We've come by this place a couple of times. My partner and I decided to try it out because we heard reggaeton playing and were looking for more Mexican food spots in the area. The vibe was amazing, I love the murals and the decor. The service was incredible as well. I didn't get the name of our server but she was amazing and the cutest ever. The chilaquiles are fire. The food was amazing. The drink were 100/10 I loved the cups for the drinks. Reminds me of home with my family in Mexico. You will not regret coming here. Amazing vibes, food and people. The owners did an amazing job with this place. So aesthetically pleasing. A staple for sure. read more

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Cafe Tacuba had a few slip ups tonight, but overall, it's still a great mexican restaraunt with quality food and service. I have loved their quesabirria in the past but unfortunately they were out, so I went with the steak quesadilla instead. It was decent, but nothing to die for. I was thinking about quesabirria the whole time... Someone else at the table ordered three ground beef tacos (which technically isnt on the menu but is easy enough to make) but unfortunately they were also out of ground beef. The Ozzy's bowl was delicious and I would recommend that to anyone trying to choose something from their LARGE menu. The Horchata was a big plus - nice and sweet (and the large size is LARGE). The sprite was flat and the salsa wasn't giving everything I wanted (I did ask for salt which helped). Service was pretty good, with some wait time between drink orders/check ups, but it was pretty busy, so all props to the server! Also, the steak tacos made for great leftovers the next day. Thanks cafe tacuba! read more

Cafe Tacuba - Ozzys bowl (best meal on the table) - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink since we were hungry but boy was the service immaculate and the all around vibes of the restaurant has had me craving to come back and see if their food matches how much effort and class they put in their drinks. Will be trying again read more

Cafe Tacuba - Pineapple Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Above average food with more ten enough served. Love the decor with its murals on the walls. Servers are friendly and fast. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Beef fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Me and my husband went here for lunch on a Saturday morning around 11. We got there and found they were serving breakfast. I went with a country skillet, my husband went with the chili Verde skillet. The wait was very fast. Our server was so attentive and thoughtful, bringing ketchup and hot sauce. The music was at the perfect volume. The vibe was chill. The food came out with steam rolling off of it! My toast my actually crispy! It was really good. Next time I will ask for corn tortillas though. I would say this is a must try if you're wanting sometime fast and fresh that's flavor will really blow your mind. When I ordered a breakfast skillet I did not expect to enjoy such fresh ingredients, so fast and also taste amazing. I can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Country Skillet - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Went on Sunday for breakfast and all I can say is WOW! Everything we had was amazing. I started with a caramel macchiato which was surprisingly smooth and tasted on point! We ordered the bacon breakfast quesidilla, lemon blueberry pancakes and the fajita omelet with steak. The portions were huge. The pancake was literally the best I've ever had (and Im a pretty good cook myself)). The quesidilla was perfection with the thin layer of beans! The omelet had the most tender steak and was so flavorful! The service was top notch! Was pretty busy when we first arrived but was surprised how it slowed down by 10:30. This place has a copy atmosphere and I could have stayed all day! Highly recommend and will keep going for breakfast. read more

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Make a point to stop at Cafe Tacuba. Don't miss out on their wonderful lunch specials--a great bargain. Our server didn't mention them, but brought the menu over when we asked. Includes a soda and chips. Phenomenal bargain. Everything was so incredibly fresh, and the presentation was beautiful! Truly an unexpected surprise. Full bar available. The space is very pretty with beautiful murals and plants. read more

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We there when family from out of town came in and it was great. Service was awesome. Serving size of the food was so much we had left overs and chips and salsa . Love this place. read more

Server was great. All of our dinners(7) were exceptional! The guac is perfect. The Verde sauce has the right zing to it for a change! Reg marg had a new flavor to it, but delicious. Must try this place! read more

Per usual, our food was very good! It was hot, delicious and had nice presentation. Service was very good and our lattes were so yummy. We will definitely be back. They have a lot of choices on the menu. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Breakfast Chimi's and Kori's skillet with toast. Latte's: spicy Mexican mocha latte and dulce de leche latte. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Breakfast tacos were excellent. Fun atmosphere. Bar staff were constantly slinging drinks while chatting up the customers. Excellent service, would go again! read more

We came for breakfast and got seated immediately. The server was pleasant and friendly. I got chilaquiles with green salsa which was very flavorful and filling. They also have several additional hot sauces available (I got Valentina). Price was very reasonable for the portion. Of note, their refried beans have meat in them but their black beans don't. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Margaritas and food is awesome! Nachos el pastor and bowls are great. People so friendly and remember your order from your last visit!

