Fantastic Mexican restaurant in Ankeny! I love this place and stop in every tin be in mmm in the…read morearea (multiple times a year). Service and food is always great. This time, the server was Santiago. The margaritas are good and the shot at the end of the night is fun!

We ordered 3 separate entrees today. The steak fajitas The…read moresuper flour tacos The steak quesidilla The steak fajitas were tasteless. No spice. Bland. No sizzling plates. The vegetables were way overcooked. The super flour tacos were terrible. The flour shells tasted old and seemed to have a taste like someone threw them onto a hot electric heating coils. Taste was awful. Meat was tasteless. No flavor. I found them almost inedible. In fact I thought I was going to feel ill when I was there. But just stopped eating them. The quesidilla was ok but rather overcooked. Not the best. I will not be back. We tipped the waiter as it was not his fault. But $74 for 3 lunch items was steep for such poor quality meals.

Coming from Arizona, I've definitely missed those authentic Mexican flavors, and El Molcajete…read moredelivered. Everything we had was incredible. The carne asada was packed with flavor, and pairing it with the bacon-wrapped shrimp took the whole plate to another level. The shrimp tacos were easily some of the best I've had--fresh, loaded with toppings, and that sauce they put on them was seriously out of this world. The service was just as impressive as the food. Everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. I honestly can't think of a single thing that was lacking. Great food, authentic flavors, phenomenal service, and an overall top-tier experience. If you're in Ankeny, definitely stop by and give El Molcajete a try. Moving here from Arizona and finding a gem like this was a huge win. My wife and I already know this is going to become one of our regular spots. Easily a 10/10 experience! Can't complain the ambiance was a nice open concept.

Big fan, best Mexican restaurant in Ankeny, and always a positive overall experience…read more Large parking lot, kind customer service, and a huge menu that they manage well. Best guacamole in town! Get their guacamole appetizer that they make it front of your table. Yummy! Great vibe here, comfy inside and outside, and their servers are solid!

Mojito is a fun word to say and now a really good place to eat…read more Weekday evening was a perfect time to go. It in a strip mall area and we had driven by multiple times and finally getting in a stop. Our waitress was a sweetheart. I threw my typical questions at her and she was on top of it. Chips were warm and the salsa was perfect. She brought us our drink orders quickly. The blue margarita was a good suggestion. We enjoyed the chips and the drinks. We were taken aback when our meals arrived. Hubby ordered the CA burrito and it was bigger than this forearm! I ordered the steak chimichanga and it also was way more than I imagined it would be. We both enjoyed our meals. We both were so full that I feel like we were going to have to be rolled out of there. The menus are huge. There is no excuse not to find anything. The restaurant is decent sized, with music playing like you come to expect in a Mexican restaurant. I think it was the manager who came out and checked on us to make sure we were doing alright. We decided that we would be back sooner than later. The price was right and it ended up being another meal for both of us.

Went with a group of friends. Had a great time. Fast attentive service. Great portions. Great food…read more Everyone loved their meals and drinks. No complaints. Would recommend.

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 5*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably) Total check/person: $16 06/02/2024 We had heard of Fiesta Jalapeno's before, but actually ended up here a little by accident today, as we planned lunch at the Best Burger in Iowa restaurant next door, but it was inexplicably closed for the day. The weather was great and the patio looked inviting so we optioned for Mexican instead. The menu options were good and our group ended up sampling quite a few of them as the pictures will show. You will see pictures for each of the following below: Carnitas Tacos, Lobster Relleno, Spicy Grilled Burrito, Burrito Bowl Grilled Chicken & Steak, Chimichangas Supremas, Lobster Chimichanga and Chips & Salsa. We found all of the food to be solid and above average with the exception of the chips, which weren't my favorite. While not having any alcoholic drinks contributed, the value is quite good...as we only spent $16 per person before the tip. I loved the lively, open atmosphere and would likely return if in the area again in the future. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

Service was terrible and food was not hot. margaritas are…read moremade with cheap tequila and mixers but are $15. won't be back

Nice atmosphere and friendly wait staff. TV's in seating area so you can catch your favorite game…read morewhile you enjoy your meal. I had the Casador Burrito. Huge portion and very tasty! I would recommend Cazador next time you are in the Ankeny area for a great Mexican experience!

