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    Taqueria El Taco Maestro

    3.9 (16 reviews)
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    Love this place. Go to Mexican spot in Des Moines. The food they make is definitely homemade like someone's grandma back there making it!

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    Marina Mercantile - Cheeses sold by lbs - 1/4 lb slice of pecorino

    Marina Mercantile

    4.2(27 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Great family owned gem in Des Moines. Wines, cheese, charcuterie, scratch kitchen and cocktails…read more So sad to see it close.

    UPDATE: 3/24/26... As a Yelp Elite member for 6 years, I…read morepride myself in giving fair reviews, whether good or bad. And with the bad, I strive to be positive on the experience that was good before giving suggestions or letting the owner know what fell short. I'm never out to bash a business. Rather, as an owner, if you pride yourself in customer service, you will take what a sincere Yelp Elite reviewer has to say, step back and see how you can improve. I just read the comments another reviewer posted a few days ago and saw that they were berated as well. I had nothing to gain from giving the review I did and it's unfortunate that you're no longer going to be in business, but there were two other people with me that came to this consensus. With that, I will reply to the unfortunate remarks slammed at me, the reviewer. Let me preface by saying I asked for a pic with the owner before tea service started. If it was said that we had a wonderful and lovely time, it was not by me but one of my friends who, when asked how everything was, couldn't think of anything else to say. Also, I wasn't going to express all of this in front of the owner at the time because I had others with me. So, to rebel and ask me if my mother is still alive and did she teach me to behave like this? Well, all I can say is your reaponse as a business owner is extremely childish and unprofessional. I didn't make the food. I reviewed it and if that means it's not the best review, so be it. It pains me not to give a business owner a good review because that's not what we as Elite members strive for. That said, lashing out is not the answer. At least I have the maturity and diplomacy to put these comments in without getting into a mud fight like you chose to do. Review..... My two girlfriends and I came here for afternoon tea. Since I'm the Yelp reviewer, I asked them for their input and so it was a consensus of the three of us. Here's what went right. It was nice to have a carafe of water at our table, there were beautiful flowers and dyed water to match in the vase, the teacups and saucers were very pretty, the owner was extremely nice. Here's what we thought needed a second look. The sign in the store advertised cheese and fruit for the afternoon tea but it didn't appear. When we asked we were told it didn't come with it but we could get some if we wanted. Please revise the sign as people do notice. Suggest you have a selection of three sandwiches rather than two of each. One was a small croissant filled with egg salad and if we hadn't been told that we thought it might be chicken. The other was a cucumber sandwich which although it's nice to have thin slices of cucumber, these were razor thin. Sort of disappointing that there was so little on a beautiful piece of bread. They scones were nothing special. Perhaps have something inside whether it be cranberry, currant etc. The sweets consisted of a Mexican wedding cake which was rather dry and was there a detection of almond extract? The orange macaron, as beautiful as it was, lacked flavor of orange. I was expecting a nice burst of something but it just wasn't there. The fondant on the petit four was much too thick, and sweet. Whatever fashion the raspberry is used, keep a bit of that tart flavor to offset the sweetness from the fondant. The effort was there, things just felt short.

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    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I definitely went overboard here but I was coming back from a Mt Rainier hike, so could you blame…read moreme? We came here at 5pm on Wed and there was no wait. Wait started probably around 6pm although there were still empty tables then. They provide garnishes for your water and also provide 4 salsas/accompaniments for your meal. I got the 16 oz ribeye served on hot stones. They cooked it slightly less than what you want, so for my medium rare, they cook it rare. It also comes with chimichurri and molacete(?) which has a more refreshing flavor. They season with rosemary and even light a branch on fire for more aroma. I tried a bite of my friend's filet mignon which was good, but my preferred cut is the ribeye or NY strip. We also shared the papa loca (worth it - so good) and the cauliflower (not as good, but I'm comparing it to a version made by Cuerno, a Mexican steakhouse in NY). I had a glass of the pinot noir and the garzon, and both were good, slightly tannic and 'juicy'.

    I've gone here twice now and could not remember the name as the first time I tried it so I'm glad I…read morecame again! The first time I got the Wagyu tacos which were sooo good and I love the variety and flavor of the sauces. I loved how simple the taco Wagyu is as the meat is high quality For my second visit I got the Vacio Wagyu which came in a sizzling hot stone plate and it stayed hot for me to cook all of my Wagyu. It didn't really need the accompanied sauce but it was nice to have. I felt the large rock salt was a little bit nub and would make it too saucey but I found the rosemary a perfect combination with the Wagyu especially as one was cooking underneath. Excellent service as well - our server was attentive and timely. I've only gone here for lunch and we did not have to make a reservation as it was not too busy!

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    Sumo Sushi & Grill Ayce

    Sumo Sushi & Grill Ayce

    4.4(757 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Free parking
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    Amazing sushi! The salmon nigiri is the best I've had in Washington. I'm no sushi aficionado, but I…read moreappreciate good fish as a fisherman. The eel was also amazing. The tuna tataki is so good as well...I ordered two. The buffet bar is a way for you to get full, be warned! Enjoy the sushi and its little robot waiters! Surprisingly, this buffet bar's desserts were short and sweet. I didn't expect much, but the coconut pudding was amazingly rich and not bland at all. Reminded me of authentic Haupia from Hawaii, but more rich and softer. Would highly recommend!!

    Located in a plaza with plenty of parking options. There are a few businesses around but doesn't…read moreaffect the ability to find a parking spot. Upon walking in, there's a drink station with Mango Juice and Thai Tea. They also have a buffet bar with sides and desserts. For the All You Can Eat option, there's silver and gold based on the options you want on the menu. You can order up to 15 items every 15 minutes with a 90 minute cap no matter how small or big your party is. Service comes with a mixture of a person bringing out the items alongside these robots that also deliver your order. With that being said, I've been here a few times ever since moving to the area the past year and the staff has always been very friendly and I appreciate the consistency of the items throughout each of the visits. Our go to are the Seared Salmon along with the Unagi Bowl. The way the sear the fish and add just the right amount of sauce makes those our go to. With more and more visits, we've come to know which items we want to select for our rounds. The decor is cool with the floating umbrellas and the lively music playing. At the end, you can help yourself to an ice cream bar or sandwich near the check in desk.

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    4.6(71 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Some of the best hospitality you will ever have at any restaurant in the Greater Seattle Area…read more This is the sister location of their Renton restaurant, Sansonina, which I was a patron of several years for until I moved to Burien. When I heard that this place was here, I was THRILLED! Everything on the menu is the exact same, and some of the waiters from the other location are here too! The space is even bigger than the one in Renton, and they really outdid themselves with the new decor and ambiance. You can tell this is a place that truly cares about their customers and takes pride in the work they do. I'm so grateful they moved down here also, and I'm never disappointed by anything on the menu!

    Porto Vino Italian Restaurant delivers a truly memorable dining experience from start to finish…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant--perfect for a relaxed dinner, date night, or special occasion. The service stood out immediately. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. You can tell they take pride in making guests feel comfortable and cared for. We shared our meal and started out with a bottle of Amarone, complimentary bread, Steamers - Leeks, Mediterranean clams, garlic and herb white wine butter sauce, Portovino: Specialità Della Casa (their salad) Seasonal greens, tomatoes, sliced apples, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette lobster stuffed ravioli with a creamy mushroom sauce a prawns, a lemon tart for dessert and a coffee nudge to top off the evening.

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