04.22.08
What’s your favorite Mexican restaurant?
Fellow Gazette staffer Todd Dorman is looking for some recommendations for great Mexican food over on his blog, 24Dorman. So, foodies, where do you like to get your south-of-the-border fix? Recommended so far: Villa Patio in Marion (one of my favorites), La Salsita, Gringo’s (really?!) and Hacienda/Casa las Glorias. Hop over and add to the comments on his post.
jackattack said,
April 22, 2008 at 1:54 pm
What, you don’t like Gringos?
In fact, I had to say “really?!” when people started bringing up Fiesta del Sol.. Hmm…
A said,
April 23, 2008 at 2:11 pm
La Salsita is my favorite — it’s the least americanized Mexican food that I have found around here. I did notice, unfortunately, that it doesn’t come up when I search the restaurant listings in the Gazette for Mexican food.
Doug said,
April 23, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Hacienda is fave for large meals with friends. Fiesta Del Sol is favorite for the Grande Burrito. Papa Juans is fave for margs.
Jim said,
April 24, 2008 at 9:02 am
Gotta give a nod to El Super Burrito. Great tacos. Their tortas made a great lunch too.
Mike said,
April 25, 2008 at 9:26 am
Cancun/Villa’s Patio. Both are have the same owners and consistently have great food and good service.
Jeff said,
April 25, 2008 at 10:57 pm
El Rancho serves the best fajitas, and Super Burrito has great authentic burritos and tortas (Mexican sandwich).
Anne said,
April 28, 2008 at 2:52 pm
What a great list. Next time I hear someone complain that there are no good restaurants in Cedar Rapids, I’m going to tell them to take a look at all the comments here and on Todd Dorman’s blog!
Elias said,
April 29, 2008 at 7:02 am
OK, I can’t pass this up. I judge my favorites not only by the food but the quality of the Margaritas. Nothing compliments a good Mexican meal than a great tasting Margarita, and I don’t mean the fruity kinds. So best food and tequila combos are at Villa Patio and Papa Juan’s. Patio Villa has is the best overall menu even though I have a particular fondness for the longtime Cedar Rapids tradition of Papa Juan’s. Most authentic food though has to be La Salsita and El Super Burrito.
Sarah said,
April 29, 2008 at 8:22 am
Los Cabos on the Coralville strip – really good chili verde, asada, carnitas and mole.
Kathy said,
May 11, 2008 at 8:22 am
I not only go by good food, but excellent staff. I would have to say that Hacienda Las Glorias on 1st Ave SW is by far the best! The waiters/waitresses there are excellent!!! and the food, especially the desserts, are out of this world make you forget where you are delicious!