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Rico's Tacos
Taco restaurant
👍👍 Authentic Mexican Street Tacos! I'm from Texas and was not expecting to find authentic Mexican food like Rico's this far north. They even have barbacoa and lengua. And all the flavored Jarritos. I've only tried the barbacoa street tacos but I'll definitely be back to taste the rest of their menu. Hi...
$ $$$
4.90 (516 reviews)
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Ada Hayden Heritage Park
Park
Park with a fishing lake, hiking & biking trails, picnic shelter & wetlands for bird-watching.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
3
Reiman Gardens
Botanical garden
14-acre park featuring seasonal flowerbeds, a butterfly exhibit, sculptures, tours, lectures & more.
4.80 (1K reviews)
4
Inis Grove Park
Park
Large recreation area with basketball & tennis courts, picnic pavilions, playgrounds & trails.
4.80 (575 reviews)
5
Jack Trice Stadium
Stadium
This 55,000-seat stadium is home to the Iowa State Cyclones college football team.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
6
The Mucky Duck Pub
Restaurant
Cozy roadhouse with British grub & English-style old ale, plus imported groceries & outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Chocolaterie Stam
Chocolate shop
👍👍 Best chocolate on the planet! They also serve coffee. There is comfortable seating at a table or couches.
So many choices! I make this a destination when I am in Ames.
4.90 (321 reviews)
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Hilton Coliseum
Arena
14,356-seat arena hosting a variety of sporting events such as wrestling, basketball & volleyball.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Lockwood Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Exotic place you can find in Ames. Everything is affordable. I ordered a glass of cold brew with crepes. They were nice for me, but you can skip them if you are not interested in sweet one. There is a gallery place so that you can enjoy some art pieces.
$ $$$
4.90 (300 reviews)
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Aunt Maude's
American restaurant
Genteel setting for locally sourced, modern American cuisine paired with wines from a sizable list.
$$$ $
4.70 (864 reviews)
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Hickory Park
Barbecue restaurant
Long-standing family-owned eatery serving up house-smoked barbecue in a spacious setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (6.1K reviews)
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Brookside Park
Park
Recreational green space featuring volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields & a wading pool.
4.70 (679 reviews)
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Mayhem Collectibles
Comic book store
👍👍 I like it here. I wasn't really into shops like these before I moved to the area, but it's nice and everything is organized in a way I really like. In a word, good :)
4.70 (676 reviews)
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Wheatsfield Cooperative
Grocery store
😐 I'm a lifetime co-op member & I wish they would make all their vegetarian options vegan. Vegetarians can eat vegan food but vegans cannot eat vegetarian food. So many times I could not buy food because it had butter, milk, egg or meat in it. Just use plant-based butter, milk, egg and meat. That is b...
4.70 (639 reviews)
15
Dublin Bay Irish Pub & Grill
Irish restaurant
Classic Irish pub featuring woody, old-world decor, craft beers, a traditional menu & a patio.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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El Azteca
Mexican restaurant
👍👍 Enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo and Peach Margarita!
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Provisions Lot F
American restaurant
Stylish American spot serving breakfast & coffee to dinner with cocktails in shakers & craft beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
18
Morning Bell Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop
👍👍 This coffee roaster is a live saver! Reliable, accommodating, and the crew is full of individuals who are beyond amazing. Real people, real coffee, ya dig? ;)
4.80 (300 reviews)
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Downtown Deli
Deli
Standard delicatessen serving classic sandwiches, soups & salads over the counter.
$ $$$
4.80 (299 reviews)
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Cafe Beaudelaire
Brazilian restaurant
Convivial, late-night eatery with a bar serving Brazilian & global meals, plus cocktails & coffee.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)