Food what's aight, staff they couldn't care less about you standing and waiting for ur order, and most deff overpriced

Whew! A delightful hidden gem in Des Moines. There are many hidden gems, but not many Honduran restaurants - especially in Iowa. You definitely walk into another country when you enter here. I think that's why so many of us foodies eat internationally. It's cheaper than a plane ticket! Prices are fair for the glorious food you get - and portions are big! You won't walk away hungry. Mouth watering authentic Honduran dishes and fresh drinks! Don't stick to same ole Mexican. Try other Latin American flavors! Why not take a trip to Honduras at El Pollo Catracho? read more

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The food was so good! I had the pollo frito con tajadas and it was a huge plate of food. The fried chicken is amazing here. My son had the chicken wings and he said they were probably the best he has ever had. My margarita was delicious as well! We had great service on a busy Saturday night and the owner checked on us a few times as well. Can't wait to come back and try different things on the menu. read more

El Pollo Catracho - El pollo frito con tajadas and chicken wings in the background - Honduran Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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the fry chicken is bad tasted old not fresh at all so disappointed because I asked the server if the chicken is fresh she say of course and is not they re heated it and was soggy Of oil and over cooked. read more

Still the best fried chicken meal in Des Moines area!! Might feel a little intimidating to non Spanish speakers but is well worth taking the chance. El Pollo Frito Especial is the BOMB!! read more

El Pollo Catracho - Pollo frito especial. Never disappoints - Honduran Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

super sweet server named wendy helped us. we love honduran and this place is authentic and delicious. generous portions, good prices, and seriously yummy. not sure who is in the kitchen but it tastes like someones mom or grandma is making everything with love. and i keep seeing all these things about it being somehow challenging because they are from another country - come on people - it's 2025- pull out your phone and google shit - you can find out what's in any dish, what it tastes like, etc. -- i am just so grateful to be able to enjoy delicious food from other places - expand your culinary horizons! read more

I used to like this place but if you're not one of them you get treated like 5h17. Last time I went it was just sad. They overcooked the chicken and it tasted like it was cooked in the same oil as some fish. I could put up with rude, just not bad food. read more

We were looking for something "different" and landed on this place. Boy am I glad we did! It easily has the best horchata that I've ever had! After that, I was excited to try more. We ended up with a starter of empenadas, which were wonderful. Our meals consisted of a mixture of baleadas, tacos, carne asada, and one other that I cannot name. LOL Almost all were served with sides of cabbage (I'd call it a form of coleslaw), pickled onions (I didn't ask, but this is how they appeared), and a nice pico de galla. Everything is made from scratch and it showed. Even something like the carne asada had a little extra flavor than the usual plain meat taste that I've had at many other places. The dining room consists of tables and a small bar. I have no complaints after this visit! It was all wonderful! We will definitely go back as there are many other dishes to try. I don't know how long they've been in there, but I'm sad we haven't tried them until now. read more

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The food is fantastic, everything I've had here is delicious! It's a hidden south side gem!

The beans and salsa with chips served when you walk in are perfect. I never like green sauce but this is exceptional. I love the cheese sprinkled on everything. The chicken tacos are more like taquitos. This is a lot of food! They are very tasty with seasoning in the chicken. Loved the salad on the side and pickled onions, etc.. this is the second Honduran restaurant in Des Moines and I love them both! read more

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The food is unique for Des Moines and very authentic. We are able to find something for everyone in our family. The staff is friendly. It is family owned and operated. Even though we had the pollo before half of us could not resist getting it again. Everything we had was delicious The biggest problem is you get too much food! read more

Had the pastolitos, delicious! Will eat here again! Staff was very friendly. Service was quick! Definitely recommend!

Absolutely amazing food! Flew to Des Moines airport and was lookin for a place to eat that would be open past 9pm. This place didn't disappoint. The only drawback was a very-very(!) loud group of locals in the restaurant's small dining area - my eardrums suffered a lot ((( read more

The food is amazing! I can't get enough of the carne asada con camarones! I want to try everything on their menu! The flavors are unique, the portions are huge, the quality is excellent. I've only ordered via grubhub, but the order is always correct, and the food is always hot. Hand made corn tortillas, folks! Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to eat there in person after the pandemic is over! Thank you El Pollo Catracho!! read more

A small (10 tables) Honduran restaurant on SE 14th Street in Des Moines. Service cheerful, prices reasonable. My wife ordered carne asada tradicional with beef and fried plantains. She enjoyed her meal. I ordered a seafood catracho dinner. The pico de gallo, pickled onions, and salchicha were good. The shrimp were greasy and almost impossible to peel; the fish was mostly bones and too salty for me. read more