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

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

The restaurant is extremely loud, I could barely hear my daughter sitting next to me. The food is traditional Hispanic food, pretty good, nothing special. It's pricy too. read more

First time here - came because of the reviews on Yelp and quite honestly because we were craving Mexican!! Clean location Friendly staff Wide variety on the menu I ordered the Chimi Special and my wife had the mahi tacos, Both were delicious. And Authentic! Very well done! Will definitely eat again. Washed it all down with a house marg and the wife had a horchata agua Fresca. Both passed the test! All around - awesome! Sat at the bar as it was a 20-minute wait. Didn't matter / still had great service! read more

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. read more

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Met a couple of friends here for dinner while in town. The entrance is a vibe with all the flowers... feels like entering a garden. The decor indoors is also very instagrammable. I just sometimes wonder how quickly will dust mites start falling or if there is a solid cleaning schedule for all the decor. Our sever was sweet, helped us make choices off a very extensive menu. I had the vegan bowl with the vegan chorizo. The food was very flavorful and I had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. The complementary chips and salsa also tasted very fresh. The tortillas were fried in house and were definitely not from a bag. All in all, it was a great experience and I will definitely come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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. read more

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Service was great! Food was quite ordinary, nothing special. There are a number of exceptional restaurants available in the area, this is not one of them. read more

This restaurant is super cute! Great decor and super fun feel, definitely above average for Cedar Rapids in terms of overall vibe! Service has always been good when I've come and I love the food! Big portions, tons of options, and lots of flavor! Never had a dish here that was cooked poorly! Overall, great place would definitely recommend! read more

This has become our go to taco Tuesday place. The staff is friendly and helpfulful. The placevis clean with cool artwork on the walls. We love the patio when the weather's good. I havent sampled alot of their food, but the Tuesday taco special is very good. The barrel margaritas are good. Maybe not the best, but good. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Mextizo - Chorripollo - grilled chicken, chorizo, queso - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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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. read more

Mextizo - Chicken taco Tuesday deal. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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! read more

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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

The menu is huge. I had the Campeche tacos and they were huge and very good. Not cheap but very tasty, salsa excellent . Also my server was very good. Highly recommended! read more

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

Mextizo - Elote - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Since I travel to different states. I found this place amazing. They have excellent food. Especially the different kind of spicy sauce they have. You just have to ask them to give it to you. They have a clean restaurant and the service is also pretty good. Next time I am in town I definitely will go back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

Overall really good! I stopped in during my lunch break so being fast was a must for me. I was offered a virgin daiquiri (ok inclusivity!!) and it was so so good! The food was hot and ready in about 20 minutes, btw the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is one of my favs in CR (but none of their seafood options ever disappoint). Why a 4 instead of 5- FLIES! I was shooing them away while I was eating constantly. Please invest in fly traps I'm begging read more

CDMX piña colada 10/10 Steak chimichangas 8.5/10 Burrito grande 7/10 Great service!! read more

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Great large menu with plenty of choices and large portions. Food was yummy. Lovely wall paintings that give the place a nice comfortable setting. read more

My favorite place to go and I always recommend to others. Best quality food, drinks, and service around. Beautiful restaurant inside, love the flowers. read more

Mextizo - Ozzy Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Such good food! Service is a little poor... she was the bartender too which I'm not sure why they gave her tables farthest from the bar. read more

Mextizo - Taquitos Dorados were so good! - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I love going here! When I have family visiting from out of town they always request going here. Chips and salsa are always fresh and consistently good. Booths, tables , floors always look clean. Service is quick , friendly and helpful! Menu is a good size. Lots to choose from with out being overwhelming. Familiar favorites ( nachos, tacos, quesadillas) and something different if you want to mix things up. The guacamole is amazing. Hands down some of the best I've had. This is definitely made fresh every day. The steak quesadilla is fantastic, some of the best steak I've had in a long time. read more

