Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Des Moines

5 restaurant menus in Des Moines, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Tasty Tacos
Tasty Tacos
81/100 (542 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Pork
Beef
Fast food
Mexican
Southwestern
Fast food
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Oh my gosh, these may be the best tacos I’ve had in the country! Wanted to try them because I saw they’ve been voted Best Tacos, and was NOT..."
Raymond Waller
"Love this place but tacos barely had meat this time. Kinda felt like my money was wasted. Hopefully better next..."
Ashley Kuyr
"The name says it all. The ingredients have always been fresh and the flavor is amazing. It's nice to see a local business grow and compete with the..."
Aaron Lerberg
"My family has been going here for many years. Their flour taco is the best of the best. Recommend this place..."
Manny 87
"A Des Moines Institution! If you ever have been near Des Moines, IA and have never been to a Tasty Taco, you need to make a visit a priority. They..."
OuttaTownTony
"I'm from out of state and I've been to Tasty Tacos twice. This past trip up north west we took a detour just to have their tacos. The shell is soft..."
Sherri Jorge
"Grew up in Iowa and now live in NE. I miss these unique flour tacos. They are as tastey today as when they first opened. If you are traveling through..."
Scott Kaye
Malo
Malo
81/100 (2794 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Latin
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Lobster
Nachos
Salad
Chicken And Waffles
Salmon
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Tapas
Fish Taco
Paella
Tacos
Queso
Cod
Burger
Burrito Bowl
Fish
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Southwestern
Spanish
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went to dinner with my brother on a Sunday evening. The patio was pretty busy. The service was great and the food was delicious!! I highly..."
Kelli Enos
"Excellent place for eating and get some drinks. I loved the music, the attention was spectacular. 100% recommended..."
Egleys Frank Dorante Gomez
"This was our second visit…four of us. I had the chicken taco and the steak taco. Came with some of my favorite Malo Fries. Loved it. It was half..."
Todd Schmidt
"When visiting Des Moines, this by far was arguably the best restaurant we ate at! I would highly recommend! Service was good and the food was great!..."
Ryan Duckworth
"Absolutely love this eatery. The Dos Pescados was muy delicioso! I really want to give my experience 3 ⭐️ because the bar service was absolutely..."
Jamie C.
"Delicious seafood nachos! I ordered a small appetizer as an entree. Best I've ever had! 😋 My husband got the #17. He said it was very good, but..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"We were able to sit outside and our server by Megan B. We were both super hungry and I was very indecisive!! We added on the queso and gauc to the..."
Tracey Rabjohns
"My first food stop in Iowa was to take a solo walk to get tacos at Malo. This one was a home run at my first at-bat as a Des Moines rookie. Wow. I..."
patbubo
"This was my 2nd time here! The food was great I always get carnitas they're so good! Meat was tender with lots of flavor! I got a strawberry..."
Shawna Lindell
Old West Mexican
Old West Mexican
80/100 (349 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fajitas
Shrimp
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant with delicious food and great service. Get to know the guys that work there, they are always ready to serve and make sure you are..."
Milton Eclatt
"Amazing food! The Employees were so great and friendly! If you know how to speak Spanish, you will make their..."
Lydia Reneé
"This place is a great west des Moines gem for Mexican food. Great service and very tasty..."
Jon Young
"This was an amazing experience! The waiters were all super kind and kept messing with us in a friendly way. The food was delicious and came out fast!..."
Christian Allen
"Huge Margaritas!!! Great food!! The flavor was great and it was actual Mexican taste. Great staff too. Absolutely recommended..."
Ivan Leon
"The food quality and flavor is always delish. Service here was great as usual. They were super busy as I was there around 6PM. There wasn't an empty..."
Jake (Jake)
El Patio Mexican Restaurant
El Patio Mexican Restaurant
71/100 (488 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Burrito
Tortillas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great way to end the day. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Best waitress on staff! Sis and I shared a large pitcher of blue margaritas, the men..."
Kerry Anderson Connolly
"My husband and I go there whenever we get the chance. Wonderful hospitality and GREAT food. Love eating on the patio in the summer. So beautiful with..."
Diana Miller Booth
"This is a favorite gathering place for our family. The food is great and dessert is amazing. Try the Mexican Choclate cake. The patio is beautiful..."
Carol Kirk Crandall
"Top of the line food, finest quality management and best in Iowa for S.W.Mex anywhere. I love their..."
Thomas Richard Harrison Wall
"Great atmosphere. Great food. The food came out very quickly. Best cheese dip. We had a wonderful waitress, but I didn't catch her..."
Bobbi Leigh
"Great food, excellent service and a gorgeous..."
Elise Stevens
"We love eating there, friendly service excellent food and the Sangria absolutely..."
Victoria Carter
"As the kids say "this is the best quesadilla I've ever had!!!" Family owned and operated and boy do we love it..."
Janille Ann
"We love El Patio! Close, friendly people and great dishes! Love the patio in the summer! Beautiful flowers and even had a hummingbird over my..."
Joan Acker
"Love the food, love the owners. Always great..."
Michael C Woody
"I may be biased, but this is my favorite restaurant in Des Moines!!! The owners are pretty fantastic people...."
Ashley Arthur
"Lifelong fan. I love supporting local businesses and I love El..."
Leigh Picchetti
"Quaint, cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, AWESOME..."
Alex Billings
"Came here during the summer. Chips and salsa was tasty. Margarita pitchers were even better! Inside dining area was intimate but the outside ambience..."
Melinda Bianchi
"If possible, sit on the patio. While the inside is nice, the patio is full of plants and lights and had an excellent vibe. The food is authentic and..."
Daniel Carver
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
71/100 (589 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Cheeseburger Quesadilla
Fish
Spicy Pork Nachos
Beer
Shrimp Tacos
Shredded Brisket Burrito
Mimosa
Beef Taco
Our Famous Chips & Queso
Chalupa
Shrimp
BBQ Chicken Pizza
California Heat Taco Tempura Shrimp and Shredded Brisket Taco
Beef
Potatoes Were
Cilantro Lime Rice and Potatoes
Guac and Chips
Latin-Fried Potatoes
Breakfast Burrito
Chips and Queso and Shrimp Fajitas
Tapas
Shredded Chicken Salad
Breakfast Taco Plate
Tacos
Brisket Nachos Supreme
Burrito
Nachos
Queso
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats