As far as fast Tex Mex goes Taco Johns just about has the market wrapped up. Potato ole's and a…read morecouple of soft shell are still pretty reasonable. If your feeding a few kids the six pack and a pound is an awesome value. Taco Johns has been a favorite of my children for years and I claimed when I didn't have to take them any more I was never going back. I stopped in for a soft shell Saturday and was very happy I did. I had forgotten what I was missing.

It costs me $4 for too too-small spicy steak and a grilled potato. Really? it looks like about 2…read moreinches. Im not happy.

On a whim, we stopped by Freddy's for dinner. Having only visited one of the restaurants in this…read morechain (years ago and in a different state), it was a fresh experience for us. The vibe is old-school diner, and the menu fits right in. Burgers, chicken, and (of course) frozen custard. We went with a burger and some chicken tenders to do a little sampling. Both were very good. Juicy, nice and hot, and flavorful. The tenders come a few different sauce options (we tried the honey mustard dressing and Famous Fry Sauce), and the burgers are seasoned with Freddy's Famous Steak burger & Fry Seasoning. All delicious and all a little unique. We passed on the custard since we ate our fill on their frys, but will see how well they do there next time. Things to know: * This location is just east off Highway 141 (Exit 152, E. 1st Street) * Open until 11:00pm Friday and Saturday, 10:00pm all other days * This location is in the area of various groceries and such making it a handy place to catch a good meal while running errands.

I'm from out of town and this is the second time this week I've eaten here. Both times the food…read morecame very quickly. They had the hottest crispy onion rings that I have ever had. They also gave me a military discount as a perk!

We stopped by B-Bop's after a long day at the ball fields and it totally hit the spot. The location…read morewas perfect--super easy to get to and just a few minutes from where we were playing. I went with the chicken sandwich, which was crispy, and fresh. My wife and kids tried the chicken tenders and burgers, and everyone walked away happy (and full). The burgers especially got a thumbs-up from the boys. The place was clean inside, and the staff was friendly and quick with the order. You can tell they keep things running smoothly even when it's busy. Perfect spot for a casual, no-fuss meal with the family--especially when you're in town for baseball or softball. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Des Moines!

The burgers are great! Sometimes I need a bib because they are pretty juicy! Service is fast and…read morethey have Pepsi products!

Subway...what can I say? Got our sandwich and we're happy as…read morea clam. Beautiful new location and looks great! Visited today and the drive thru was not ready yet. Cool glass windows that go up and down to keep the food area fresh and clean. Got subs for my family members who can eat it and left within 5 minutes. Great time to visit is before the meal rush times (12:00 and 5:00pm) I visited at 4:00pm. Cool new drinks at the drink fountains. Great customer service: quick and nice. Only gripe I have is the parking lot... You come in from the Kum & Go gas station and it gets really busy. Watch out for cars who are in a hurry. Parking lot can be full due to the new bar down the way: Pour Choices. May have been a poor choice to put such a popular joint next to very busy businesses... BUT Will be back for sure!

This Subway franchise owner thinks that the coupons that literally every person gets in the mail…read moredon't apply to his store. Basically saying the bottom line and cost to run his business is more expensive than all other stores. Or he's greedy. Bad customer experience. Post a sign on the front door that you're a poverty franchise, letting people with coupons know. Avoid this subway.

Great food and good service. Their baked potatoes are epic! Very clean and staff was super!read more

I've always heard good things about the McAlister's deli chain restaurant, but this was my first…read moretime visiting. They have a large menu board to order from- soups, salads, sandwiches, and spuds. I got a grilled chicken caesar wrap which I thought tasted pretty good. They also have many choices for your sides. It was easy to order and wait shortly for your food to be brought back to your table. The staff was helpful and brought the Christmas spirit with the decorations. Plenty of tables and booths inside! Would definitely come back.

Ordered the Al Pastor street tacos with all the trimmings which were simply delicious. The pork was…read moremarinated well and the squeeze of lime added the right flavor of seasoning goodness. The wait staff was somewhat slow in coming to the drive thru, but was very professional in taking my order as I waited at the next window for my tasty small samplings in a quiet, yet serene space.

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!

While I like Pancheros as a chain, I like this store specifically because they're not understaffed,…read morethey're courteous and they are understandable. You don't have to just point and hope for the best. The food is great both temperature and size wise. I always get the burrito because the tacos are too messy. I had occasion to use the restroom, which was very clean. They always have sports on the TV and seem to always have seating available. I've never had a bad experience here. When I'm in the area I'm glad to stop.

The worker asked us to leave (at 8:30) saying they were to busy and us waiting for 15 minutes while…read morebeing ignored. She had airpods in and her hair (past her shoulders) down. Grimes, you already have a bad reputation- get better workers.

Quick, fast food type tacos. The queso iris was very tasty, the steak taco had a generous portion…read moreof meat, but though it didn't have anything on it besides onions and cilantro. It could have been more flavorful and lacked dimension in flavors. Nice stop while running my errands, I would come back especially on a day when I could just use a quick small amount of food and not a huge meal.

These tacos are AMAZING!! If TNT stood for another thing it…read morewould be Tasty N Terrific. I'm all about the street tacos here and they are consistently delicious. Made to order, hot and fresh. Nice size menu, easy to decide. Nice choices of drinks. Including aqua frescas! Service is consistently excellent. Friendly, helpful, patient and accommodating. Shop is always clean and upkept in a timely manner. Can get busy during the lunch hour! But there's always a spot for dine in. I love the taco truck vibe without having to be outdoors looking for a spot to sit. This is a nice sit down for a quick bite to eat. Price for 3 tacos $9.97 Aqua Fresca $3.99 Soda and bottled drinks $2-3 Churro $3.xx Can easily spend $40 with gratuity for lunch. I recommend TNT for your street taco cravings if you're in the west side of Des Moines!

McDonald's on Grimes. Gave them a rest because of poor food. Anyway, today, 08/14/26, we needed a…read morequick meal on our way home. Ordered a 4 piece chicken strip, only got 3 . Please learn how to count. Will probably not order from here for awhile... again Sad because it's convenient

ONE OF THE WORST MCDONALD EVER. I ordered a mc crispy deluxe for made to order with the intention…read moreof waiting but the food come out in a couple of secs. I took it but when i was reaching into the veg to eat my fires, it was cold and hard to swallow so i went back and told them. They said okay when in the back and got the fries. IT WAS STILL COLD. UNBELIEVABLE

The food isn't good it's like a tv dinner or maybe a cafeteria the service was amazing and the…read moreambiance is very catchy the pasta salad tastes like mayo w noodles someone added a little black pepper the Kilauea I'm pretty sure I misspelled that did have a kick but the texture of the meat doesn't taste like a meat of substance.

A different place to go to get out of the fast food rut…read more Hawaiian Bros has very simple food: chicken and pork. Everything looks to be dairy free as I looked on their allergen list. Definitely a no-frills type of meal. I ordered the pork Luau "dish" and Mr W ordered the Huli Huli chicken. The Luau is very mushy as if it was sitting in juices for a long time. The Huli Huli was ok. Tasted like teriyaki chicken. Everything came out within 5 minutes. I guess it was already prepared and not cooked to order. I wasn't impressed. Presentation was lacking. Food tasted fine. It wasn't anything extraordinary or different. It's not the type of flavors I was expecting or really craving like when I was in Hawaii. The restaurant was clean. Service was nice. Quick. It would be an inviting place in the summer with all the Hawaiian decor. Coming out on a winter day, it didn't feel Hawaiian-like.