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    El Taco Casa

    3.5 (19 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    7 months ago

    Fried flower taco is really good. Staff is nice and overall a good experience. I'm from out of town but visit when I'm in

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    This is a pinnacle to the community. Nothing has changed for the past 20 years! Even the prices are the same!

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    6 years ago

    Over rated tacos, enchiladas are terrible but the sauce is good. They finally improved the parking lot access.

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    9 years ago

    My favorite mexican place ever. Meat is great, so anything with beef is phenomenal. Fried tacos and cheese chips are the meal to get

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    8 years ago

    I love there food it's cheaper than most and it taste the bes I especially love there hot sauce it great and it's not to hot

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    Diamond Dave's - Jalapeño poppers.

    Diamond Dave's

    3.9(11 reviews)
    43.3 mi

    We found ourselves at Diamond Dave's on July 4th. One of the few places (not fast food) that were…read moreopen and not closing too early. I'd called to make sure they were open. The gentleman I spoke to on the the phone was friendly and let me know they were. We were greeted right away when we walked in and told to take a seat wherever we wanted to. Seating with mostly low top tables and booths. Our server (a woman my age...mid 50s maybe) popped over right away. Very personable and made sure we were finding everything okay. We started with a fountain drink and water, the jalapeno queso, and some jalapeno poppers. Heather had the ground beef chimichanga plate and I had the chicken alambre dinner. Now... I wouldn't necessarily call this Mexican food... Definitely Tex Mex. And that's okay...! I just don't want to give anyone the illusion that it's authentic Mexican. As if the Dave's in the name doesn't probably already do that... Lol What I will say is the food is very good. Big chunks of chicken, creamy cheese, chorizo, and bacon... My chicken alambre dinner... C'mon! There is nothing not to like there! The beans, rice, and salad were on point too. For what it is everything was great and cooked just the way it should be. The gem here though...was the staff! On a holiday... So great to their guests. We got in a conversation with our server and the gentleman working about the best place to see fireworks etc. if you don't like crowds. I'd worked in Muscatine back in the day, probably 25-30ish years ago, and obviously didn't remember much about the area... It was just a good conversation and still really stands out in my mind. There wasn't anything wrong with our food, but if there was, staff like this makes any mistake easy to forgive. Sometimes it's really more about the experience than it is about the food itself. Kudos! And thank you for being open for a couple of travelers who just needed to get out of the Des Moines metro for a couple of days...

    I come here for nostalgia mostly, but the food is yummy as well! We always get a macho nacho to…read moreshare. The staff are always friendly and we aren't ever left waiting.

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    Diamond Dave's - Entrance and signage.

    Entrance and signage.

    Diamond Dave's - Chicken Alambre dinner.

    Chicken Alambre dinner.

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    Los Rancheros - Quesadilla Queso

    Los Rancheros

    2.9(30 reviews)
    87.8 mi
    $$

    Good restaurant! They've got all the things you'd expect. There are a good amount of vegetarian…read moreoptions and the fajitas were pretty good. Our waiter did a fine job and everything came out quick and hot. It's a really nice and clean place too. I'd recommend it if you're in Petersburg.

    I've written and deleted a review about 10 times now. I don't like bashing restaurants, especially…read moresmall town ones. But this has been going on for months now and it's just awful. We used to eat here all the time as there isn't much in Petersburg, but I think we are going to stop eating here until they get better management or something. I used to get the Fajitas Mexicana all the time, I love queso fresco and poblanos. It was soooo good! The last couple times I got that particular dish, they either didn't cut the steak into strips, left off the queso fresco and put cheese sauce on it, or gave me completely the wrong dish. I have gradually tried to order easier or more standard dishes, thinking maybe it was just going to take them a bit to get back on track, but definitely not. This is plain 'ol Steak Fajitas. The steak has no flavor and is super dry, the green bell peppers are not even remotely close to being cooked, they are straight up raw. And who puts huge half slices of tomatoes in fajitas?? I asked for no pico because I can't really eat tomatoes too. I guess I'm sort of glad I got the Quesadilla Queso too, although it could've been microwaved for how it tasted. Super squishy and grease soaked into the tortilla. Definitely not cooked on a griddle. We also ordered Queso Dip for our chips and didn't get any chips. A couple times we've received completely the wrong order. Really need Los Rancheros to step up!!! This is horrible!!

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    Queso Dip, Salsa, Chips

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    Traditional Fajitas steak

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    Carlos O'Kelly's

    Carlos O'Kelly's

    2.8(36 reviews)
    60.4 mi

    It's been a few years since I've reviewed Carlos O'Kelly's…read more It is pretty hit or miss but when it is on, IT IS ON. I've been attending the Iowa City location for decades. This has been my family's go-to for birthdays and Saturdays out since I was a small child. Things I like about Carlos: - Margs. They really do hit the spot. Perfect punch and taste. - Daily specials and for holidays. Ask your waiter or check social media. - Salsa. The chips and salsa are both endless and delish. - I'm a big fan of their enchiladas-- with pulled chicken and cheese sauce. - Kids eat free sometimes. - Parking is a non issue. - There's seating for large groups! - Margs, Chips and Salsa to-go option? Yes, please! Things I don't particularly like about Carlos: - Pricing is high for quality and quantity. - Quality of food can be so hit or miss. (Overcooked, more often than not.) - Waitstaff/wait time can be hit or miss. (It's a college town, I get it.) - Tex/Mex is one thing, but having mashed potatoes on the menu... - It is SO loud in this newer rebuild of Carlos. Overall, I will forever come back to Carlos for margs, chips and salsa!

    If you are really hungry, this isn't the place to go. Portion sizes are very small and our meals…read moredidn't come with any sides. The margaritas were really weak too. The place looks nice and the waitress was good, but the food was just kind of disappointing. The chips and salsa were probably the highlight. Hope they can improve soon.

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