Charming little restaurant in downtown Council Bluffs. I drove past it once or twice looking for…read moreit, but easy to find once you know. Service was friendly. No other patrons mid-afternoon on a Saturday with Nebraska and Iowa playing football. I had a beef burrito, nothing fancy. Complimentary salsa and chips. Everything tasted fresh. Not close to me, but will return when convenient.

I wasn't necessarily sure what to expect, but I was blown away by the festive atmosphere of the…read morerestaurant, the friendly service, and the quality and authenticity of the food. This restaurant is quietly tucked away near the old town portion of Council Bluffs. Metered Street parking is available in the area. We were there mid afternoon and there was quite a bit of activity. I'm guessing that this location gets a lot of traffic later in the evenings and on weekends. Don't let the slightly frazzled menus fool you, this restaurant is immaculate! I cannot believe that I have never been here before. The hours of this restaurant and its menu clearly reflect the ability to get Mexican style breakfast, lunch or dinner all day long. Our servers bilingual capability reflects the clientele that are attracted to this wonderful spot. Great chips, nice fresh salsa with a little bit of heat and very good guacamole. I love the fact that they offer a little bit smaller portions so that you don't end up feeling like you have to stuff yourself or leave a little bit behind. The pricing is great and clearly beer and margaritas are readily available. There is even a corner of the restaurant that caters to Mexican style snacks. Great desserts too! We will definitely be coming back here again - and so should you!

We were told to seat ourselves when we came in. The waitress took the menus from a person at…read moreanother table then handed it to us. My husband ordered a beer and I had an ice water. For an appetizer we had the mini spicy elote empanadas. Sad part they were not hot and you can tell they came frozen. The sauce that came with was good. For dinner my husband had the Big Juan and I had the beef chimichanga. My husband was sad that we never given chips. Also he had no sides with his dinner. I had a side of rice and beans. The rice was either undercooked or very dry, it was hard. The chimichanga had a good taste but didn't taste fried. My husband's Big Juan was missing sour cream. He said it was alright but not good enough to have again. Tried on a whim, don't plan on returning. The restaurant was very loud we couldn't talk to one another across the table. But disappointed.

We had hotzarella sticks bean dip and cheese with beef dip. All were really good but the…read morehotzarella sticks were best. . I had the Jonesy's special. It's HUGE. Everyone loved everything they got. Everyone had leftovers cuz of portion size!

Ambiance not great! But as Southern California transplants it is our go to for Tijuana/San Diego…read moreMexican food. Tacos are made with corn tortillas. Many Mexican restaurants in the area use flour tortillas for tacos. I believe those are for burritos and bunuelos. If you know you know! I know there are many different ways to make the foods of a country, but this is closest to what I grew up with.

One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to! I've been there on a couple different occasions…read moreand the nachos are awesome! They don't hold back when it comes to portion honestly 4 to 6 people can eat off the large nachos. I get the steak nachos and I gotta tell you it's not fatty and grisly, lean and very tender. Delicious! I recommend everyone try them. I haven't tried anything else other than nachos, but they were awesome. Horchata was very good too ...pretty sure it's fresh not powder!

Happened upon this place while in council bluffs. The Paloma is tasty. They use Casamigos tequila…read morewhich I love. The salsa is really good but not spicy. The atmosphere is laid back. Lots of sports games playing. Our server Riley was great. I had the tamale trolley with rancho beans & street corn, my hubby had shrimp street tacos. Both were delicious. Slightly under seasoned but still good!

Primo's is always a solid spot when you're craving Mexican in Council Bluffs. The queso is easily…read morethe best in town - creamy, flavorful, and perfect with their chips. Definitely a must-order. I also had a margarita and the chicken enchilada, which were both really good. The enchiladas are flavorful, comforting, and hit the spot. Service was friendly and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Overall a great place to grab a margarita, some queso, and a satisfying meal. I'll definitely be back!

I stopped in with a group of cyclists on a Friday evening. We sat on the patio because the weather…read morewas perfect and because we could keep an eye on our bikes. Our waitress was pleasant and good at her job and didn't seem at all put out when we asked for ten separate checks. I had a chicken enchilada s with rice and beans and it was delicious and the serving was more than generous. They sell beer by the pitcher and the prices are significantly lower than across the river. Don't expect authentic Mexican food here, it more of a toned down American style Mexican. They also serve regular American diner food. They have some tables inside near the bar but the atmosphere is much nicer outside. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

Not authentic food at all which is totally fine, similar to la mesa. Margaritas are awesomeeeee…read more Bit of a scary area, and the inside reflects that a bit, but good service. plenty of food options.

