Location: Johnston
Top Restaurants in Johnston
Iowa, United States Food Guide: 9 Mexican food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Johnston
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in Johnston. Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 17,278 in the 2010 census, an increase of almost 100% from the 8,649 population in the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Johnston
9. Taco John's
At Taco John's®, we serve traditional Mexican food-with a twist. By fusing bold American flavors with south-of-the-border spice, we've defined our signature menu. From our trademark Potato Olés® and freshly prepared tacos to our infamous breakfast burrito
Reviewed By init4keeps
I ate here Jul2015 and their speed has picked up. They are fast, efficient, friendly with fresh, hot, tasty food and a very clean place. They are the best Taco Johns I've been to. And on the Marcydiner tantrum/screaming kid scale they have a 5/5. Meaning all kids were well behaved in this restaurant.
8. Mi Mexico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By maite b
Very good service. I love their spice sauce and the melon margarita. Good prices. I didn't like the chile verde pork, had a lot of fat couldn't eat it at all. Besides that, the rest was very good. I tried the blackberry margarita was good too.
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Reviewed By ItalianChicken1
We had not enjoyed Chipotle for a year as we don't have one in our town. We were going through and looked on the GPS and saw this one. The food was good just a bit too spicy. I don't remember it this spicy from Arizona. The place was a little old and could use a bit of fresh paint.Staff were friendly and the food good.
6. Tamales Industry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Austin S
The owners of tamales industry take great pride in the product they are selling. The tamales literally start from dried corn. The corn is milled, soaked, made into masa (corn flour), filled with your choice of meat, and finished in the traditional corn husk. The process takes 12 hours according to them. Be advised; because of the lengthy, labor intensive process you'll run into some foibles. Once they run out for the day, they're out. Period. Second, the price can seem a bit steep. But considering the labor intensive process, it's about par in my book. I inhaled my meal. The tamales are delish! Honestly think the one's I used to buy from the Mexicans in the grocery store parking lot as a kid were better. But these are great, and worth your try.
5. El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Randy K
Writing my review now overseas of my most recent visit in April has me craving Mexican food, and there arguably isn't better in Des Moines.Salsa and chips are fresh. Service is fast. Restaurant is clean, and best of all, is the fresh delicious food. I've never had a bad meal here. Wish they had a restaurant further west in town.
4. VIVA Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Peanut977
Service was very fast and friendly. I had the fajitas with chorizo, chicken, and steak. So flavorful! The kids loved the topping bar for their ice cream. The only thing we didn't care for was the guacamole.
3. Plaza Mexico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By WHDSM
Ate the usual, very large, express chicken burrito lunch special with the rice and beans. Consistent bland Mexican food and with a little salsa is good to go. Very filling and with the soda, chips and salsa and the free dessert (ice cream) for under $10 you can not go wrong by eating here. Give em a try if in town. Thanks for reading and if it helps give a thumbs up.
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2. Bandit Burrito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Visit us at Bandit Burrito, located just two blocks north of I-80 on Merle Hay Road, in Johnston. Your taste buds will thank you! Over 35 items for you to custom build the best burrito of your life! All salsas, meats, and other burrito fillings are made i
Reviewed By Jerry U
Burrito bowl with lot of veg. Always tasty, large helping but just right really as it is loaded with veg.
1. El Mariachi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By kellymQ868JN
I brought my sons here to eat and watch football (in the bar area) and we were most impressed. Two loaded plates of food arrived at our table just for me. Iâd ordered the Vegetarian Fajita. Great pina colada and flan, too. Super fast service for a Saturday afternoon. Friendly wait staff and really cheap prices.
