John Taffer would have cheered the way the bartender handled the stumbling drunk who arrived near closing time tonight. Bravo! Responsible bar management is appreciated by this frequent visitor. read more

Cinco De Mayo! I knew they would be busy, but my plan was to order carry out. Sat at the bar got immediate service. Knew what I was ordering along with a shot of Tequilla and food to go. Amazing food, great service, didn't take long for orders. Will be back read more

My absolute favorite restaurant in town. I've been going here my whole life and have never had a negative experience!

This has been a mainstay for over a decade. Best chips and salsa in town! Chicken Fajita read more

I've been coming here for years! It's super inexpensive food that's crazy good! Their fajitas (with steak or chicken) are my go to when ordering here, but be warned portion sizes are very high (you reasonably will have leftovers). The restaurant itself on the outside might be a bit sketchy, but the heart of the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. Kind staff, low wait times, great food, and as a gluten free person I've never gotten sick while eating here (though mind you their chips are fried, so don't eat the chips with their complementary salsa, they have gluten). Just make sure to double check your tortillas are corn, and you'll be all good to go! read more

Food was good, service was great. I do have some concerns regarding cleanliness, but it might just be a very old building. I got the vegan burrito and it was HUGE. Large servings, low prices. Not a bad option, but nothing fancy by a long shot. read more

Fajitas were decent,mostly just veggies not much meat. Also ordered the El Grande Burrito,not sure what it was they gave me,but it wasn't what I ordered. I guess that's the chance you take when you order to go. read more

If you want a super strong but minimal flavored margarita, this is your place. But I have to say, the Carnes Asadas was worth the 15 minute wait to get a table. Great food, decent prices. I'll just stick to beer or soda next time... read more

Hacienda Las Glorias - Amazing salsa. Margarita has some serious kick but not much flavor - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

If I could do less stars I would. Just ordered from grub hub and ordered one of the specials. The meat was just fat and gristle. Not edible. Chips n salsa was the highlight. read more

Hacienda Las Glorias - Fat and gristle covered in sauce. Nasty - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Fast service for the most part. During the afternoon the bartender can get a little busy - this is a popular neighborhood hangout, I guess - but they usually have your typical fishbowl-sized margarita on special, and a spread of domestic and ever real mexican beers... The food? C'mon, you know what this is: stupid-fast tex-mex style whatever with beans and rice on the side, covered in mexican cheese mix and maybe some salsa with a splash of red sauce. I've had a bunch of their lunch specials, and a fajita or two, and they're alright but nothing extravagant. It's fast, fairly cheap ($10 or less for a non-seafood entree) and exactly what you think of when you think 'midwestern mexican restaurant'. The place could use a solid deep cleaning (the carpeted stairs leading to the subterranean bathroom were pretty nasty) but all things considered it's a good spot for the family dinner. You'll walk out full, within about an hour, and not totally broke. If you've already got the drunk munchies and are still hungry before you leave, order yourself both Sopaipilla and some fried ice cream. totes magoats the best thing I had that day, after the giant marg. read more

Hacienda Las Glorias - The stairs leading to the bathrooms. That dark trail in the middle is years of grease stomped in the carpet - never cleaned... - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Waited at the door for 15 minutes to be seated and no one came. Several waitresses walked by ignoring us. Would not recommend based on customer service. read more

