Fuzzy Taco Shop is conveniently located near Principal Park ball field just south of downtown Des Moines. A fun ambiance, especially in the summer time when doors are open. Service is spot on and staff is friendly. The food is priced well and good. A wide variety on the menu and there is something for everyone. If you like Mexican cuisine, and who doesn't, Fuzzy Taco Shop should be added to your list. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Takes a while, but the tacos are definitely worth the wait and it's a fun place to hang out. Love the Oreo churros

Great location with a very nice patio - that's what drew me in. Stopped in for lunch and tried the enchilada combo which came with two enchiladas of my choice and two sides. I really liked my food and the portion size was perfect (often times you get a gigantic plate of food at a Mexican restaurant and you feel obligated to eat it all). Although this is not a Mexican restaurant, as they were playing country music. I will definitely come back sometime and try some margaritas. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Excellent food and great service. Atmosphere as fun and exciting. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back when we are in the area.

Stopped here for dinner before our first Cubs game and left as Fuzzy's Fans! While you order at the counter (see picture), they deliver all but the Chips and Queso (see picture) to your table and are great about checking in to see how everything is going. We started with the Coronita Beerita (see picture) and Chips and Queso - both were delicious and highly recommended. For our main course, I had Shredded Chicken & Carnitas crispy tacos (see pictures), while my wife had the Taco Plate (see picture). All of them were delicious! This obviously isn't a high-end 5* restaurant with cloth napkins, but for some great Mexican food at a reasonable price that is walking distance from Principal Park...you won't go wrong stopping here. Food: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Value: 4 Service: 4 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support. For a list of great Happy Hour food and drink specials in the Des Moines area, visit: www.happyhourdesmoines.com read more

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Dog friendly place with great patio and even better staff. They even brought out a bowl of water for Rossi boy. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Grilled Chicken Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Order at the counter, take a seat, wait for your number to be called. Nice service with a smile. Food was amazing with huge portions. Loved the hot sauce and the ambiance of the large open setting. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Baja Fish Taco plate and Grilled Steak Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Killer food. Grear atmosphere. Highly recommend! Not your average Sports Bar. Owner is present and cares about his customers.

Super expensive Possibly some of the worst "Mexican" food I have ever had in my entire life Cheaper and better to just go to a taco truck or something read more

amazing experience met the owner and had Joe as my bartender dude amazing food amazing service and as my first time eating out in Iowa being new to the state I'm definitely coming back read more

This is NOT fast food, this his is good food fast in a nice casual atmosphere! I like that you get a choice between flour and corn tortillas and they have some great calorie conscious selections that taste great! A couple of really sketch reviews on here, so glad I didn't pay attention to them. read more

I took my family to Fuzzy's, and my 12 year old daughter saw a alcoholic drink that wasn't originally sold as a virgin, but they were able to make it a virgin for her. My daughter usually refuses to eat Mexican food, but now she loves this place after she tried the grilled shrimp quesadilla. When it was time to go, we were struggling to take her drink to go and they came over with a souvenir cup for her drink, refilled it, and gave her an extra bomb pop (the drink she got had a bomb pop with it). When we were trying to take a family selfie, they noticed and immediately came over and helped us out. This is a kid friendly, bright, warm and welcome space with many TVs and the outdoor area included the game bags. My overall rating is 100,000,000/5. Definitely a fun place to make memories and hang out with family read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - My daughter with her special drink - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I ordered the shredded brisket burrito to go. It had a ridiculous amount of refried beans and guacamole, a little bit of rice, and nothing else. Disappointing is an understatement. read more

We had tacos from here while driving across the country and they were pretty good. Service was good. Fun location on the edge of downtown. Nice outdoor patio. Walkable to the river. read more

