I was in Ames last weekend and noticed the old Other Place / Carlos O'Kelly's location is going to be a new Mexican Restaurant. A rather bland sign is up on Lincoln Way and a much nicer sign is up on the building.
Also the El Azteca location near Dayton is now open in its new building. I love El Azteca, but recommend sticking to the Special Dinners part of the menu. Poncho's Lemon-Lime Chicken is a favorite of the GF. My favorites have changed over time. Pollo Al Chipotle is my current fave. Previously Tacos De Carne Azada was tops. I've also tried their award winning burrito and my tummy was thanking me for hours. I think it was Burrito California that won me over, but subsequent orders, while very good, have never measured up to the ecstacy of that first one.
Also the El Azteca location near Dayton is now open in its new building. I love El Azteca, but recommend sticking to the Special Dinners part of the menu. Poncho's Lemon-Lime Chicken is a favorite of the GF. My favorites have changed over time. Pollo Al Chipotle is my current fave. Previously Tacos De Carne Azada was tops. I've also tried their award winning burrito and my tummy was thanking me for hours. I think it was Burrito California that won me over, but subsequent orders, while very good, have never measured up to the ecstacy of that first one.