Dined inside and had a great experience from start to finish. These shrimp tacos were seriously on…read morepoint, perfectly cooked shrimp, fresh veggies, sweet corn and black beans, and generous slices of creamy avocado. Every bite had great flavor and texture, and nothing felt heavy or overdone. The rice on the side was light and fluffy, and the sauces brought everything together without overpowering the tacos. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and well-prepared. Comfortable atmosphere, solid service, and really good food. El Guacamole Patio and Cantina is definitely a place I'll be back to when I want something fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.

Disappointing evening. Weak margaritas without much taste. Non-memorable food. And guacamole was…read morenot on the menu accompanying any entry!! It's only a high priced appetizer!!

Service was quick and super sweet! I loved the vibe and inside of this place. Went for a quick bite…read moreand got these tacos, super good and flavorful! The soft serve marg was good, very light alcohol, and melted pretty quick but well worth the try of a new trend! Pineapple and Lime were much better consistency rather than Mango and Strawberry. Would recommend to anyone to try!

Chips & salsa right when you sit down. Always a great start! Ordered the chicken torta which was…read morestuffed full & delicious. Perfect large chunks of avocado which was great. Friendly and fast service. Decor is really unique inside for dining.

Oh my gosh I cannot say enough good things about this place…read more My mom and I were here visiting from out of town the other day and we had the best time. Salsa served when you are seated. I got the birria tacos and they were delicious. They were STUFFED with birria meat and each taco had a juicy lime wedge. It came with consommé as well. Quite possibly the best birria I've ever had (and I have a lot lol). Service here was quick, informative, and attentive. Our server was very kind. The restaurant was quiet when we were there, but we ate early around 4. Something I saw was they have a new item that caught my eye: horchata iced coffee. YUM. It was too late in the day for me to grab some at the time but if I'm back, I have to try. If you are wondering where this is, it's right next to Target! So, lots of parking! They have a couple spots over there by the restaurant too.

This was overall not good. Service was ok. Food was ok but small portions. Fajitas didn't have a…read morelot of meat. Mole was bitter.

We stopped at El Mariachi in Johnston around 6:30 and sat out on the patio, where a house swallow…read moreloudly judged us the entire time. Honestly, the patio ambiance is always pretty good here, bird commentary included. Service was a little slow, and we had to work harder than we should have just to get water, but our waiter was fine overall. Nothing bad, just nothing exceptional either. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good, and I love that they have El Yucateco sauces on the table if you want to spice things up a bit. I had the Chipotle Tacos with chicken for $13, which came with rice and beans. Kim had the #7 combo for $11, with one burrito, one enchilada, and one taco. Both meals were good, but the chicken in my tacos and Kim's burrito was seriously excellent. Tender, flavorful, and probably the best part of the meal. Kim had a small frozen raspberry house margarita for $6.25, and I had a jumbo house margarita on the rocks for $8. The house margaritas were the one thing I would probably upgrade next time. They were very sweet and not quite the stronger margarita flavor I usually prefer. They do offer several premium margarita options, so I suspect that is probably the better route if the drink is a big part of the visit. But they definitely ask premium prices! Our total bill with tip was about $54, which felt fair for two meals, chips and salsa, and two margaritas. Overall, good food, great chicken, nice patio vibe, and a solid casual stop -- just maybe spring for the upgraded margaritas if you have the cash.

4.6* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $31 04/18/2026 This place has been on my Want to Go list for a while after seeing a recommendation in a publication. The first time we stopped by a number of years ago, we decided against going in due to there not being many cars in the parking lot. That was definitely not the case last night - the parking lot was nearly full and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, as they were quite busy. Needless to say, we left quite happy to have stopped - as we really enjoyed the experience. Our initial indicators of a good Mexican restaurant starts with their margaritas and then their chips and salsa. They passed it both areas - as both were above average. We started with a Spicy Jalapeno Margarita (see picture) from the bar while we waited for our table. It was good, but wasn't very spicy. The chips and salsa (see picture) were very good - tasty, fresh salsa that was thick enough to stay on your chips and crispy tortilla chips with enough oil to indicate they were fried fresh. For our meals, my wife ordered the Tacos Carne Asada (see picture), while I opted for the Tacos Carne Asada (see picture) - both based on our waiter Omar's recommendation. Omar was great - loved his recommendations, had a great sense of humor and was quite attentive to our needs! As stated, both my wife and I loved our plates - and yes, we shared with each other as always to both confirm. The only change I made to my plate was requesting corn tortillas - as I much prefer them to flour. I just can't say enough about both plates - not only did we REALLY like them, but there was plenty to bring home for another meal. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

Just an average but lively American Mexican restaurant. They have TVs so there's games on if you're…read morelooking for that. Service was ok, there were plenty of tables at dinner on a Sunday. They have a small patio. We'll go back for a margarita at some point!

A really good, full service Mexican restaurant in The District, featuring both indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. Bigger venue than you think at first. Really good customer service, and our server, Yancu, was darn good. Loved my Hidalgo meal, Mole Poblano, and their guacamole was amazing. Overall, above average food choices!

Great service, tasty food (try the Pollo Loco) and average prices make this a must-try. Service and…read moreatmosphere is WAY better here than the Grand Ave location, too, although that location does have a much nicer outdior patio area..

Food poisoning again ! Second time !!…read more Prices have doubled and food quality has been terrible !! DO NOT EAT HERE !

Located west of Des Moines golf in a strip shopping center Los Alegres anchors the corner spot. The…read moreplace has a deep menu with all the standards. Generally all Mexican restaurant food is the same. Granted how can you make a burrito better than someone else? So far I haven't found it. Service is helpful, ambiance is good. Hey at least the food isn't bad.

Great food, drink and service while traveling on the road for Tacquila Tuesday. Definitely…read morerecommend the Street Tacos with Lengua and Pastor. The Quesabirria was very tender with a flavorful consume as well. The house margarita on the rocks was not too sweet and tasted refreshing. The restaurant itself is small with an outdoor patio and was just right for this traveler. We have Mexican food weekly on Tuesday no maytter where the road takes us.

We finally tried this place after driving by many times. It's colorful and inviting and has a…read morepatio, whenever it's warm enough to eat. You order at the counter. Staff was friendly. I got the chicken tostadas, but they also come in steak and bean. Whenever I've had tostadas it's always the premade corn ones in a bag, but these were fresh. Not only was the tostada homemade and fresh, but the ingredients tasted fresh and had so much flavor. By far the best tostadas I've ever had. My husband got the Birria tacos with the consummate. These are pretty good as well. There's so many other things to try on the menu that we are definitely going back. And then you can't leave without having their desserts which are so many options of flavors. I had to go with the pistachio popsicle, and my husband got the strawberries and cream. Definitely a place we're gonna hit up again.

Omg! So now my favorite Mexican food place. The food is amazing!! I had the carne asada fries and…read morea couple of nopales (cactus) tacos. Husband had a chicken burrito. Everything was amazing. The ice creams and agua frescas out of this world. A definite gem in Des Moines. I would love to see this place busier. I hope people discover it and bring in business to make sure it stays open. Authentic Mexican food and I love the decor. It's happy inside. The staff super nice! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!