Let me preface this by saying that I really enjoy this place, which is why it is one of my go-to places.... but now that I have said that, let's get down to business. Had this been my first time here, I would NEVER be back!!! Not based on the food, the food was AMAZING, I base this rating solely on the service.....or lack there of! I won't mention her name, but her initials say it all, B.S.!! She was Johnny on the spot twice, when she took the drink order and when she dropped off the bill....I'll get back to the bill in a minute. We put in our drink order, a jumbo marg, a water and a large Dos Equis amber and good ol BS was off to place them. Meanwhile, the excellent servers were buzzing all around us delivering chips and drinks to people that came after us, one even stopped and questioned if we had placed a drink order yet. We sure as shit did, 10 minutes ago! FINALLY, the drinks arrived....well, except the water and BS apologized for the wait and said that the Dos Equis is a "hard beer to pour"......really sweetie?! This isn't my first el rodeo and it sure as shit isn't my first Dos Equis Amber! Even so, that in itself wouldn't be bad, but wait, there's more. (Starting to feel like an infomercial) Here she comes to take our order and of course does not write anything down because she has a superb memory apparently (insert huge eye roll)! We order the girabaldi, (which is quite honestly one of, if not THE best thing on the menu) with all beans and no rice, with a side of their house hot sauce. She promptly steals the hot sauce from the table next to us and walks away. My bad, I should have said HOUSE hot sauce....wait, I DID!!! Our food comes and what do you know, RICE! She didn't drop off the food and she was nowhere to be found but when we did finally see her TO DROP OFF OUR BILL!!!!!! We informed her that we were supposed to have beans and could we please get some HOUSE hot sauce and could we please get another beer. She snatched up the bill and low and behold, this Dos Equis was an easier pour and it came in under 10 mins.... still no beans BUT, the corrected bill was back.... so my date apparently doesn't get another marg which would equal more money for the restaurant AND a potentially larger tip, right?!?? BS ain't got time for that!!! Get em in, get em out is her philosophy! The beans finally come out and and we get another apology for the wait because we all know they make those from scratch for each order and there isn't just a huge pot of them in the back (insert another eye roll). The top of the beans look like the skin of a sun loving 80 year old Floridian woman, burnt, cracked and angry! I hesitantly scooped some with a chip and tasted what I can only compare to lava and SURPRISE, burnt the roof of my mouth.... again, not necessarily BS's fault, but had she grabbed them from the heater within a reasonable time, I may have been spared some taste buds. I sat there drinking my "easy pour" beer while my gf stirred the ice of her old marg around and reminisced about the times before when we had good service. We sat there as BS circled us like a vulture waiting for the payment, apparently she doesn't like to wait... weird! I contemplated leaving a note on my bill to let her know what she could have done better but I realized I had already wasted enough time there so I reflected my feelings in the tip. Mind you, I take no joy in leaving a bad tip, I am usually a VERY generous tipper, I just couldn't reward such HORR service. I won't say that I won't be back, because I really do like this place, but you can bet your ass I will ask to be in the no BS section from now on! read more

Absolutely the best food... real Mexican cuisine and the margarita....the best ever and I've had a"few" Definitely recommend it and the staff is amazing as well read more

Hacienda Las Glorias - Hacienda is a family favorite - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Their lunch specials are my absolute favorite. I also really enjoy drinking the margaritas- they're so tasty and not too strong. I would also recommend the fajitas I can't tell you how many times I've been here so delicious. read more

I want to salvage this place and give it 2 stars, but I seriously can't find a reason to. **MAYBE** give them a star because the chips and salsa weren't half bad, but ... even then, I can't bring this thing up from 1 star. The margarita -- I love margaritas. I've had amazing expensive margaritas and I've had cheap, homemade party margaritas. I'm not picky -- but I have my limits. This -- by far-- was the worst margarita I've ever had. Red Bull and Popov would have tasted better. I ordered 3 tacos -- carne asada and chorizo. I LOVE carne asada tacos ... and I LOVE chorizo. How can you possibly screw this up so bad? The carne asada was flavorless, the chorizo tasted old, and the whole thing was covered in melted cheese. Honestly, I thought I'd wandered into a Taco Bell ... maybe even a Taco Bell at a truck stop. To top things off, the check came with a total ... that's it. Nothing itemized. I manually did the math and knew the total was off. I requested the server itemize the receipt and bring it back to me. He came back -- with the total scratched out, a cheaper total written in, and no itemized total as I requested. I have no idea where these 4 and 5 star reviews are coming from. Maybe this is just the best Mexican in this town. But for my money, I'd get better Mexican food at Chili's... or even Taco Bell. Avoid. PS Oh, and there's no air conditioning. Just a little fan in the corner. I kept seeing the servers readjust the fan. I wish they'd just get some working A/C and spend more time focusing on the quality of the food. read more

