I wish I would of asked more questions about Kates Kookies. They are a food truck that we stumbled…read moreon in the Walmart Grimes parking lot. My family is big cookie fans and their food truck (actually a converted small camper) is really cute and eye catching. They have a few things on the menu; boat of chocolate chip cookies, stuffed (frosting) cookie sandwiches, root beer floats, cookie sunday, and of course milk. You think okay, chocolate chip cookies....not that special, but you are wrong! These little mini bites are heaven sent. Maybe one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have had (and gives the Iowa State Fair bucket of cookies a run for their money! - don't come at me ). I think they taste really buttery. Which are mwah, a chef's kiss! The guy working said the truck is out of Perry, Iowa but not sure if they are newer. Regardless, if you see Kates Kookies around, go check them out!

I can't lie... Vegan cookies are my crutch. I love them and I could eat hundreds at a time if I…read moreneeded too! (But all vegan cookies are not created equal. But I'm happy to report Kates might be the best I have ever had.. ) So imagine my surprise in seeing a cute little camper outside of Hy-Vee saying... you guessed it.. Vegan cookies but not only were they Vegan they were Gluten Free as well.. So I just had to get some, for my wife, kid, and I.. As she is GF and I'm vegan, and well my kid will eat anything.. Here is where the story get's sad.. After a super fun conversation with the staff I took my vegan cookies to my car and at ALL 8 of them I purchased before I even got out of the parking lot! THAT's HOW good these cookies are.. So to my wife and child, I'm sorry I ate all the cookies. And to Kates... thank you for the delicious cookie lunch that I didn't share with anyone :)

Genuine soft corn tortilla tacos just like I have eaten while traveling in Central America. Two…read morefresh tortillas were placed on the plate for each serving with the meats and tasty toppings. I generously squeezed the lime wedge over my food which added the citrus zing I enjoy!

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I "discovered" La Michoacana while driving to the Story City Market one evening for some groceries…read more I regretted that I already had a pizza but came back for lunch a couple of times. First I enjoyed a couple of lengua and a cabeza taco with cilantro. These were excellent, juicy and flavorful. On another visit they were mysteriously not open. Then the third time, I had three chicken tacos which were fine. I will stick to my favorites, the lengua and cabeza. I will support any place that serves these. The lady warned me that the red salsa is hot and she was right. But it is very good as is the green. This is not Norwegian food!

Ate here for the first time today and I'm angry at myself that it took me so long to make it over!…read moreOh, I definitely have to make up for lost time. This is the best place in town to get Mexican, hands down. I'm North Mexican; Texas born and bred and only left a few years ago. Normally I head down to Des Moines when I need a legit Mexican food fix, but now I can save on gas because Mexico is RIGHT HERE in Ames! Ames has a few brick and mortar Mexican restaurants; Abelardos (fast food greasy and fried everything), El Azteca (Americanized and not remotely Mexican), Los Altos (not only Americanized and not remotely Mexican, but plain and nasty), Mr. Burrito (fair but could be higher quality), and Carlos Quesadillas (pretty legit and yummy). However, the taco trucks in town are where it's at. They get to focus on the food and not spending money on incessant marketing. Carlos Quesadillas has a truck and both the truck and restaurant are pretty good, Rico's Tacos rocks, and Torteria La Bamba is better than the fast food chains and most brick and mortar restaurants, but it's bottom of the list compared to the other taco trucks. Tacos La Michoacana is a little taco stand outside of a pawn shop selling a small menu of Mexican items. It's made to order, there are two nice benches, plastic utensils and plates, and fresh homemade salsa on the table. There's a mama in there cooking and two adolescents taking orders. The food came out within a reasonable time; hot, fresh, flavorful, and just like auntie's kitchen. If you look through the order window it looks just like an auntie's kitchen in there; big metal pots on the stove and everything. The other places might win local awards (judged by Iowa palates), but the reality is that none of them can compare to Tacos La Michoacana. They aren't flashy, it's simply fantastic food that fills you up for only five dollars. Cash only, folks. And don't waste their time with your broken and offensive attempts at Spanish; they speak English fluently. The reality is that nowhere else in town can hold a candle, but so far I've only seen Latinx people eating there. They are not here to service people that want greasy chicken covered in nacho cheese.

