Vel’s Amigo’s
1226 37th St, Fort Madison, IA, 52627
Vel’s Amigo’s Menu
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Address :
1226 37th St
Fort Madison, IA, 52627 - Phone (319) 372-7058
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Opening Hours
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Dave W.
Excellent Mexican food and not your tex mex crap. Super nachos are a creation of art and can't go wrong with dinner combo number 2
(4)Luke Y.
One of the worst presentations of 'Mexican Food' I have ever experienced. Granted the prices are quite low but REALLY?! The guacamole and sour cream were both served in squeeze packets. Pico was served in a to go container with a lid and dated (it was a few days old). The rice was dry and bland and looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp all day! I've come to expect more from a restaurant that serves food on a porcelain dish... This place might as well be using paper plates. I love a good "hole in the wall" place to go eat but this one let me down... So if you're looking to save a buck at the expense of good food, then this is your spot.
(1)Kaley H.
Worst customer service I have experienced ever! My relative and I went to Amigos tonight for dinner. I ordered the chili rellenos dinner and added a cheese enchilada. While the cheese enchilada was good the chili relleno was gross not just because it wasn't a cheese stuffed deep fried pepper like I thought it was but it was bland and looked like it had been microwaved. When I told the waitress I didn't like it it wasn't what I thought she said ok and walked off. I had to go as far as asking myself if they could take off the relleanos. When I went to pay and told the manager she said she would take off half of my entrée but wouldn't take off the whole thing because it's not her fault I didn't get what I wanted, oh did I mention she laughed as she told me this, how rude! If your not going to take it off the bill whatever but at least ask if there's anything else I would like and apologize. Customers are not always right at amigos. If your looking for good customer service stay away.
(1)Crazy Curls C.
This is the most pathetic attempt at Mexican food I have ever had. They don't allow for any substitutions, and you can't even leave things off - - which is a red flag for OUR MEALS ARE PREPARED (AND POSSIBLY FROZEN) AHEAD OF TIME & NOT MADE FRESH TO ORDER. Just about everything is mediocre at best. I have had just about everything on the menu at least once, as I have a (crazy) family member who is obsessed with this place. Tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, rice... all mediocre. The chips aren't even warm. Yet another red flag for a horrendous Mexican restaurant - room temperature chips. Get a friggin' heat lamp and at least attempt to fool me into thinking you lazy SOB's made the chips in house! This sorry excuse for a restaurant doesn't even have margaritas. In fact, no liquor license, so no liquor of any kind at all. This garbage might impress Fort Madisonites, but as someone who has ventured beyond the town borders and had delicious Mexican food, this swill just doesn't cut it. Also - they don't accept anything other than cash. No checks or credit cards! Just what kind of business are they running... The only reason they are getting 1 star and not 0 is because 1) the system won't let me select 0 starts, and (2) their apple-filled churros are actually quite tasty
(1)Gregg W.
I am a fan of food and a legit fan of mexican food. I dig this spot for reals yo. Their burritos are tight to deaf and are even big enough to satisfy my appetite. Even though I take down some chips and guac before hand. This is a must for a true mexican grubber. Only looses one star because their salsa isnt hot enough. I like it hot, habanero hot. Keep on truckin!
(4)Eliza B.
This is my absolute favorite place to go whenever I'm home. Usually my parents will take me on our way home from the Amtrak station, so I'll see the inside of Vel's before I see the inside of their house! If you're looking for real authentic Mexican food, this is probably not the place for you. If you're looking for authentic Southeast Iowa Mexican food, you've found it. The softshell tacos are made with fried flour tortillas. What I always order (cheese enchiladas) is amazing. The enchiladas are filled with potatoes and peas and covered with cheddar cheese. I always pour a bunch of the hot sauce on top - we usually have to ask them to bring a second bowl to our table. The only thing I don't like is that they charge you for a basket of chips. However, the chips are really good. Your basket will contain mostly corn chips, with a few of the coveted flour chips mixed in. My parents usually let me eat most of the flour chips since they go there about once a week and I only go there every few months. :) If you go to the takeout location of Vel's down the street you can get an entire order of the flour chips, but I think it's more fun if you have to search for them. If you happen to find yourself near Fort Madison, you should definitely give Vel's a try.
(5)Lyndsey U.
Best soft shell tacos since the old papa chicos in Keokuk!! Absolutely love them. Not a fine establishment by any means, but the tacos, enchiladas, and burritos are all delicious. Prices are reasonable! My servers have always been pretty attentive. The blended strawberry margs aren't the best, but I do like mine sweet. I also wasn't a fan of the taco salad. The meat and toppings were fine, but I expected a fried shell and it was a hard, corn shell. I should have asked beforehand!
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