Opening hours
Closed · opens 10:30 AM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Ames: 6:36 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (515) 233-7179 to confirm.
About La Casa Maya
Looking for a Mexican restaurant in Ames? La Casa Maya is at 631 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. It's part of our guide to 154 restaurants, cafes and bars in Ames. It sits in the affordable price range ($10–20 per person).
La Casa Maya is open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
La Casa Maya's menu features 249 dishes and drinks across 37 sections, including Seafood - Shrimp Specialties, À La Carte - Chile Relleno, House Specialties, Extras, and À La Carte - Eggs. Listed prices range from $1.25 to $35.00, with a typical item around $11.75. Menu highlights include Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo, Chile Relleno, and Mexican Pasta Fettuccine.
Available service options are outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (515) 233-7179 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 631 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
- Phone
- (515) 233-7179
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 249 items · $1.25–$35.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Casa Maya’s weekday schedule with 124 other Mexican restaurants in Iowa. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 79 hours a week, about the same as the local median (77.5 hours). 88% of Mexican restaurants in Iowa open on Sundays, and La Casa Maya is one of them.
Compared with 124 other Mexican restaurants in Iowa that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Iowa
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
At La Casa Maya the median listed price is $11.75, close to the typical $12.00 for Mexican restaurants in Iowa.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 62% | $11.99 |
| Sour Cream | 49% | $1.90 |
| Cheese Dip | 46% | $5.79 |
| Carne Asada | 43% | $18.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 41% | $2.00 |
| Chile Relleno | 41% | $6.12 |
| Bean Dip | 41% | $7.25 |
| Huevos con Chorizo | 41% | $11.37 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Casa Maya there are 36 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 63 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (8), American (7), Sandwiches & Delis (6), and Bakeries & Desserts (6).
Competition is healthy: 4 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 8 within three miles. The closest is Abelardo's Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsHumble Donuts< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodCulver's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaLittle Caesars< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisJersey Mike's Subs< 0.1 mi
- AmericanCornbred Barbeque< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Casa Maya's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is La Casa Maya open on Sunday?
Yes, La Casa Maya is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is La Casa Maya located?
La Casa Maya is located at 631 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010.
What is the phone number of La Casa Maya?
You can call La Casa Maya at (515) 233-7179.
Does La Casa Maya offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, La Casa Maya offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at La Casa Maya?
The typical price range at La Casa Maya is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.25 to $35.00.
Does La Casa Maya take reservations?
Yes, La Casa Maya accepts reservations.
Is La Casa Maya wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is La Casa Maya open late?
Yes – La Casa Maya is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near La Casa Maya?
There are 63 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Casa Maya. Nearby options include Humble Donuts (< 0.1 mi), Culver's (< 0.1 mi), and Little Caesars (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near La Casa Maya?
4 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Abelardo's Mexican Food, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Iowa cost?
Based on 37 menus with 4,005 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Iowa, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.00.