I have been to this place twice and although it is still new I think they are doing all the right things. Service may be a little slow but we hardly were without a drink for long. The servers are polite and helpful. They have specials for happy hour and on Taco Tuesday. I was not able to find a website but they are advertising on Facebook. The place fills up with the after work crowd but it never got too loud. The room is well lit (except for that one lightbulb on the left of the bar that kept flashing both times I visited). The decorations are very nice and appropriate for the decor. There is a full bar and a good selection of adult beverages. The chips taste freshly made and come out warm, with a good salsa accompanying them. A must try! read more

Cafe Tacuba - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If you are looking for a traditional Mexican dining experience, this is not the place. I would describe it as modern Mexican American. The music and the atmosphere is very "hip". The Mexican Vegan Bowl was amazing, robust and full of flavor. The portion size was way too big though. I learned that the hard way... I love that they have plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too. I would highly recommend it. Just get a box for your leftovers! read more

Cafe Tacuba - Mexican Vegan Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Upon walking in the restaurant looked nice and the vibe seemed mellow. We sat down ordered our food and 20 minutes later upon originally ordering our food they come out and tell us that unfortunately they were all out of the dish one of us were ordering. So we had to scurry and look their the menu again asking what was available and that's when I chose to order the aguachile. Honestly if it weren't for the food tasting amazing I would have definitely been more upset that they spent so much time before hand without telling us that my dish was unavailable. read more

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Awesome breakfast, chili verde skillet was fantastic. Large diverse menu with lots of options. My wife had the churro pancakes they were delicious and more than two people can eat. My granddaughters devoured an order of them also. Service was good, they might be a little short staffed but it was worth the wait, and in my opinion it wasn't a long wait. The restaurant has awesome decor. It was a true experience to dine here. I must go back for lunch or dinner. read more

This place does not disappoint. I've come for dinner a few times, but the breakfast looked great, so I wanted to try it too. Came for breakfast on a Monday around 9AM. Not too many people so we were seated right away. Service was fast and food was great! Huge menu and there is something for everyone whether you want a traditional eggs, bacon/sausage, and pancakes or something with Mexican flavors. I'd recommend the Sunrise Bowl with eggs, black beans, carnitas, salsa, and avocado. Adding hot sauce made it spectacular. Try it out! read more

Cafe Tacuba - El Americano - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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This spot is cozy, casual, and delicious! We visited for a girls' night out last night (Thursday evening). Arrived around 7:15. I was prompted seated before my friends arrived. There were probably 20 other people dining when I got there, and that was the busiest it was. The chips were perfect, salsa was great, and the queso was a LOT for a small order. I ordered a mango madness margarita and a beso mule. The mule was stronger than the margarita, but both were tasty. My veggie burrito and rice was served on a HUGE plate. I couldn't finish it. Leftovers today for me! Service was excellent. I will definitely be back soon - especially to try the breakfast menu! read more

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So glad I finally got to try this place, I love the location and I love all the artwork. Service was great, friendly, and fast. I got the chicken bowl, wow it was huge and fresh, I wish I was able to take it home to reheat but was on a long road trip. They also make their chips, fresh and warm. Can't wait to try more of the menu next time am in town. read more

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Lots of menu options, attentive staff. Good location in NewBo area. Complimentary chips and salsa.

We dined at Cafe Tacuba - a really pretty restaurant in the New Bo area of Cedar Rapids. They have several murals on the walls and very pretty flowers throughout. Chips and salsa were very tasty and we ordered half price happy hour margaritas. We enjoyed the quesadillas- the CDMX was very filling; the Al Pastor was good but would have been better with fresh pineapple instead of canned. We will definitely be back. read more

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When I saw this on maps, I knew I had to come here. The coffee is to die for, I love the unique mugs they come in. You get a pitcher of water, to refill at your own convenience, which as a thirsty girl was so good. My server was so kind and patient with me as it was my first time coming here. He was very transparent on what was happening, he apologized for the wait because they were making more batter. Man was it worth the wait. The crepes were cooked perfect, not too thin, airy, and overall delicious. Very good vibes in here. Even on a Wednesday morning, it was fairly busy. I can see why!! They played a mix of music creating a very inclusive environment. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Strawberry banana crepes - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I have only had take out here since it is next door to my apartment building. But from what I can see they aesthetic is very nice and elegant. The menu selection is go and has very good descriptions for people that might not be familiar with Mexican food. Everything I have had has been great including the desserts. The tres leche cake is excellent but is a massive portion would recommend splitting with someone. Lastly every time I have stopped in the service have had a friendly greeting, and my order has been correct. Would recommend if you are in the SE downtown Cedar Rapids area. read more

