So glad I checked this place out!! Now I don't have to go all the way to Saigon Market or La…read moreTapatia for the tropical produce and international ingredients that I search for. It's a small grocery store, but they have a lot of everything! Household products, drinks, canned items, frozen items, tons of spices, cheese, meat, sauces, and what I'm always looking for~ fresh fruit and veggies that look really great!! I picked up some cucumbers, zucchini, and ripe plantains this trip, but they also had lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, onions, limes, bananas, mangoes, potatoes, and more! The cashier here was very nice and helpful too. Will definitely be back soon for more plantains and to try the mangoes when they're in stock :)

From the owner: Different kinds of Central American product read more

I recently visited this place wow leaving the Des Moines area and I thought I could find some good…read morefinds here just because I love seeing and visiting natural food stores. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed with my experience just because it lasts a fair amount of items that I was hoping to find. The staff here was very friendly and I did like their selection of alcohol too. They didn't have too much of a crab and go selection either though they didn't have a nice little Bakery with some great vegan options. A decent selection of fresh produce. Easy access to the streets and Highway nearby which was the primary reason I came by too. Prices is here were a little Sky High too. Thankfully it's nice and peaceful if you come here in the morning

Love this market! So many good health finds and vegan products…read more What I really come here for is this vegan fried chickn sandwich. I'm giving 5 stars because I really hope they make it a permanent menu item. There is nowhere else in town to get a good vegan chickn sandwich. However it is a little dry/bland. They only put vegan mayo on one side of the bun, idk about you guys but no bun should be without sauce/mayo. Next time I ordered it tossed in buffalo and got the vegan thousand island for my fries and it was 10/10. The staff is always very kind!

I know this isn't a restaurant but it's food-related. I just found out about this new Asian grocery…read morestore and I'm in love with it. They've been open for eight months and they sell SO MANY different things. If you love Asian grocery stores, you're sure to love this place. First of all, the store is very clean and well-organized. There is so much to look at. There are many kinds of sweet treats and candies. I almost screamed when I saw the banana and green tea Kit Kats. I'm crazy about the green tea ones. I found them once at C Fresh Market but haven't seen them there again. I know World Market has them but they're so expensive there. My husband bought the banana Kit Kats and I think I love them more than the green tea ones. Second, the prices are very reasonable for stuff that's from Asia. I know the owners must be paying a fortune for the tariffs, so I'm grateful for the good prices. Speaking of the prices, I LOVE that they have most of their items priced. There's nothing I hate more than finding things that I want to buy in a store and not knowing what the price is. They also have a scanner at the counter for you to scan an item if it isn't priced. Third, the owner is nice and helpful if you have a question about something. I like C Fresh Market but I can never find anyone to help me when I'm looking for something. And if I do happen to find someone, they don't speak English. This store is smaller than C Fresh but it still has rows and rows of goodies to look at. I originally went there to find the viral fruit-shaped ice cream, but it cost a lot more than I was willing to pay. So I left with other treats instead. They also have a lot of different types of noodles and many varieties of ramen. They have a drinks aisle with the typical drinks most Asian grocery stores have. There is also produce and several different aisles of frozen foods as well. I'm so happy I found this place.

This place is pretty new, I found out about it on TikTok and finally got around to visiting! From…read moremy first impressions it looked very clean on the inside. They also have lots of freezer items, snacks and instant ramen options. The layout is very open so it feels bright and easy to navigate. I think more signs would be helpful but the place isn't huge so walking around is okay. Staff have been friendly and checking out at the cashier has always been smooth. They have good parking up front. Driving here might be the biggest obstacle because the intersection it's on is pretty busy!

Excellent flavor! Dry Rub and Traditional sauce better than any store brand!! Blues Hog look out!read more

From the owner: Producing custom, handmade, small-batch sauces and spice blends to enhance the flavor of the foods…read moreyou eat. Custom made-to-order 16oz bottles of barbecue sauce and a 5oz bottles of barbecue spice rub made in my kitchen and shipped directly to you.

Great store for dried chilis, as well as fresh fruit & veggie. Today I'm picking up limes,…read moreavocados, cilantro & green enchilada sauce. This is a great find!

Grocery stores are the lifeblood of a community, and Des Moines is so lucky to have La Tapatia! The…read morestaff and product mix here make me a big fan! I went in searching for frozen empanada dough, and Aji Amarillo. The former was easy enough to find (thank you, Goya), but even my Peruvian American friend from Chicago warned me that it's hard to find the Hot Yellow Peppers, critical to the Aji de Gallina dish from her native country that I wanted to make. And sure enough, I couldn't find it after walking all through the store! La Tapatia staff to the rescue: Through a mix of English, Spanish, and pointing-to-pictures-on-my-phone -- the staff made it a mission to help me find the Aji Amarillo. Turns out, La Tapatia had it in paste, in brine, and frozen! Can't wait to come back!

There still goin on! A landmark of a store! I always love that they are open when other stores are…read moreclosed. Close, convenient, and are usually stocked with what you need. The clerks are very attentive and are quick to help you! I dont know if they are holding there spook house this year, but it is a pretty big shindig here every halloween!! Very quaint and personable, I highly recomend you take a visit! They always make you smile ;p I hope they stick around forever!! Would be a great thing to know you can get whatever you need quick and in a pinch!! If you get a chance say hello to the owner- Merle! He is a wonderful man to know!

It's a little supermarket common in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, and like most of them it's…read morerun by Middle Eastern people I believe. It's showcased and setup unlike any I've ever seen. The produce is all packed and wrapped in plastic wrap. Harder for people to steal or is it for safety from filthy hands? The produce selection is super tiny and the bananas are on a sort of coatrack. The canned, jarred, and boxed selection is pretty fantastic as there are ethnic foods you don't see elsewhere or pay 2-3 times as much at places like Hy-Vee. It's a super economic store, especially for a privately owned store. Definitely a relic, and I hope it stays standing. Makes me homesick for my hometown, a real city. Oh, little Des Moines, glad you have one of these.

Great prices, fantastic produce options and friendly staff! Super grateful they're in the…read moreneighborhood!

Hours posted online completely wrong! Drove an hour to get here and they were closed for another 2…read morehours. Update: Store is supposed to open 12:30, it's been over 15mins and still not open. How are we supposed to pick up our UPS packages and shop if the owner won't show up?

Great place to find things you can't get in a regular supermarket far as different vegetables from…read moreother countries and food as well from different parts of the world

I love C Fresh Market and everything it has to offer!…read more Being back in Iowa after living in a big city for the last 25 years has been a bit of a shock to my system, but having spots like this definitely helps fill the food void I feel on a daily basis. Whether you're grabbing some hard-to-find Asian and Hispanic spices, groceries, and goodies, or hitting the delicious pho spot inside, you're gonna be leaving happy. It's clean, well-stocked, and gives me those big-city market vibes I'm always looking for. I'd also suggest grabbing a bánh mì, ready-made and good to go, on your way out the door. Enjoy!

Excellent customer service! They truly care about your…read morebusiness and want to do everything they can to ensure your happiness with the product they're bringing to you. Some of the drivers even check your stuff to go one step further in ensuring you receive only the best. Top notch local produce company.

horrible customer......horrible fruit products...than they are offended when you tell them about…read more their fruit. the lemons were brown in the middle which means they were frozen at one time. the limes underneath the first ten are already yellow. The girl at the will call window should be unemployed.