50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Des Moines

“Your food is the Best in Des Moines!🫶🏼 When do you close for the winter?“

“The portions were HUGE and oh so good!
The Molcajete was loaded with steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, onions and peppers....served along with rice, beans, lettuce. Very good representation of the Molcajete!
The El Patron had loads of steak, chicken, pork, peppers and onions along with the rice and beans as well.
Service was excellent, as good as we've ever had...very prompt and friendly.
Decor was somewhat upscale with black and gold highlighting the room with Mexican culture pictures and paintings on the walls.“

“Fantastic food every time I've been there. They keep adding new things to try. Also great people.“

“My absolutely favorite place in DSM. Food and drinks are incredible. Exceptional service. Awesome people and vibe. 10/10/10 recommend. Go try it you will not be disappointed.“

“Delicious food and drinks!!“

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

“All their foods are delicious! ¡Todas sus comidas son deliciosas! ¡Nos sentimos siempre muy bienvenidos! We always feel very welcomed! The people are great: from cooking to serving, they are all bilingual and the food comes out quick and tasty! Thank you! ¡Su gente es genial: desde los cocineros a los meseros; son todos bilingües y la comida sale rapidísimo y gustosa! ¡Muchas gracias! Congratulations and keep this excellent restaurant! ¡Felicitaciones y que continúen este excelente restaurante!“

“The food is supper yummy! I definitely recommend!“

“Quesabirrias! Delicious! Never disappointed“

“The best Mexican food in the metro. Family owned and operated by folks that care!“

“Their pizzadilla is amazing!! Only place that I have found this and it’s wonderful“

“This place is a hidden gem. We were a little skeptical when we pulled in and we were the only people there at 5pm on a Saturday but the food was amazing, fairly priced, and the staff was so helpful.

We had a group of 6 and all but one of us had the tacos, everyone loved them and the one other had a tostada and said it was good. We also got a bunch of different of the fresh pastries and they were all amazing.“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“The best Mexican in Des Moines. It's not close. The tostada is my go to. Always reasonable prices as well.“

“Fuzzy's crew totally nailed it! Mad props! Their menu's kinda wild, right? Like, tons of choices and I got this food allergy thing, BUT... The cashier was super cool, helped me find something safe to grub on. And the food? Seriously mind-blowing! Fuzzy's DSM? Man, they didn't disappoint! I'm definitely heading back for more!“

“Delicious authentic Mexican food. You definitely get your money's worth. Along with it tasting bomb af the amount they give you is definitely on the generous side. Love this place. One of my latest favorites.“

“The tacos here are seriously delicious 🌮🔥 — packed with flavor and made just right every time. The burritos are just as impressive, hearty and super satisfying 😋🌯. What really stands out is the price — it’s way better than a lot of other taco places that don’t even come close to this level of taste or quality 💸👌.
You honestly can’t miss if you go with the asada or the pastor — both are full of bold, authentic flavor and cooked perfectly 🥩🌶️. On top of that, the people working here are genuinely kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better 😊👏. All around, this is a very solid spot that’s absolutely worth checking out! 💯✨“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“My employees and I have tried almost all of the taco trucks on the south side and we have a small spread sheet ranking them on tastes cost and overall and this is our top pick. I love that the food is full of flavor but not full of grease. Best taco truck out there“

“The chips and 4 varieties of salsa come with your meal and are served before you even order!😀. My husband always gets the chicken burrito, with rice and beans. The burrito is full of moist deliciously flavored chicken with just the right amount of cilantro, cheese, and lettuce. The tortilla is lightly grilled on the flat top. I always get the beef fajitas! I’m not a bean or rice fan so they always let me substitute with extra amount of: cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. The beef is so tender, lots of lightly grilled green peppers, red peppers, and onions! It comes on a hot sizzling plate! It’s so plentiful that I always take home the extras!
The people working there are amazingly friendly. The service is quick. The food is reasonably priced! The sodas are included in the meal price. But most of all it is delicious food! We have been going there since around 2003 and have never been disappointed!“

“love this place! first time trying will be back again,owner was super nice even when my daughter broke her Jarritos before even opening it! told her to grab another and made sure everyone was ok!“

“I was so surprised when I went there and that they actually had hot sauce that was spicy. It’s so hard to find a place that has really spicy salsa ☺️“

“I was hesitating and tonight we stop by and “wow” we will definitely go back again. Excellent food we had the enchilada tacos. Delicious flavor, huge portions and fast service. Once you try them you will definitely go back again. Thank you!“

“Amazing food at a great price. A neighborhood gem.“

“Great authentic food and great service“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

“wonderful restaurant, great food, Angel was our server. prompt and courteous. prices are good“

“Best service food is absolutely amazing and delicious 😋! Strawberry 🍓 margaritas are amazing ❤️

Management is wonderful always welcomes my husband and I when we get there.

