Best Tacos in Iowa City

8 restaurant menus in Iowa City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Pullman Bar & Diner
Pullman Bar & Diner
94/100 (579 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Chicken Sandwich
Cobb Salad
Salad
Croque Madame
Risotto
Steak Frites
Pork
Tuna
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Tapas
Grilled cheese
Tacos
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Corned Beef
Sit down
American
Bar
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Staff is amazing. Food is awesome- accomplished chefs and made from scratch. Fermented hot sauce for fried chicken was out of this world. Parsnip..."
Pj Halverson
"We have been to Pullman before and always were very pleased. Last night was fantastic! It was crowded so we sat at the bar, on the far end. ..."
Tracy Smith Oliver
"Absolutely one of the best dining experiences in awhile. All locally grown homemade food with just the right amount of gourmet flare for a reasonable..."
Becky Collingwood Hass
"I’m a foodie from Seattle and the food was excellent. Cheese and charcuterie quality was excellent large enough for 3 of us to not finish. Had the..."
Terry O'Brien Thompson
"Pullman never disappoints. The food is delightful, the atmosphere is warm & welcoming, and if you're looking for a little excitement and..."
Anne Curbow
"Awesome place for cocktails and food that is “above the norm”. The asparagus salad is to die for! The service is absolutely excellent! Every..."
Bob Temple
"The vibe, the music, the amazing drink menu, delicious food, the sunny table for two by the window... perfect..."
Chris Christensen
"Not sure if I've ever reviewed Pullman or not... It is one of my favorite restaurants, ever. Great diner classics with a yummy, sophisticated twist,..."
Angela Winnike
"The food was perfect, and everything was super reasonably priced. This diner is everything I love about the Iowa City food scene. Definitely..."
Raye Scheidt
"Hands down our favorite place in Iowa City! We celebrate all our family milestones here - birthdays, graduations - and just drop in for lunch..."
Renee Loushin
"It is out every Sunday brunch place but that isn’t the only time we are there. They never disappoint and remember to save room for the bananas..."
Darwin Lindahl
"Love how the traditional breakfast was taking to a hire level. Great homemade corn beef hash. Great teamwork among the Chef and his team to turn out..."
Jeff NTheresa Keasling Schultz
"Our favorite place to visit in downtown Iowa City for unique and delicious cocktails and food. We sat at the counter and were thrilled with our..."
Kelly McDonald
"We came in tonight(Saturday) with our 3 young kiddos. I was a little nervous since the place is small and isn’t exactly geared towards kids, BUT we..."
Angel Mundt
"Local food made by people who care about your experience. I love the beet and quinoa salad and the Mo Burger and fries and....lemon poppyseed ice..."
Tanya English
"Great breakfast food and I love the vibe. Extra friendly staff and very accommodating. Will definitely be..."
Cheryl McMillan
"Terrific food--EVERYTHING you order is fabulous tasting! Not loud music so you can dine in an atmosphere of elegance, yet casual. HIGHLY recommend..."
Steve Ruckdaschel
"Amazing!!!! Super, uber creative menu and extremely awesome energy coming from this restaurant. Kitchen and staff are award winning!!!!As well as..."
Janet Jenkins
"Rachel is an outstanding asset to your establishment! Her welcoming greeting set the tone for the rest of our visual and culinary experience at your..."
Lori Litterer
Estela's Fresh Mex
Estela's Fresh Mex
89/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Tortillas
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the best place for Mexican in Iowa City, hands down. The staff is always friendly, decor is nice and well lit, and the food is amazing. I..."
Todd Pruner
"From tortillas better than Pancheros, to customer service that is a step above, I 6/5 recommend Estela's! By far the best Mexican food in Iowa City..."
Kaylin Brokaw
"Seriously the best quick Mexican food I’ve ever had! I already don’t like panch but wow Estella’s blows them out of the..."
Jessica Schneider
"Street taco style and fantastic flavor! Great alternative to..."
Tracy Nelson
"I wasn't sure we needed another fresh mex place in Iowa City. I was wrong. Estela's fills a void I didn't know IC had. The salsa verde was delicious...."
Raychel Vasseur
"Great food. Love the fresh tortilla. Better than Chipotle or..."
Kelly Stephen
"So delish! Great food at great prices...so good and so..."
Polly Brown
"The employees we’re very friendly, food was amazing! We will definitely be going back again!!..."
Yasar Ijaz
"Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Flavor is amazing. Grilled to order. Beats Pancheros and Chipotle hands..."
Chris Sosa
"Best quesadillas in town! Nothing beats fresh made..."
Grace DelaPaz Hamm
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
87/100 (389 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
American
Brew Pub
Street Food
Bar
Brew Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Mac and cheese
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Fast food
Brew Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Street Food
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time at Big Grove Iowa City today. Went with a friend (a regular) and had a great time. Lunch menu is a great deal. Beer is the best. Danny was..."
Matt Shaw
"Came with a big group for my birthday and we loved it. Great atmosphere. Great beer. Food was amazing. We had vegetarians and meat lovers in our..."
Rachel Lynn McKay
"Love this place! The service is great, beer is the bomb. I had some Mediterranean sandwich of some sort and it was awesome but that's all I've tried...."
Teresa Jackson
"This is a fabulous place to hang out! There's something for everyone- great food, excellent drink selection & activities for everyone! Bike over,..."
Gayla Snook
"We did "Doin Valentine's' tonight at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom.It was Fantastic ! The chefs prepared an Excellent four course dinner and the..."
Judi McCright
"This place rocked my socks off! Great atmosphere. Great food! Great beer! Great service! If you are in Iowa City, you would be doing yourself a..."
