Ambiance not great! But as Southern California transplants it is our go to for Tijuana/San Diego Mexican food. Tacos are made with corn tortillas. Many Mexican restaurants in the area use flour tortillas for tacos. I believe those are for burritos and bunuelos. If you know you know! I know there are many different ways to make the foods of a country, but this is closest to what I grew up with. read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to! I've been there on a couple different occasions and the nachos are awesome! They don't hold back when it comes to portion honestly 4 to 6 people can eat off the large nachos. I get the steak nachos and I gotta tell you it's not fatty and grisly, lean and very tender. Delicious! I recommend everyone try them. I haven't tried anything else other than nachos, but they were awesome. Horchata was very good too ...pretty sure it's fresh not powder! read more

Juventino's - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Amazing authentic food and I never leave hungry. I usually pick up to go when I'm in town and it is super fast, super friendly and great every single time I go there. I will be back to this lovely place! read more

Located in Council Bluffs, IA, this place has a huge selection on the menu to choose from. Everything is really good but the tacos are GREAT! They have a salsa bar with some pickled veggies. They are always fast and friendly. They used to be 24 hours before Covid but the hours have changed. I think they close from 3 or 4 am for a couple of hours. They have breakfast burritos and more too! Dining room has been empty every time I've been there so it's quiet but the drive thru has a steady stream of cars that never ends! read more

I got scammed I had to pay five dollars for melted watery cheese and burning hot chips. I had to pay $12 for a burrito I can make at home.

Good authentic Mexican food - huge portions! Chips with guacamole and cheese were large for the price.

This place is the REAL DEAL. If you want authentic Mexican cuisine at a good price, then go now! Went with a party of 7 and they were fast, friendly and food was 100% fresh. read more

Juventino's - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Decided to try this out since I heard good things. The parking lot is pretty tiny but they have a drive thru. I went there around 6:30 and it seemed pretty dead. There were about two cars in front of me in the drive thru and they got it through pretty quickly. The carne asada burrito was pretty delicious. The only thing I would add next time is some hot sauce, which I add to most burritos. I'd definitely recommend this place. Like I said, I didn't dine in so I'm not sure how quick the inside is, but if the drive thru is any indication, it'd be pretty quick. read more

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Went to Juventino's for the first time in several years, I was extremely pleased! Ordered food for 4 adults and the price was great!! I had the enchilada and burrito combo, I tell you it is so worth the money!! There was so much food I couldn't eat it all! The enchilada was amazing with very tender and juicy chicken, the burrito was absolutely delicious!! Very well cooked and made! Great place to eat!!! The food was ready fast and with no mistakes! read more

I love that they are open late, I ordered food from this restaurant around 1-3am and they always satisfy my needs. 11-15-2020 1:00am read more

Juventino's - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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I went here for the first time ever....the menu on the drive thru was extremely hard to read as the sun was so bright -- they need to put some sort of "shades" up on it. Luckily, I looked it up online and knew what I wanted. I got a chicken torta sandwich, and a chicken burrito combo. When I got home, they were both still warm. Delicious --- and I have enough for meals for the next 3 days. I asked the gal if they had a "take away menu" and she gave me one but told me the prices were outdated --- which was not a problem as I just wanted to have it in my office so I can call ahead. read more

Just excellent. Went there at nearly 2am because the Taco Bell across the street was closed. What a great place to stumble upon. Had probably the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Big, full, excellent tortilla. The service was quick, and nice. Just did the drive through which was great. All around excellent place. 10/10 would go again. read more

Had been looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant since we moved here from the west coast. Authentic = No American or Velveeta cheese on their dishes. Only one other place comes close or ties Juventinos for very reasonably priced authentic Mexican food in Council Bluffs. Service is quick and served hot off the grill. One high point is freshly made tortilla chips that are still warm when you get home. Primarily a take out place with drive thru. read more

This place is a must! Great late night option for Mexican food. I typically just do the drive thru line and it comes out pretty fast. Highly recommend the Carne Asada chimichanga plate with extra sauce. Definitely will be back! read more

Juventino's - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Love the portions when I order and for the price it's absolutely worth it. The service is always great and makes me feel at home

the food is amazing and the prices are great with large servings. The wait might be a little long but it's worth it.

