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Rico's Tacos
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Authentic Mexican Street Tacos! I'm from Texas and was not expecting to find authentic Mexican food like Rico's this far north. They even have barbacoa and lengua. And all the flavored Jarritos. I've only tried the barbacoa street tacos but I'll definitely be back to taste the rest of their menu. Hi...
$ $$$
4.90 (516 reviews)
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Lockwood Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Exotic place you can find in Ames. Everything is affordable. I ordered a glass of cold brew with crepes. They were nice for me, but you can skip them if you are not interested in sweet one. There is a gallery place so that you can enjoy some art pieces.
$ $$$
4.90 (300 reviews)
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Blue Fish Hawaii Poke Bowl
Restaurant
🫤 The food wasn't all that great for 12 dollars. The cucumber was bitter making everything taste bad. They share grabbers amongst food items. I have a mango allergy, but I took the risk anyways. I cannot determine if I had a reaction or not but I can't go there again to wanting to preserve my health....
$$ $$
4.90 (103 reviews)
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Downtown Deli
Deli
Standard delicatessen serving classic sandwiches, soups & salads over the counter.
$ $$$
4.80 (299 reviews)
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1+1 Restaurant & Tea
Restaurant
👍👍 Wonderful for bubble teas and Asian food (probably my favorite in Ames). The owner and staff are super super lovely and the ambiance is sooooooo cute. The Crab Rangoon is seriously the most amazing you can have (and I'm not even particularly a fan of the dish itself). The Popcorn Chicken Taiwanese s...
$$ $$
4.80 (243 reviews)
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Clayton Farms Salads
Restaurant
👍👍 Highly recommend this place! Asian Crunchy Salad was very good. I had chicken put in it. The dressing was very tasty as well as the salad. They grow grow their own micro greens and lettuce! That’s why it’s fresh and no chemicals! The drive through was quick convenient and friendly service. Wi...
$ $$$
4.80 (190 reviews)
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The Cafe
Cafe
Smart yet unpretentious cafe featuring eclectic farm-to-table fare & a boutique bar.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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The Mucky Duck Pub
Restaurant
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Aunt Maude's
American restaurant
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
$$$ $
4.70 (864 reviews)
10
Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - Ames, IA
Bakery
🫤 Went in for lunch today and they had already stopped serving sandwiches, even though they are open until 5:30. Thought that was very odd. Second time this has happened to me so make sure you call before you go. The decorated cookie we bought also looked pretty sloppy compared to the ones in Boone. I...
$ $$$
4.70 (345 reviews)
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Tacos el primo
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Finally some good food in Ames! Dripping with grease and oh so delicious, this is my fiance's and my new go to spot. The workers here are very kind and helpful too :) If you want good Mexican food truck food, this place is it!
Update 5/28/23: had to take off a star for service. For the past year, o...
$ $$$
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Hickory Park
Barbecue restaurant
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (6.1K reviews)
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Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Irish restaurant
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
15
El Azteca
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo and Peach Margarita!
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
17
Provisions Lot F
American restaurant
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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Cafe Beaudelaire
Brazilian restaurant
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Pammel Deli
Halal restaurant
👍👍 Food was excellent overall. Always love a good back of the grocery deli kind of place.
Samosas: 11/10
Hummus: 8/10
Baba: 10/10
Falafel: 9/10
$$ $$
4.60 (716 reviews)
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Burgie's Coffee | South Ames
Cafe
👍👍 Stopped here on the commute back from work. The staff was friendly and explained how they weigh out their ingredients. The interior design was very chic. The Cortado and Lavender Oat Milk Latté I ordered were... PHENOMENAL!!! Probably the best Cortado I've had in some time. The crema on it was absol...
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4.60 (583 reviews)