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    Blue Agave

    3.9 (51 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Tinga Tacos Carne Asada Tacos  Trio Sampler
    Emily B.

    Great service, ADORABLE design decor, some of the best Mexican! I drive from the southside just for this food & it's worth it every time. They don't disappoint on any level!

    Pineapple Habanero Margarita
    Todd B.

    3.5* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 2* Value: 3* Service: 4* 3/10/2023 Stopped here again with our son and daughter-in-law and this time sat on the West side of the restaurant near the garage doors that open to the outside when it is warm. The food was once again very good, but the music was WAY too loud - we felt like we were shouting just to try and converse at the table - so dropped the Atmosphere rating to a 2*. Also, due primarily to how busy they were, the service wasn't nearly as good / prompt as in previous visits, so dropped to a 4*. For dinner, I ordered the Spicy Tortilla Soup (see picture) and thought it tasted very good, with a nice kick. My wife ordered the Fajitas Shrimp (see picture) and also liked it a lot - be aware that it is a very large portion, with almost enough food for 2 people on this plate. While the food was still very good, I hesitate to return given the uncomfortable volume of the music in the dining area.

    Burrito Azteca
    Jason M.

    I need to follow up on my original review. We visited this establishment again. Service was initially great. Drinks and food came out fast. But.....the Burrito Azteca did not have shrimp or chicken in it and the Coronarita was not frozen as advertised. Both were still good, but we were somewhat disappointed. And again, the time it took to pay took forever. It seems that once you get your food and everything is good, you get forgotten about. We waited forever to leave this place. Frustrating. For these reasons I'm downgrading to 4 stars. This place costs too much to have these annoyances.

    Jeff M.

    This place is fantastic. It's a new facility, creatively appointed with an excellent outdoor patio. The drinks are SOLID and the food was some of the best Mexican food I've had. The service was excellent. Our server was always available...and with a smile!

    Mint and cranberry margs.
    Mason B.

    Solid food options, fancy margs. Nice clean place, fun atmospere. Service was good. Lots of taco options and mex food staples.

    Garlic Shrimp Tacos & Elote
    Jaci S.

    No.1 is service. Geronimo was our server & oh my word, he had us laughing, checked in on us multiple times & was the pinnacle of our visit. He shared stories with us afterwards & we hope to get him again!! The restraunt it sent is beautiful & the decor inside is gorgeous. A large open space where you can hear each other & enjoy a meal. All of the food looked so amazing & we struggled to select what to try first!! The food was BEAUTIFUL. All of the options were so macro friendly & we had drinks galore. I got the mango habanero margarita - it was too spicy for my britches but I stayed strong anyways. We split the chipotle chicken tacos & garlic shrimp tacos, both were INCREDIBLE. I had to sample their Elote & wanted to bring it home - it stood no chance. I ate the entire thing SO quickly. The skinny margaritas are superior & I love that they served them in big glasses & fun straws & umbrellas (notice mine is a palm tree? Cute!) the shots, I will have many many more.

    Blackberry Mojito
    Olivia H.

    Really good food and drinks. I got a blackberry mojito and it was so nice and fresh, I will definitely be getting it again! The salsa was seasoned well, as well as the street tacos and mexican rice. If you're a local, this is very comparable to Malo in downtown Des Moines. Upscale mexican food and great drinks. This is a great addition to the neighborhood, especially with a multitude of American food joints nearby. Adds the variety we needed and we are definitely adding it to our regular restaurant rotation!

    CJ W.

    Growing up in Southern California i was raised on some of the best street tacos anywhere in the world as well as hose water. So my expectations are always high. i visited Blue Agave on a Sunday morning/early afternoon and was sat immediately. i ordered the Asada Street tacos with cilantro white rice. They brought chips and salsa right away along with a glass of water, i am pretty sure came straight from the hose; just like being a kid again. The Asada meat in the tacos are served with chorizo and potatoes. This was different than i have had before in a street taco but it was really good. The cilantro white rice is average but what does one really expect with a simple white rice? i am definitely satisfied with my choice and will be eating here again, preferably not alone next time. The restaurant is clean and the decor is inviting as well as the friendly staff, they also have patio seating. 5 tacos is my rating.

    Steak and shrimp

    Food tasted great, 3.50 margaritas were nice. Food came out hot and pretty fast. I had the steak and shrimp with rice and beans.

    Gb G.

    We ordered a bowl and a burrito... bland for Mexican food. Great peach margarita, chips were warm but salt-free. Overall the food was favor less. We were quite disappointed. Customer service was ok.

    Kelly M.

