Faustinos Taqueria
$ • Mexican
Hours:
4944 Franklin Ave Ste I, Des Moines
(515) 255-1410
About Faustinos Taqueria
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Faustinos Taqueria Reviews
Absolutely love this place! It’s a wonderful atmosphere! I would like to point out the salsa bar! It’s amazing! Like 10 different salsa to try! The staff is absolutely wonderful! The cooks are super nice too! Always running great specials! My personal favorite is taco Tuesday. I get the shrimp tacos. SUPER GOOD! 10/10 in my book.
Very excited this has opened in Waveland Park! If you’re used to going all the way to the east/southside for authentic Mexican tacos, look no farther. This place serves legit authentic tacos: carne asada, cabeza, birria and all the varying salsas that accompany good tacos. I ordered the carne asada torta with everything and it was solid dinner. They also have agua frescas. My favorites being pina colada and horchata. It’s the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat. They’ve...read full review
I ordered a little bit of everything online. It was super simple and when I arrived & everything was packaged so nice, no spills on the car ride home. The food was so flavorful & I'll definitely be back for more! Also the owner was amazing she asked how my experience was and was there any trouble ordering since they just opened. I will definitely recommend eating here!
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Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Faustinos Taqueria in Des Moines is a small, authentic Mexican restaurant known for its flavorful food and friendly service. The street tacos, especially the "Nopal" or cactus taco, are popular for their simple, blended flavors. The menu offers a variety of marinated meats with different spices and sauces, providing many tasty options. The Birria Ramen soup is highly recommended, and the smothered burrito is known for being huge and delicious. The salsa bar features many flavors and spice levels, perfect for customizing each meal. Flavored waters like horchata, cucumber mint, pina colada, and hibiscus are favorites among customers. Everything is served a la carte, allowing for personalized choices and less waste. The restaurant is kid-friendly with a colorful, welcoming atmosphere and offers vegetarian options and corn tortillas for those who are gluten-free. While the salsa cups are small, the prices are very reasonable. Many customers say Faustinos Taqueria is one of their favorite spots in DSM, with a customer-friendly staff ready to serve flavorful dishes in a simple, authentic setting.