Try the burritos especially the Lengua burrito and their chorizo burrito for breakfast

We ordered take-out from Juventinos last night and it was excellent. I got a chimichanga and she got an enchilada. We both loved what we got. It arrived hot; was enough extra food for 2 more meals. The two meals and chips and cheese dip was $30 with tip! Will definitely be back! read more

It's not open 24/7, I always get off super late and makes getting food hard. Seeing this place was 24/7 got my hopes up. I was sadly mistaken once I got there and sat in the drive thru for 30 mins read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time the other day. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. The food is outstanding and the portions are gargantuan. For the price you pay, it's well worth it. The staff is exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to explain the items we ordered on the menu. We had the beef burrito combo, the enchilada combo and a bean tostada. Everything was fantastic. We also tried a side of the spicy Mexican carrot's, I will come back for those alone. Highly recommend this place. read more

Authentic Mexican food served fast! Reminds me a lot of Aberlardo's in Omaha, but with a pared down menu. The chorizo plate came with egg - a welcome surprise! Tamale was fantastic, if a bit small. Our favorite was the chimichanga. Their meat/bean filling was perfectly seasoned. I would have awarded a 5 star, but they were out of both the Lengua tacos and Horchata drinks. If you find yourself craving authentic Mexican food in CB, stop here - you won't regret it. If you're looking for Americanized Mexican, well, Taco Bell is across the street. read more

This is my go-to fast food Mexican restaurant. It's close to where I live and it has a convenient drive thru that normally pushes out orders quickly. I've noticed that depending on the time of day that you come, you'll get service that may be great or may actually piss you off. I've even asked the "better" (in my opinion) cashier at the window and she told me that I'm not the first person to ask if the cooks switch shifts. In my opinion, the tastier of the chefs (and a lot of others agree apparently) works from the morning until 6 or so. He/She paired with the wonderful cashier at the window make for an awesome duo! It's always a pleasure to order from them and the food? Bomb dot com! A lot of these type of fast food Mexican restaurants have the exact same offerings but it is how they cook everything. If cooked correctly, which thankfully it is most of the times I've come has AWESOME carnitas tacos! So tasty with the crispy edges of the pork. Their carne Asada are also yummy. I've on occasion have gotten their carne Asada fries and even their rolled tacos with cheese and guacamole. I also get the Arizona burrito often. It's essentially carne Asada, potatoes and pico de gallo. I like the food here! They cook it well! It's quick when the drive thru is not packed with cars but generally quick and decently affordable! Whether you need a quick meal or hungry after a late night of partying, this place is perfect for all those needs. Also notable: they've NEVER got my order wrong! And their green sauce is the best! read more

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The carne asada nachos are perfection. Chips are always fried perfectly, the meat is lean & tender and the other toppings are great. You can't go wrong with the rolled tacos or the chile verde burrito either. For fast drive thru mexican food they do a great job. read more

Juventino's - Carne asada nachos - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

When this was Alvarados it was the best authentic Mexican food. Now it's changed to Juventinos . I didn't even notice name change but the first bite of my carne asada burrito set the pace for the $50 of food we ordered through drive thru. Ordered a chorizo breakfast burrito turned out to be an egg burrito hardly any chorizo, no cheese. This was an evening order also ordered green chili burrito, Colorado, Carne asada, quart Beans lg quac used unripe avocados. Large!!!! Veins in the carne asada, done on 1 bite but the dogs ate good also they put LOTS of eggs in all burritos?????? NEVER GO BACK it was really bad!!! read more

Great food, huge portions. We very much enjoyed our food! Wish we would've got some pictures!

