We've been going to Vel's Amigo's since I was a kid. I moved away but when I'm back in town I like…read moreto return. One thing that has changed, is you pay for chips and salsa now. Back then, it was a real treat when a flour chip found its way into your basket. Now you can pay an upcharge to get all flour chips. The flour chips were a lot bigger, puffier, and greasier than I remember. They are very filling, so you don't need as many of them. That being said, I prefer the corn chips. Another change is the Pancho Villa. Back in the day this burrito covered with pork and cheese took up the entire plate. Still tasty, it is much smaller these days. Even with a tamale which was pretty much what I remembered, there was a lot of space left on that plate. Service was fine. Our server was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is a little divey. Very relaxed and comfortable. It hasn't changed dramatically from my youth.

Saturday afternoon after a round of golf my wife and I went to our favorite Mexican restaurant for…read morein Fort Madison. it was weird from the time we sat down. The waitress came up and said we close in 4 minutes and rushed us to order our food. We finished eating and I went to pay my bill at the bar. I payed with cash and when the young girl gave back my change she did not count it out. The male (I think the manager) grabbed the money and yelled at the staff for not counting it back to me. He was very aggressive to her and to me, holding out my change and yelling here! I was taken back and said you need to calm down. He now said with a nasty tone take your money and get out. I said you are very Fing rude and turned to leave and now there was a big guy standing in my personal space trying to intimidate me. The other guy came from around the bar still yelling for me to get out even as I walked for the door. This is without a doubt the worst experience I have ever had in a restaurant. I felt very threatened by the two men and would tell all be careful going there. If they were so close to closing then why not just tell us when we walked in and we would have gladly went somewhere else. Why get mad over it. I will never go again to this place which is to bad because I have been there 100's of times before.

Well deserved 4 stars. I don't know how many Mexican restaurants are in Ft Madison Iowa but I know…read moreof two. The portions were perfect and the food came out fast; it wasn't busy. The wait staff was friendly. The tests was clean and I liked the music that was playing. We'll be back

Was seated promptly got drinks and order put in. The chips and salsa were added some queso and it…read morewas thick and yummy!!!!! The food came shortly after and was deliciousI had the street tacos and the wife had the chimichanga dinner. Overall and excellent meal and service. We will return!!! Thank you Casa Jalisco.

Delicious food and good service. It's been 4 years since we've been home, so this restaurant was…read morenew. So happy we checked it out. Had the chicken fried steak skillet and kids Mickey Mouse pancakes. Absolutely delicious! The homemade salsa (hot sauce) was soooo good. And when we left they gave our kids 3 huge homemade cookies- really nice surprise. We will definitely be back before we head back to California. I highly recommend if you like great food.

Carlito's Place is little gem in Fort Madison! We moved here 6 months ago and we were thrilled to…read morefind an authentic Mexican restaurant near us. The family who owns and runs this restaurant are all very friendly and sweet, great customer service. Cute and quaint atmosphere. We've tried their Pancho Villa Burrito, Carlito's Steak Plate, the Breakfast Steak Burrito, and their Chilaquiles, which was off-menu. Everything was fresh and tasty. The salsas are homemade as well. We come here at least once a week. Check them out.

FANTASTIC place. They were able to accomodate a group of 10 with special needs with no problem -…read morejust make the reservation before hand. The food selection is diverse and can likely accommodate any dietary restrictions. Am anxious to tryout the other menu options next time - and there definitely will be a next time! There are few quality places in Fort Madison to get a quality meal; this place is tops for casual dining. They have live music on weekends, Very enjoyable. The view of the Mississippi river is incredible. They do have outdoor seating for warm weather times. The indoor accommodations are vast with plenty of elbow room. If you travel to the FM area often like we do, this place is a must stop. It will definitely be on the top of my list for when we are in town. Highly recommend you make reservations in advance.

FANTASTIC. What a great spot on the river! Food and drinks menus are great offering a variety of…read morethings! Building is beautiful and decor is a fun, but classy vibe. Small shopping area with fun boating themed items. Food is great, drinks are too! Everything is very nicely kept. The patio area is incredible. A ton of different seating options including regular tables, lounge areas and fire pits. The back of the bar area has garage doors that open. Very cool spot!

