FOOD --very good--our favorite is deluxe tostada:: perfectly crunchy tostada with taco meat,…read morerefried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream...AND the options of black olives, jalapeño, green onions, at no extra charge...THEN top it with mild sauce, hot sauce, or green sauce... TOTALLY AWESOME SERVICE--is fast and pleasant. Anxious to please. Order is paced at counter & brought out to you AMBIANCE-- clean and pleasant without extra 'frills. PRICES--very reasonable compared to other places

Service was quick, price was cheap, food was satisfying. If you want hot, reliably good Tex Mex…read morestyle food, this is your joint! I love Tex Mex with a touch of authentic, and that is what Taco Tico delivered. I went back twice while I was in the area, it was so good! It is not a 5 star restaurant or anything special. It simply hit the spot, cheaply and reliably. Their canned refried beans are filling. Best thing there? Deluxe tostada!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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

We have been back three times now and never disappointed. The gyro is my favorite- the deluxe is…read moreworth the extra few Pennie's, but you won't need the double meat - there is plenty in the regular. Fries are hot and crispy and the salads were both fresh and filling. Again, the gyro salad is the best, but the Caesar is good too. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is small town and cute.

I tried this place last weekend and it was amazing. The food as delicious and the services was top…read morenotch . We placed a to a large to go order the staff was so helpful helping me place the order and carrying the food out to the car. We tried the gyro falafel and some of the street tacos . Everything was good well prepared and well seasoned. It was a very casual well located easy to find . Great place for lunch or dinner would recommend

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.

Ordered online and got a large diet pop. Got charged for it but they didn't believe me because…read moretheir receipt did not show it. Manager refused to make it right. He lost the company a loyal customer. How idiotic. Over a pop.

Food was cold and potatoe Ole was like eating a salt bomb. Do not recommend this place. Probably…read morebetter off going to taco bell

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.