Pollo Patron Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

2905 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines
(515) 440-0323

Recent Reviews

John Walling

Good quality, good prices,, in 5 or 6 Midwest cities..love the fajita burrito ??

Brittany C.

This was the saddest and the most expensive Mexican food I have ever had in my life... my heart was broken when I opened up the food to see the chicken and beef tacos were basically chalupas as well. The carnitas taco was edible but so tasteless and I just ended up throwing it down in disgust :( I should've just gone to Taco Bell at this point. I thought three tacos and a quesadilla for $18+ would at least come with chips and salsa? But no. I feel really bad for the people that enjoy this place and are willing to spend $$$ for food that reminds me of elementary school cafeteria food..

Daniel Madison

Please give this place your money so they don't go out of business, the food is really good and they just recovered from a car crashing straight through the building

Gb G.

Horrible customer service... I understand its hard to get quality employees but somethings are just not acceptable. Food is just average.

Miss B.

Neat little spot! Walk- in and sit down place but is also a drive-thru! I ordered a smaller portion of the carne asada nachos. Meal was ready within a few minutes. Basic meal. Not as great. Got my own fountain drink. There is a self area to get your own salsa's and sauces in plastic containers. Probably good for late night, drunken food. Huge menu.

Nicole L.

This was my first time at this restaurant. I chose to go through the drive thru and it was extremely hard to hear what the person was saying.I think their speaker was partially broken. I ordered the chicken tacos platter and one order of churros. I didn't get a receipt at the window, but didn't really think anything of it. I got home and saw in my bag 5 orders of churros and I was indeed charged for 5 orders as well. The food was good, but I would recommend going into the restaurant instead of the drive thru so that you're only charged for what you order.

Edward J.

Maybe on a good day this is a decent place but I skeptical. I had an assortment of tacos and they all suffered the same ailment, tasteless meat. Tough and chewy would also be an accurate way to describe the meat. The cabeza was the only one worth ordering again. The Carne asada and pork were just dry, tough, chewy, and tasteless. So since every dish is based off the meat, I would just pass.

Savannah H.

The food was surprisingly tasty for being a drive thru Mexican service. I had the two enchilada meal with double rice - the chicken enchiladas were drenched in their queso.... So good!! Their rice as well was a nice example of good Spanish rice. Everything was done well and the service was fast and good. Overall, I would say this is a great place to eat if you're wanting some quick Mexican food or are having a late night craving!

Theresa Murphy

Previously this was my favorite taco place. We were so excited for it to reopen but after today's meal we may not go back. (Dropped 3 stars - under new management.) The meat in our flour tacos was overdone, dried out & lacking flavor. Poured red sauce over to get some flavor & it is just hot! The price went up with lesser quality.

Tim Miller

Awesome as usual, and open for business. Sure missed this place while it closed for COVID.

Brian V.

Smaller restaurant with great food and very nice staff. Had the fajitas with guacamole and chips. Wish the guacamole was fresh hand made but still good. They don't have margaritas but do have beer. I will be back as I come back to town for work.

Taryn Wheeler

Super fire!! Taco Tuesday is the deal! Tacos and burritos are legit Mexican food! Clean and friendly environment!

Juanita G.

Quite similar menu to Maria's Mexican on Grand. Ordered fried tacos which were pretty good. Lots of meat and one fried taco will probably fill you up. They have lots of different salsas to choose from. You will have to go in if you want to try more of a variety of sauces. Service was pretty good too.

Doug Bucklin

Convenient location and great food at a good value.

Ammasca M.

Used to love this place. My last couple orders have been sooo dissapointing!!! My husband has ALWAYS ordered Machaca burritos from here. Called in an order to go and the lady on the phone REFUSED to make one. Stating its not on the menu, and has no way to ring it up (this is not true). The woman on the phone was extremly rude and ended up hanging up on me!!!! I hadn't returned to Abelardos until today for some chips, queso and salsa for a New Years party, 2nd chance. Shop closed at 3pm, we just opened queso at 9pm, and it's a soupy mess!!! I've had runny queso in the past, this was beyond runny. Now its sits uneaten because it won't even stick to a chip. Not to mention I paid a crazy $16 for chips, salsa and cheese sauce I imagine they watered down to fill the container.. not sure I'll return.

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Pollo Patron Abelardo's Mexican Fresh

2905 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 440-0323