Amazing service, fun atmosphere. Huge margarita menu. Food came out very fast and all tasted super fresh

They opened in December and I have seen a few pictures out there and wanted to try this. It's in the old Fong's Pizza location by NewBo. I love the decor and the wall art is really incredible. Super cool vibe. I was a tad devastated when I heard La Casita closed as I absolutely loved their pancakes. They had almost a birthday cake flavor to them, just wonderful. Apparently one of the owners of Cafe Tacuba was also an owner at La Casita and GOOD NEWS, the pancakes live on! They tasted the same as did most of the other food. My favorite part of this is, there is like 3x the seating and a much better wait area. The rest of the food was great as well. We had two of the Benedict options and both were good. The English muffins are the thick/dense variety, which is my favorite. Forgot to ask but they seemed to be house made. My chorizo Benny with the chipotle hollandaise was fun and flavorful. Tons of espresso drink options and dang I like their mugs! Apparently I'm on a mug kick lately. Without a doubt, it's worth checking out. read more

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Made a reservation, granted it was for a larger group of 7 at 6:30 PM. They accepted the reservation, but it took over an hour for us to get seated. Food was good, everyone loves the margaritas (which I didn't have). Will have to try again in order to test out the service. read more

Father's Day brunch at Cafe' Tacuba did not disappoint! Tasty breakfast cocktails - the Bloody Mary was a little "spicy" for my gf. But the "breakfast margarita" was delicious!! Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent ranging from the breakfast chilaquiles with green salsa, Huevos con Chorizo, Tijuana Bene and the Chipotle Bene. We'll definitely be back to try lunch or dinner sometime! read more

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This was my second time coming here and it continues to be delicious! Service was a little slow but seemed like a newer server. Margaritas were 10/10 and food was soooo good! read more

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Tried the breakfast today at Cafe Tacuba. Started with the Mucha Toxica- spiced hot chocolate with a shot of espresso served in a clay cup topped with cinnamon and whipped cream with a chocolate drizzle- very sweet and good. They were out of poblanos so I went with the breakfast enchiladas- 3 tortillas filledwith eggs and sausage and covered in queso. Served with rice and beans- all very good. My friend had huevos rancheros and said they were excellent. Definitely will be back to try other dishes- their menu is huge and has traditional American breakfasts food as well as Mexican dishes. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Breakfast enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Food was delicious, and we were grateful for a variety of vegetarian options. Plus the option to swap vegan chorizo into any meat dishes. Service was quick and I enjoyed the fun murals around the walls. The chips were better than any other mexican restaurant I've been to! read more

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DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!! My girlfriend and her friend recently got very bad food poisoning from here. read more

Very good food and lots of it. Huge menu and lots of options if you are vegetarian. Several more items I need to try! Good presentation. read more

Cafe Tacuba - Tierra y Mar - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Update: went back for dinner and it was just as good as I had hoped it would be!! Chips were warm and looked homemade? The margarita options were endless and the tacos were amazing! Love a good carnitas taco!! We even left with a shirt to support their business (Holy $h*t I love tacos) read more

Cafe Tacuba - Carnitas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

My server Addy was absolutely amazing! She was thorough and made sure we got everything we wanted. Such a sweet girl!

Not the typical "Mexican restaurants" around here. And the breakfast selection and coffee was amazing. read more

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We're just back from our second meal at Tacuba. We've enjoyed dinner and now breakfast there. In both cases we were thoroughly impressed! Excellent, attentive service, the food can't be beat, and who knew a breakfast margarita could be do good. My only trepidation is that when more people learn about Tacuba it'll be harder to get a table there!!! read more

Street parking, busy, wonderful food, great atmosphere. Excellent service, music, full bar, I will definitely come back.

We sat at the bar and had great service- our margs were 10/10 and food was amazing. The chips were so good!! I love that this old building has new character~the inside is so cute! read more

From the reviews, I expected something... different. The decoration is nice, it's "hip" as somebody else mentioned before and even the menu is decorated. So I enjoyed that a lot. Service was also decent, waiter came a couple of times to ask if we needed anything. We asked for salsa, and it never came, but that was not detrimental. I did not like the food that much, to be honest. The tacos were kind of bland and my enchilada did not have a lot of taste, either. I guess it's not truly "mexican" food, and maybe their specialty truly is breakfast. read more