On a positive note the drinks are big and the service is fast and friendly. The chicken fajita are good. Big portions of meat, beans and rice. For Anglo American Mexican food it's passable. Now the bitch session: This is the first time I've had hamburger meat in the beef taco and burrito in a sit down Mexican restaurant. If I wanted then I would have went to Taco Bell and saved myself $5. The burrito was buried in a canned red sauces trying to past for a salsas and topped with cheese. The taco shell came right from the box and the cheese straight from the grocery store. The hamburger meat must have been flavored with a Spanish dry mix from the local Hy-Vee store. I would have given the place a 1 star if the chicken fajita weren't average. Better than Chili's and worse than Chevy's but that's not really saying much. Tortillas are okay. Over all I'd say this is an okay restaurant. On a side note, I've eaten Mexican food all my life, even eaten it in Mexico which is different than American style Mexican food, so I'll admit that I'm picky when it comes to American style Mexican food. This place is Anglo American Mexican food, which I don't like. For Anglo American Mexican food it's average. I've had better and worse. This place is passable. read more

I love Mexican food...being from Texas...and this place is just down the street from my place. Me and a friend used to go to this placeall the time.Food is average for this area...bland big cheap plates. Last time I went there with a friend...before the place was burned down...went for lunch. Food was ...let's say OK....they left the check and left.When we went to leave...nobody around.Nobody at the register...at the bar.I even wenty down the stairs...nobody...typical of their service. So we left...without paying..nobody seemed to care. If you want a free meal..and it tastes like McDonalds....go for it........... read more

Being in LA native, I have to say their food is fire! Great customer service as well!i will definitely be coming back to this place. A bit expensive but its okay. Atmosphere was very authentic. read more

Daughter went here and said the food was really good so she and I decided to eat there tonight. Got seated and the waitress brought out the chips and salsa and asked for our drink order. Meanwhile I'm observing a bug of some sort crawling on the wall by my seat. Not being and expert on bugs I did determine it to be a small cockroach. I mentioned this to my daughter and before our waters were delivered we were out of there! Prooooooobably won't be returning any time soon. read more

Great food, great service, great chips&salsa and the Best/Strongest Margs in town. I'll update this review when I get more time. I just had to put in my quick 2cents. I/we typically hit Haci 1-2+times a week. Since it very first opened. And will continue to do so.... read more

The rumours you heard are true: Hacienda Las Glorias suffered a terrible blaze in 1994 and nearly burnt to the earth. Resolving to make the most invincible burrito in Iowa, the owner rebuilt using fireproof cinder block and gypsum construction. The gorditas here are a real treat. They are fried in a proprietary cooking oil blend. Salsa is served in a carafe - que bonito! read more

This is my favorite place to eat when I am in Cedar Rapids. The margaritas are the best I've ever encountered, and the food is authentic, delicious, and filling. The staff is extremely friendly and efficient. The dining room is very nice, with mirrors, chandeliers, and a cool pit for larger parties. Give this place a try! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in town. I could eat there every day of the week. The menu is large so there is food for everyone. Do not worry about bringing kids, they welcome everyone. Good place for the family or entertain your date. Their chips and salsa are amazing. read more

Do not order anything to go from the 1st ave location! Ordered with their on line app with very specific instructions for 2 of the 5 meals only to have it messed up again. Called to let them know what happened, was told to bring the 2 dinners back (which I found a little disturbing) after they had been eaten out of before realizing they were incorrect. Was also told the 2 dinners would be made correctly and come back in 20min. Returned in 20 min was greeted by someone who asked for the food and was told the replacement was being prepared. Waited another 10 min ( 30 total) to have a waitress argue with me and nothing had actually been made to replace it like I was told on the phone. I never once asked for any money back thru all of this, all I wanted was the food to be made correctly. Apparently it is too much to ask that maybe the kitchen help should identify on the lids an abbreviation of what they are putting in container. Ten years of patronage down the drain, never going back to either location. In some ways I am glad they never prepared anything like promised. Would not want to know what they could have done as a payback. No thanks moving on. read more

Absolutely the worst frozen TV dinner I have ever eaten, had the runs for two days after eating here. Margaritas were horrible management non existent!! Stay away!!! read more

This place has good food. The menu is not innovative, and does not even include appetizers. However, the endless chips and salsa make appetizers unnecessary. The chips and salsa are above average. Salsa is served in glass bottles, and has a decent amount of spiciness. Entres were all well prepared, with chicken, chorizo, and steak dishes all recommended. The only not recommended part of the meal was the Spanish rice. While there was a lot of it provided, it did not seem fresh, or well prepared, or flavorful. Not a big deal, but I do like all parts of a meal to add to the total meal experience. If a giant spoonful of subpar rice just adds bulk and volume to a dish, skip it. The entres were served with generous portions, and the prices very reasonable. The cooking style is Americanized Mexican food, and no one dining here should expect authentic Mexican food. Service was good. read more

