A great little spot for some big Mexican flavor Des Moines!…read moreThe chips came out with four very distinct house made salsa (who does at these days?) and each was very good! Terri had an order of quest dip as she's not a fan of the hotter salsa. The Fried Street Tacos are amazing and they don't skimp on the meat as I've seen other places do. I ordered the Al Pastor marinated pork and Terri had the Birra Beef version...for the mains we had the Birra Sandwich and the Birra Ramen..both were excellent and good portions yet again. The staff was very friendly throughout and I highly recommend making a stop there for a good experience!

Visiting from out of town. Only ate here once, but thought about it everyday…read more Soda was crispy, not flat or syrupy. Hard to find these days. Chips, salsas, guacamole and queso were all phenomenal. Really hit the spot. Love the option of being able to order single tacos. I tried a shrimp, asada and al pastor. Loved them all, especially the shrimp. Shrimp wasn't too fishy like you get some places. It was cooked well and great flavor. Vibe inside was homey and laid back. Server was very attentive, which we really appreciated! This place should definitely have better reviews.

First visit to this very cozy brick and mortar. Previous…read morereviews were food truck reviews. There is maybe enough seating for about 20 bodies in here. Here with a table top of 6. Lots of questions with our group and the young waitress is kind and helpful. She brings waters and then had to go through the list of drinks because they are not printed on anything. We got a Trio for the table. Trio is chips and salsa (mild and hot) queso and guacamole. The chips were thick and crunchy. When we ran low she filled us back up. We got our orders in. Quesa Birria Tacos for hubby and I to share. Only 3 Tacos but we knew we were going to share a light meal. I had not had them before. The aus just sauce for a taco blew my mind. I like Angus beef and dipping sauce. Who doesn't? They were really good. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. The kitchen here is smaller and when asked about a specialty item we were informed that the Ankeny location had it but the kitchen here couldn't accommodate. I want to come back and try more. I had the flame burger from the food truck years ago and I think I would do that again too.

3.5 We visited on a Sunday for dinner and had a lovely server. We ordered chips & queso, quesa…read morebirria tacos, and street tacos with asada. The chips appeared homemade and were well-seasoned with a thick white queso (also a huge serving!). The quesa birria was flavorful but the meat was a bit on the dry side; I loved the dipping sauce. The street tacos were on the bland side but added flavor with the salsa and queso. Overall, it was a good meal but not stand out!

I had the shrimp enchiladas at Lindo Jalisco and they were very good! The sauce was just the right…read moreamount -- flavorful without being overpowering -- and the mixture of veggies inside the enchiladas added a nice touch. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, tender and fresh. The rice and beans on the side were warm and tasty, and the complimentary chips and salsa were a great start to the meal, especially with both a mild and a hot salsa to choose from. Overall, a really satisfying and well-balanced meal! The employees there were attentive and warm to us, even though it wasn't busy at all since we went during off-peak hours. The restaurant was also spacious and was clean!

Kicking myself for not getting in here sooner…read more Yelp reviews got us in the door. The food, staff and atmosphere will get us back. On a random Monday evening we decided to stop in. The special was written on a board by the door. The Guava Margarita caught my eye. We were quickly sat and here is how it went. M: Mexican cuisine is outstanding here. A: All you can eat chips and salsa brought to your table. Great Salsa. R: Recommendations from the bartender/server for his favorite meal. G: Guava Margarita is a must have. A: A large menu to choose from. R: Reasonably priced restaurant I: I had to fight my husband off my meal. T: Tasty meals thrilled us. A: A full stomach is how we left Hubby ordered Burrito Carnitas with steak, onion, bell pepper, topped with green sauce, cabbage & melted Jack cheese. The bartender/waiter told me he had the Carne Asada:Charcoal grilled sliced skirt steak served with guacamole, roasted onions and jalapenos. Comes with the same cabbage and beans. The flavor was amazing. I fought off my husband off my plate. It was enough food for 2 meals and did not disappoint. Amazing. This meal was a little more than I usually get, but I might have started something.

The tacos and fideo are delicious! Ordered some funnel cake fries that were lacking the powdered…read moresugar which made it all subpar. The staff was not very skilled at customer relations or dealing with people at all.

Henry J's has been a staple on the south side of Des Moines for decades. Fresh Mexican food that…read moreset them apart from the franchise shops. Their homemade hot sauce is far and away better than you find anywhere else. The flour tacos are delicious. It's a family owned and run business that shows that you can compete in a crowded market if your product is superior. The ambiance needs work but many times we order to go and are never disappointed. Prices are moderate and this unique business represents what a mom and pop restaurant can produce. Try it, you'll like it.

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.

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!

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.

The yummiest taco's! Go get ya one! Just beware, chips and salsa are $8.00 chips and queso are…read more$10.00. But those tacos!!!!

From the service to the food, everything was so great!…read more Food: I had asada tacos and they had so much flavor. I even loved the corn tortilla shell which typically falls apart when I've had it at other places but not here which was so nice. Location: This food truck is also in such a great location along the bike trail near valley junction. They're so kind too they have a water cooler out there for people to have free water and bikers can fill their water bottles from it. Seating: They have quite a few picnic tables and they all have umbrellas which is so nice to have a shaded spot to eat. 100% recommend stopping by, eating awesome food, and supporting a local small family business!