Loyal customers who will always return since they come over to where I work and shop 😄 across the parking lot 😊“

“Very good. We will return. Clean place also.“

“I ordered three chicken tacos and two beef tacos. All were delicious. I also ordered a chicken burrito. That was huge and even better than the tacos. I was in town from Los Angeles, and I would eat here again if I come back. Definitely worth a stop.

Must eat: burrito.“

“I think they have good street tacos and good honest people there! I accidentally left my phone and that nice lady actually noticed and put it up for me ... there' was kind of a language barrier when I was there earlier ordering food..but when I went back we both understood that hand action where we use our hands as the telephone so she knew exactly what I meant..oh yeah hugs are Universal to and I had to give her a great big one for keeping my phone for me when she found it... Id like to say thank you to her......“

“This the BEST food truck in Des Moines PERIOD. I've been going to this truck for as long as I can remember, back when the Duke of oil was there. DOMT WASTE YOUR TIME GOING TO ANY OTHER TRUCK. In my opinion this is the only REAL food truck. Every other one tries to do what this truck did 10 years ago. Prices are unbeatable, the burrito is the size of my thigh, BRING CASH.“

“Vegan menu! Tortas were soft and delicious and the nachos were the best I ever had!“

“Best taco truck in the DSM metro. 10/10 taste & service! Elote corn cup🔥“

“cuando vas a pedir unas gorditas a este lugar siempre tienes que esperar, pero cuando te estas comiendo las gorditas te das cuenta que valio la pena la espera. Gracias“

“I was so surprised when I went there and that they actually had hot sauce that was spicy. It’s so hard to find a place that has really spicy salsa ☺️“

“Thank you for being in business! Loved the food!!! The price was right for what you get and plus it was delicious! Right next to the gas station was a perfect pitstop for anyone filling up and hungry so fill up your bellies at Taqueria Antojitos“

“Always amazed , excellent authentic and yummy , highly recommend“

“Great service. Great food. Different menu than many other Mexican places. We should come here more.“

“Had an excellent time and the food was superb !“

“The food was amazing!!! Great price and even better service! I will definitely be going back!“

“The food is excellent, and they bring complimentary ceviche to the table with the chips and salsa. Stiff margaritas, excellent service. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for Mexican seafood. Also, their entree quesadillas are not to be skipped, their fajita quesadilla is incredible.“

“Tasty food and a cozy place. Vibrant and beautiful decor makes this place a surprise, compared to the outside. Reasonable prices & a generous serving size. Worth the wait for food cooked to order! Not for large groups as the biggest tables seat 4.“

“Ok, so this place is definitely a hidden gem. Don’t trust the bad reviews. It’s in a weird location, attached to a small hotel… where people apparently don’t appreciate authentic Mexican food. The bad reviews are Mexican people who think their mamas is better or white folks who don’t know a darn thing lol.

They have everything you could possibly want, lengua, asada, pollo, puerco, camarones, fresh tortillas (brought to your table at request), flautas, tamales, mole, pozoles, all kinda of sopas, an expansive salsa bar, a fruit bar, flan, cheesecakes, pumpkin bars/cakes, and so so so much more. It’s a tad expensive on weekends (like $20ish/person for adults), but for all the options and the quality of the food, that’s very reasonable. I think it’s less during the week.

I hope more people start going to this restaurant, bc I’d hate to lose this place. We went on a Saturday and there were maybe 6-8 tables sat. Should’ve been a full house based on the quality of the food. The servers/hostesses were very polite and attentive. Also, the restaurant is very KID FRIENDLY. You’re not gonna catch any dirty looks if your kids are being kids. Bc everyone else’s kids are being kids too!!

Really solid, unfussy, high quality food. Bring your appetite. 5 STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food and beer, and very friendly staff. We come here every time we visit Des Moines!!“