Haven't seen any reviews of this place for awhile! We have recently moved to Cedar Rapids after living in Southern California for over forty years where authentic Mexican food is the real deal. We have been here at least five times and the food is touch and go...however...it's the closest to authentic that we've experienced in Cedar Rapids. The food is fresh, hot, and taste worthy. My only real complaint is their salsa is quite bland-no kick! The ambiance portraits well for the culture it presents-being in the great Midwest. The service is exceptional. They do aim to please and make your dining experience the best possible. Overall review from me...the best Mexican restaurant in the Cedar Rapids area. read more

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in my life; the guacamole was superb, the chips and salsa were fresh, and my carnitas were super juicy, full of flavor and enough to feed a small army. The service was cute - absolutely loved the music and feel of this place. I'll be back! I ate so fast, I didn't get to snap a picture! read more

the only good thing i have to say about this is their servers and wait staff are incredible, i have nothing cruel to say towards them. i want to give the kitchen the benefit of the doubt, because we showed up just after a rush-- however, my california burritos rice was pretty dry and hard to swallow, the potatoes inside tasted like old mcdonalds french fries. my partners carne asada was also unseasoned, and had so much fatty pieces it was nearly 2/3s of each piece of steak. the restaurant itself was clean and beautifully painted. read more

EXCELLENT!!! "Mextizo" is a mix of the Spanish words for "mixed" and Mexico, and it makes sense: Do yourself a favor and try what is a fun mix of the authentic and the creative here at Mextizo. Cedar Rapids has what might be referred to as an overabundance of Mexican restaurants, but this one stands out. Service was attentive and effective. HUGE menu. My enchiladas mixtas had four types of chicken-based enchiladas in everything from cheese to an adobe-colored sauce which was somewhere between mole and cinnamon flavored, savory and not sweet. Nice, and authentic for sure when compared to what I've had points south of Mexico City. I took a convincingly steamy, smoky video of mom's beef fajitas and will try to find a way to upload it later. Trust me, she's picky there and they delivered tender beefiness to satisfy. House-made corn tortillas are available in addition to more familiar flour ones. My wife's jalapeno margarita dusted with spicy and tart Tajin had fresh jalapeno peppers and was a fun, if not wholly authentic addition. The margaritas are oddly crystal clear, but don't taste artificial, so order with confidence. They're huge and strong, so go slow! read more

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

It's so loud that everyone yells. Good was okay, not terrific Credit card from next table was lost by restaurant, took 20 minutes to find it! read more

We arrived and ordered the fajitas for two from looking at the online menu. Don't know if this has been changed since but we were charged a few dollars more than the price on the online menu. We didn't bring it up but just be aware. Fajitas were pretty middle of the road, some bits were charred. Not worth the $33 dollars we paid. Drinks were good, the service was alright(we sat at the bar). We liked the ambiance and decor. Also would recommend to check out the 8 health code violations before coming here. read more

One of my favorite Mexican places! The chips and salsa are top notch! I got the Chimi Gorda with steak tonight and I've been here multiple time and will definitely be back! Awesome food, awesome service read more

Mextizo - Chimi Gorda and the bar area - Mexican Near Me - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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

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

Overhyped. The service was slow. Authentic margaritas should not include orange juice as an ingredient. The ambiance was poor. It was very loud as the design of the seating areas did not lend itself to any amount of sound absorption. The refried beans were the worst we've ever had. If you used soapy dishwasher to soak the beans and then turned them into refried beans, that was the exact flavor. The rest of the food was lackluster. We ordered tacos al pastor which were flavorless unless soaked in lime juice. For the price point we expected more. I agree with others the decor is nice but beyond that it really falls flat in flavors, ambiance, and service. read more

Excellent service, Amazing drinks, the BEST menu. Heck it the artwork and lighting. Have a dinner and you will not regret this wonderful restaurant !!! read more

Food was very good, fresh and tasty. Will go back soon. Restaurant was clean and service was cheery and helpful. read more