38 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Des Moines

“came over 3 hrs away, there food is excellect.“

“Tasty donuts and the staff is always so sweet to my three year old!“

“Always amazing service! I went through the drive thru a week or so ago and ordered, then pulled ahead and a younger boy made sure to stop and tell me my brakes were squeaking and it was extremely dangerous to drive in that condition. His concern was so sweet and thoughtful. You have very nice employees, I am always impressed!

I already had plans to fix my brakes but appreciated his genuine concern!“

“We went through the drive up window, and Shelby took such good care of us. Very kind and courteous. The most pleasant drive thru experience I have had in a very long time.“

“Just had our first experience with Ted’s and I messed up my order but they were so nice and accommodating, they fixed it for me even though it was definitely my fault! Food was delicious, way more than we could finish! Great experience! We will definitely be back!“

“I drove through Fazolis for a quick meal. Not only was the food delicious and piping hot but the lady that helped me was fantastic. Victoria was the very epitome of friendliness and great service. I will definitely be going back, please give Victoria the recognition she deserves.“

“great restaurants! thanks for providing discounted burgers, every weekend for ever! you've helped so many people have a nice meal for the whole family. BEST BURGERS IN DES MOINES!“

“It's my first time coming to Taco Jonathan's and I must commend the staff here for upholding Taco Jonathan's promise to his customers.

To provide the best west-mex food at a reasonable price and keep the cleanest toilets of any taco establishment.

So long as Taco John evangelist's uphold this creed, I shall return to come again and again.

Some say Taco Jonathan is just a concept, an idea. But Taco Jonathan lives on in all of us, one day he will return and raise the bar once again.

Until then, the staff at Taco Jonathans will continue spreading the good word.“

“This review is just customer service based. I came through the drive-through this morning around 11 AM. In ordered A medium French dip meal his dip meal. And was assisted by Dominic, Who had a fantastic attitude. Very playful and friendly. Very enjoyable interaction“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stopped through the drive-thru today at B-Bop’s on SE 14th, and I’ve got to give a big shoutout to Andrea for her honesty! I accidentally handed her too much cash without realizing it, and she caught it right away — gave me back my correct change and the extra bill I had slipped in. That kind of honesty and integrity is rare these days, and it really deserves some recognition. Appreciate you, Andrea — thank you for being so genuine and kind!“

“The manager Jackie keeps the place so clean food was fresh and amazing! Was also able to have some great conversations with the manager.what a great place to come eat if your questioning if it’s worth going It is I sat in the lobby and couldn’t have felt more welcome!!“

“My daughter and I visits Spices of Nepal for the first time today. We were very pleased with everything we ordered. We will definitely be back!!“

“I have literally nothing to say but THANK YOU. I showed up later than I had hoped, (in the last hour I'm not a monster) and you all crushed it. All of you apologized for the wait - but it was 100% perfect. made my night 10 times better - thank you“

“I personally like Taco Bell’s food more, but in terms of service and preparation, this location is superior to any other Taco Bell or Taco John’s I’ve been to. The employees are really nice, they get the food out quickly, and there’s never been any mistakes. Other fast food joints in the area should take note on what they’re doing here!“

“First time eating here. Friendly staff, fast service, reasonable prices, generous portions and delicious burgers and fries. I enjoyed the mushroom Swiss burger with perfectly seasoned crinkle fries. Our daughter is home from college, and she told us that’s the best burger she’s had in a long time. She had the bacon cheeseburger. Hubby had the double cheeseburger, it looked great too. He must’ve enjoyed it, he ate the whole thing! Glad we found this place, we will be back.“

“I was so happy to come here again. Our initial order was missing a few items, so we decided to call to see what could be done. Seeing that we had already been home by that point, Aaron was able to accommodate us over the phone. He understood how frustrating it could be when this happens, on both ends. Ultimately, the next time we were there, he made sure we were in good spirits before leaving. Upon his leave, I believe Tanya and Mina helped us just as much. If I have the names wrong, I apologize. Either way, the customer service was welcoming, the outcome was satisfactory, and this time all of the food was accounted for. Thank you all.“

“Best TJ’s in town! All of the locations are great, but this is my favorite one. Always hot, fresh food. The staff is kind and friendly. Great, fast drive thru. These folks work very hard and it is appreciated from this East Sider.

Thanks y’all! 😃“

“I just had one of the best fast food experiences ever, and it was entirely thanks to the incredible team working the drive-thru this morning. From the moment we pulled up to the speaker to the moment we drove off with our food, Victor and his coworker (whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch) had us laughing, smiling, and genuinely enjoying ourselves.

Their energy was amazing, funny, upbeat, and so naturally warm. They told jokes, kept the conversation light, and turned what is usually a quick, forgettable stop into something that truly set the tone for our whole day. It’s rare to see that level of customer service and hospitality anywhere, let alone at a fast food restaurant, and these two absolutely went above and beyond.

Victor and his teammate deserve a raise or some form of recognition for the way they brighten customers’ days. People like them are the reason customers return, not just for the food, but for the experience.