    We had thee most fun girls night out here. Excellent food. I had a seafood-stuffed green pepper. Loved my cucumber mojito, too. Fun, modern decor.

    Frozen strawberry margarita
    Blake R.

    I had a great experience here for my birthday yesterday! They offered to sing to me and offered me a shot when they found out it was my birthday. I had the lettuce wrapped garlic shrimp tacos and a frozen strawberry margarita and they were incredible. I went with a friend who is celiac and she had several options to choose from and did not have any issues with cross contamination. Our server was great and the staff were friendly. Overall wonderful experience with trying the new spot in town!

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    Highly recommended. Don't skip the margaritas - They're the best (and strongest!) in town! Service is top notch and the food never fails.

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    The best up scale Mex place in Des Moines /west Des Moines / waukee area !! Run don't walk !!

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    Merll’s Pub & Patio - Hot Honey Pineapple Margarita

    Merll’s Pub & Patio

    3.6(32 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    4.4* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $32 03/14/2026 While certainly not our first visit here, it is the first time that I'm finally getting it documented. Tonight we stopped with friends who are neighbors with the owner after Mass. We started off by sharing a Wisconsin "Charcuterie" appetizer (see picture) - which was great to share with 4 people. Each of the items served in the pretzel were great - and we really enjoyed each of the dipping sauces. For our meals, my wife ordered the Chicago Beef (see picture) and I opted for the Mediterranean Bowl (see picture). As we always do, we shared our plates. While both were very good, I was especially impressed with the Mediterranean Bowl - it was so cool, light and tasty! Merll's is a relatively recent addition to the Waukee pub scene and worth a stop to sample some of their great food! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

    I like Merll's! The service is really good. It is classic bar food. Tons of TVs to watch sports…read more They have a huge amount of drinks to try at decent prices, and rotating cocktail flavors. I'd definitely recommend pizza, bowls, and cheese curds.

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    Guesthouse Tavern & Oyster - Charbroiled oysters

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    4.5(70 reviews)
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    4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 05/20/2026 The neighbors suggested the Guesthouse for our dinner tonight and given our experiences, we heartily agreed. We started our meals with a glass of beer, then ordered our dinners. Tonight, my wife opted for the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with grilled shrimp (see picture) - at our server Chelsea's suggestion (Chelsea was great). While I usually prefer trying different dishes vs. ordering what I've had before, it was Wednesday and I'm a sucker for specials...so again opted for Walleye Wednesday (see picture). While we both enjoyed both dishes after sharing tastes of each, the highlight of the meal was the Campfire Pie (that Chelsea recommended) along with a scoop of ice cream (at our neighbor's suggestion). Check it out in the picture and be sure to give it a try!

    I have dined here twice with friends and both experiences were amazing…read more Do yourself a favor and show up for Happy Hour. My hubby gets the oysters and I get the shrimp cocktail with huge shrimp! The drink selection is great. I've had their Wisconsin style old fashioned and their NA blueberry mojito. Both were delicious. The service is always professional, friendly, and helpful in making selections. We are going to be regulars!

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    85 Bar - Low Carb Beef Bowl

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    4.3(23 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This place delivers serious Chicago bar vibes in the best way possible…read more Service? On point. Our glasses were never empty, and the staff checked in just enough to feel attentive without hovering. Now let's talk food, because it slaps. The onion rings are the real deal. Proper onion rings. Perfect batter-to-onion ratio, no sad, hollow rings here. The jalapeño poppers are equally legit, crispy breading, creamy filling, and just the right kick. And the wings? On a whole different level. Plump, meaty, and absolutely delicious. Sunday special: 20 wings for $22. That's not a deal, that's a public service. If you like great food, solid service, and classic Chicago bar energy, this spot delivers across the board.

    4.4* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $40 04/25/2026 We were looking for a sports bar to watch the Minnesota Wild playoff game, so thought we would try 85 Bar West...even though they were a Chicago-focused venue. Fortunately, they came through and put the game on several screens for us to watch during our visit. We started with an order of Onion Rings (see picture) - and they were the best onion rings I've had in many years. They were uniformly battered, uniformly fried to nice, crispy light brown color, and most importantly - a slightly crunchy onion inside that bit off cleanly so that you could dip it again! The picture itself does pretty good justice on their quality - and the dipping sauce was quite tasty also! For dinner, my wife ordered the Low Carb Beef Bowl w/ Pepperjack cheese & Rice (see picture) and I went with the Classic Wings split between Lemon Pepper Dry Rub and Mango Habanero sauce (see picture). We both really enjoyed the Low Carb Beef Bowl, finding it just as tasty as the name implies (all of the peppery zing of an Italian Beef with a melted cheese top - with rice replacing the bun). I was admittedly a bit disappointed with the wings, especially given the award-winning claims in the menu. My first impression and comment to my wife was that they were quite small in size. Secondly, while they tasted reasonably moist and tender, as the picture shows - they appeared to be dried out / overcooked...with meat pulling away from the bone. The Mango Habanero wings had very little spice given their name and very little sauce, with some barely wet and essentially none in the serving tray to use to add. While the wings would give me pause before ordering again, we REALLY liked the onion rings and everything else that we've ordered has been above average. The other thing I enjoy is their reasonable selection of craft beers (really liked the Chicago local Cold Time) as well as the unique cocktails. This is a solid stop.

