El Patio Bar & Grill
El Patio Bar & Grill is a Ames, IA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 174 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Ames, IA
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Patio Bar & Grill serve?+
El Patio Bar & Grill is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Patio Bar & Grill located?+
El Patio Bar & Grill is at 4518 Mortensen Rd Suite 101 - 104, Ames, IA 50014, USA in Ames, Iowa.
Is El Patio Bar & Grill good?+
El Patio Bar & Grill has a 4.4★ average across 174 Google reviews — highly rated by Ames taco standards.
How expensive is El Patio Bar & Grill?+
El Patio Bar & Grill sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Ames taquería.
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