I once went there and got this fruity almost like slushy drink maybe it was strawberry or lemon I…read morecan't remember but it was the best drink I've had in my life! The meal was great! The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was very clean, I'd recommend this to anyone staying in mason city! The people were very nice and I would definitely go there again!

Food wise, it's definitely not full Mexican food because they must cater to white people in Iowa's…read moretaste. I ordered the Birria taco's. It did not come with the tortilla toasted with birria sauce leaving a delicious birria flavor crust, as a matter of fact they didn't even give me the birria dipping stew to dip my tacos in. Instead it tasted like lean beef in Ortega sauce. If you plan on coming here just stay home and do white people taco night. Sorry I have no idea why people hype this place up. I've never had not spicy Mexican food until this place. Unbelievable. Staff was nice so I gave it 2 stars. Yes, I left a 20% tip. For got also say I asked for Lengua tacos and they didn't have it so much made me feel so insulted.

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.

Stopped in about 8 pm on a Sunday evening. First impression, not busy, apprehensive yet…read moreoptimistic. These are the same group who operated Cancun in Mason City prior to closing, moving, and rebranding under the name Plaza Morena. My husband and I were promptly greeted and seated. The booth we were seated at seemed to have been wiped down but was still filthy. Table clothes were in use and unfortunately ours had seen better days from previous patrons. We ordered a small queso, pollo a la crema, a pork tamale, and a chicken burrito. The burrito and pollo a la crema came with rice and beans as well. Food arrived in an appropriate amount of time. Queso was not hot but not cold, left a bit to be desired. Chips were standard fare, the house salsa was very sweet in my opinion, wish it would've been a bit less sweet. My husband enjoyed his tamale, especially the sauce that came with it. I had the pollo a la crema, it had good flavor, wished there was a bit more chicken but overall was pleased. We took the burrito home for lunch tomorrow. Unfortunately there were a few missteps in our dining; the dirty tablecloth accompanied by the less than appetizing brown color of the guacamole, and queso concerns made me feel more attention could be paid. Our bill was $33 prior to tip, no sodas or drinks. The service was good but don't know that we will rush back.

Second visit within a few weeks. My group had delicious meals brought out quickly. We had a chicken…read morefajita burrito, chicken fajitas and huevos rancheros. Everyone had more than they could eat and thought it was very tasty!

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.

Lorenzo was great! Great service, good talks And good drinks. Would recommend to any one…read morevisiting.

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.

We're on our way to Minneapolis and stopped here in Clear Lake to get a little dinner at El Loro…read moreMexican restaurant. It is a cute, very clean little restaurant right off the interstate. The food was absolutely delicious. Chicken, steak, and shrimp were both marinated and cooked perfectly. It was a dead Tuesday night so the service was a little slow as there was only one person staffed. But, I would definitely stop here a second time without hesitation. Nice little joint!

This review is for the Clear Lake, IA location. I have also tried the location in Eagan, MN…read more Neither locations food taste good. I don't care for El Loro food in the twin cities, but I thought I would give this location a try. Different state. Who knows. Don't order off the pictures. What I ordered is in the picture I attached. You don't get what you thought you were ordering. I ordered the poblano enchiladas, seeing that it had green sauce and covered with cheese sauce. THAT is not what I got. I got enchiladas with some red mole sauce over it. The mole sauce was gross. Didn't finish it. It went in the trash. Sorry, I didn't get a picture of what I received, but it wasn't like in the picture, believe me.

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.

Amazing customer service, food came out genuinely right after we ordered, tasted absolutely…read moreamazing, I reccomend the queso, also super warm ambiance and setting. Definitely recommend.