Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Mason City

My family and decided to visit Las Palmas in their newest location. We have not been to their restaurant since they moved down the street. We are so happy we did. I was barely able to tell the conversion of the old Ruby Tuesdays. It was such a wonderful change over. The interior was warm and inviting despite the COVID19 restrictions. The restaurant was immaculately clean. We were warmly greeted by both the hostess and our server. Our young man was awesome. I never did get his name. I ordered the San Diego which was chili rellenos with rice and beans. The chilis were coated lightly and filled with good amounts of queso. The beans were smooth and the flavor was delightful. It brought back memories of eating in small town cafes in NM. The dish was excellent. We also ordered the Tacos De Carne Asada which came as a build your own. The meat had a slightly smoked flavored. It really was multiple layers of flavor. The pico was fresh. I felt it needed a little more onion and heat; however, it was just right for a person that like a little less heat. It came with fresh avocado, beans and other goodies. I would really suggest it. My partner in crime had the Steak mini tacos which had the same meat. You get plenty of meat in the four small 4-5 in" tortillas. They come with grilled onions and a side of Charro beans. The Charro beans were my favorite part of the dish. So many layers of flavor from the beans to the bacon and onion. It supposed to be used as the sauce in the mini taco, I was eating out of the bowl with a spoon. We also had a cheeseburger and an order of mac&cheese for the children. I think they were okay as they were downed pretty quick and I got the normal kid answer of "meh" when I asked them their teenage thoughts 😄. During our entire service, our server was on the spot. His customer service skills were above par despite the fact he was having to wear a face mask and gloves. His service skills are top shelf. I would highly recommend visiting Las Palmas in the near future. I know I will as I want to try everything on the menu. Give it a go. It is...

Authentic. Fast. Great quality. Unbeatable value. The staff feels genuinely happy to see you. This is a very popular spot, and the place was banging for a Wednesday night. There is a reason.

First, the venue is expansive with traditional and updated fare. Everything tastes fresh, and the sauces are flavorful without blowing out the palate with heat. Our server was fun, funny, and quick with a refill or request.

Next, the food. What can I say other than everything was hot and delicious. Flavorful. Rich tasting things were rich, and fresh ingredients were fresh. The seasonings and the care taken in preparation and display were very nice. One could have expected a messy plate with how busy they were, but every dish was gorgeous and every single item was prepared with the same care as the plating.

Finally, the location. It helps to know where this is. Hidden between a optician, a home improvement store, and a hotel, one might miss it driving by. Such a sad loss for those who do. It is worth the stop, and provides a very pleasant experience coupled with food that beats other places in quality, value, and presentation.

We...

Came for my son's birthday. Called 3 times to make reservations and no answer so I showed up early to tell them we would have a party in a half hour. I mentioned I couldn't get a hold of anyone. I went outside to wait with my family in the car to give them time to set something up. Came back in and she tells me we don't have a reservation. I told her I literally talked to her 20 min ago in person.. took so long to get drinks . Got 2 chips and 2 salads for our whole party and no refills. The server was super nice! Food was okay. Definitely not fresh and blan... We set up birthday decor and they sung to the table next to us but absolutely NO acknowledgement of my son's birthday as we mentioned that was the reason for our visit ...We drove an hour because thats where he wanted to eat. Was not impressed. Definitely remember Las Palmas being better than this but that's been a couple years ago. We made the best of it for my son, but wouldn't chose this place...