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    Mextizo

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Molé
    Gregory G.

    Lunch with a friend. It was early so we were sat right away. Our server also made our margaritas, he was amiable and quick. The decor felt right at home. The barrel margaritas are second only to Cancun here in Cedar Rapids. The chips and salsa were good, the spice level on the salsa sneaks up on you after a while. Good stuff though. The Chori-Queso is chorizo and chile con queso together. Warm gooey goodness with your chips. The chicken molé is the best I've had in Cedar Rapids. Slightly sweeter yet a touch more bitter than other places. The rice was on point. You get guacamole, pico, jalapeños and lettuce on the side with corn/flour tortillas. No beans (mild disappointment). They have a lunch menu if you'd like, we did not. 5/5 will definitely return.

    Eric Z.

    Absolutely awesome Mexican food. Fast service with the drinks and appetizers. Food menu was plentiful. Main course took almost 30 minutes to come out. Food tasted great. Atmosphere was clean and friendly.

    Bill B.

    This is an interesting new place, very nicely decorated with a green feeling. The margaritas were decent. This place just opened so they were not offering any drink or food specials just yet. The staff were friendly and attentive not overly pushy as we sat drinking as opposed to ordering food. We will come back another time to try the food, from what we smelled it seamed good.

    Chorripollo - grilled chicken, chorizo, queso
    Eli C.

    I haven't had a bad experience yet. Service is great, staff are friendly, it's clean, and the menu has something for everyone. I rarely rate 5 stars, but I can't find a negative! This time I got pork mole and it came out beautiful and so much food. Very flavorful mole. If you don't like mole or are a simple eater I would not recommend because it is rich and has a lot of depth of flavor. However, if you want to try something new - do it! It's much more flavorful than I've experienced with other restaurants. He got the Choripollo which was also excellent. They do have a wait sometimes, so plan ahead. $4.75 house mix margs during happy hour. Otherwise the margs are delicious, but in the $10-$14 range. They also do taco Tuesday, but I have not been there yet for that. Highly recommend.

    Chicken taco Tuesday deal.
    Cathy C.

    I love the taco Tuesday deal at Mextizo- 10 house made shells, plenty of chicken, cheese and queso and freshly cut lettuce. For $10 it's quite the deal. Friendly staff and prompt service.

    Quesabirria Tacos
    Sarah G.

    Great food! Have been wanting to try it for a while but never get to that side of town. The servers were very friendly, the place was swamped (it was Mother's Day). The inside was decorated pretty cool. The chips that come out beforehand are really good! So, I've hadn't yet tried Quesabirria Tacos so I decided to go for it and they were delicious! Definitely recommend! I had also had a side bowl of the Elotes corn. Spicy, but good. You could tell it was off the cob because some of the cob silk was still in it. My son had the Chorripollo, and I snagged a piece of the chicken and it was awesome! My husband ordered the ground beef chimichangas and he said they were pretty good. Overall, I would absolutely recommend!

    Elote

    Reviews don't lie! Carne Asada was flavorful! Elote was beyond excellent! Salsa was great too!

    Matthew M.

    Out of the listed 30 top Mexican restaurants reviewed in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area, I've eaten at over half over the years. Having eaten at Mextizo recently, it quickly has become my number one and favorite. The owner of Mextizo is amazing and great to talk to. The food and service are exceptional. Our wonderful waiter recommended the Saturno Margarita, which turned out to be the best-balanced Margarita I've ever had. My wife enjoyed some incredible enchiladas, while our son had a kid's quesadilla with fries and a very tasty lemonade. I was unsure what to order and mentioned to the waiter that I usually get fajitas at Mexican restaurants, as I've been spoiled by good Mexican food on a few trips to places like San Antonio. Upon hearing this, the waiter explained that the owner is from Mexico City and many of the recipes are based on his experiences there. He recommended I try the "Street Quesadillas," which are made with handmade corn tortillas and then fried--a method I'd never tried before. Even though I'm not usually a fan of corn tortillas, the waiter promised that if I didn't like them, he would remove them from the bill and bring me something else. He only needed to know which meats I wanted to try, and I could sample different types. When the Street Quesadillas arrived, they looked nothing like the flour quesadillas with melted cheese I've come to expect. However, from the first bite, I was hooked. These delightful treats were amazing and huge--I ended up taking half the meal home, and they warmed up well in the air fryer. Overall, I give Mextizo top marks for authenticity, service, and taste. One word of advice: bring people you actually want to talk with, because they cook real food here, not just warmed-up dishes like you get at some modern-day restaurants. It takes a bit longer, but it's worth the wait.

    Liz G.

    If you live in Cedar Rapids you definitely need to check out this spot. It is beautifully set up, from the decor to the art, to the booths it's absolutely beautiful. The food prices are fair overall. The food is delicious, there are lots of options something for everyone! Service was great, they are super attentive. Overall the restaurant was clean, fast service & great food, would definitely return.

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    1 month ago

    Great dishes and fast service. Date night stop before going to the movies. Also the inside decor was lovely!

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    16 days ago

    Favorite Mexican restaurant, food is always great, margaritas are tasty, service is quick even when they're packed.

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    8 months ago

    Great food...but I suggest you make your chips thinner and crispier. They were thick and hard to chew. Work on that and you'll be a 5 star

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    Love this place! I've had a variety of foods and they never disappoint! Their vegan options are great too!

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    Awesome and authentic comida de Mexico. Service is exceptional and we love the t-shirts.

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    They charge you for chips with queso. The food is good but chips aren't included with your $10 dips.

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    The service was so horrible they take a long time to get our order but the food was great

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    Any taco Tuesday specials here?

    Yes there is! They have half price margaritas and dollar hard shell chicken or beef tacos. Also draft beers are reduced as well.

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    Cafe Tacuba

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    We've come by this place a couple of times. My partner and I decided to try it out because we heard…read morereggaeton playing and were looking for more Mexican food spots in the area. The vibe was amazing, I love the murals and the decor. The service was incredible as well. I didn't get the name of our server but she was amazing and the cutest ever. The chilaquiles are fire. The food was amazing. The drink were 100/10 I loved the cups for the drinks. Reminds me of home with my family in Mexico. You will not regret coming here. Amazing vibes, food and people. The owners did an amazing job with this place. So aesthetically pleasing. A staple for sure.

    Cafe Tacuba had a few slip ups tonight, but overall, it's still a great mexican restaraunt with…read morequality food and service. I have loved their quesabirria in the past but unfortunately they were out, so I went with the steak quesadilla instead. It was decent, but nothing to die for. I was thinking about quesabirria the whole time... Someone else at the table ordered three ground beef tacos (which technically isnt on the menu but is easy enough to make) but unfortunately they were also out of ground beef. The Ozzy's bowl was delicious and I would recommend that to anyone trying to choose something from their LARGE menu. The Horchata was a big plus - nice and sweet (and the large size is LARGE). The sprite was flat and the salsa wasn't giving everything I wanted (I did ask for salt which helped). Service was pretty good, with some wait time between drink orders/check ups, but it was pretty busy, so all props to the server! Also, the steak tacos made for great leftovers the next day. Thanks cafe tacuba!

    Mextizo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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