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    Rinconcito Hispano

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Closed 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.

    Fresh salsa bar
    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

    Owner: Juan Carlos

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    5 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

    Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

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    a restaurant run by one guy who is the chef/server/cashier etc. The food is Very Good and the…read moreportion sizes are solid. When I walked in he said the soup they had today was lentil soup. Very flavorful with a good variety of vegetables in there. Guava juice was in a large cup, and this wasn't one of those situations where the cup is 80% ice. Chicken arepas are great. Keep in mind that all this is made by One Guy and food may take a bit to come out depending on how many people are in your group.

    It is, for sure, just one dude holding down this whole joint all by himself: cook, waiter,…read morebartender, all. Very basic dining room for sure, but it's really all about the food. The food is good and authentic. Took a friend who knows Colombian food well and this guy is doing it just like they do down there. I've never had arepas so good. We had the reinas pepiadas: really really tasty. I could see how some people are a little alienated by him, but also remember that he's there alone. You can go a little off the rails at places that have more people on staff to manage those kinds of patrons. When you walk in, you know that you can't push beyond what's offered and make special requests. This place is one of the more interesting places to eat around here; let's appreciate his/its strengths and not dwell on what this place isn't.

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