Food has been good. Service is spot on. The restaurant is always clean…read more One of our goto fo Mexican food.

Listen, I came here for a chill night and left in a committed relationship with the Nachos Cabo…read more We're registered at Target. These nachos don't come to play. They show up stacked like they've got something to prove -- loaded, cheesy, and so generous with toppings that I started making life decisions halfway through. ("Do I really need to go to work tomorrow? Or do I just stay here and live my best nacho-filled life?") Then came the margarita. Sweet but sassy, with just enough tequila to make me feel like texting my ex, but in a classy way. And the service? Absolutely top-tier. Our server was the kind of person who makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time there--fast, friendly, and somehow always showing up right when you need a refill. Villas Patio didn't just feed me; they gave me a full-on therapy session via tortilla chips, lime, and excellent hospitality. 10/10 would let them emotionally support me again.

So I never got to try the food but walked in on a Friday evening to have dinner with the family…read more Gave our name at the host stand and provided a buzzer to wait. Asked if we could go to the bar for a drink and were told we could. Sat at two seats at the end of the bar and about to order a margarita when a manager abruptly stopped us from ordering telling us that if we weren't eating we couldn't sit there. Bartender looked a little lost as well by this. I mentioned we were goi g to order an appetizer as well but were told dinner only. I promptly handed the buzzer back to the manager and informed him that we would not return.

Just stopped for lunch. A pretty good lunch menu and everything we ordered was great. Really good…read moresized portions for lunch. Sure didn't walk away hungry. The wait staff were very attentive and socialable. Nice quiet place. We'll be back

I just visited for the second time, and the service has been quick and friendly both times. I…read morerecently tried the chicken enchiladas verde which were pretty decent. Last visit I had the chicken fajita quesadilla which is probably my favorite. It's a great location not far off 380 and close to the North Liberty area. It's quieter and has plenty of parking, so it's super convenient. We'll definitely be back!

The meal was delicious- fresh and hot…read more The service was not so good. The restaurant was empty in the pre-dinner time frame (no other customers anywhere), yet there was a delay in being waited on and for follow up refills. The staff was too busy talking amongst themselves. When it was time to pay, the server literally hovered over me with the electronic payment device. The tip options were 20, 25, 30%, or customize. Difficult to customize when the server is in your face.

For sure my favorite Mexican restaurant. The staff and the food certainly deliver each time! This…read moreplace is always busy and typically packed. There is no waiting room, so be prepared to stand in the door watching others devour their delicious meal. Their staff is amazing. Super friendly and HARD workers. They are always busy doing something. They have a vested interest in the success and operation in this business. There are times that this place is so busy, that we have to wait a while to get our bill to leave....something I can over-look. Food: I have eaten at a ton of Mexican restaurants. El Sol's dishes are always on point, fresh, hot, and full of flavor. A typical meal can run around $10, however their portion size is huge and we typically need a box to take home. Can anyone say 'leftovers'? While waiting for the food we snack on chips and salsa. There are times when the chips may be a little stale, but that doesn't stop us from eating a gazillion baskets. At times we splurge on the white queso dip. I love it, but the rest of the fam typically just devours the salsa. I absolutely recommend the fajitas. Son and I usually split the steak and chicken fajitas. Make sure to ask for another order of tortillas if you are going to split. There is a small fee for extras, but worth it since we are splitting. Another favorite is the steak quesadilla. This has a large tortilla filled with steak strips and white cheese. Each meal comes with a plate of refried beans, rice, and a little salad with pico. I could live off the rice and beans. The rice is just that, rice and flavoring, no little weird things in it (aka vegetables). My fam and extended fam have probably tried everything on the menu and there has never been a complaint about the food. A couple of side comments. Parking can be challenging. There is a small parking lot across the street, but usually full. The restaurant itself is small. If you have a large group, tables will be pushed together. You will be close to other tables. No privacy if you are looking for something intimate. ****Closed Mondays****

Authentic, delicious, the best!!! I am from Arizona and El Sol tastes and feels like home. I have…read moreto make the trip from Mt Vernon every time I'm in town!

Feeling like you need to get out of Iowa and go on vacation? No need. This place brings the flavors…read moreof India to Hiawatha without breaking the bank! Depressed with the winter gloom? Seriously, this place can help. Try their Rasam soup, a little spicy-for some, but full of so much flavor!!! Didn't expect much from the veg noodles but again, packed full of flavor! Lastly I chose masala dosa which came with two different sauces of choice. All of it was superb and didn't break the bank. Trying more of their food next time.

Everything! Wife loves the buffet. We eat there every three weeks or so. Staff is very friendly…read more Kudos to the chef!!! My Methi Shrimp was awesome today!

This restaurant used to be Pregame which moved across town. I was happy to see right away that they…read morehad Happy Hour specials. The menu not only has Mexican dishes, but also has menu items from previous menus restraints in the building had. I liked that because there's always that person who orders a burger at a Mexican restaurant. Now they have more options, which looked great. I was not impressed by the margarita. It tasted like a premix, which I don't tend to enjoy. The food however was presented really well, was full of flavor, and game out fast. Service was friendly and quick. There are several TVs if you want to watch a game. The restaurant is open, so could get a little noisy with people talking, but not unbearable. I will definitely come here again.

Food was goo, nothing special about it compared to other Mexican in the area. It's still very much…read moreset up like a bar style in there, not really a Mexican vibe. The service was not the best, but not terrible. It was not busy either. Overall was okay, not a terrible experience but not great either

I only had the opportunity to visit this place one time so my review may go up if I get a chance to…read morecome back. It appears this place is an order at the counter but they were more than willing to come to the table where we were sitting to help us out. There are several tables in the front but it is not for large groups. Wonderful friendly service. The margaritas were very good and we enjoyed the chips and salsa. I had a few different kinds of tacos which were good. Definitely a must try if you are in the area.

I can't believe there could be an improvement on our last visit but this place continues to amaze…read moreme. Friday night, $6.99 jumbo margaritas and fantastic service. You can't get steak fajitas for better than this $13.50. Enough for two meals and superb side items. We love this place!!!

Great staff and management…read more Best chips and salsa in town. I love the Mexican tacos with steak

I wasn't able to go to the place I planned to, so I decided to stop by the Villas food truck since…read moreit was in the way. The food was made fairly quickly and the man who took my order was very kind when I decided to add an order of chips and queso to my order of three al pastor tacos. The meat was very flavorful and the tacos were the perfect portion. I loved the green salsa they had on the side. Also included were the fixings of radishes, cucumbers and limes. The chips and queso were also a good portion. This was perfect for a meal to go!