I am an OTR truck driver and I had this place several days ago thought I might have had to go to hospital as I had the runs for 3 hours straight think I got food poisoning....maybe need to make a call to the health department and let em know what kind of an establishment that this really is....oh wait think I need to get back on the john read more

Well I have to say, this used to be one of my favorites. I still think they have the best salsa in town though. Its blended, not chunky, not that thats bad, and has lots of cilantro. Their cheese queso dip is very good also. Besides the fajitas, it is remarkable how similar the dishes look as many dishes are topped with a tomato, sour cream, guac, and lettuce with a side of beans and rice. Food does seem like it used to be a bit better quality than it is now, but is still pretty good in my opinion. As far as bad experiences, I was there once and our server was extremely intoxicated and got all of our orders wrong. Custom orders are not always correct, but usually no more than than any other place for the most part. read more

I love it here. Great tasting fantastically price margaritas. I love their shredded chicken. I have been going here since the place opened and I do occasionally get my order messed up (it's rare) When it does happen the quickly fix any issues. The place can be a tad "untidy" at times. I wouldn't say dirty but definitely not spotless. It has a neat interior and bar area as well as an always friendly staff. I haven't had anything here that was unediable or gross. I just can't give it a full 5 stars and feel right about it for some reason. However I do love the place and their queso dip. Which is waaaaaaay better here than any other Mexican restaurant by the way. read more

The chips and salsa were fresh and our drinks were strong. But my plate was too salty. I took a couple of bites and couldn't even finish my chicken with rice. That's the last time we will come here. read more

Awesome fajitas - as good as they get in CR. We always split an order because they are so big. The sides are just typical. Chips and salsa are above average but a little bland tonight. Once I started ribbing our server she showed her sense of humor and that always makes the night more fun. Still one of my favorite Mexican places even if they do use the same standard menu that every Mexican place in town seems to follow. It must come in the mail-order kit. read more

I was in town last weekend and made it a point to come try the food. Lemme tell you. . The fajitas are amazing! !!!!

I love to eat here with my friends. Their chips and salsa were good and fresh before you start your actual meal. The food was great, what is the most important for restaurant, and warm. The amount of food was average, but for me it was quite a lot, but I am the person who don't eat a lot. We also order the drink, I liked mine, something Sangria, which was sweat and not too strong. My friends ordered some Margarita, it was good too. It is quite busy when I was there for dinner, and also noisy too. If you want to have talks with your family or expect quite place, this is not the place you will like. read more

Awesome food, fresh and perfectly spicy. We went with the servers suggestions, which I am glad; everything we had was delicious. We Great service and the atmosphere was nice. We will come back next time we're craving some good Mexican food. read more

I'll preface this by saying we've been eating here since the day they opened over 20 years ago. We went there to eat the evening of May 5. They were not busy. Although our food was OK it was not up to their usual standards and the service was bad and my margarita was watery. Even though I know their business won't suffer, we won't be going back again. read more

Best things to try: Cheese Dip El Poncho Chicken Garibaldi Ribs (Yes, at a Mexican Restaurant!) Lunch Number 6 Mango Margarita with Hornitos The waitstaff recognizes all regulars and maintains friendly conversation and jokes. Anyone feels welcome and is eager to return, not just for the food. read more

My favorite place in town to get Mexican! The margs are great and the seafood enchilada never disappoints.

Decent food at a good price. The chips and cheese sauce always fill me up before the meal...addictive.

My husband found gum in his food. They were really nice about it and he didn't have to pay. They gave us a gift card to come back but it felt like they thought he was lying so I don't think we will return. read more

Being an L.a. native it is not always easy to find fantastic Mexican food. This place is amazing. The salsa is great. I had a combo plate with a taco and tostada and they totally delivered just the way I like it. They also make a fantastic peach daiquiri. If you ever get the chance to eat here ask for Rebecca. She is friendly and efficient...... read more