Monterrey Mexican Grill
Monterrey Mexican Grill is a Ames, IA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 83 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
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 Monterrey Mexican Grill serve?+
Monterrey Mexican Grill is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Monterrey Mexican Grill located?+
Monterrey Mexican Grill is at 823 Wheeler St, Ames, IA 50010, USA in Ames, Iowa.
Is Monterrey Mexican Grill good?+
Monterrey Mexican Grill has a 4.7★ average across 83 Google reviews — loved by locals by Ames taco standards.
How expensive is Monterrey Mexican Grill?+
Monterrey Mexican Grill sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Ames taquería.
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