Newton, Iowa · Est. Family Restaurant

Every recipe
carries the
weight of
someone's
history.

At Los Amigos, we don't just cook food — we honor the hands that passed down the recipes, the ingredients that tell a story, and the community that makes this place home.

100%

Homemade
from scratch

Fresh

Local
ingredients

Family

Owned &
operated

Warm dining room at Los Amigos with guests enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine
Chef preparing fresh tortillas in the Los Amigos kitchen
Colorful array of fresh spices and ingredients
Family gathered around a table at Los Amigos restaurant
Beautifully plated authentic Mexican dish

Our Story

Built on tradition,
sustained by community

Los Amigos began with a simple conviction: that the best meals are the ones made with intention, from real ingredients, and shared with people you care about. What started as a family dream became Newton's gathering place — a restaurant where every guest is treated like a friend.

Our kitchen follows recipes that have been refined over generations. We grind our own corn for tortillas each morning, source chiles and spices with the same care our grandmothers did, and never cut corners on flavor. The result is food that tastes like it was made for someone you love.

We're not a chain. We're not trying to be. We're your neighbors — right here on 1st Avenue East — and we open our doors every day because we believe a community deserves a place where good food and genuine hospitality come together.

Handmade daily

Tortillas, salsas & more

Family recipes

Passed down for generations

Local sourcing

Supporting Iowa farmers

Welcoming space

Dine-in, takeout & events

The Experience

More than a meal —
a place to belong

When you walk through our doors, you're stepping into a space designed for people who value honest food and real conversation. Our dining room is warm and unpretentious — the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name and new guests are welcomed the same way.

Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch, hosting a family dinner, or planning a celebration, we make it easy. Our catering service brings the same quality to your event, and our takeout is packaged with the same care as our plated dishes.

"The kind of place where you feel like family the moment you sit down. The food is incredible, but it's the warmth that keeps us coming back."

— A valued guest from Newton

Warm and inviting interior of Los Amigos restaurant with guests dining

Visit Us

Find us in the
heart of Newton

Address

2002 1st Ave E
Newton, IA 50208

Phone

(641) 787-0019

Call for reservations & catering

Hours

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

Reservations & Catering

Let's make
it happen

Whether you're planning a casual dinner for two or a celebration for a hundred, we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and we'll get back to you promptly — or call us directly at (641) 787-0019.

Phone

(641) 787-0019

Location

2002 1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208

Send Us a Message

We'll respond within one business day.

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