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Rinconcito Hispano

4.7 (20 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Ken B.

I stopped here on my way through Ames Iowa. It's just a small store front and restaurant. Service was friendly and the food was good. I would recommend this place for an easy meal.

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Ian S.

If you're looking for the best, authentic Mexican food in Ames than look no further than Rinconcito. The restaurant and store are tucked away in the Northern Lights shopping center. Us old-timers know it as the location where Valentino's once was. The Valentino's green booths still remain. When you walk into the restaurant, you proceed to the menu board to order your food. The menu board is bright and easy to read. If you're confused by the options, I'd suggest asking questions as this isn't the typical "Mexican" fare like other Ames establishments serve. This is the real stuff. The food itself is absolutely delicious and made to order. On our latest visit, I ordered the Birria Taco's. Talk about packing a punch of flavor. There are three tacos (with brisket), rice, grilled veggies and enough birria dipping sauce to feed a small village. My wife ordered the Burrazo with steak and nodded her approval multiple times as she enjoyed her food. Neither of us were able to eat the entire meal, as the portion sizes are huge. A third person in our party ordered steak quesadillas with no onions. When the dish was served, there was worry that the quesadilla was LOADED with onions, but upon further inspection the staff made the speciality order to perfection. I should also comment on the amazing, fresh salsa bar. There are a number of different salsas with varying degrees of heat to suit every palate. We will certainly be back for the food, but I remain intrigued by the other offerings. The store side continues to expand with new, unique items. Also, Rinconcito now sells beer. I was able to confirm with store employees that they also make homemade michelada mix. Perfect for a hot summer day! In summary, Rinconcito is the top Mexican restaurant in Ames if you're looking for no frills, but authentic Mexican flavors.

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Aja L.

I was expecting a sit down restaurant with table service, but it's very much an extension of the food truck Tacos El Primo. The food was pretty great and there's a little market next to the restaurant. It's a nice place for legitimate Mexican culture and food in Ames, Iowa of all places.

Toeta, sopes, taco (not pictured).

Great food. We tried sopes, torta, and a taco. The items did not disappoint. I am excited to try other food items during future visits.

Food is great and authentic fire birria fire burritos fire tacos! Service is polite and patient and the ambiance is pleasant and music is lively

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Big food servings, great service, ok. The food isn't that great. My steak was pretty chewy

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Love this place - food is very authentic good! They are also willing to accommodate my son's food allergy!

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birria tacos were perfect. we ate here new years day and it was exactly what we needed!

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“My wife ordered the Burrazo with steak and nodded her approval multiple times as she enjoyed her food.”

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Best grocery store, hands down. Great location, prices, and staff. The store isn't huge, but has…read moreall the necessities. As a college student who balls on a budget, this is where you come for the deals. Their produce is by far cheaper than any of the competitors and I've never had a bad experience. I get almost all of my grocery staples here (they don't carry name brands). They also have an aisle of fun household items that rotates weekly and always seems to have that surprise treasure you didn't know you needed. Tips- bring a quarter to "check out" a cart and your reusable bags as they do not give out any. Doing this helps save the company money, thus cheaper prices!! My favorite items to get are: bagels, milk, string cheese, fruit, vanilla wafers, Christmas treats (seasonal), and frozen berries for smoothies. Big aldi girl over here!!

No frills, and they totally deliver on a daily basis, offering low prices without some of a chain's…read moreelements. If I were attending Iowa State, this would be a place to shop on a lesser budget without much sacrifice. Bring a quarter, and a shopping cart is yours. You will bag your own products too. Good frozen selection. Off-brand canned and bixed items. Their middle aisle is a smorgasbord of discounted items, and some will be a grab because it works in your budget! I am incredibly grateful for Andrew at the store, who provided me terrific customer service when I needed help last night. That level of customer service and their pricing make this one of our shopping stops. Kind staff in abundance. Plenty of parking, great location on Duff Road, and good music throughout the store!

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You know, it's tough to appreciate a Super WalMart of the scale that it is in Ames when you are…read moreactually from the Midwest. Why? Well, in the Midwest, I have found, there is one on every corner. For that reason you have about another 10 locations (literally) within a 20 mile driving distance to compare it to. The fact that a small city like Ames (yes people, Ames is pretty small lol) can support two of these beasts is amazing. Coming originally from CA which, to my knowledge, have no Super WalMarts, this place was a godsend. Everything available in one place. Produce is usually pretty decent, and shelves are pretty well stocked. Do you get those special Wal Mart employees? You bet, but you get those at every Wal Mart. Cheap labor means cheaper prices, and the latter is why people come here. Having recently moved to MA, while there are super WalMarts, they don't hold a candle to this Ames (or really any other central IA) location. Dirty, poorly stocked, almost no employees around to help you. Honestly, you Ames folk don't know how stinking good you have it, and I mean that. The simple fact that you have a 24-hour store is awesome! Thank your lucky stars. You have one of the better Wal-Marts in the nation, even though you may not think it is one of the better locations in your area.

Was out of several items, people who fill orders are rude and grocery section were dirty (boxes on…read morefloor, lots of open spaces, bathroom was dirty and item spilled on floor no sign or anyone cleaning it up.

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I'm a fan of their meat and locally produced products especially milk & apples. Recommended the…read morestore already to all my friends. Friendly employees, always offering to help with the cart. During COVID times, I prefer to bring my own bag. I just don't understand why they don't allow that. They say it prevents contamination but come on, at least 2 people touch my groceries while scanning and bagging them!?!

I have never felt more embarrassed and disrespected at a business than I did at Fareway Ames. I…read morepresented my valid Hawaii state-issued ID and was told they "couldn't verify it." To avoid any issues, I then provided my U.S. passport,literally one of the most official forms of identification possible, and was AGAIN told they couldn't verify it. At that point, it stopped feeling like a misunderstanding and started feeling extremely targeted and discriminatory. Being told that BOTH forms of government-issued identification were somehow not acceptable was beyond unreasonable and honestly humiliating. The way this situation was handled lacked professionalism, respect, and basic human decency. I left feeling singled out and uncomfortable, and I genuinely believe the treatment I received could be perceived as racial profiling. Policies are one thing, but treating customers with dignity should be the bare minimum. I hope management seriously addresses this so nobody else has to experience what I did.

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Rinconcito Hispano - mexican - Updated November 2026

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