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Tacos El Primo

About Us

Tacos El Primo is a beloved Mexican restaurant located in Ames, IA, and serving the greater surrounding area with authentic and flavorful Mexican cuisine. Founded with a passion for sharing the rich flavors of Mexico, we specialize in a variety of mouthwatering dishes including tacos, quesadillas, birrias, burritos, and taco bowls. Our mission is to provide a culinary experience that delights customers with every bite, offering a taste of tradition and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Come join us at Tacos El Primo for a delicious journey through the vibrant and diverse flavors of Mexico.

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Ames, IA

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Testimonials

On 7/27/2025 Heidi Anderson had this to say:
Love the tacos and green + red sauces.

On 6/27/2025 Gregory Holmberg had this to say:
Delicious birria, just like we get in California!

On 6/27/2025 gene whisenand had this to say:
2.50 a taco, steak was good quality onion and cilantro along with a delicious half pepper that had some heat. Sauces green and red were excellent as expected. Good stuff Maynard.

On 6/27/2025 Mitch O. had this to say:
Always fresh, always top notch! My favorite stand in Ames.

On 5/28/2025 Steven Salazar had this to say:
Amazing!!!!

Contact Us

Tacos El Primo
128 S Duff Ave Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 460-1902

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay, Android Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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