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    Tito's Lounge - Wings

    Tito's Lounge

    4.7(95 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    Happy hour specials
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    4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $20 04/27/2026 Tonight's opportunity to enjoy another stop at Tito's came at the end of my journey updating several locations for happyhourdesmoiones.com. It was getting to be dinner time, so asked my wife to meet me here for my last stop. Every time we've stopped here, we have been impressed with the quality of the food and tonight was no different. I had already enjoyed some Happy Hour specials at another venue, but my wife hadn't yet eaten dinner. She ordered the Gyro & Fries (see picture) and as you might guess, I did try a couple of bites. We both thought it was a very good gyro and were delighted to see that it is the daily special each day from 11-2, so we will definitely be coming back for lunch some day. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow.

    The wife and I tried this place for the first time. I've known about this lounge because of my son,…read morebut he and I never made it here. Don't tell him I went without him :) Anyway, I'm glad the wife and I gave it a try. We walked in at 5:30 on a Friday and it was busy. We didn't wait but for a few minutes and had a table. The greeter was very friendly and our server was super nice and pleasant to have as a waiter. His recommendations were spot on. The whole restaurant was hopping busy but operating very smoothly. Not a quiet place, a true sports bar ambiance. The wings were very very good. Maybe some of the better ones I've had here in town. The gyro was fantastic, and huge. Great value. The wife's flatbread was great too. Excellent food all the way around. Prices for very reasonable. Happy hour helps some of the prices for sure, but still a well priced establishment. We are fans of this place and will most certainly be back.

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    5th Quarter Bar & Grill - Fried Tenderloin - Top 5 Iowa Tenderloin in 2022

    5th Quarter Bar & Grill

    4.6(25 reviews)
    7.4 mi
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    We were heading out for a date night drive, figuring out dinner on the way. Central Iowa houses so…read moremany amazing smalltown options and we love hopping in the car and just going somewhere - no plan, no destination. With both of us being absolute control freaks, this is quite possibly the only hobby or activity, in our lives, of which we can have no plan and be OK with it. We decided to drive south, thinking maybe Winterset, IA. We made it as far as Van Meter from WDM/Booneville (so like 8 miles?) and decided to try out 5th Quarter Bar & Grill. It didn't disappoint - less than 10min down the road and we're just now finding this place. We will be back! Wings: plain with sides of Bourbon, Asian Chili, Garlic and Ranch. Even without sauce the wings were good, and we liked that they weren't heavily battered. Rueben was awesome - in-house sliced pastrami yielded thicker slices (not shaved like so many) and it was so good. Got an extra side of sauerkraut and yummmm! But the onion rings drove this one home - definitely made in-house and so good. And they have the good ranch. This is important! Grilled Tenderloin was good - could've used a little more seasoning but it's grilled pork so ‍ altogether in the sandwich it was still very good. Coated fries were piping hot, and yes - it came with more "good ranch". They no longer do Breakfast - sadly - wish we could've tried it but our fantastic server Tegan said it never took flight, so they stopped doing it. Attentive service. All food + 3 Mic Ultras was $67. We will be back! -- at 5th Quarter Bar & Grill.

    This is one of those places that doesn't look like much and is situated in the middle of nowhere…read more But those are usually some of the best joints. The four of us had fun here. The waiter was crazy...had a super fun personality. He picked up our vibe pretty fast and ran with it...kept us laughing the whole time. Very fun dude. None-in wings are awesome. Fried really well without being greasy at all. They were some of the biggest wings I've ever eaten. We got breaded wings as an app and then my wife got the naked wings as her dinner. Both were awesome. Easily a top two or three contender for best wings in the area in my opinion. Pizza was pretty good. Big. The pork tenderloin was thick and really good. Easy 5 stars. Great first experience.

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