Where to get Mexican food in Grimes.

Where can I get a sit-down Mexican dinner in Grimes?

Grimes has two sit-down Mexican restaurants: El Huapango on the south side and Hacienda Vieja on E 1st St. Neither posts hours we could confirm, so a quick call saves a wasted drive.

El Huapango Mexican Restaurant

3600 SE Crossroads Dr, Suite E. Tacos, burritos, and fajitas, open since 2019. The state food-inspection record lists it at this suite with an inspection in April 2025. It is the pick when you want a table, a basket of chips, and a full plate rather than a bowl on the go.

Hacienda Vieja

1101 E 1st St, Suite 101. Several directories list this address, and the state food-inspection record shows the restaurant at that suite with an inspection in September 2025. We tried again this month and still could not find an official website, Facebook page, or posted hours, so call before you drive over.

Where can I get a quick burrito or bowl in Grimes?

Pancheros and Chipotle are the two build-your-own counters, both on the east side near Highway 141. Pancheros stays open an hour later.

• Pancheros Mexican Grill, 2250 E 1st St, (515) 986-4433. Open 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, per its location page. It leans on fresh-pressed tortillas, homemade salsas, and its queso. Order online or book catering from the same page.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, 390 NE Gateway Dr, (515) 218-2798. Open 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Order ahead on Chipotle's site or app. Its store page does not mention a pickup lane, so plan on walking in for your order.

Where can I get tacos late at night in Grimes?

Taco Bell is the late option. Its store page lists the Grimes location at 2227 E 1st St as open until 2 a.m., with a drive-thru and delivery. Phone (515) 957-7633.

Taco John's is at 250 SE Destination Dr, the same address as Northern Lights Pizza, per Taco John's own store directory. That page does not list hours, so call ahead.

Which Mexican restaurant in Grimes should I pick?

• Family dinner at a table: El Huapango or Hacienda Vieja. Call first.
• Workday lunch in a hurry: Chipotle or Pancheros, ordered ahead online.
• After 10 p.m.: Pancheros until 11, or the Taco Bell drive-thru until 2 a.m.
• Feeding a team or a party: Pancheros lists catering on its Grimes page.

Grimes Mexican food: FAQ

Is there a Mexican restaurant in Grimes, Iowa?

Yes. El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (3600 SE Crossroads Dr, Suite E) and Hacienda Vieja (1101 E 1st St, Suite 101) are sit-down Mexican restaurants in Grimes. Pancheros (2250 E 1st St) and Chipotle (390 NE Gateway Dr) cover fast casual, and Taco Bell and Taco John's have drive-thrus.

Where is El Huapango in Grimes?

El Huapango Mexican Restaurant is at 3600 SE Crossroads Dr, Suite E, in Grimes, and has been open since 2019. It does not post hours we could confirm, so call ahead.

What Mexican place in Grimes is open late?

Taco Bell at 2227 E 1st St lists hours until 2 a.m. with a drive-thru. Pancheros at 2250 E 1st St is open until 11 p.m. every day.

What are Pancheros' hours in Grimes?

Pancheros Mexican Grill at 2250 E 1st St is open 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, per its location page. The phone is (515) 986-4433.