Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Des Moines, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Des Moines, according to Tripadvisor
Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Des Moines?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Des Moines. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#18. 5 de Mayo Mexican Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5118 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1608
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#17. Taco John's
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 2121 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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#16. Los Laureles
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1518 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-3503
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#15. Islas del Pacifico Mex Rest and Seafood
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 1434 Des Moines St Ste 8, Des Moines, IA 50316-3523
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#14. Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 3737 Merle Hay Rd Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50310
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#13. Henry J's Taco House
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2920 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-2201
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#12. Viva
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6106 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-1419
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#11. Tamales Industry
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3800 Merle Hay Rd Merle Hay Mall, Food Court Area, Des Moines, IA 50310-1305
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#10. El Patio Mexican Restaurant
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 611 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312-3305
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#9. Tequila Restaurante & Cantina
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 2824 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-6126
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#8. Fernando's Mexican Grill
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2316 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4316
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#7. Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 300 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309
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#6. Tasty Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2900 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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#5. Tasty Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5847 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
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#4. Pueblo Viejo
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3841 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-3811
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#3. Old West Mexican
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4138 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2324
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#2. Tasty Tacos
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1400 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-3806
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#1. Malo
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3614
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