In Ames:
Definetely have to agree with ISUKappa - Hickory Park and Great Plains are great. I also love Wallaby's.
Back in NE Iowa:
Breitbach's (oldest family owned restaurant in the state - awesome steak and breakfast)
Here in the Des Moines area:
Latin King
Tumea and Sons
Paesano's (I love their pizza)
Monterey Bay
Tasty Taco (good cheap tacos)
Centro
Palmer's Deli
El Rodeo
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