Authentic
Mexican Food

We are proud to offer the best authentic Mexican food in the Ames area.

About Us

El Azteca Mexican Restaurant is passionate about offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family. Enjoy a fresh homemade margarita, a variety of Mexico’s finest tequilas and a great selection of beer. We take pride in offering traditional and authentic Mexican food, using the freshest ingredients and bold flavors that our menu has to offer. El Azteca thanks you for the continued support and sharing the success and joy throughout the years. We at El Azteca, welcome you to experience our authentic Mexican meals in a warm, friendly environment at one of our two Ames locations.

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North Location

  • 2727 Stange Rd.
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Sunday-Thursday - 11AM-9PM
  • Friday and Saturday - 11AM-10PM
  • 515-292-9494

South Location

  • 2120 Isaac Newton Dr.
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Sunday-Thursday - 11AM-9PM
  • Friday and Saturday - 11AM-10PM
  • 515-715-1026
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Our Menu

El Azteca Mexican Restaurant offers many options for traditional and authentic Mexican food. From homemade margaritas to burritos and enchiladas, we use the freshest ingredients and bold flavors of Mexico.

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Catering
camarones al chipotle - shrimp
daiquiris
Samy's Burrito
Pollo al Chipotle - chicken
margarita
pork carnitas
shrimp
camarones a al diabla - shrimp

Testimonials

  • One of the best Mexican restaurants in Ames.

    James S

  • Delicious as usual! You can’t go wrong with any dish off of the menu here. They also have great lunch specials and complimentary chips & salsa here too!

    Kalynn D

  • Always amazing and quick service! Really enjoy the staff and atmosphere! I am always willing to try something different on the menu.

    Chelsey S

  • Another amazing visit. Awesome waiters and i tried something new last other than my usual and it was amazing.

    Jason S

  • Came in tonight and had the best experience ever. The food was amazing, and the service was even better. The restaurant was very clean. And everyone was so friendly. I will most definitely come back. And I will recommend my friends and family come as well.

    Elizabeth W

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Have questions, feedback or are you interested in us catering your next event? We’d love to hear from you!

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