La Reyna Is The Queen Of Chips And Salsa In Small Town Iowa

To find one of the best Mexican restaurants in Iowa, look to the royalty. La Reyna, "the queen" is a Mexican restaurant in Vinton that serves up fresh and delicious Mexican food and that's not all - it also sells its own line of chips and salsa that can't be beat.

So what makes this place the queen of Mexican restaurants? Read on to find out.

La Reyna has been around for three decades and is family owned. The restaurant was originally in Iowa City but it's now located in the heart of Vinton.

The restaurant has a warm and cozy dining room decorated with papel picado that will remind you of an establishment south of the border.

La Reyna takes its delicious food on the road. It operates two food trucks that you'll see in various locations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. It also caters events, including weddings, birthdays and graduations.

The restaurant is family owned and operated and its friendly service, high quality and substantial portions have won over many fans. The guacamole is also to die for, made with fresh avocado. tomato, onion, cilantro and a touch of lime.

You'll find an expansive menu that includes grilled meats, seafood and more. Customers rave about the enchiladas, the chile relleno and the carne asada. Some people drive hours for a meal here!

If you can't make it to Vinton or to one of the food trucks, you can still enjoy the flavors of La Reyna- the restaurant sells its own line of chips, salsa, guacamole and La Reyna queso dip and the products are available in select stores.

So why is the restaurant called La Reyna? Carlos and Carmen Legaspi both own the establishment, but Carlos says Carmen is the boss! Also, follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with all their happenings!

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Where are some other restaurants where you have been served authentic Mexican cuisine in Iowa? Do you think La Reyna Vinto makes the list of the best Mexican restaurants in Iowa? Let us know below in the comments section.