Cute little restaurant in a kind of shady part of town. But the food was soooooooooo gooooodd!!!!…read more I mean delicious and authentic and plentiful, but high quality! And the lady was so sweet!! I'm coming back again for sure!!

Really great hole-in-the-wall place. Family owned, food was great and very tasty... Homemade guac…read morefor chips was a must!

If you want to find a great place to be your go to spot, this is it! Service is 10/10 every single…read moretime. After just a few repeat visits the staff could remember our order. Today we hadn't even parked and our usual table had chips and salsa w a side of beans that they knew I'd request. The food is awesome! We order our usuals and then share something new stuff off the menu. Queso Birria tacos chorizo and eggs posole tamales and they make 4/5 different salsas!!! Soo good y'all! It's a small spot so go show them some love

Flavors are authentic . A little hole in the wall place, so good. Service quick and friendly…read more Thank you La Carreta Rosa

I am drooling just thinking about this food. Staff were very nice and menu is good sized. Ordered…read morethe pina agua fresca which was perfect balanced and not overly sweet. I ordered the chicken sope and they give you a red and green salsa for the table. I threw the green on top and it was amazing my husband also loved the Cali burrito. Rice and beans were great too. As a Mexican food snob I highly recommend this place and will be coming back.

1. Great tacos de lengua. 2. The guacamole they put on the…read moretacos is so yummy 3. Horchata is tasty 4. Plenty of inside seating 5. Street parking can be difficult to find at times 6. Never have had a bad experience with their staff

Honestly, they are a little disappointing. I got 5 al pastor tacos and they were ok. I also got 3…read morequesabirrias; they were big and cheesy which is good, but the meat was a little dry, the consomé tasted too much like cinnamon and it was very watery. The 5 street tacos deal is pretty good and probably the cheapest one out there, so bang for you buck. Sauces were good and spicy too.

I've been to this food truck a few times in the past month and it's a great experience every time…read more Their menu is big and easy to read and understand. The guy that takes orders is always super nice and smiling. The food is really good and a pretty dang good value for the money. Their five taco meal is $12.....killer deal for the size of their taco's. They put a ton of meat in them for being street taco style. The wait is never that long. the only thing I would say is that I wish their carne asada and some of their other meats had more flavor. Their carnitas is good though. I am definitely going to come back soon!

Honestly so good, and some of the most unique and authentic options of any place I've been. They…read morehave a cute set up for photos and it's so bright and cheery inside! The service was fantastic, and it felt like a true family restaurant. The chips were so good, and the salsa was spicy but not too much for people with sensitive palates. I love this style of chips, not a thin restaurant style but a thicker, more savory bite. We went through one portion before our food got to us and they brought more out when I asked. I highly recommend the tacos. I made a mistake and asked for birria not quesabirria tacos, so make sure to specify that if you want quesabirria (with cheese). But, the birria was good anyways! I also got the taco macho (see the pic for what's inside), and wish I would've ordered 2 of those! My husband got the huitlacoche and squash blossom tacos and they were both so good. I was so impressed they had huitlacoche as an option, I've never seen that before! The drinks were ordered and delivered from the server, but she said since they're working on a liquor license they have a bar next door that makes them. If you order a drink with your food, they charge for the drinks and food separate for that reason. I liked my jalapeño margarita! My husband got a cantarito and said it's the best one he's had from all the places we've tried to far!

Wandered into Mexitili spur of the moment because they were open for lunch on Memorial Day and I…read morewas in the area. The streetcar boondoggle is not affecting their block so parking is available. Decor is calming. I did not opt for an adult beverage as they were a bit pricey and I needed to retain focus. Settled on chicken enchiladas. Very tasty with some kick. The cheese was drizzled on top rather than baked through. Service was exceptionally friendly, I suspect from the bartender/proprietor. Would definitely return if in the area, but for now I am generally avoiding streetcar construction chaos. If you are downtown anyway, go.