Dinky is adorable. Really just needs some food while on a road trip. Not to far off the…read moreinterstate. One waitress, one cook. 50s style silver interior One page menu front and back. Breakfast to close. The omelet was bigger than expected. Toast came with it. Just a cute stop. Watch the hours. They are correct, closing at 2. Very friendly and we enjoyed it.

My husband and I stopped here on our drive through Iowa. Very quaint diner. Both food & service…read morewere very good.

Quick, fast service. Had the El Ranchito burrito and it was flavorful. Served on a bed of rice with…read morethe queso was the right combination. One guy working tables and one guy cooking and still in and out in no time!

The staff is friendly, helpful and fast…read more I ate the Cabo Fish to be a little.fifferent from what I usually eat at Mexican restaurants and it was.delicious. it had a nice sweetness. I also had the choice of flour or corn tortillas--for me, always corn. The rest of my family had the Creamy Enchiladas, Chioripollo, chimichangas, and the Chicken Fajitas. Everyone enjoyed their food. If you do get the fajitas, they did not come.on a sizzling platter like many places serve them. My dad gobbles them up. If you are in Afton or the surrounding area you should try this restaurant.

Beautiful murals and tile work made us feel the authenticity immediately…read more I had a combination plate with a beef chimichanga and a tamale. I couldn't decide which I loved more. Attentive service as well. After living on the Arizona border for thirty plus years, this is the first Mexican food I've had in Iowa that didn't make me want to go home and make it better. A treasure and a treat.

Really would like to give this 3.5. I think this is better than average mexican but everything had…read morea flavor that was fall spices and I don't love that flavor. Salsa had a kick. Guac had quite a bit of sour cream. It was slightly chunky with a lot of lime. I never understand yellow cheese on mexican food but it didn't dominate the dish. Had the mole had less fall spices, I would have loved the mole. It was good but not amazing. Tamale was typical. Chile verde enchiladas were very good. I would come back and try something else.

We stopped in 10 min before closing during horrible rain storm. They let us in and it was…read moredelicious! The food was amazing, the service was incredible. Everything was super clean and the ambiance was so cool! All the booths and walls were beautiful art! If we ever come through again we will be here!

Passing through this small town at lunch. Ordered to go and they were super fast. We had a chori…read morepollo, tamale, chicken enchilada and a Guac. It was fine. Typical mexican fare and I would try something else the next time we are in the area.

I visit a lot of small towns across Iowa where the only restaurant is either a Casey's or a place…read morethat even the locals won't go however the new Iron Horse Charitone was an extremely pleasant surprise! The waitstaff were eager and kind to a man who was clearly just trying to find a little wifi and get some work done between meetings around lunch time. The beers on tap were impressive and because they were running a deal on Bell's Two Hearted Ale I might have had one or two! I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich breaded with fries. I'll be honest, I don't have a photo to post because it was delicious and I ate it too quickly! The toppings were fresh, the sauce was just the right amount of spicy, and the meal was hot and perfectly cooked & presented. There were a few other business lunches going on and a couple who had just come in on their Harleys and everyone felt comfortable and well taken care of. Being situated in the old hotel gives it charm. The decor was not overly fancy but clean and the menu was filled with classic favorites but nothing over the top creative. I will definitely come back here for the hospitality and solid food.

Great food every time! Two locations. Used the new venue and was a great experience.read more

I honestly wouldn't go back. The food was fine. We had tacos, tamales and enchiladas. I felt like…read moresomething smelled musty in the salsa, the chips were stale and the cup smelled like Dawn dish soap. The tamale must have been warmed up multiple times becuase it was hard as a brick.

Service was friendly and fast but I would say the food was a little disappointing. The beans were…read moresuper runny and more like soup than refried beans. The flauntas were ok but greasy. Maybe it's what we ordered but I don't feel like this is somewhere we will stop again.

Best breakfast in Iowa! We love it. Always ol'school large portions. Chick'n fried steak skillet is…read moremy Favorite. The french toast is large and fluffy like what you would find at a fancy restaurant! We come everytime we are in town. Busy but well worth the wait. Great prices as well! Wonderful service. They also have a nice breakfast buffet! Give it a try! Num num!

Stopped in around 10am on a Saturday morning expecting it to be empty. There was a wait to get a…read moretable but well worth the wait. The servers were all genuinely pleasant. They treated everyone like a regular and made me feel welcome. The food was diner delicious as you would expect. Looking at the plates around me, I was kinda sad I didn't try the cinnamon roll pancakes. Good thing they are just right down the street for another visit. The tables were buzzing with happy chatter and the feel is of a much smaller place. Homey and inviting. It's worth a quick jump off 35 to give them a try. You will leave full and happy.

Some of the best food truck food I have had! Everything I have tried has been great. My favorite is…read morethe Fricken Chicken...YUMMY!!The service is friendly and fast. If you see them you should definitely try them!

They were at the Clive Festival last night. I placed my order and paid. I then waited an hour and a…read morehalf for the order. I noticed that people that came after me were being served. I asked about my order and was told they didn't have it. By then the concert was over. They said they could make it next since they sometimes lose tickets or hand the food out to the wrong people. I told her I was diabetic and needed to eat an hour ago because my blood sugar was getting low. I said just give me my money back. I had to go to next truck and get a brownie since that was all they had ready made. I will never buy from these inept clowns again. I would recommend that no one else utilize them either.