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El Coquí 515

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Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant - Churrasco

Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant

4.6(455 reviews)
5.3 mi
$$

A friend suggested this place, and he was on target, as now I have eaten there twice!…read more Located in a West Des Moines strip mall, the storefront is without fanfare with a large parking lot. I wasn't wowed until I sat down, and then now...POW, some of the best food I have enjoyed here in DSM. First, great customer service throughout, as our server was impeccably good. My first visit was for lunch, and I thoroughly enjoyed empanadas, Papa Serrana, and other items. It was delicious, unique, and superb. That prompted a second visit, this time for dinner. I loved the Homado Con Mote, spectacular flavor with pork, white corn, rice, and potato. It was sensational. So much taste, such great options. The interior is not flashy, but it doesn't have to be, as the food quality, unique menu, and excellent customer service pushed the bar extremely high and maintained it.

I enjoyed getting to try a new to me place. My husband and I shared an order of the empanadas to…read morestart with. The cheese ones with a sprinkle of sugar, as recommended, was definitely my favorite! I enjoyed the beef one and did not care as much for the chicken one. I asked the waiter what I should get as I was torn. Of course I don't recall what it was, but I enjoyed it. I'm not usually a plantains person, but I really enjoyed them with this dish. It was very filling and flavorful. My husband ordered a spicy dish and enjoyed it as well. Our waiter did a great job with our large group. He was friendly and provided a ton of recommendations we were all happy with. The bathrooms were clean, as was the rest of the restaurant. I will go back, especially for the cheese empanadas.

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Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant - Entrance

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Mi Patria Ecuadorian Restaurant - Arroz con pollo

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Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine - chicken arepa, lentil soup (half finished), guava juice

Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine

4.3(44 reviews)
29.2 mi
$$

a restaurant run by one guy who is the chef/server/cashier etc. The food is Very Good and the…read moreportion sizes are solid. When I walked in he said the soup they had today was lentil soup. Very flavorful with a good variety of vegetables in there. Guava juice was in a large cup, and this wasn't one of those situations where the cup is 80% ice. Chicken arepas are great. Keep in mind that all this is made by One Guy and food may take a bit to come out depending on how many people are in your group.

It is, for sure, just one dude holding down this whole joint all by himself: cook, waiter,…read morebartender, all. Very basic dining room for sure, but it's really all about the food. The food is good and authentic. Took a friend who knows Colombian food well and this guy is doing it just like they do down there. I've never had arepas so good. We had the reinas pepiadas: really really tasty. I could see how some people are a little alienated by him, but also remember that he's there alone. You can go a little off the rails at places that have more people on staff to manage those kinds of patrons. When you walk in, you know that you can't push beyond what's offered and make special requests. This place is one of the more interesting places to eat around here; let's appreciate his/its strengths and not dwell on what this place isn't.

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Botanero Latino Colombian & International Cuisine - Lentil soup

Lentil soup

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Palm’s DSM - Mac and cheese, their special rice, jerk chicken

Palm’s DSM

4.5(38 reviews)
1.1 mi

I was sleeping on this place and finally went with a friend. I wanted to try it all, but alas we'll…read morehave to go back. Ambiance was amazing. Service was good. Food was a flavor-bomb. I'll be back and highly recommend this place!

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4*…read more Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $38 10/11/2025 My wife found this place when it was her turn to pick a restaurant for dinner after Mass. We parked in the back and the first impression was great - the smell of actively smoking meat on the way in is always a positive for me! Inside, we found the decor to be clean and modern as was the storefront when I stepped out to take a picture for this review. As is almost always the case when we are out for dinner, we started with drinks - my wife opting for the Coconut Mojito (see picture) while I ordered the Caribbean Sea Margarita (see picture). Both were very good and are highly recommended, although they were a bit pricy...especially for their size (although that seems to becoming the norm everywhere). The menu was a bit limited, but did have some very unique dishes (see picture) - one of the main reasons that we love restaurants like this! For dinner, my wife ordered the Suya Pepper Shrimp (see picture) and I went for the Jerk Chicken with Coconut Candied Yams and Jollof Rice (see picture). The chicken was extremely tender and delicious...just be aware that it was served in what is likely a very traditional African / Caribbean style - chopped into small pieces with numerous bone fragments. We both thought the flavors of both dishes were wonderful - so would recommend them and would definitely order again. If you are looking for a unique African / Caribbean food and drink experience in downtown Des Moines...you will definitely enjoy a stop here! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

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Pull up for a good Mocktail or other Libations

Palm’s DSM - Jerk chicken and Jollof rice.

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Mayhew's Market - Individually Quick Frozen, Wild Caught Shrimp

Mayhew's Market

5.0(1 review)
4.3 mi

Still the best shrimp I've ever had in Iowa. They are at 980 73rd Windsor Heights, just north of…read morethe Freeway 235, on west side of 73rd. They also have mahi-mahi and corvina fish filets. The shrimp is sold head on so you peel and devein them. There's plenty of videos on YouTube that show you how to do this quickly and easily. I enjoy getting a feel for the product I have and this is the best way. I'm going to learn how to use the shrimp heads for soup flavoring--I've seen cooks do this from Mexico to Central America to the Caribbean and I want to try!

From the owner: We are a Food Truck, specializing in wild-caught Gulf/Atlantic Shrimp!…read more Individually quick frozen on the boat, heads on with no chemicals, antibiotics or processing of any kind. We bring to you seasonal Jumbo shrimp (16-19 shrimp per pound), Colossal shrimp (9-12 shrimp per pound) and as is available, the "King of Shrimp", Royal Reds (counts vary). All from the net to your table. We are at 600 East Court Ave in Des Moines, IA every Friday and Saturday from 10:00-6:00. We are also at the Norwalk, IA Farmers Market every Friday from 4:00-7:00. You can also find us at the indoor Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport, IA Saturday from 8:00-1:00, Sunday from 10:00-2:00 and Wednesday from 4:00-7:00

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Mayhew's Market - Shrimp Stand in Davenport, IA

Shrimp Stand in Davenport, IA

Mayhew's Market - 980 73rd St, Windsor Heights across from Walmart and Sams.

980 73rd St, Windsor Heights across from Walmart and Sams.

Mayhew's Market - This is what I cooked tonight, mushrooms, spinach, shrimp in olive oil garlic and served over thin fettuccine noodles with some Parmesan.

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This is what I cooked tonight, mushrooms, spinach, shrimp in olive oil garlic and served over thin fettuccine noodles with some Parmesan.

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