A couple weeks back I caught the Mactopia food truck in West Des Moines…read more The truck's staff was friendly, the wait was short, and the portions are hefty. You end up full. A good bang for your buck if you can get past that this isn't a 99 cent box of Hy-Vee mac n cheese that costs cents for a portion instead of dollars. I had the Utopian Bacon BBQ Brisket mac n cheese. Bacon, beef brisket, BBQ sauce, yellow onion, and chopped pickle (sweet relish). I wish I could catch this truck a few more times. The Utopian was really good. If you've ever had a Southern themed nachos this flavor profile will be familiar to you. Mac n cheese is one of those classic dishes, but it can be prepared so many different ways. Mactopia's menu offers a few unique spins that I've never tried before. Keep an eye on their Facebook page. They're pretty good about posting their schedule and location. https://www.facebook.com/Mactopia-Food-Truck-100101332659378/

I attended Food Truck Friday for the first time this weekend, and when I saw the lineup on…read moreFacebook, Mactopia easily caught my attention. Once I arrived at Campbell Park and saw the lineup they were offering, I had a hard time choosing which to try first. Ultimately, I settled on Paradise...as in Cheeseburger in. It was a Cheeseburger Mac, and it was extremely tasty. The portion size satisfying, and the service was extremely friendly. Hope to see them again next week, and I've followed on Facebook so I can catch them around town. If you like Mac and Cheese, give Mactopia a try for a gourmet take on your favorite comfort food!

We had the Birria tacos and southwest steak bowl. Amazing. The meat in the tacos was incredible…read moreand the bowl was sooooo good. The steak was cut in fine strips and was incredible. The amount of meat in both dishes was incredible. Get your protein fill here!!! Will probably eat here every week now. This isn't a Mexican restaurant. . This is elevated Mexican cuisine.

Friendly staff; very good fresh salsa; had tacos al Astor--Yummy! Birra tacos, juicy and…read moreflavorful. Great meal!

I've eaten here several times and the food is always spot on. Very flavorful, fast, and friendly…read moreservice. Always recommend.

We can NOT say ENOUGH great things about this place!!! Our favorite taco truck EVER!!! Today…read morethough, I went for a burger, but I am SO happy with it. The bacon is thick cut, the fries are hot and fresh. He got gorditas and they are AMAZING!! 10/10 RECOMMEND!!

The La Cubana was awesome and huge. If it weren't so delicious, I'd call it shareable.read more

Good stuff! This…read moretruck has been parked at the Glacier Properties office in Clive for the past few days. I live right down the street...two blocks or so. I wasn't sure if they took cards or not...and I haven't made it to an ATM lately so I've hesitated to stop by. But tonight was the night...! It was a brisk night, it had been windy, and was spitting snow earlier. After a quick trip (Kwik Star actually) to an ATM I whipped into the parking lot and headed to the window. I was greeted right away as I walked up. They do take cards. There was a payanywhere station on the counter. The menu is posted on the truck along with their prices. I ordered three quesa birria tacos and a barbacoa torta. Paid and tipped. They handed me a pager so I could wait for the food where it was a little warmer. That was much appreciated. It was a really short wait...I didn't even get halfway through the YouTube video I'd queued up. Lol Staff was friendly and the food was packaged well. After the short drive home I unpacked my food on the coffee table. The smell in the car was almost unbearable... It's a wonder I made it home before breaking into it. The food was fresh and hot. It came with the expected things on the side. A red hot sauce, onions, peppers, and limes. The beef in both the birria and barbacoa tasted great. The tacos were also topped with onions and cilantro. The torta with onions, cilantro, and avocado. I really enjoyed the roll the torta came on. A little hard and crunchy on the outside to hold things together and soft on the inside. It would almost be perfect for a proper cheesesteak...if you know you know. Unlike some other trucks these guys don't skimp on the meat. It could be dangerous having a truck with birria this close to home. Something the other two trucks nearby lack... With all transparency they're not my absolute favorite quesa birria tacos... They don't serve the side of consume for dipping. But they are good! And I don't need to burn through the gas to drive over to Flame or track down Nina's or Taqueria Marissa. I'm glad I stopped. Hopefully others will give them some business too. I'll definitely be a return customer and will be checking out more of their menu! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553402785567&mibextid=LQQJ4d

The food is AMAZING! We will definitely be back. Fresh, authentic and the sauces were great too…read more Not the typical unseasoned Tex Mex you get at the restaurants in the Des Moines area. The service was friendly and we sat and ate right there. I look forward to getting dinner to go on a busy weeknight.