Larry Triplett
"Get place to hang after a group gravel ride. Great food and great beer. Great staff as well...."
Joe Dolinaj
"Everything about this place is good. Food, the beer, the staff, the atmosphere, the..."
Sara Riggs
"I am new to iowa city I just moved down the street about a month ago and last night was my first time there and I regret not going there sooner...."
Jacob Soppe
"Amazing facility with a warm and friendly staff. The Beer and food are top notch! Something for..."
Emily Sevde Horrell
"Drove out from Albany, IL to hear The Cactus Blossoms play and was blown away by how awesome the space was, how kind and accommodating the staff..."
Abby Regenwether
"First time to the Big Grove very impressed the staff were very helpful. The sesame wings were so good but what put me over was the chocolate chip..."
Ryan Underwood
"Great place for quick and delicious food, grab your own drinks, games, and fun. Fire pits at night are wonderful. Kinda hard to see at dawn during..."
Tim Wisor
"Huge place and good atmosphere . Only had the pale ale and it good. Hope to hit this place in the..."
Will Slater
"Awesome klatsch field trip to Big Grove B & T 4/12/18! Delicious food and beer plus friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff! The tour was..."
Paula R. Burg
"Great food, great beer, best atmosphere in town, and fun for all ages! What more can ya ask..."
Nate Franken
Saloon
Saloon
86/100 (289 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
"Friendly staff. The menu is original and have never had a bad meal there every time we come from Clinton, Ia. The bar is beautiful! Thier queso dip..."
Tricia Petersen
"I had a Mexican shandy drink and a chicken burrito and both were..."
Issa Maalouf
"Definelty recommend for breakfast! They serve breakfast between 10-2 on weekends and I definitely recommend the cinnamon French toast with mexican..."
Israel Sanchez
"Great bar and food. It's my favorite hamburger in Iowa City, but they are more known for their southwest menu. Being a native Texan, I really enjoy..."
Peter Brown
"I love Saloon. The staff is fantastic, food is even better. Nothing is too crazy or out of control. Drinks are responsibly priced. Wait... Too many..."
Melissa Short
"We ate outside so I can't say much about the decor. Food was excellent. I tried the Fish & Chip Wrap, which sounded really interesting to a Brit. It..."
Denise Hamlin
La Regia Taqueria
La Regia Taqueria
86/100 (751 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Tripe
Beef Cheeks
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We feel behind the times because tonight was the first time we've tried La Regia and we have been MISSING OUT! The food was so delicious. We had the..."
Cassidy Bergeon
"Exceptional local restaurant serving incredible and authentic Mexican food. I'm no expert in the regional cuisine of Mexico, but what they do here,..."
John Pienta
"Love the Birria Quesadillas, the service is always..."
Ivan Vega
"Amazing!!! My husband is extremely picky and only likes authentic Mexican food. This is hands down THE BEST authentic Mexican cuisine in Iowa City...."
Tammy Mohr
"Pretty great tacos. Certainly more variety than most places. Nice staff, great prices, tasty..."
Nick Stephens
"Their street tacos are the best in Iowa City! Fast and friendly..."
Marquice Hogbin
"The food is amazing. The service when sitting down isn't very good. The price per taco is kind of high. But I still come back when I am in the..."
Lydia Thompson
El Banditos
El Banditos
83/100 (718 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Tortillas
Pancakes
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We will start with some of the most flavorful Mexican dishes I've eaten anywhere in the country. Conchinta Pibil - Mayan spiced pork shoulder w/..."
Michael Harris
"Gluten free and vegan options. Plus, a great staff and delicious food. An Iowa City gem. I recommend a spicy margarita and Pechugas de Poblanos. From..."
Katy Brown
"I love their hibiscus margaritas! Had only been there for Taco Tuesday deals prior to this visit. For that they have a salsa bar which is fun and..."
Shanna Tilley
"Always stellar food, get the queso it’s the best you’ll ever have! Recommend the mushroom taco as..."
Gretchyn Paz
"Good atmosphere, not too loud, with quick and excellent service. Little parking lot across the street is..."
Stephen Smith
"I ordered a burrito and let me tell you, it was great! The meat(chicken) was cooked just right and the veggies and salsa inside the burrito was a..."
Alexander Howe
"Ordered some of the perez family tacos. Would compare them to tasty tacos out of des moines. Pretty good, but very greasy. Definitely need some hot..."
Ben Cool
Graze
Graze
74/100 (620 ratings)
Restaurants
International
American
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
International
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Tacos
Ribs
Pretzel
Fondue
Salad
Tapas
Sit down
American
International
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Pros: Chicken Lips and Green Beans are amazing, mac n cheese is pretty good. The take out “lips for 4” feeds our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids)..."
Courtney Kolkovich
"The food was fantastic!!! The service was fast and friendly. Chicken cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of sauce. The green beans are..."
Brandy Reed
"Heard these guys now have NY style pizza by the slice and had to try, as good pizza truly matters to my soul. I was impressed - crust light and airy..."
Andrew Casto
"We ordered meatballs, burger sliders and graze salad. Wow, it was so delicious and flavorful! These probably were one of the best meatballs I ever..."
Jolita R.
"We volunteered at the Free Lunch Program in Iowa City today which was catered by Graze. Great food! Visit them at their new location at 345 S Dubuque..."
Arnie Hart
"The food is amazing. Great service! The lady added an extra chicken lip while she was packaging our take home..."
Nima
"I watched the podcast that the Washed Up Walk ons did on Graze Catering and had to try it the next time we visited Iowa City. Fantastic pizza and..."
Marshall Jones
El Patron Taco & Tequila Bar
El Patron Taco & Tequila Bar
70/100 (120 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Southwestern
Pub
Mexican
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range