This place ROCKS. INCREDIBLE food. Amazing atmosphere. Good vibes! The staff goes above and beyond to make sure you are having a great experience. The cooks know what they're doing and strive to perform at their best. Consistently. You can taste the love and the hard work. I HIGHLY recommend. Clean environment! Easy checkout. Unreal food. Did I mention how good the food is? Get the breakfast burrito. ADD fajita meat/peppers and extra cheese. MY LORD I can't even type I'm drooling all over my phone jus thinking of this glorious food. If you go in ask for BRANDON KNIGHT and make sure you tell him "Thank you for your service". It's in the name guys and gals. Truly a Knight in shining armor. Bless up! Thanks for reading read more

Great service!!!! Super bland tacos or I just ordered the wrong thing not sure but whatever no flavor whatsoever maybe next time! I hear the nachos are pretty good! read more

Terrible experience. We stopped in for lunch. Waited over 15 minutes to order food. Did not seem to be full just very slow at taking orders. Ordered diggable burrito bowl. Started eating and the chicken was so over cooked I couldn't chew several of the pieces. I also found uncooked rice in the bowl. The experience was terrible on my teeth. Very disappointed on how the place has gone downhill from the last time I was there a year ago. read more

If you are looking for a quick, inexpensive meal with good service, you will enjoy Fuzzy's. They do have a broad variety of food. The best part is that they have something other than refried beans. I love black beans and it was refreshing to find those on the menu. Another high spot is the use of feta in many of their tacos. My favorite was the grilled shrimp taco with the feta. read more

I stopped here for lunch after arriving in town for the weekend. I had previously been there once before however that time I just walked over from hotel. The first drawback was the lack of signs about parking. By the time you realize you should have turned into the pay to park parking lot, you are past it. Fuzzy is on a one way street so you have to make a huge circle to come back. When you park, you must take you ticket to be validated. This is no big deal just a bit of a hassle. There was a small line. However it moved quickly. The longest pint after I made my order was for the cashier to validate my parking. The food came quickly. It was plentiful and cooked exactly right. However, this is defintely a place where it pays to see what extras you can add. I added sour cream at the recommendation of the cashier but it also could have used some guacamole. Not on my top list of restaurants to go to again but, I wouldn't turn it down. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Beef Brisket Nachoes plus drink - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Interior: Fun, exciting, bright, patio, bar to order drinks at, and you pick up your food at the window when called. Food: pretty darn good. I am all over that California heat taco! It's really not that hot. I love what's in it and it's the perfect size and price for me. The negative that I noticed about this establishment. You walk in and get in line to order food. I don't know if it was just that day but the line was backed around the corner with people waiting and they would not open a second resistor. We sat at the table right by that line and people were in line almost 15 minuets if not longer. Finally one guy at the bar waved a couple people over but really that is just nuts! From the moment sat down and ate and chatted for almost an hour and that line never seemed to die down. Not only from being busy but how slow the counter was. I might be back but I'll try and avoid the busy times. read more

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Nostalgia. When i was just a boy growing up in Southern California the family and i would frequent Disneyland. Mind you Disneyland at the time was $18 admission and that was the adult price. A different day we live in now. Anyway there was a Mexican restaurant near Big Thunder Railroad that we would eat at as often as we attended. Sadly it no longer exists (not all change is good). Now this place was awesome and forever engrained in my memory. Why do i tell you this story? Well, the rice (fuzzies) and beans (refried) brought me back to sitting outside near Big Thunder. It's almost like they discovered the long lost recipe of the Cantina Restaurant at Disneyland circa 1980. You can probably find better, but this nostalgic moment makes these the best! i also had one chicken and one beef brisket taco and both were great. i enjoyed Fuzzy's in Colorado often and now here in Des Moines. Thankful for the memories in a time i desperately need them. Located near the ball park it would be a great stop pre-game with a quick walk to the field, to watch our Iowa Cubs. Fuzzys might be a chain but it's a great place. Getting the coveted 5 Tacos read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Went to get some tacos ended up being 7 of them with chips and guac and costing +$40 with a literal bug found fried onto a chip. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Bug of some kind found on Chips & Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I have had Fuzzy's Taco Shop book marked since it opened at 300W. I finally got the opportunity to check the place out. They have a pretty good system from ordering until you pick up your food. We got the Chips & Queso with Ground Beef. I didn't feel the Queso & Beef had any real flavor. Very bland, the chips had seasoning on them, but not very tasteful. I got three soft shell Baja Tacos, Grilled Fish, Spicy Pork, and Shredded Brisket. They were just average, they really seamed to miss having any flavor. The grilled Fish was probably the best, but didn't have much fish. They all seamed to need a little more meat and a whole lot more flavor. This place could be a solid four with some spice in the pork, some smoked flavor in the brisket, and some fish on the taco. Just average for me, but good for a quick lunch. read more

