Authentic Mexican food spread with fresh tacos, salsas, and garnishes

Cedar Rapids · Est. Local Favorite

Cedar Rapids Deserves a Table
Where Every Bite Feels Like Home

At The Taco Depot II, we bring generations of Mexican culinary tradition to the heart of Cedar Rapids — fresh ingredients, time-honored recipes, and the kind of hospitality that makes strangers feel like family.

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Chef preparing fresh tacos in a warm restaurant kitchen

Our Story

Rooted in Tradition,
Served with Pride

The Taco Depot II wasn't born in a boardroom — it was born at a family kitchen table, where the secrets of our recipes were passed down through generations. What began as Sunday dinners for neighbors has grown into one of Cedar Rapids' most beloved Mexican restaurants.

We source locally whenever we can, grind our own spices, and prepare every tortilla by hand. Our salsas are made fresh daily, our meats are slow-cooked to order, and our guacamole is never pre-made — because in Cedar Rapids, you deserve nothing less than honest food made with real care.

Handmade Daily
Locally Sourced
Family Owned
Since Day One in Cedar Rapids

Our Specialties

The Flavors
That Define Us

Every dish at The Taco Depot II tells a story — of smoky chiles, citrus-kissed marinades, and the patient slow-cooking methods that turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

Steaming birria tacos with melted cheese and consommé dipping broth

Birria Tacos

Slow-braised beef in a rich blend of dried chiles and aromatics, dipped in its own consommé and pan-seared until every edge is crisp and golden.

Grilled fish tacos with cabbage slaw and creamy sauce on corn tortillas

Grilled Fish Tacos

Fresh catch marinated in lime and ancho, grilled over high heat, and nestled into warm corn tortillas with pickled onion and cilantro crema.

Mole poblano poured over tender chicken with sesame seeds and warm tortillas

Mole Poblano

Our mole is a labor of love — twenty-plus ingredients toasted, ground, and simmered for hours until it reaches that deep, velvety complexity that defines the best Mexican cooking.

Hand-mashed guacamole in a molcajete with tortilla chips and lime wedges

Fresh Guacamole

Never pre-made, never frozen. Our guacamole is hand-mashed to order in a stone molcajete with ripe avocados, serrano, cilantro, and a squeeze of key lime.

Restaurant exterior with warm evening lighting and welcoming entrance

Visit Us

Come Sit at
Our Table

Address

3801 1st Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5602

Hours

Mon – Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 8pm

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We'd Love
to Hear from You

Whether you're planning a catering event, have a question about our menu, or just want to say hello — reach out anytime. We respond to every message personally.

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