I have been to the Johnston location a few times and have always had a great meal with great…read moreservice. My boyfriend and I typically get the Crab Rangoon sandwich. It is the perfect balance of flavors and great for crab Rangoon lovers. One thing I love about this place are all the options! You can get fried or grilled chicken and can choose a sandwhich, salad, or wrap. There's something for everyone. I would also recommend to watch their social media pages as they offer rotating weekly sandwiches.

Review of the latest rating of a chicken sandwich since I pride myself as a southern that knows…read morechicken. Of course many have selective taste and the spices used as well as custom play a huge role. The greeting was friendly and upbeat. The surround decor was clean and mod with character. Parking was easy spacious and plentiful in with a wrap around drive thru. At issue is the price $$ for a batter dipped piece of chicken or crab Rangoon that was a tad salty, but flavorful. Would I take a road trip for another taste of what I can find in the Des Moines area probably not, but you may want to give it a try.

update: starting to think that 'la Bomba' means 'our food weighs 20 oz.' Got two tortas al pastor…read morethe other day, took 'em home and the scale read 1.25 pounds (each)... taste good hot and pass the fridge test because it tastes good cold the next day... seasoned porky bits with onion, pepper, tomato, and avocado slices on high quality bread. Spicy but not too spicy, big but not too big, spendy but not too spendy (after all I keep coming back...) Just as a personal preference I'd like to see some greens on top but maybe this is how they make these things back home. upper dater: got some tacos the other day and they were so good that we're back to 5-stars. thinking a lack of familiarity with the 'torta' may have clouded my second assessment, sorry folks.

Our family loves this taco truck! Their breakfast burritos are unreal and delicious, as well as…read moretheir lunch menu is elite as it gets. We had them pull up and cater a party as well. The guests still rave about the tacos. Truly the best

Parked behind Uptown Garage tonight. Got the absolute best burrito I've ever had. I will look these…read moreguys up again.

These street tacos were so good! The price is perfect and they were absolutely delicious! We also…read moregot a churro and it was cooked perfectly. The tacos were so full of flavor and the ingredients were really fresh. Definitely our new street taco spot!

Wow, what a find, and all thanks to Yelp!…read more A few blocks east of Duff Road on the south side of Lincoln Way, Rico's Tacos is a wonderful combination of customer service, personality, and a quality food product. We visit Ames frequently for family and were comparing taco trucks on Yelp before making our initial trip to Rico's. Manny was working the truck and is a good guy who knows his product. He guided me to their burrito, which was amazing. The tortilla did not fall apart, and its contents were spectacular, merging asada beef with scrambled eggs and other items to yield a great meal. I loved both of their sauces, with the red-hot red narrowly defeating the tasty green salsa! There is a lot of parking in this location, and the truck's staff makes it a positive experience due to their interaction and people skills. A taco truck isn't supposed to be an elegant experience! Thanks to customer Jessie, who visited as I was ordering and used Rico's for her wedding catering, giving me keen insight to their food!

They set up in Norwalk IOWA at one of our local churches. Fun to have another option for the…read moreevening. The church passed out mother day flowers and cheese sticks as we waited in line in our cars. Menus were provided as we pulled in to give us time to pick what we wanted. Service was great. The staff was happy to serve us and do so quickly. Also gave away free dessert for mother's. Great experience

several years ago my high schools after prom had the big red food truck come and it was amazing,…read moretalking to the guy running it was a great experience

Amazing burritos! My…read moregoto is a steak burrito with queso. Don't forget the spicy salsa!

Go-to for a quick bite after shopping in the mall. Reached the place around 7.30, didn't realize it…read morewas closing time but the server was sweet and accomodated me and my friend. Got the veggie quesadilla plate that came with rice and beans. Food was fresh and filling. Liked their avocado salsa too. Would definitely visit this place again.