50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Des Moines

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

“Best Mexican restaurant hands down. I had steak fajitas and my wife had Carnitas. Perfect blend of tender steak, pepper onions and tomatoes. All perfectly grilled. My wife's carnival wire crispy on the outside and juicy inside.. The service was over the top. Definitely give this place a try. I will update further after I tried more of the menu. Can't wait.“

“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.“

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

“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 food and drinks!!“

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

“Quesabirrias! Delicious! Never disappointed“

“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!“

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

“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“

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

“The food here is amazing. I've had tacos in LA, mexico, and miami and this place is easily just as good as those. The burritos are $12 and for the price I expected portions similar to abelardos and they brought out a burrito the size of a newborn baby. They have a bakery with fresh pastries, which were only $1 each. Their horchata is amazing as well. If you want to get some amazing food come here. $50 easily fed a group of three. We got a burrito, 8 tacos, 3 pastries for $50. Great deal.“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

“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 ☺️“

“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.“

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

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

“This is my favorite taco truck im DSM. So much flavor and quality to the food everytime I come. No nonsense, no frills, just dank food! The lady at the window is very nice and the food is made quick. No dilly dallying here. In a little tire shop parking lot, so you know its authentic. Go here and get their food. Worth it.“

“They came to our son’s graduation party. Definitely a hit with everyone!!“

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

“Great fast service, large portions & very kind staff.

Came here for the first time with my partner on a Friday. Got the chicken fajita & my partner got the carne asada.

Was greeted by our waitress immediately and served with chips & salsa. Drinks were served very quickly & food was fresh hot out of the kitchen.

Definitely recommend!!!“

“Best taco truck in Des Moines, hands down. I keep coming back and it never misses. The quesabirria is the move — crispy, cheesy, and the meat is always tender. Tacos are the perfect size so you can mix and match a few different meats. Red salsa has a real kick to it in the best way. Everything tastes fresh, not sitting-under-a-heat-lamp fresh, actually fresh. Prices are fair for the quality too. I've tried a lot of taco trucks around town and this is the one I tell people about. Do yourself a favor and stop by.“

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

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

“We stopped at El Patron on my birthday on a ridiculously hot day and had a good time. The chips and salsa were good, especially after asking for the hot salsa, and the cheese dip was good enough that I probably could have just kept eating that and called it lunch.

Our meals were good with generous portions, but the drinks were definitely the star of this visit. They were hitting! 😂

Service was okay. Everyone was friendly, but they seemed a little distracted and we waited for attention a few times.

The restaurant itself is colorful and fun, and apparently mentioning your birthday gets you the full treatment. I got the song, giant sombrero, and a shot of some very questionable tequila. 😂 It made for a fun birthday memory!

Overall, good Mexican food and a fun atmosphere. I wouldn't make a special trip across town for it, but if we're nearby again, I'd happily stop in for chips, hot salsa, queso and a margarita.“

“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“

“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......“

“I didn't eat but this is a great place if you're looking for a biker bar that's relaxed and not trying to be corporate or flashy. The whole place is just relaxed and welcoming to gear heads or black sheep of the world. It was a breath of fresh air that was welcomed while traveling thru. I'll definitely be visiting again.“

“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 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!“

“This place is the best i honestly can’t believe ive never heard of this place before, my car broke down on the side of the road due to a popped tire, this girl with glasses waiting outside to clock in walked out of her own car to lend me a hand and completely changed my tire on her own in return i offered her 80 bucks but she said no and it was just a kind gesture i went inside got a couple of snacks for my nicks and the food is just so amazing they can’t stop eating it.“

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

“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.“

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

“Literally the best tacos in existence.“

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

“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.“

“We had VIVA cater our wedding as we had our first date at VIVA in Urbandale. They were amazing to work with, EXTREMELY affordable, and were so thoughtful! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! We also love dining in the restaurant and have great food and excellent service every time!“

“Great authentic food and great service“

“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“

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

“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“

“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 ☺️“