Is there a Mexican restaurant in Grimes, Iowa?

Yes. El Huapango Mexican Restaurant (3600 SE Crossroads Dr, Suite E) and Hacienda Vieja are sit-down Mexican restaurants in Grimes, and there is a Chipotle on NE Gateway Dr for a fast option.

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.

Mexican Restaurants in Grimes, Iowa

Craving tacos or a plate of enchiladas in Grimes? You have real options, both sit-down and fast. Here is where to go.

The quick answer

For a full sit-down meal, El Huapango and Hacienda Vieja are the local Mexican restaurants. For a fast build-your-own, there is a Chipotle on Gateway Dr.

Sit-down

Local Mexican restaurants

El Huapango Mexican Restaurant, 3600 SE Crossroads Dr, Suite E. Tacos, burritos, and fajitas, open since 2019.
Hacienda Vieja, 1101 E 1st St, Suite 101. Several directories list this address. We could not find an official site or posted hours, so call before you drive over.

Fast

Quick option

Chipotle Mexican Grill (390 NE Gateway Dr) covers the fast, build-your-own burrito or bowl run.

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Sources: the Grimes Chamber restaurant directory and each restaurant's own listing. Hacienda Vieja's address is from local directory listings, so confirm hours before a trip. Updated October 2026.

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Local Mexican restaurants

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