I've been curious about this place for a long time so I finally tried it for dinner tonight with my…read morehusband. Like probably most Americans, I haven't tried a lot of South American cuisine so I didn't know what to expect. I guess I was expecting something like Mexican food. Well, it's definitely a lot different than Mexican food. Peruvian food isn't very spicy and the seasonings are different, yet still tasty. There a big Chinese influence on Peruvian food, too. I got the Lomo Saltado, a popular Peruvian dish with stir-fried beef, onions and tomatoes served with rice and French fries. My husband got the Chaufa al Wok, an oriental Peruvian fried rice with chicken. The fries kind of threw me at first. I wasn't expecting that. The dish was very good and had a nice flavor. My husband loved his dish and thought it was delicious. With both of our dishes it was interesting to see how much of a Chinese influence there is. What my husband absolutely loved the most is their homemade horchata. It tasted different than Mexican horchata so he asked what was in it. Our server said it was made was cacao beans instead of just rice and cinnamon. It had a pale brown color to it, too. I also liked the seasoned corn nuts that came with two different sauces--a sweet one and savory one. We both thought the prices were a little high but not so much that we wouldn't come back. The service was very good. Our server was friendly and helped us decide what to order. She was very knowledgeable about the menu items. At the end of our meal both she and the owner (I think) asked us how we liked everything and if there was anything they could have done to make things more enjoyable. I mentioned that my food came out much earlier than my husband's so I was almost done by the time his came out. The owner apologized for the wait and we really appreciated that. They also serve empanadas, pupusas and tamales. We're going to try these the next time we come back. Someone at the table next to us ordered the pupusas and they looked yummy. We were pleasantly pleased with how tasty the food was despite being a lot different than what we were expecting.

Every time we pass through Des Moines we have to stop here…read more A small family run restaurant that is excellent. Great food and great service. Don't miss it! The Arroz Con Mariscos is excellent and has a lot of seafood in it. Awesome flavor. My husband loves the Chaufa Al Wok too. The Strawberry pop is a don't miss.

I came here based on a Yelp's suggestion and I have no regrets!…read more The restaurant it is small but feels cozy and warm. You can tell it is own by a local person and they take pride on their work. The restaurant it is just spotless and they have a full bar. Being from South Florida, you find Peruvian restaurants all over. But I am glad they are here because the flavor it is just great! Fast, freshly cooked food and you can't beat that. The service is friendly and concern that you are taken care of. If you want a traditional peruvian cuisine, look no further than this restaurant. I had the lomo saltado and it is steak, sautéed with onions and tomatoes with some magical flavor sauce on a bed of fries and a side of rice . If I could give them 10 stars, I would! As the Terminator would say "I'll be back!"

I'm not expert on Peruvian food but if you advertise a pollo a la braza "grilled chicken cooked on…read morewood charcol" that's what a customer expects not rotisserie chicken. Very salty and dry, don't think I will come back again. Sorry for being honest

Great place for pupusas! Even though it's empty I like it! The coffee is yummy also the Jamaican…read moreto! Our waiter was kind and is polite! The decoration is nice too!

Amazing pupusas! We ordered for pick up over the phone and it was super easy. The cabbage slaw was…read moregreat and everything tasted fresh. We will be ordering again!

This little Salvadoran Pupuseria has opened in the old Rincon Catracho's location. The Pupusas are…read moredelicious. I recommend the Spinach. Pupusas come with salsa and cabbage salad/slaw. Very inexpensive.

The tacos and fideo are delicious! Ordered some funnel cake fries that were lacking the powdered…read moresugar which made it all subpar. The staff was not very skilled at customer relations or dealing with people at all.

Henry J's has been a staple on the south side of Des Moines for decades. Fresh Mexican food that…read moreset them apart from the franchise shops. Their homemade hot sauce is far and away better than you find anywhere else. The flour tacos are delicious. It's a family owned and run business that shows that you can compete in a crowded market if your product is superior. The ambiance needs work but many times we order to go and are never disappointed. Prices are moderate and this unique business represents what a mom and pop restaurant can produce. Try it, you'll like it.

Great customer service, great food. Hidden gem No pictures…read morebecause we devoured our food

Way overpriced. In addition to the menu already having amended prices they failed to mention that…read moreprices were even higher. A breakfast that had 2 eggs, 2 tortillas, some fried plantains, beans &rice mix(casamiento) and a small piece of cheese was like $15. Pupusas are like $3.50 to $4 each. A drink is like $6.50. We ordered like 8 pupusas, a breakfast, a soup and one drink and total was like $75. Demasiado caro todo. Un desayuno que ni tenia carne/pollo valía $14 o $15. Las pupusas cuestan como $3.50 o $4 lo cual es super alto comparado con todos los demás restaurantes locales. Una horchata cuesta $6.50. No vayan al menos que quieran sentirse estafado.

Mi Pueblito was decent. I had a quesadilla rellano and it was tasty. I was surprised it was not cut…read moreinto triangles. The chips and salsa were good and not too spicy. They had a couple of people come in for takeout otherwise we were the only ones in the restaurant. They did offer a discount if cash is used. I would go back if we were in the area again.

My wife and I eat here at least once a week. The service is quick and friendly. The food is always…read moregood and it's consistent. If you feel risky get the large margarita it's the size of a small bird bath and really good. The fajitas are great and I pick a lot of different options from their combination options. I really like their spicy salsa, which you have to ask for.

Yes the service takes some time most of the time, but when you get your food you can tell it was…read moremade to order and its super fresh

We came for the pupusas, devoured the pupusas, and are delightfully full of pupusas. We had cheese…read moreand pork and loroco. I think I'd hold on the loroco next time, but it was fun to try. We did to-go. Everyone was friendly and kind. FYI: Park in the back lot that's surrounded by a big fence. The door back there is the "front" door. I tried to come in the "back." It's a little backwards!