Location: Ankeny
Top Restaurants in Ankeny
Most Popular Mexican food in Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Find out what Mexican restaurants to try in Ankeny. Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and home to Des Moines Area Community College. Ankeny is a rapidly growing suburb located just north of Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city. With a growing population of 62,000, Ankeny covers approximately 33 square miles and offers an outstanding quality of life, with a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Being part of the greater Des Moines area, Ankeny offers big city amenities with the hometown feel of a small city. The U.S. Census Bureau recently named Ankeny the fastest growing city in the Midwest and the 14th fastest growing city in the United States.
Things to do in Ankeny
9. Pancheros Mexican Grill
Fresh-pressed tortillas. The finest ingredients. Perfectly mixed bites. Better Built Burritos are in a league of their own. Standing tall as they are proud, tasty as they are sturdy. Standing boldly above their lesser-built burrito peers.
Reviewed By Azona50036
It was ok, but I found it bland and not very authentic. The veggies are nice but there wasn't anything special or memorable so I won't be back.
8. Taco Bell
Find your nearby Taco Bell at 1850 Ankeny Blvd in Ankeny. We're serving all your favorite menu items, from classic burritos and tacos, to new favorites like the $5 Double Stacked Tacos Box, Crunchwrap Supreme, Fiesta Taco Salad, and Chalupa Supreme. So co
Reviewed By init4keeps
I got an item from the dollar menu and it was very good. Chicken quesadilla is a but spicy but tastes good and is filling. Friendly staff, clean restaurant. Bathroom was clean as well. Marcydiner tantrum scale of 5/5-no screaming kids.
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Reviewed By Rpod-lady
While new to Ankeny, the franchise has been around for a while and Iâd NEVER tried it. It was really good food. The guacamole was exceptional and their chicken was tender and well seasoned. My only regret is not going sooner. I went with a friend and we did carry out. They did forget to put part of her order in our bag so double check before you leave.
6. Abelardo's Mexican Fresh
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 1111Gerald
Great hidden gem to pick-up some very good authentic style Mexican food. Have always had very good service and the food has been excellent. I have always just gone thru the drive-thru and it has been fine. Real Mexican restaurant menu to order from in the drive-thru not a taco bell. Worth a visit.
5. Yankee Clipper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By OTR_Again_IM
I've had lunch here several times; usually get a sandwich. Prefer to get YC's onion tanglers as my side instead of french fries. Decent variety of beers on tap. Service is fast & friendly. This was my 1st time for Taco Tuesday. Their shell is the super thick, crunchy deep-fried flour variety and very large. One taco will satisfy most people's appetite. (Reminded me alot of the fried flour tacos Raul's used to serve; cept on steroids)  It came filled to overflowing with taco hamburger, shredded lettuce, cheese & tomatoes.  Of their 2 taco sauces; I prefer the hot. Â
4. Los Charros Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Craving Mexican food? El Charro Mexican Restaurant of Ankeny, IA is here for you. We are a family owned and operated business with full bar service. Our restaurant features homemade tortillas and a mesquite wood grill for the tastiest Tex-Mex cuisine. Our
Reviewed By RaeA798
Had a good meal at Los Charros on our trip across the country on a Fall leaf turning search! We stayed in Ankeny, Iowa on our way to Missouri and we were craving some Mexican food in the afternoon! We found Las Charros and decided to try it! We were pleasantly surprised in the combo plates! I ordered a taco, chili relleno and a sour cream chicken enchilada. The service was quick and attentive and the food was good! We are from the Southwest where Mexican restaurants are plentiful and so delicious therefore, we are hard to please on the road when we look for good tacos. It is tucked into a shopping plaza and is very roomy inside with a varied menu! Prices were very reasonable as well. It truly is a "hidden gem". We would recommend it to anyone who stops in Des Moines or the Ankeny area!
3. El Azteca Incorporated
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By JavyAnkeny
We frequently patronize El Azteca. This time we ordered take-out as we are very familiar with their beef chimichangas. Absolutely fabulous!We know their portions are very substantial for an order of chimichangas so we only ordered one to split. We received, in one order, two huge chimichangas filled with lean, seasoned, cubed, tender beef topped with queso and dollops of guacamole and sour cream, and lettuce and pico de gallo on the side. They serve an amazing rice, but we think their beans are "to die for" so we ask that they replace the rice for extra refried beans. They included their great tortilla chips and excellent salsa and we ordered queso for them. Everything was perfect, as usual. We have never had a bad meal from El Azteca.The wait staff is always friendly and efficient. Our to-go order was in aliminum and paper except for two small styrene cups used for the sauces. We like that! Better for the environment!I really can't say anything bad about them!
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2. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Jeff T
We were in town for the fair and decided to stop here for some carryout. Glad we did! We had enchiladas, taco, burrito and rice & beans. We also tried their fresh guacamole, which was FANTASTIC! If we are in the area I would have no problem stopping here again.
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1. Cazador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By tammym971
Before ordering we inquired if the beef fajitas were skirt steak and were told yes. When they arrived, they were disappointingly round steak covered in a pile of mostly onions. The waiter forgot the beer that was ordered, but charged $10 a shot for Souza Silver! Seems a bit over the top for an average tequila. But our lesson to ask before ordering. The chips and salsa were just ok. Carne asada was fair and rice/beans seemed fresh out of a can. Wonât be back.
