This remains our go-to when we're in the mood for Mexican food. On our most recent visit we had a…read morebunch of the family, so it was 6 adults and 2 kiddos. We got chips, queso, regular salsa, and hot-hot salsa. The chips are now a lighter type that is just as tasty but not quite as filling. I recommed the Margarita El Toreado-a shaker of the tasty beverage that will top off your glass 2-3 times. A couple of others in our group got the Sex on the Beach cocktail - a fruity blast of juices and alcohol. We got a variety of dinner times. I got the Spicy Burrito, which was very tasty, but not spicy...at least on this visit. My wife got the Seafood Enchilada, which was a nice slightly creamy dish. Others got the Arroz Con Pollo (her go-to), Texas Burrito, and 2 got the Carnitas Tacos (their favs). The kids got the Grilled Chicken - a nicely flavored dish, and the other tot got the Kids Enchilada - she ate the whole plate of enchilada, rice, and beans. Our food came out in just a few minutes, and the servers are always checking in and making sure your experience is great. There is indoor and outdoor seating, and they are always genuinely happy to see you! We'll keep coming back again and again!

Food is the great uniter and what better way to make us enjoy each other's company than a dish…read moreloaded with Street Tacos, Queso, Salsa and Fresh Chips at El Toreado. On Friday Night you can get your happy shoulder Shay on as you listen to the small live combo as you partake of your delicious meal in a very festive atmosphere. The wait staff watches to make sure you have everything to make your meal more enjoyable.

Two entrees that I love to try across the Des Moines Area are cheesy nachos with jalapeños and Al…read morePastor street tacos. Fiesta has very good nachos, but need to marinate their pork more so the "Al Pastor" street tacos are soft, tender and very tasty - my portion was a little tough even though the chopped grilled pineapple was good. The service was quick and the atmosphere on pickup was electrifying.

Was in Des Moines over the weekend and ordered shrimp tacos and fish tacos and fresh guacamole!!!…read moreSo so great!!!

I had the Tacos Alambres, and they were amazing. Great flavors, and the portions were huge. Staff…read morewas very friendly and attentive. The restaurant looks very nice, with the murals on the walls and other Mexican decorations.

Had driven by multiple times decided to stop for dinner on a Friday night and sure glad I did…read more Very attentive server with a cool setup inside of the restaurant. Our table ordered : Chrriopollo - was best I've had in metro Chicken enchilada- feedback was very good Watermelon margarita - could tell was fresh not syrup One additional observation was the meal wasn't dripping in cheese / sour cream / slop like many metro Mexican restaurant rather the flavors spoke for themselves Overall Toro Loco will be in our rotation for future stops.

Oh my gosh I cannot say enough good things about this place…read more My mom and I were here visiting from out of town the other day and we had the best time. Salsa served when you are seated. I got the birria tacos and they were delicious. They were STUFFED with birria meat and each taco had a juicy lime wedge. It came with consommé as well. Quite possibly the best birria I've ever had (and I have a lot lol). Service here was quick, informative, and attentive. Our server was very kind. The restaurant was quiet when we were there, but we ate early around 4. Something I saw was they have a new item that caught my eye: horchata iced coffee. YUM. It was too late in the day for me to grab some at the time but if I'm back, I have to try. If you are wondering where this is, it's right next to Target! So, lots of parking! They have a couple spots over there by the restaurant too.

It has its ups and downs. The food is always consistent though. And I enjoy their happy hour…read more I also like that they use Toast to pay which is nice. There are some new wait staff who are really friendly and attentive.

My trip this go around was not as pleasant and the food not as flavorful. In building your own my…read moretamale was okay, the rice was not edible because of the smell as it had gasoline or too close to the grill fumes, the red sauce was splattered over both entrees as if the chef was in a hurry with only a few customers in the restaurant-- yet the saving grace was the guacamole it was good even though the chips were hard. The server seemed to be in a haste which made for an uncomfortable environment. Perhaps quality control needs to do a reboot of their products to return back to the good quality food they are noted for serving.

I've been here once with my partner. The staff were very friendly & inviting. We both enjoyed our…read moremeals (though it's been a bit so I don't recall mine). My partner had the quesadilla. The margaritas were great. The prices were reasonable for the quality & quantity of food. Definitely recommend.

Excellent food, fantastic service, and lively music make the Cancun Grill and Cantina a great place…read moreto eat. It's right next to the truck stop, which is great for weary travelers who are yearning for some quality food in a nice atmosphere. The place is clean and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the two meals that I had here. I had the Fish Taco plate my first visit and they were awesome. I especially liked the sauce that was provided on the side and the availability of flour or corn tortillas. Today, I had the Juevos Rancheros plate with black beans replacing the usual offering of refrigerator beans. The eggs, themselves, were smothered in a tasty red sauce. Flour tortillas were served on the side. This meal is so good that I had to force myself to not eat the last several bites of the meal as I was already more than full. Of course, there are the usual drink offerings here both with and without alcohol. I had iced tea both visits, so I cannot really comment to much more about it except to say that the tea is refreshing! In closing, I'm sure you'll enjoy your visit to this nice restaurant. Great for families, couples, and singles alike.

Neat little place to grab a quick bite to eat for lunch. Advertising is poor and quite hard to even…read moreknow this place exist without looking for something to eat on a smartphone navigational app. Needs better advertising considering the truck stop across the street would definitely bring in more business. Other than that food is good and service and atmosphere is good!!

Nearest location to me so I go here every other month. The service is great and pretty speedy…read more The food though can be inconsistent as the salsa is sometimes spicy and sometimes sweet. Csrnitas are sometimes dry. Otherwise decent prices and service. Good specials as well & convenient location if you're in West Des Moines.

Closest thing to Tex-Mex this southern girl could have dreamed of. Queso "cheese dip" is top tier…read moreas well!

Hickman location Maria's Mexican the BEST! Friendly service - both drive thru or dining in. The…read morevariety of salsa is awesome. Extensive menu and fresh churros! The breakfast burritos are HUGE and available anytime (even super late in the evening) great price point.

I really enjoy their street tacos. They hit so good especially anytime I'm craving a good taco…read more It's pretty quick service and they have a drive thru. It's open late at night so it always hits the late night cravings.

I enjoyed getting to try a new to me place. My husband and I shared an order of the empanadas to…read morestart with. The cheese ones with a sprinkle of sugar, as recommended, was definitely my favorite! I enjoyed the beef one and did not care as much for the chicken one. I asked the waiter what I should get as I was torn. Of course I don't recall what it was, but I enjoyed it. I'm not usually a plantains person, but I really enjoyed them with this dish. It was very filling and flavorful. My husband ordered a spicy dish and enjoyed it as well. Our waiter did a great job with our large group. He was friendly and provided a ton of recommendations we were all happy with. The bathrooms were clean, as was the rest of the restaurant. I will go back, especially for the cheese empanadas.

We didn't expect to find an Ecuadorian restaurant in Des Moines but so glad we did. We had the…read moreChaulafan and the Fritado con mote. Huge portions and we ate it all. Our party also got empanadas as appetizers and tried their house drink which was great but may have been a mock tail. We loved this place so much that we came back for lunch the next day and shared the arroz con pollo. Service was great as the waiter seemed to take pride in all the restaurant had to offer and kept us comfortable and waters refilled the entire time.

Food and drinks are great ! Service is amazing since they…read moreown and operate the place ! Prices have increased but with both of the above it makes sense !! Drink specials should be more often and they would be even more slammed !

Favorite Mexican place. Been going here for almost 20 years and have been served by the same…read morewonderful lady almost every time. Food is great. Service is wonderful.