Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Ames area by diners

#11. Taco John's

- Rating: 2.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Es Tas Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 216 Stanton Ave. Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Beer Bar, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#9. Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

- Rating: 3.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 533 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#8. El Azteca

- Rating: 3.7/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2120 Isaac Newton Drive Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. El Azteca

- Rating: 4.1/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2727 Stange Road Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#6. El Maguey Mexican Grill & Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 217 South Duff Ave. Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 604 East Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Venezuelan, Mexican, Colombian
- Read more on Yelp

#4. La Casa Maya

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 631 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Mr. Burrito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2508 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Carlos Quesadillas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 806 Stange Road Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

#1. Rico's Tacos

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 624 East Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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