Not the best asada burrito I've ever had and definitely not the worst. You can tell they don't actually use skirt steak (at least not when I got my burrito) so the meat isn't as tender as true carne asada should be. My guess is they use a cheaper cut like serloin or perhaps round. That being said, the green and red salsas were good and so was the guac inside the burrito and the ingredients all tasted fresh. Solid 3 stars. read more

We moved recently to Council Bluffs from San Diego and we're looking for southern Ca taco shop Mexican food. I think we've found. Carne asada burrito delicious and folded well. Chips were fresh and the salsa bar was well maintained and clean. Restaurant itself and bathroom could use some sprucing up. That's why 4 stars instead of five. read more

Stopped and had a breakfast burrito. It was huge and cheap. The staff was friendly and the service was fast.

What they do with pork is amazing! We found the ground beef to be a bit flat, so add a salsa to it. So affordable, HUGE servings. Wish my belly could fit it all in! Very nice people. read more

Service was quick, food was fresh and tasted great. The prices weren't inflated and seemed very resonances After I ate, I was full and my backside didn't explode! What more can you asked for! I've been there on multiple occasions and plan to return. read more

Came out from the movies looking for a Mexican restaurant and I happened to find juventinos . I ordered the lengua burrito and omg u guys it was disgusting ..the meat tasted like it was reheated from last yr 5 de Mayo .. they might have more things on the menu worth ur try but stay away from the lengua burrito it's not worth it ended up throwing it in the trash .. so upsetting you could literally taste the beans came from canned beans .. I was literally salivating when I got to the drive thru window .. I was tripping barf ... read more

Don't let the bright colors on this former Pizza Hut building scare you. The food is as authentic as the Mexican staff. The $5 breakfast burritos are monstrous and easily outpace anything Taco Bell offers. The lunch\dinner menu is extensive and they do not skimp on the spices. Try this place and you'll always skip Joney's Taco House. read more

finally! a proper, traditional taqueria. don't expect fancy...expect delicious. my favorite in the metro area so far. i only wish they served booze, too. read more

Wanted to try a new Mexican restaurant and thought I'd give this place a try. Unfortunately, it's just Albelardo's with a different name. Same menu, same recipes, same cold, uninviting ambience. (See my Albelardo's review). The staff was friendly, though. read more

From the outside I was not certain that I was going to like this place... Am I glad I decided to give it a try! The food is authentic Mexican and was delicious. The inside is outdated and the restrooms were not the best, but I would recommend the food here to anyone. Service was good and friendly. read more

We have eaten at this Mexican food restaurant a few times and always been pleased but this time we ordered a chicken burrito and WOW. The best ever!!!! The place is clean and ultra conservative for dining in but every time we have driven by there is someone in the drive thru and now I know why. Inexpensive, and lots of food. The burrito was large enough for us to have for supper and lunch too. Great food. read more

Don't judge a book by it's cover. They don't win any points for style. Your food will come on a paper plate and you get cheap plastic utensils to eat it with but the food was excellent. Had a combo with a burrito, enchallada and rice and it was amazing. Looking for a hole in the wall with great food this is the place. read more

Juventino's - Tostada, taco and rice - Mexican Near Me - Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Just had someone bring me food from here and... OH MY WAS IT DELICIOUS! Excellent flavor, crispy shells, fresh greens, delectable meats. YUM!!! Pricing was excellent! read more

The quote " Don't judge a book by its cover" fits this restaurant. The place is pretty much a dump hole, period! But their food are awesome especially the steak tacos or the tongue tacos. The tacos are pretty big....they give you two tortillas with whole bunch of meats and onions/guacamole per taco....more than enough to eat. The price is pretty cheap for the amount of food you get. This place is good place to go if you want a real Mexican food but not a romantic place for date dinner. read more

We had eaten here before but it had been a while and so we decided to get chicken nachos and I am really impressed! Not only was it enough for the two of us to eat but it was delicious! Best we have had in Council Bluffs! And the man who took the order was courteous and I was in and out the door in no time. We will be back soon! read more