The food was delicious. The service was spot on. The food was very well made. We enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere and the art work was very cool

Who says you can't find awesome Mexican food in the middle of the US? The inside of this place is…read moredefinitely a little older and could use a facelift (especially the seats), but the amazing food and service totally make up for it. We got the fajitas and tacos, and everything tasted incredible. Fair warning: the portions are huge! We ended up packing a bunch of food to go. Recommend if you want a good meal.

We have been going to La Carreta since it opened for the first time! It's got the best family…read morerunning it and all of the employees are so kind & friendly! My kids have grown up eating here and it's still a local favorite when they come back to visit me. We all have our favorite menu items and a few of mine are the Tacos de Carne Asada, the Fajita Quesadilla, and the Quesadillas el Azteca! Yum! Now I'm hungry for La Carreta! When in Boone do as all the locals do, eat at La Carreta and tell them Sara sent you!!! Enjoy!

Food and service was very good!!!! I would definitely recommend coming here! I had the taco salad…read moreand there was a lot of beef in it. My husband had the supreme burrito and he really enjoyed it!

El Azteca is a must when I'm back in Ames. The food is somewhat of a Tex-mex vibe and always hits…read morethe spot. They serve complimentary fresh tortilla chips with salsa - the salsa is mild and refreshing with a nice burst of cilantro. My typical picks for entree are any of the chicken meals - arroz con pollo, poncho's lemon lime chicken or chori-pollo. My dad likes the burritos - a common go to is the burrito California. My sister swears by the burrito ruleta and she gets it every time. This occasion I also got a raspberry margarita on the rocks which was scrumptious. Food is always fast and service is always friendly.

It was a dark and stormy night…read more... After a long Dad-related day, I wandered in (from the downpour) for a well-deserved Margarita, with mole chicken enchiladas on the side. The place wasn't very busy on this mid-week January evening, as I was seated quickly with the chips not far behind. The Margarita was refreshing and strong, the chips were fresh, and the enchilada came out hot and tasty. Service was friendly and fun, making my evening most pleasant.

We had a great time here for dinner! We got our food quick and our server was sweet and attentive…read more The food portions were also much larger than I expected and they gave us a free desert at the end of our meal. It was a little hot inside but would definitely recommend!! I'll be coming here again

We wanted to go to the nearby High Trestle Trail Bridge, so we stopped here for lunch with our…read moregrandkids on a weekday just after noon. We were quickly seated and got our drinks and started to look over the menu, which house lots of options! The kids settled in on a grilled cheese and a taco respectively. I decided to get the lunch burrito and my wife went for the lunch enchilada. Our food came out pretty quickly and everything was very fresh tasting and the serving sizes are huge! For a lunch special I expected a lunch-sized portion and I got what I would consider an evening-sized portion. The same for my wife's meal. When we were wrapping up, they came out with ice cream for the kids. They really enjoyed that even though you would've thought they'd have been full after all they ate for lunch. The spice level on everything was very mild. The salsa had just a little bit of a zing to it but nothing that would stop the kids for eating it. Next time I will ask for some hot sauce or throw some jalapeños in my entrée, but I do like it spiced up a bit. Service was very good and a gentleman who I assume is the owner was very funny and engaged well with everyone in the restaurant. They have a parking lot and everything was neat and clean. We did not partake of any adult drink offerings, but they did have what look to be a nice nicely stocked bar

Stands out as my favorite mexican restaurant in Ames. I left for a year and all I was craving was…read moretheir queso. Above the rest in Ames. They have a small outside area and a bar. Not sure why by they do not serve alcohol at this time and are moving (yikes). But the food is still good. Service is very fast polite and professional.

I've always had delicious food and fantastic service. I've tried a lot of different menu items, all…read moregreat. One of my favorites is the sopes.

Truly authentic Mexican Food. Best sit down restaurant we have ever visited. Will go back soon!…read moreWonderful staff.

Amazing and very authentic. I travel to Mexico frequently. Lil hidden gem in Humboldt Iowa!read more

Great place. Margaritas are wonderful and the menu has so much variety. Breakfast is available…read moretill 1 PM. I have attached their new menu

New to the area, the food is fresh and so tasty. The service is great. Drinks are made well. I…read morerecommend the guacamole appetizer and their blended margaritas.

Amazing food great service . Very consistent . Always a wonderful experience.....this is our go to…read moreplace any time we want authentic great tasting Mexican food .

Walked in and loved the decor! Ordered margaritas,one house and one jalapeño, both were delicious,…read moretasted handmade. Ordered chorizo tacos and relleno burrito, both were good. Unique side came with the burrito, a refreshing change from most Mexican restaurants. Staff was friendly and attentive, food was delivered quickly. Definitely recommend, we will stop by again!

We stopped here for lunch while driving out to Colorado. It is a little off 80 but totally worth…read moreit. Clean restaurant- lots of seating and the food was great. Great service too! Don't let the outside of the restaurant deceive you. This place is good!!

Stopped for lunch and had a nice meal. The place is huge and bright and clean! Very well decorated…read morein Mexican themed dia del muerto murals. They brought chips and salsa right away. The salsa is very very mild. The chips were crispy. We both had beef chimichangas. They were ground beef, not shredded beef. The rice was really tasty. I don't care for beans so skip them. They had some lettuce and tomatoes with sour cream to go on the chimichanga. The tomato was way too out of season so I didn't eat it. I just had water and my meal came to nine dollars. The waitress was attentive & checked in on us a couple of times. The place is huge so bring the whole gang.!

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the area. Friendly staff fast service and clean. The fish…read moretacos are very good and the service is fast and efficient. Love going in after a long shift with some co workers to just relax after a long day. They do have daily drink specials if your into that also can have virgin style drinks that are made very well.

We enjoyed the taco salad, which was basically a gigantic taco shell, full with meat, cheese,…read moretomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream, and guacamole. This thing was big enough for three people to enjoy. I was only able to finish a quarter of it. The chips and salsa they bring out beforehand or made fresh and tasted delicious. My husband enjoyed the fajitas.