El Rodeo - Clive

I visited this restaurant during a solo work trip and the verdict is in - it is a great place to enjoy large portions served promptly, along with a generous mar... read more I visited this restaurant during a solo work trip and the verdict is in - it is a great place to enjoy large portions served promptly, along with a generous margarita. Having come from the Bay Area, I was...

We recently wrapped up the first leg of our trip to New Mexico in the Des Moines metro area, so we decided to stay at a hotel in Clive right off the interstate.... read more We recently wrapped up the first leg of our trip to New Mexico in the Des Moines metro area, so we decided to stay at a hotel in Clive right off the interstate. We chose to dine at El...

This restaurant is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the soft background music. The lunch special was affordable and the menu offered a wide variety of enti... read more This restaurant is a fantastic place to unwind and enjoy the soft background music. The lunch special was affordable and the menu offered a wide variety of enticing options.

I believe it's Fajita Jalisco. I wanted takeout. When I received it, I was shocked by the portion size. A staff member informed me it was a dinner portion. I re... read more I believe it's Fajita Jalisco. I wanted takeout. When I received it, I was shocked by the portion size. A staff member informed me it was a dinner portion. I returned to my hotel and was only able to finish half of it as it was too much food for me. It was a bit too salty for my taste. I will try something different next time I stop by. In general, it was a good experience. The restaurant appears to be popular among locals. I visited just before Thanksgiving.

We were impressed with the quality of the salsa and queso at this restaurant, as well as the excellent service. The manager mentioned that he was new, which was... read more We were impressed with the quality of the salsa and queso at this restaurant, as well as the excellent service. The manager mentioned that he was new, which was surprising given how seamlessly everything ran. Overall, it was a wonderful surprise.