The food was Great,the service was okay due to our server kept calling my daughter Sir he never…read moresaid mam or miss to me or my other daughter,and no name badges so I couldn't correct him,just a little Mexican boy,and we came all the way from Shenandoah IA this is our second visit I'm sure we will be back. Thank You Lisa Miranda

What a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of…read moreflavor! Everything looked just as amazing as it tasted. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the prices were great! It's refreshing to find a place that offers such wonderful food, generous portions, excellent service, and great prices all in one. We will definitely be back and highly recommend giving this place a try!

This is a terrific option if you are looking for a no-frills, quality food, family-owned…read moreexperience. I was impressed with the menu, loaded with great options that made it difficult to decide because they were so appealing. Order at the counter when you initially arrive, and they'll serve you before the cash register because this family has it down to a science. Coca-Cola products. Loved my Carne Asada tacos, tasty, great salsa (especially the hot variety), and yummy chips. They have a new happy customer.

The food and the margarita were flavorless. I had the Chili Relleno and hubby had a burrito…read more This goes on the One and done list.

I had the shrimp enchiladas at Lindo Jalisco and they were very good! The sauce was just the right…read moreamount -- flavorful without being overpowering -- and the mixture of veggies inside the enchiladas added a nice touch. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, tender and fresh. The rice and beans on the side were warm and tasty, and the complimentary chips and salsa were a great start to the meal, especially with both a mild and a hot salsa to choose from. Overall, a really satisfying and well-balanced meal! The employees there were attentive and warm to us, even though it wasn't busy at all since we went during off-peak hours. The restaurant was also spacious and was clean!

I forgot how good this place was. I haven't been there since they first opened up, but my wife…read morewanted to take me back there because she was recently there. we were greeted by friendly staff and seated us at a booth. We started with the trio-chips, guac, queso, And salsa. The chips were really good- thick and crunchy. You have to pay for them though. for our entrées, we split the Al past Doerr tacos and Birria tacos . Both were awesome. The real tacos were crunchy slightly soggy on the side. They were sitting on, but they came with an AU to dip in the Al. Pastor tacos were really good. They came with a mango salsa. For the sides, we got the corn which was awesome in the beans they both came with cheese. They have a really good drink selection. You can't go wrong with any of them. This place is really good. I would recommend it one of the best Mexican places in Ankeny. The only downfall is you have to pay for the chips, but they're totally worth it.

Upon arriving in the afternoon for a late lunch with an empty stomach I ordered their birria torta…read morethat was recommended to me by the server. Restaurant was small, interior could've used a quick sweep. Restaurant was relatively quiet besides chatter from the workers whom seem to be friendly with one another which is a huge plus from a guest perspective. Walked out with a tab of $24 including time and entree with an iced coke which could use more ice in my humble opinion. Will definitely be back to try other options on their menu.

Soooooo this place is basically heaven. $2.00 margaritas during happy hour, Exile Ruthie on tap,…read morethe fajita quesadilla is amazing to say the least. And the service is top notch. Can't wait to come back!

Margaritas were excellent. Service was quick. Food was served but was not very warm. Had to send it…read moreback to be rewarmed. Noticed the floor looked like food had spilled on it and was just wiped up. It needed to be done better and scrubbed with a mop. It was mid day about 1:00 when we arrived. Not very busy. Only about 4-5 tables filled. Tab came to little over $50.00 with 2 margaritas and a 20% tip. To be fair they had not been opened long yet. They were still working out the bugs I am sure.

Not your average fast food! Especially if you want a huge breakfast burrito!…read more Highly recommend taco Tuesday! 5 beef or chicken tacos for less than $7...what!? Also the quality and quantity of fillings is crazy! So good!! Their salsas are delicious and if you go in you can raid the fresh condiments bar full of fresh and delicious extras, like jalapeño's, pickled carrots, salsas and more! The folks working here are always super friendly and fun to chat with! The building all seem to be old long John silvers. The place is slightly dated but they keep them clean and well maintained. For sure check out the specials!

Had read good reviews about the Ankeny location. Decided to try the taco Tuesday special of 5 beef…read moretaco for $6 with my boys. They both complained that the tacos were dry and tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. The only reason it gets a 3 star is because my chili verde was nice and spicy.