Looking for great, authentic Mexican food at an affordable price during your cross-Iowa road trip? You may not think there would be an excellent, authentic, friendly, and delightful restaurant in this small Iowa town but there is. It’s a refreshing change from fast food and burger joints.
Los Altos is located at 223 S Division St., Stuart.
Los Altos/Facebook The town of Stuart has about 1,700 residents and is located just west of Des Moines off of I-80. The town motto is, “Welcome to Stuart, Home to 1700 Good Eggs, and a Few Stinkers.”
This wonderful Mexican restaurant is clean, well lit, and the ambiance is friendly and happy.
Butch G./Yelp You’ll enjoy attentive service, familiar food, and an energetic vibe. The carafe of salsa and accompanying chips will keep you satisfied until the food arrives. Visitors love the cilantro-laced salsa.
Frozen banana margarita, and regular margarita on the rocks
Beth H./Yelp The décor inside is up-to-date and cute. A mural artist personalized the space with Stuart-specific themes. This place is clearly a local favorite. If you want to commit to a pitcher of margaritas, reviews indicate that they are very good.
Carne Asada Tacos
Dennis T./Yelp The menu will please any discerning lover of Mexican food. Enjoy huge portions, low prices, and Mexican beer beyond the typical Corona.
Chimichanga Meal
Beth H./Yelp Los Altos is always busy at dinnertime, but the service is still lightning-fast. There are vegetarian options here, and the rice and beans are more than an after thought. Try the queso for an extra-special treat.
Beef burrito with rice and beans
Susan F./Yelp Fresh ingredients are always the secret to great Mexican food. This amazing little restaurant gets it right.
Quesadillas de Los Altos
Beth H./Yelp Their Choriqueso appetizer is a great accompaniment to this wonderful dish. There’s lots of delicious and authentic Chorizo meat. Enjoy!
Beef Chimichanga
Kristyn M./Yelp Los Altos has been in Stuart for several years and the food and service are consistently great. When blessed with good Iowa weather, enjoy the outdoor patio. This place is a great addition to the local community.
The menu is extensive.
Los Altos/Facebook If you are looking for a nice sit down family restaurant, you’ll be pleased. Even picky eaters will love the range of choices, which happen to include burgers and fries!
Daily drink and food specials make this a regular stop for many locals.
Los Altos/Facebook If you over-indulge, you can walk it off at the city park, conveniently located across the street.
This review from Yelp seems to sum up the Los Altos experience in Stuart. “We stopped at Los Altos in Stuart based on yelp reviews and we were not misled. The food was delicious and freshly made. Service was attentive. It was also quick which is important when driving cross country.”
Los Altos/Facebook
The town of Stuart has about 1,700 residents and is located just west of Des Moines off of I-80. The town motto is, “Welcome to Stuart, Home to 1700 Good Eggs, and a Few Stinkers.”
Butch G./Yelp
You’ll enjoy attentive service, familiar food, and an energetic vibe. The carafe of salsa and accompanying chips will keep you satisfied until the food arrives. Visitors love the cilantro-laced salsa.
Beth H./Yelp
The décor inside is up-to-date and cute. A mural artist personalized the space with Stuart-specific themes. This place is clearly a local favorite. If you want to commit to a pitcher of margaritas, reviews indicate that they are very good.
Dennis T./Yelp
The menu will please any discerning lover of Mexican food. Enjoy huge portions, low prices, and Mexican beer beyond the typical Corona.
Los Altos is always busy at dinnertime, but the service is still lightning-fast. There are vegetarian options here, and the rice and beans are more than an after thought. Try the queso for an extra-special treat.
Susan F./Yelp
Fresh ingredients are always the secret to great Mexican food. This amazing little restaurant gets it right.
Their Choriqueso appetizer is a great accompaniment to this wonderful dish. There’s lots of delicious and authentic Chorizo meat. Enjoy!
Kristyn M./Yelp
Los Altos has been in Stuart for several years and the food and service are consistently great. When blessed with good Iowa weather, enjoy the outdoor patio. This place is a great addition to the local community.
If you are looking for a nice sit down family restaurant, you’ll be pleased. Even picky eaters will love the range of choices, which happen to include burgers and fries!
If you over-indulge, you can walk it off at the city park, conveniently located across the street.
Do you have a favorite small-town Iowa Mexican food restaurant? Tell us about it in the comments!
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