Friendly and helpful staff. The green salsa is top
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Zach Marpe
This is the most authentic latin restaurant my family and I have visited in the U.S.A. The rice, plantains, chicken, and seafood were all made to perfection, and we also enjoyed the coconut-crusted banana and ice cream dessert. Aguas frescas were notably made by hand and not from a pre-mix. Prices were fair for a nice meal ($75 for three people), and portions left us with more for the next day. Strongly recommend over any other Mexican or chain restaurant and will make you want to visit Ecuador!Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available and portions very generous with great options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Fried Banana with Ice Cream, Fried Plantains, Arroz Con Pollo, Hornado with Rice & Beans
Ragu Tirukonda
Had dinner here with the family and everyone loved the food. Had Camarones Al Ajillo, and it was nice and spicy. The stew was thinner than I expected, but the taste was awesome. The south Indian in me would have called it Shrimp Rasam. They had a special drink made with "Zhumir" a sugarcane based alcohol, but I elected to have Mojito with Zhumir (instead of Rum), and it was excellent. Tried fried plaintains and Ceviche Camarones for appetizers, both were amazing. Tried little bit of dishes ordered by family members and everything was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean D'Hont
Excellent food and service.
Diane S.
We had the bandeja vegetariana and the flan, everything was very good! Our server was friendly answering our questions and our food came out quickly. The restaurant seems to have been updated recently, it was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be returning!
Carlos Arguello
I was looking for typical Ecuadorean food. Found it in Des Moines!!!! So good I went next day for lunch with a co-worker He will be back with his family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritada Con Mote, Llapingachos
Doug W.
My family really likes this place but it just didnt suit my palate. I thought the flavors were a little bland but my family raves about it. Give it a try.
Pavithra Kamdadai
We wanted to try something new - and we weren’t disappointedThe food quantity was plenty and they were nice enough to make some vegetarian options for us!Definitely a must tryVegetarian options: If asked they can covert some meat options to vegetarian - Not all the dishes though
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Llapingachos, Homemade Hot Sauce, Fried Plantains
Carlos A.
I have not seen an Ecuador restaurant as a travel United States. I was so excited to find this one. I had the typical beer, and the appetizer of potato and cheese. Plus the pork. Food was exceptional on a highly recommend
RINAUD GENTRY
Nice mom and pop restaurant. Entres are very flavorful.
This place is as hidden gem. Good portion sizes and amazing food! Have gone multiple times with great experiences every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hailey collins
The food is awesome and portions are great. Unfortunately, I always find several black hairs in my food. Every. Single. Time. I’ve ordered take out from hereVegetarian options: Has one vegetarian entree that is very good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Arroz Con Pollo
David Smith
One of my favorite places to order out. Never disappoints!
Suzette Talbott
My hubby took me for my birthday. Service was great! Food was delicious! Loved the trio empanadas! Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, MI Patria for Two, Arroz Con Pollo
Autumn Ellisor
This place deserves to be recognized as one of the top 5 best in all of the Des Moines area. This is an amazing family restaurant serving up real authentic flavor from Ecuador. I met my wife in Ecuador and we would always come here to get the flavors our host moms brought to the table!! Awesome vegan options, and amazing meat plates as well. Everything is to die for!!! Do yourself a favor and discover this placeVegetarian options: Try the vegetarian platter!! So good and I always have leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Fried Plantains, Ceviche De Camaron
Friendly and helpful staff. The green salsa is top
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is the most authentic latin restaurant my family and I have visited in the U.S.A. The rice, plantains, chicken, and seafood were all made to perfection, and we also enjoyed the coconut-crusted banana and ice cream dessert. Aguas frescas were notably made by hand and not from a pre-mix. Prices were fair for a nice meal ($75 for three people), and portions left us with more for the next day. Strongly recommend over any other Mexican or chain restaurant and will make you want to visit Ecuador!Kid-friendliness: Kids menu available and portions very generous with great options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Fried Banana with Ice Cream, Fried Plantains, Arroz Con Pollo, Hornado with Rice & Beans
Had dinner here with the family and everyone loved the food. Had Camarones Al Ajillo, and it was nice and spicy. The stew was thinner than I expected, but the taste was awesome. The south Indian in me would have called it Shrimp Rasam. They had a special drink made with "Zhumir" a sugarcane based alcohol, but I elected to have Mojito with Zhumir (instead of Rum), and it was excellent. Tried fried plaintains and Ceviche Camarones for appetizers, both were amazing. Tried little bit of dishes ordered by family members and everything was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service.
We had the bandeja vegetariana and the flan, everything was very good! Our server was friendly answering our questions and our food came out quickly. The restaurant seems to have been updated recently, it was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be returning!
I was looking for typical Ecuadorean food. Found it in Des Moines!!!! So good I went next day for lunch with a co-worker He will be back with his family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fritada Con Mote, Llapingachos
My family really likes this place but it just didnt suit my palate. I thought the flavors were a little bland but my family raves about it. Give it a try.
We wanted to try something new - and we weren’t disappointedThe food quantity was plenty and they were nice enough to make some vegetarian options for us!Definitely a must tryVegetarian options: If asked they can covert some meat options to vegetarian - Not all the dishes though
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Llapingachos, Homemade Hot Sauce, Fried Plantains
I have not seen an Ecuador restaurant as a travel United States. I was so excited to find this one. I had the typical beer, and the appetizer of potato and cheese. Plus the pork. Food was exceptional on a highly recommend
Nice mom and pop restaurant. Entres are very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Carne Asada Plate
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This place is as hidden gem. Good portion sizes and amazing food! Have gone multiple times with great experiences every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is awesome and portions are great. Unfortunately, I always find several black hairs in my food. Every. Single. Time. I’ve ordered take out from hereVegetarian options: Has one vegetarian entree that is very good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Plantains, Arroz Con Pollo
One of my favorite places to order out. Never disappoints!
My hubby took me for my birthday. Service was great! Food was delicious! Loved the trio empanadas! Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, MI Patria for Two, Arroz Con Pollo
This place deserves to be recognized as one of the top 5 best in all of the Des Moines area. This is an amazing family restaurant serving up real authentic flavor from Ecuador. I met my wife in Ecuador and we would always come here to get the flavors our host moms brought to the table!! Awesome vegan options, and amazing meat plates as well. Everything is to die for!!! Do yourself a favor and discover this placeVegetarian options: Try the vegetarian platter!! So good and I always have leftovers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Empanadas, Fried Plantains, Ceviche De Camaron