When it comes to Mexican food in Iowa City, there are not many options late at night. However, there are a few that people can enjoy after the bars. Two Mexican restaurants that are available late at night are Panchero’s and Taco Bell. Yes, they are entirely different, but both are capable of satisfying one’s hunger needs after a long night out.
Both of these restaurants are centrally located. They are both walking distance from practically any bar in Iowa City. Taco Bell is the staple Mexican food. Everybody knows about it and knows what to expect from it. If people cannot decide where to go, Taco Bell is a safer choice. Panchero’s is a little different. This restaurant is not widely known throughout the country. However, the workers at Panchero’s begin preparing for the late evening customers hours before. They know mass amounts of meat and chicken need to be available for the drunken students of the University of Iowa.
Below is a link providing more information about Iowa City’s infamous Panchero’s restaurant. Read about the uniqueness of Iowa City’s Panchero’s when compared to other Panchero’s restaurants throughout the country. Finally, this feature site provides one University of Iowa student’s personal thoughts on Panchero’s.