Outstanding job, truly. 👏“

“I was greeted immediately with a warm welcome as I entered the store. The cashier was friendly and processed my order with ease. While standing at the counter, I accidentally dropped a $10 bill without realizing it. The cashier found it and brought it straight to me. Acts like that may seem simple, but she came to me without hesitation, which speaks volumes about her character and the type of employees you hire. In addition to the great customer care, the store was clean and even smelled fresh. I had an excellent experience and will return soon“

“I've been coming to this taco johns for over 2 years now. Probably twice a week, ALWAYS in the morning. This crew knows my favorite order, always delivers a smile even at 635am, and has never messed up my food. What else can you ask for? Most consistent fast food place I've ever eaten at. Thank you.“

“Service was great, food was good, and store was acceptably clean.
I visited on a weekday afternoon, the place was steady but not busy, about half-full with a few orders in line. I was greeted and placed my order right away. I, of course, got an ice-cold frosty mug and poured a root beer out of the tap. The staff were friendly and prompt, and my food was ready within five minutes. Staff brought the food directly to my table. The double papa burger was hot, and tasted good, the fries were fresh.
Staff were actively cleaning the restaurant between taking orders as they walked in. Gnats and fruit flies unfortunately seemed to be attracted to the root beer tap. Wall was lightly decorated with Americana kitsch and a big mural of a 50s sports convertible while 30s and 40s jazz and big band tunes played softly from the speakers.
I was initially thought the price was maybe a couple dollars too high, but after enjoying the food and especially the root beer, felt the price was worth it. I rang the bell nice and loud on my way out to show my appreciation to the staff for this more-than-satisfactory lunch visit. Great work from the whole team!“

“They changed their coleslaw which is very disappointing, it used to be my favorite.

This place does hold lots of memories for me though. I have been going here since I was little, I'm nearly 50. I still go here off and on when I make it to Des Moines around lunch time.

Story has it it was a restaurant back in the 50s. It would be interesting to know for sure.“

“As Senator Grassley says, it's a good place for u kno what. I agree.“

“I ordered two of the barbecue steak House brisket sandwich meals that looked huge and delicious in the picture, it was the exact opposite 😑 for a meal that is $13 this was really disappointing and clearly the amount of meat they put on this was just sad smh idk what’s going on at this location lately but that’s twice in the last week they have dropped the ball, the first time I went my fries weren’t filled even halfway up and now this tiny sandwich that was Luke warm and bland, I doubt I will be back“

“They have great food. Ive eaten around and its mostly all good, but ive been wanting garlic chicken like it used to be... CHUNKS not slabd. Its made IMO using dark meat as well whereas the other is just slabs of dry, overcooked breastfeeding meat...
The chunks tast better. I like the dark meat....
My new go to...
Their specials are nine ninety nine, and usually put together.Well, from what I can tell. I say, go try it out....“

“De las mejores pulidas que he comido y la mejor horchata 100% recomendada“

“I absolutely love this place!! The food is so fresh, and just fulfilling!! A variety of traces of absolute comfort food. Not too many choices, but just enough of all the right ones!! Very fast turnaround between ordering and receiving the food, friendly and courteous staff and a laid back atmosphere.👍🏽“

“I go to Qdoba at least once a week, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and the portions are generous. What really makes this location stand out, though, is the staff — they’re always so welcoming, kind, and genuinely make you feel appreciated. It’s the kind of place you actually look forward to going to for lunch every week. I’ve literally never had a bad experience. Highly recommend!“

“I love this place. Yummy food and friendly people.“

“Es un buen restaurante su comida es rica“

“DoorDashed messed up my order, and Nick L’s too. He dropped off Nicks order and gave me a terrible time about rectifying the issue. I went through DoorDash for a replacement order. When my order arrives, not only was it correct, fresh and exact what I wanted but they gave me a FREE cookie (my favorite) to make up for the Dasher’s mistake. This act of kindness makes a difference in people’s days. Thank you!
Happy Thanks Guving!
PS idk what the sub crunch is but sprinkle sprinkle!“

“Firehouse subs! Awesome crew, and great tasting food, along with a very clean place. Also I like it there because they support the firefighters, we need that!
Thanks people at Firehouse subs!!
Love your sandwiches 😋😋
After I've read all the other lame one or two star reviews, that's petty stuff to be complaining about. I've went there a few times craving for subs and they were closed on a day that weren't supposed to be, but who cares, there are other days to go there. And so what someone waits a few minutes in line for their subs, maybe the online order was there before that person was. Stop giving this restaurant bad reviews when there a good restaurant! Suck it up people!! Have shalom not war....“

“Are you keeping Cherry Dip Cones? since you are a franchise?“

“The best subs outside the East Coast !!! 2nd to none.“

“The food here is great but if you order online and try to change the cheese, they remove it altogether. I’ve tried multiple times and even put it in the comments and still, my sandwich comes with no cheese at all. Just a heads up. Love the food here though.“

“Excellent service. Although, I was disappointed that the AC was broken…. The employees were all very admirable despite the fact that the AC was broken.. disappointed in the company for not having it fixed for them on such a hot weekend! Again, service was excellent!“

“Seriously such amazing food! Best tacos in dsm ☺️“

“Came in Thursday around 11:30 a.m. and the gal working was pretty awesome! She was very kind and attentive to the customers in line. She was busting her butt and I don't think it's fair that any Subway manager would allow their employee to work alone like that. I think you should give her a raise! Her name was Tiarra, I believe.“