My husband and I love this place. The portions are generous, we always have leftovers for dinner the next day. My favorite is the chicken quesadilla and my husband's is the beef burrito, we top it off with a nice bottle of Mexican beer or one of the sodas. You order and pay for your meal, then take the ticket to the cook at the grill. I recommend checking out the market. They have a Hispanic market in the front with the grill in the back. Sometimes the wait is longer because they are so busy. Real Mexican food made fresh to order, you can sometimes watch him prepare the meat. Definitely worth the wait. read more

It's ok. Would I walk to it no but drive over Taco Bell yes. Steak burrito wasn't put on the grill to firm it up. Had a lot of rice and not enough steak. The chorizo taco was really good but small for the price. Customer service was awful and I tipped. I've eaten and tons of places like this but usually they like your business. read more

I was charged $4.99 for a bottle of Coke, and $6.50 for Jarritos. I watched the cashier enter her price instead of actual price. NEVER going back! ​ read more

Unique setup. My wife and visited the first time a couple of Sundays back. Great food(tacos) and authentic. Folks were very hospitable and friendly and genuinely thankful for us being there. Ended up going for lunch a week later ( a monster burrito). All delish read more

OMG. Tried the tacos as it's our first visit. Lengue, chorizo, steak, and pork. Absolutely exactly what you'd eat in Mexico. An absolute dive of a combo Mexican grocery and eatery but worth every bite!! Will be back with friends read more

Easily the best tacos in Iowa. Had Carne Asada, Lengua, and some other and they were all fantastic.

Stopped for first time tonight for chicken takeout! Warm greeting by Hosea and 10 minutes later I had a 5 Star supper! Definitely returning! Bob from Laurens. read more

We're very lucky to have this place in Spencer!! Great family, fantastic food! They catered both of our kids' graduation parties too.

Excellent Mexican food, made fresh in front of you, for little cost. This is a taco, quesadilla, and burrito restaurant tucked into the back of a little Mexican grocery store. Some of the most authentic Mexican food, north of the border, with south of the border prices! Be sure to ask for the fresh made salsa verde (green salsa). Spencers best little secret! read more

Tienda Mexicana - Very clean and fresh ingredients! - Mexican Near Me - Spencer, Iowa

If you want phenomenal and truly authentic Mexican, this is the place. Reminded me of the food you'd get from the food stands in Mexico. The tacos and quesadillas are excellent and affordable. Warning, once you eat here, you will likely never eat at another Mexican place again. It's that good. The best authentic Mexican food in Iowa. 8-3-15 read more

Tienda Mexicana - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Spencer, Iowa

We are new to the area, and we're looking for a good place to eat. We found it! Great food, friendly service, and don't pass on the salsa verde! We will be back, often! read more

All reviews posted are spot on. Real Mexican food prepared by real Mexicans. The burrito is fantastic and the other food I saw prepared while I waited look just as good. read more

Tienda Mexicana - Burrito is fantastic! - Mexican Near Me - Spencer, Iowa

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Best restaurant in Spencer. May not look like it but this is bar none the best food in town. Can't go wrong on the menu personally my favorite is the tacos with everything read more

Awesome authentic Mexican food located in the back of a convenient market. Beef tacos were super tasty. Husband loved the pork burrito. If I lived near would eat here frequently. Much better than the sit down Mexican restaurant in town. Forgot to take photos. Devoured food too quickly! read more

That the asada burrito yesterday!! The wait was a little long but it was the lunch rush for everyone! This place is a must stop by!! Very good food and the people are amazing this will not disappoint u! I will be back at least once a week to get my burrito fix! read more

Now THIS is the place to go if you want authentic Mexican!!! It's kitchen is located in the back of the little store and it does not disappoint! For 2years we only ordered the tacos (which are just amazing) with the green sauce! Recently we have tried the quesadillas(with cilantro-yum) and the super sized burritos! All in all, great place!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! We are from Chicago so have tons of choices when it comes to Mexican restaurants. But I can honestly say that Tienda Mexicana is right up there next to our favorites in Chicago. The tacos are our favorites. Amazing flavors and great salsas. When we are in Spencer, we eat here every day. read more

I would rate this restaurant as average. I had carne asada tacos and found the meat to be rather overdone. My guest had a taco salad and while the ground beef was plentiful, it wasn't very flavorful. The restaurant and the rest rowers clean and the staff very friendly. I'd go back to try something else on their very large menu. read more

I've never been to Mexico, but I imagine this place comes close. This restaurant is in the back of a small Mexican grocery store. They make the food right there while you wait. Their portions are huge, and the food is wonderful! I usually go with the quesadilla or burritos.. Their green salsa has a kick (spicy!) read more

My cousin found this place on Yelp and raved about it. I and my family tried it yesterday and it was great! I've spent a lot of time in Latin America and this is the real deal. The front is a small market with many traditional Mexican items- Catholic prayer candles, Mexican style cheeses, and a wide selection of popular Mexican beers and soft drinks. The restaurant in back offers a simple selection of items (such as soft tacos and burritos) with your choice of traditional fillings- beef, pork, beef brain, stomach, etc. A soccer game was playing on the TV, and the place was full of Latino workers who had come in for lunch. What a surprise for little old Spencer! We will be back. read more

Truly authentic atmosphere and food. You'd never expect it driving by, but you will not regret going in and giving it a try!

Love this place. My husband and I go here often. It's affordable and delicious. I encourage you to try it out if you like Mexican food!