Best Mexican Restaurants in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Satisfy Your Craving for Mexican Food with One of These Eastern Iowa Mexican Restaurants

Wendy Roltgen
Even in the heartland, Mexican food lovers can find a variety of great Mexican restaurants to choose from. From sizzling fajitas to authentic carnitas, Cedar Rapids has a Mexican Restaurant to satisfy even the heartiest appetite.

Gringo's Mexican Restaurant

Located on First Avenue in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, Gringo's is a favorite amongst area residents. A great place for lunch or dinner, Gringos offers a full menu of authentic Mexican cuisine and even some American fare. Their menu includes a selection of vegetarian cuisine along with some of Gringo's favorites such as their Tijuana Time Bomb, a flour tortilla filled with pepper jack cheese and a spicy blend of grilled steak or chicken and finished off with their enchilada sauce and side of Mexicali mashed potatoes. Gringo's offers daily specials over lunch and on Monday's patrons can enjoy an all you can eat buffet for lunch or dinner.

Carlo's O'Kelly's Restaurant

With two locations in Cedar Rapids, Carlo's O'Kelly's is a great place to enjoy good, Mexican cuisine. The Mexican-inspired setting with spacious booths allow for comfortable seating. Free chips and fresh salsa welcome guests as they view over the menu. Popular items on their menu include Margarita Chicken Fajitas, Enchiladas San Carlos and the Burro en Fuego. All are great when paired with one of their scrumptious margaritas. They also have a full kids menu with both Mexican and American fare for the kids to enjoy.

El Rancho Mexican Restaurant

Located on the South West side of Cedar Rapids, El Rancho Mexican Restaurant offers a full menu of authentic and affordable Mexican food. A spacious interior with terra cotta colored tiles and numerous booths and tables provide a pleasant atmosphere for dining. From flautas to huevos con chorizo, you'll be amazed with the selection of menu offerings. You can also build your own combination dinner with 25 options to choose from. The children's menu features both American and Mexican fare served with rice and beans or French fries.

Hacienda Las Glorias

Bring your appetite to this popular Cedar Rapids Mexican restaurant. A full menu with authentic Mexican dishes like Tenanpa, three corn tortillas filled with carne, asada and chorizo and finished with cheese melted on top and served with a side of rice, beans and cilantro or Red Pork, shredded pork topped with ranchero sauce and served with tortillas rice, beans and guacamole salad.

Cancun II

On Cedar Rapids' South West side, Cancun II offers plenty of seating with a full menu of Mexican entrees to choose from. A great spot for lunch with affordable pricing, quick service and a full menu of Mexican fare ranging from traditional tacos to salads and appetizers.

Published by Wendy Roltgen

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  • Matthew Burrier8/5/2010

    La Guanajuato and Mi Lupita's are the best Mexican restaurants in CR.

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