal.  Good Hib Jose!!!!

    Nuevo México

    3.9(28 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    What a great find here in Johnston! We were looking for some mexican food and didn't feel like…read moredriving to Ankeny for our usual spot. On a whim we tried Nuevo, and were really happy we did. Don't let the modest facade or the location (a strip mall behind a gas station) fool you, this place is the real deal. We were greeted at the door and were seated in a booth right away, but there's also a patio with some nice shade if you want to eat outside. The service was prompt, and the meal was about the right pace. Our food was awesome, especially the Tacos al Carbon. I would definitely order this again. Our son really enjoyed the chicken quesadillas, but not as much as the free ice cream dessert that everyone received at the end of the meal - it was great surprise. Overall, this family run restaurant really exceed my expectations, we can't wait to eat here again.

    If you live in Johnston and don't love Plaza Mexico (now Nuevo Mexico), you're missing out!…read moreHonestly, I've tried a lot of Mexican places in both Iowa and Minnesota and this place is still my favorite. They changed management a few years ago but kept a lot of the same staff and same favorites that make this place amazing. The menu is extensive but not overwhelming, and avoids the common problem of everything seeming the same. Their specials are unique and they offer everything from tacos to seafood entrees. I've never had anything I didn't love here. The chips and salsa are ACTUALLY free unlimited refills (with no judgments passed), and I always get their cheese dip--it's delish! Their servings are MASSIVE. Served with great presentation on a large round white plate, it's chow time. You can get a great meal (and take half home for leftovers) for lunch special prices of $6-$9 and dinner entrees from $9-$12! I personally love the street tacos, tacos al carbon, and chicken enchiladas. Their ingredients are fresh and steak is amazing! Finally, they end your meal with free sopas (ice cream on a crispy dessert chip drizzled with chocolate sauce, honey, and cinnamon)! This place never disappoints and is a staple in the neighborhood.

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    Nuevo México - Part of the menu not in including the specialties.

    Part of the menu not in including the specialties.

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    Nuevo México - Chicken fajita burrito comes with pico & guacamole & salsa :) filled with everything else

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    Chicken fajita burrito comes with pico & guacamole & salsa :) filled with everything else

    Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill - Seafood Enchiladas

    Hidalgo Mexican Bar and Grill

    4.3(86 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    My daughter told me about this place because she and her friends like to come for margaritas. I…read morelike new places so we decided to give it a shot. Plain and simple, I like this place. It's nothing fancy. Friendly and fast service. It had Mexican music playing on the speakers but it was more of a pop/rock Mexican, not the typical music you usually hear in establishments like this. I enjoyed it. Great Mexican beer on tap for what I thought was reasonable prices. Chips and salsa are good. You have to get the Hildago Molcajete. Huge, temperature hot, layers of different stuff, fantastic. Plenty of leftovers. True molcajete served in the stone bowl. No restaurant is cheap anymore. But this place is pretty reasonably priced, and I thought the food is as good as any other local Mexican restaurant

    Back again! Plenty of parking outside on an early afternoon…read more We stopped back for another company lunch. This time I checked out the lunch menu. I found what will probably be my go to going forward. We were seated close to the bar. This was also a little closer to the kitchen and were attended to right away. The chips and salsa hit the table right away and we ordered up the guacamole and the queso. Everyone is always really nice and helpful. TVs on over the bar and music plays. I ordered the Huevos con Chorizo this time. Two scrambled eggs with chorizo, Mexican sausage, served with rice and beans. I had them hold the beans. Food came fast again. I was doing the happy food dance my eggs were so good. Once again, an all around great experience. 3 times out of 3 so far.

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