Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Taco John's yet. Call (515) 232-3176 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Iowa
Most Mexican restaurants in Iowa open around 11:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 88% are open on Sundays and 81% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 126 similar places in our guide.
About Taco John's
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Ames? Taco John's is at 500 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 154 restaurants, cafes and bars in Ames.
You can visit for takeout and drive-through.
Phone: (515) 232-3176.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 500 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
- Phone
- (515) 232-3176
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Iowa.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Iowa
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
We don’t have Taco John's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Iowa typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 62% | $11.99 |
| Sour Cream | 49% | $1.90 |
| Cheese Dip | 46% | $5.79 |
| Carne Asada | 43% | $18.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 41% | $2.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 41% | $6.12 |
| Bean Dip | 41% | $7.25 |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 41% | $11.37 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Drive-through
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Taco John's there are 45 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 66 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (8), Bakeries & Desserts (7), American (7), and Sandwiches & Delis (6).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is Abelardo's Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
16 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeTropical Smoothie Cafe< 0.1 mi
- AmericanVillage Inn< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJersey Mike's Subs< 0.1 mi
- PizzaLittle Caesars< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodCulver's0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Taco John's located?
Taco John's is located at 500 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010.
What is the phone number of Taco John's?
You can call Taco John's at (515) 232-3176.
Does Taco John's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Taco John's, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and drive-through.
What else is near Taco John's?
There are 66 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Taco John's. Nearby options include Tropical Smoothie Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Village Inn (< 0.1 mi), and Jersey Mike's Subs (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Taco John's?
4 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Abelardo's Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
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