Food was excellent along with service, would highly recommend if you enjoy authentic Mexican…read morecuisines

Absolutely wonderful, Grateful they had queso! Clean place…read moreand service right on, very happy place to dine. The wait staff saw to our needs quickly. The windows made us feel comfortable and inside very much like little Mexico. Great place to meet up with family and friends! Prices very reasonable

The portions were very generous, and it was decently priced. The service was very good and it was…read morealmost a packed house. The ambience was pretty standard.

Wow, finally found a Mexican restaurant. This is the place to go. Has a wide array of menu items…read more It was absolutely on taste ,service, price and atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back. Cassandra did a fabulous job taking care of us.

In a town full of local Mexican restaurants Agave Azul was a disappointment. The good- the house…read moremargaritas were tasty and if I'd only had a cocktail- I'd feel better about the restaurant. Unfortunately, we had dinner. I had the birria tacos and it was just not good food. It said the shredded beef came with corn tortillas. What arrived were three filled corn tortillas that had been deep fried. It was greasy and not at all what I had expected. The beans were spread out on the plate in a really unappetizing look. Three entrees and 2 margaritas came to over $60. At $20 per diner I just expect better food. There were about three total dining parties when we were there- so it's relatively quiet. There was only one server I saw and she did well providing service to the three parties. I will definitely not be going back. There are just too many better or cheaper Mexican restaurants in town.

We were visiting from out of town and hungry for Mexican. We decided to try Agave Azul after…read morelooking through other reviews. The restaurant sits on a a corner so that is a good location. There is seating on the main floor but it looked like there was an upstairs. Service was prompt but we were the only ones in the restaurant at 5:30p on a Saturday. The restaurant was busier by the time we were done. We were greeted with a complimentary basket of chips and salsa, which was a nice touch. There was a good variety of options on the menu. The one downfall is the other couple we were with wanted the Carne Asada and they were told the restaurant was out of that. That was disappointing and other couple made a choice B and C, in case they were told again the restaurant was out of something. My husband got the chicken taquitos and I had the Birria tacos with rice and beans. The taquitos were a little different than anything we've had before, there was a sauce over the top so they were not as crispy as we are used too. The Birria tacos were decent. Not spicy, not overly flavorful though. The rice was really good (and I usually don't care for Mexican/Spanish rice) and the refried beans were ok. The other couple we were with really enjoyed their second choice for dinner. I can't remember what exactly they ordered but it was another steak dish. They were really happy with it. All in all, not a bad place to eat. I would go back but I would probably check out some of the other options in town before returning.

Vallarta's is a solid Mexican restaurant among a number of options in Mason City. I visited with…read morefamily and friends during the Thanksgiving weekend with a group of 10. The servers were friendly and helpful. The menu had the classics that you see in most Mexican restaurants with a few variations that were uniquely theirs. The food not only looked good, but was very tasty and our group left satisfied (and a few carried leftovers because of the portions of their meals!). Definitely on the list of good places to return with family when I'm back in the area.

gave me the wrong order , refused to fix the issue . Very Rude . Never come here again. Go to Las…read morePalmas in Mason City. Great food and Great Service

We visited during Band Festival weekend and the Happy Donkey had definitely rebounded a bit from…read moreour last visit. This time the lime margaritas tasted like lime and we did enjoy them! The service was good and everyone enjoyed their meal.

When I stopped by the happy donkey, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their tacos and…read moredrinks. Their house-made strawberry tequila was the highlight of my visit, and I appreciated the option to order drinks in ceramic vessels with unique flavors like lime, pineapple, and other tropical flavors. I ended up buying a few bottles to go, and I would definitely recommend this place to others. There is ample parking and the service was fantastic.

they nosy always angry n rude!! food was great tho…read more i just hate how they barely give scoops n always extra charging for nun

I was surprised to discover that this place is a Chipotle mini-me. You can get burritos, tacos,…read morebowls, or salad. Instead of softritas, they have tofusada, which is quite tasty on its own. I tried a bowl with rice, black and pinto beans, corn salsa, spicy red salsa, guacamole, and jalapeños. They charge extra for the guac but it's only $1.45. I also got an extra scoop of the tofusada for $1.45 because the chic was being stingy with the portions. I tried every ingredient on its own just to test the quality and flavor. Both the black and pinto beans had excellent flavor, as did the rice and tofusada. Things I didn't like: I didn't care for their guac; they are definitely missing the Chipotle memo on that. Pancheros' guac recipe uses tomatoes and no red onion or cilantro, which make a big difference. Also, the diced jalapeños didn't taste fresh (no spiciness to them at all). And vegans beware, that just like Chipotle, you have to watch out for fallen cheese in the sauce. Lastly, I thought the staff was less than friendly. Overall, I really enjoyed the bowl. It was a tasty, filling, gluten-free and low calorie meal. Good value for the price. I'd def return because this is Mason City, IA - ain't too many other places for vegans to get a good meal. FYI manager stated prices are going up soon.

It was a bright and stormy day. We were forced out the high way due to a blizzard. We found this…read moregem and thank goodness. The place was nice and the service was wonderful. I had the fajitas burrito (made vegan) and it was so delicious!

Worst service on planet earth! This is for the Clear Lake location. Heard the food was good but…read morecancelled our order when the waitress started asking if I was stressed just for asking if they had hot sauce. Paying for drinks the guy had attitude and rolled his eyes at my partner. Nothing but hostility from the moment we walked in to the second we ran out. AVOID IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!!!

Excellent place we've been going to for years. Food is great, and they treat you like family when…read morein there. They may even tell you off (joking) as this is that type of place. Have it whenever we can when in Mason City.

We mosied on over on a Tuesday night after hearing this place had some legit grub and we were…read morepleasantly surprised by what we found. First things first, this spot has some shwack hours - a few nights a week from 5:30-8:30 and on Sunday. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday they have an a la carte menu that includes, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tostadas, as well as their infamous chips. Seriously, the chips here are the best I've ever had. They were most-def homemade, crunchy and come with cheese dip and salsa! Absolutely incredible! Dinner consisted of enchiladas and tostadas, both of which were excellent! The enchilada was superb with an incredible amount of cheese inside and out. The tostada was delicious as well. This place defines a dive and it was great. The interior is a hodgepodge of decors that keep a pseudo Mexican theme, while meeting an American Gas Station. The icing on the Mexican inspired cake is the fact that you get to sign the wall on your way out! Worth checking out, but be sure to call ahead as they fill up quick most nights.

The food was good, served hot, arrived fast. The beer was very cold and also served speedily…read more We sat downstairs but the upstairs looked great overlooking the park and the lake. The server had a fun style. He or the cook got my order wrong but I just ate the other choices in my meal.

My dinner was really good. The service was also great as they were really busy. We sat outside…read morebecause we had our dog with us so a dog friendly patio was a plus.