Just moved here from Southern California, so I've been looking for a solid Mexican spot that can…read morematch the quality we have back home. El Paso did NOT disappoint. Place was authentic, owner very friendly, reasonable prices, big portions, food was fresh + flavorful. Will be coming back here asap. 10/10

Today I stopped by this Mexican restaurant with a friend to buy sodas and food. From the moment we…read morewalked in, the owner (wearing a red shirt) was extremely rude and inappropriate. He asked if I spoke Spanish, and when I said I didn't, he began mocking me in Spanish. After we sat down, his behavior became worse. He laughed with another man and made insulting and vulgar comments about us. He repeatedly told me to "eat shit," which was completely uncalled for and disrespectful. He also stared at us in a sexual and uncomfortable way, checking our bodies the entire time, while continuing to talk badly about me as if I couldn't understand. This experience was humiliating and unacceptable. No one should be treated this way for not speaking a language or for simply being in a restaurant. I haven't been here in years, and the one time I decided to come back, I was met with harassment and hostility. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Food is pretty good Service is bad…read moreBut worth the wait if you have the time. Liked the Ramirez and the Depot

Surprised at how empty this restaurant was at 7:15 on a Friday night. We had our pick of tables…read more One server, but that's all that was needed for the time being (they're hiring). The fact that they weren't busy meant our food was served hot and quick. Everything was delicious! If I was regularly traveling to Iowa City, this would be part of the rotation. Music is a little loud, but that might be mitigated with more bodies in the restaurant to absorb the sound.

Sweet little Mexican restaurant in Coralville run by the same woman that had the taco truck on…read moreKeokuk St in Iowa City. Fresh, home made ingredients. Extensive menu. Clean. Quick service. Very reasonable / fair prices.

Great agua frescas, good tacos. Service was polite and quick. Haven't gone to the truck yet, but…read morethe brick-and-mortar is great

This place looks over priced. But it's actually not bad! Tho it's prolly catered towards college…read morekids yet the prices were ok compared to West Coast prices! But what I liked were the fresh pressed flour tortilla. It's made right in front of my eyes!! Nice!! Secondly they have the meat short order cooked so the meat whatever you pick is piping hot!! I haven't had a fresh made, piping hot taco in a long time!! Pretty awesome!! It's not super cheap but it's fully loaded. I would prolly come back for some more! Iowa university students are lucky!m to have this taco joint!! Service was friendly and fast and impressive.

What a delish, fresh, quick bowl from Estela's Fresh Mex. Staying at the Hilton, it was just a…read morefew-minute walk and made for a healthy, satisfying meal. Two thumbs up.

The greatest place to eat in Iowa City. Número Uno. I just want to say thank you from the bottom…read moreof my heart to everyone who works there. The food, service, and ambiance is 10/10. The passion you put into the food and the business does not go unseen. We appreciate it.

Full-bodied. Comforting, yet complex. It feels like home…read more Casual environment. Like a family gathering, with fun uncles in the corner who drink just enough. Must go. Tacos Al Pastor.

Fantastic service, great atmosphere. The food was great, very reasonable prices. Excellent tacos.read more

To go order with the main mission of trying some Chicharrones. They serve them on weekends so keep…read morean eye on their social media for reminders. My spouse picked up the food and we ordered extra for leftovers. The Chicharrones are tasty with the skin extra extra crispy and the meat chunks were tasty with some smaller chunks drier but overall would order them again. The guacamole super good in general and goes well with the chicharrones. We ordered tamales which we are saving for tomorrow. The choripollo and chile relleno were good. Lots of other items to try that look delish.

Excellent service Excellent food…read more Top mexican restaurant in the area Highly recommend

Food 7/10 chips too hard. Service 5/10 had to ask twice for…read moremore salsa. Ambiance 9/10 Place is very clean.

Am I writing this with the hopes I'll score this shirt:…read more"Local Burrito"?!!! Nah. Not really. Okay, owner, if you read this, I just want you to know I dream of owning a local burrito shirt. To be honest, whenever I'm feeling down I think of the brightest spot of my week. It's Saturday morning, when I feel that burrito in my hand, and I take a flavorful bite as salsa drips down my face. Local Burrito is synonymous with happiness in my mind. Try it out, you will not be sorry. Also, here's a pro-tip. You order and pay on the left, then get in line on the right where you tell the peeps what burrito you got. There, you can say if you want salsa/hot sauce, or none. The salsa is SO KILLER though, you have to get it.

The food truck scene in Iowa City is sadly lacking, so I've been excited to see this burrito truck…read moremake appearances at farmer's markets around town. This seems like a town that would really gravitate to a strong food truck culture. Used to live close to Durham, NC, where food truck rodeos were commonplace; there seems to be enough locavores here for a critical mass for food trucks here. Having heard about the recent menu changes and seeing them at the forefront of the pro-food truck movement here, my hopes were high. I tried the breakfast burrito, which has eggs, potatoes, and various locally sourced greens. I opted to add cheese curds for $1 extra, an exciting local option. I was somewhat disappointed with the burrito, because it was heavy on potatoes and light on eggs, greens, and curds. If the ingredient mix were balanced, this could have had much more flavor than it did. The other menu additions, such as Korean fusion and thai peanut tempeh, sound intriguing so I'll update my review once I try those.