From the owner: The Big Taco Truck is a latina owned food truck! We serve…read moreauthentic Mexican food! style of Morelos, Cuernavaca! We try our best to bring flavor to our food for our customer.

This taco truck is located in the parking lot just west of 59th, on Douglas. I had the steak tacos…read more They are traditional: soft corn shells, meat, cilantro and onions. They have a hot red sauce and a more mild green sauce, which I got because I'm a wuss. The steak was flavorful and the shells were grilled and warm. They held up well, which is a plus for me. I don't like when they fall apart. They are served with a lime wedge, some radish slices and a salt packet but the salt content was perfect so I didn't need it. The menu is typical but they have a lot of meat options like pig stomach, beef cheek and tripe. I will definitely keep them in mind for a quick bite when I am in the area. Tacos are $1.85 each and there is a picnic table on case you want to enjoy your tacos by the truck.

Pretty good, fast, and convenient. Theree was a lot of steak on asada tacos and sopes.read more

Returning to "TNT's"Tacos N' Tortas to see after their earlier opening if they had adjusted their…read moremenu and worked out the opening jitters. I ordered my favorites "street tacos." The Al Pastor and Pork Tacos were well seasoned and the professional wait staff was terrific. There is a wait but you really do not mind since there is plenty of room in the dining hall, the music is soft and the trendy decor is colorful.

A friend treated me to lunch and recommended we go here. He is a picky eater and had been before,…read moreso I was excited to try somewhere new to me. Its in an old McDonalds so they are running this restaurant fast food style but I didn't think they were overly speedy. We ordered chips and salsa to share and had plenty left over. Otherwise we opted for street tacos, which were really good. I will be back!

Friendly staff. Quick service. Food was amazing!! It definitely fills you up & worth the money.read more

My wife and I grabbed food from this truck while they were serving at The Covered Bridges Winery in…read moreWinterset. Took a while for the food to come out, but when it did, it was very tasty! I got the Loaded Tacos--two very stuffed tacos with great flavor. I went with the hot sauce, which is VERY hot by Midwestern standards, but I loved it. My wife got the Street Tacos - also very flavorful and fresh, and these can be eaten by hand, whereas mine were a challenge! They take cash only, and service was very friendly, but each order is prepared when it's ordered, so it can take a few minutes (probably took about 10-12 minutes to get my order. Definitely worth a try!

Sabores de Mexico, which translates as flavors of Mexico, lives up to its name. Tacos, tamales, and…read moreother menu items have kept their street food authenticity. We are huge taco fans, but one of the things that singles Sabores out are their tamales. Chicken, pork... never dried out, always flavorful. Service is pretty quick, and orders are always accurate (no cilantro, por favor). Typically located in the Sherwood Forest shopping area, they are one of the few eateries in the immediate area. What you need to know: * This taco truck is definitely mobile and may not always be at this location. While not entirely reliable, it is a good idea to check their social media to see if they are closed, at a festival, etc. * The last time I checked, their sauces were house made and both are a little unique so be certain to at least give them a taste. * The horchata here is quite good and just right nine stops out of ten.

Best tacos in Polk county this couple and family are so sweet and fast serviced and authentic…read moreMexican tacos are out this world!!!!

Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Grimes. Between the free queso (that's right, not just…read morefree chips and salsa, but QUESO), the margs, and the atmosphere, Hacienda Vieja is a 10/10. Add on my favorite dish, El Presidentes, and it's an 11!

Went on a Friday for lunch with a friend. Service was great. We both ordered the lunch chicken…read morefajitas, but asked for the vegetarian fajitas veggie mix. I highly recommend the switch. they serve chips and salsa and you get quest as well. the salsa does have a slight kick to it, if you're sensitive to spice.