Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant Expands & Brings Authentic Cuisine to Washington Street Location
(Iowa City, IA – February 2, 2026) – The Iowa City Downtown District announced Tuesday, the opening of Luna’s Tacos, a beloved family-owned Mexican restaurant that has transitioned from a farmers market vendor to a permanent downtown location at 127 E. Washington Street. The restaurant officially opened its doors on January 19, 2026, adding to the mix of locally-owned restaurants that make Downtown Iowa City a vibrant dining destination and demonstrating the area’s continued appeal for culinary entrepreneurs.
Luna’s Tacos, owned and operated by Isabel Luna, has been a fixture in the Iowa City community since 2019, when Isabel first began selling authentic Mexican cuisine at the Iowa City Farmers Market. From the very beginning, it has been a true family effort, with Isabel’s husband Salatiel and their children, Zayety Westpeling, Siomara, and Itzael, working hard alongside her to build the business. What started as a Wednesday market stand quickly expanded to include Saturday markets, summer festival appearances, and a mobile food cart on the Pedestrian Mall, demonstrating the strong demand for quality, authentic dining experiences in Downtown Iowa City…