I came to Macomb for an event and asked the hotel clerk for suggestions for a non-chain restaurant…read more Los Charros was the first one he suggested, and I was in the mood for Mexican, so no other suggestions were needed. There are two locations in town, and I went to the one on East Jackson Street. I was immediately seated in a booth. Water and chips arrived before I could open the menu. The chips were excellent, and the salsa was quite good, though surprisingly oregano-forward (I'm pretty sure that was the flavor). It's like they replaced the cilantro with oregano. Unusual, but tasty. I ordered the Alambres dinner, and this massive plate of food instantly appeared. I don't know what kind of magic they have going on in the kitchen, but I've never seen dinner arrive that fast. Delicious rice (perfectly cooked and seasoned), a nice pile of lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, etc. But the star of the plate: lots of shrimp, thin strips of steak and chicken, sauteed yellow/red bell peppers and onions, smothered in a cheese sauce. All very tasty, perfectly seasoned and cooked. The cheese sauce was a little thin for me, but that's a very minor issue with this impressive plate of food (it was so much food that I ended up finishing it later that night in my hotel room - still good). The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was fast and good, and the price was ridiculously low.

From Chicago, just got back from Guadalajara, and wanted to try LC while visiting my mom in Macomb…read more Here are my thoughts: --If you want authentic Mexican in Macomb, this is your spot! --Service was very good and friendly. --The restaurant looks average sized from the outside, but it's pretty big and busy all Sunday night : ) --My wife ordered the chilaquiles with chicken and they were good. --I ordered the beef tacos, also good. --The chips and salsa were good, but the red salsa was exquisite! Highly recommended!! Last thing I expected was excellent Mexican food in Macomb, IL : )

Best, best, best! It's good, healthy and real. Not out of a box, prepared with heart and soul, just…read morethe way MaMa makes it! Be prepared for something new, unusual or with a refined twist! It's guaranteed to be worth the wait! If they were open just one more day, I could avoid the grocery store altogether! YUM!

This place rocks. Every menu they make is a home run. Everything is fresh and local. The love that…read moregoes into every recipe is tasted in the final product. I believe whatever you order you will will agree that, MAMA KNOWS!!!

Small quaint restaurant, salsa was so fresh and amazing! Great food, very affordable, huge menu,…read moreattentive service. Would definitely come again!

The food is AWESOME! I wouldn't expect to find Mexican this good in Hamilton, IL. Okay, for…read morestarters the restaurant is very colorful and vibrant so that was cool. Chips came out hot and the salsa was amazing. Very chunky with a little sweet heat. Loved all the vegetarian options they have. The fajita veggies were delicious and so was the rice. Really can't say anything bad about it. Love love love it!

Our cruise ship docked in Burlington for the day so Momma and I trucked into town for something…read morewith a bit more flair than ship board fare. Coming from California we were missing some authentic Mexican food so we gave Lindo Mexico a try. GOOD CHOICE! You know when you walk in the restaurant to the smell of the food and your stomach starts to growl and your mouth starts to water? Yeah. Cute place with some killer specials. Breakfast served all day. Momma had the pork enchilada plate special with red sauce. Wonderful. Clearly homemade refried beans and rice. I ordered chilaquiles plate with red sauce. Some of the best I've had. Great place. Go. Eat. Enjoy.

For Iowa, it's pretty good…read more We're never disappointed with the food. Could it be spicier? Yea, but it's Iowa. Great wait staff when we've been here. They do not take credit cards - cash only. Bummer. So be prepared.

Great food services always speedy and friendly really enjoy this establishment! Love their fajitas!read more

Nice staff, good food, fast service, and clean place. Will eat here again when we're in town!read more

Santana's is your neighborhood hole in the wall with pretty decent Mexican food in Keokuk. We like…read moreto come here after our Sunday meeting with friends and guests from out of town and they are always able to accommodate our group size. My hubby and I usually get the Steak Fajita's with rice, beans, guacamole and flour tortillas and they give you plenty of food. I usually have to add a little bit of salt to my fajitas, but otherwise, it's pretty decent. They also give you a side of chips and salsa for the table. Christina has been our server several times and she always does a great job! Friendly, gets our orders right, and handles the lunch rush like a champ! All in all, Santana's is consistent and reliable, especially for this neighborhood.

Young Ftard Charged us double for our meals on Mother's Day. Worst service I've had in years…read moreabsolutely do not recommend this pig stye.