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    Mextizo

    4.3 (66 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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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.

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    Wonderful food, great atmosphere, and the service was outstanding! I had the taco salad, and it was delicious.

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    Great food. A lot of options to choose from. A lot of margaritas to pick. Service was good.

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    2 years ago

    Great prices and really good food! Our family will definitely be back in the near future.

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    The best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Iowa. Authentic Mexican food with great service. Fantastic chips and salsa too!

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    Waited an hour to get my food after I was told 3 times my food was coming up next. We ended up just getting up and leaving.

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    2 years ago

    Food and service was great. The margaritas were awesome. I got their seafood enchilada and it was one of the best I've ever had.

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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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    Adelitas offers a decent selection of authentic Mexican dishes. The customer service was excellent…read moreand friendly. The chips and salsa was good to start off with while you wait for your food. The one negative things is that my soft shell taco was cold. The portion of food was amazing and a lot for the price you paid. The location of the restaurant is easy to get to and very inviting once you're inside. I will be back to try other dishes.

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