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**military friendly, will give military discount with valid ID** I've been wanting to try out Fuzzy's since I heard it opened up in Ankeny. My friends down in Texas love this place. But since we hardly make our way to ankeny, I was happy to hear that the downtown location across from the science center and baseball stadium was finally open. The building is brand new. Entrance is in the back where the parking lot is at. The entrance is also the same entrance for all of the shops for the building. The decor and ambience was fun and casual. The menu is extensive and easy to read. You order first and they will give you a pager to pick up your food in the back where the cooks are making your meals. My only negative was that the cashier whom I ordered from was not very knowledgeable on their menu. I don't know if she wasn't trained well on their items or what, but luckily the owner was more than happy to help us out. The employee needs to study the menu better and know how and what to offer the customers when it comes to suggestions, especially since this was our first time here. The Food: Taco platter which comes with two tacos of your choice on soft or crispy shell and two sides -shrimp tempura taco on soft shell- 4/5 (only thing I didn't like was that the shrimp and taco were small in my opinion but the flavors with their sauce on it were great!) -brisket taco on hard shell - 3/5 (it was a good mixture of flavors especially with their sauce on top and this taco was bigger than the soft shell) -mix mex rice - 4/5 (great flavors) -fried potatoes - 4/5 (perfectly crispy and soft and seasoned just right) I will definitely be coming back! I heard that the portions for the chips and queso dip were huge enough for 2-4 to share. Will probably get that next time! read more

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This was a struggle for me. I have been to Fuzzy's in Texas before and I was always pleased. When I saw that there was one in IA I was happy to eat there prior to heading on a plane back to Georgia. I was disappointed. I ordered a taco plate and it sound so good and I was excited. I asked the person who was taking orders that I did not want Pico on my taco. He asked me to clarify what it was that I didn't want on my tacos. I thought he got it right. NOPE. He didn't put it into the system. Got my plate, saw the Pico and returned it. They brought me back a plate that was missing avocados which is suppose to come on the taco...they took it back. Added avocado. The fried shrimp on the taco...over cooked and not good. Rice was cold and potatoes were cold as well. I was over it and I ate them and know that Fuzzy's in IA will never get my money again. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Let m just start by saying, great service, great staff, and laid back atmosphere. The Grilled Mahi tacos were some of the best I've had, and with their cilantro chimichuri it made them even better. They have local beers on tap such as Big Grove and Confluence which are absolutely fantasic as well as there ever expanding "beer"ita menu! I was fortunate enough to meet Jill and Brandon Knight, the owners of this fine establishment and they treated me and my friends like family. I don't write a lot Yelp reviews but these guys deserve it! A nice friendly environment with great food great beer and a great staff! Thank you Jill and Brandon for making my last night in DesMoines a great one! Hope to see you again soon! read more

I had heard mediocre reviews about this place so I was hesitant to come, but I really liked it. Fast, reasonably priced, yummy tacos. I am a fan of their nachos and breakfast tacos (which they serve all day). True, their service is lacking enthusiasm, but it's mostly young kids working the counters. It's still a great place to grab some tacos! read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Beef nachos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Ordered two tacos with NO beans, queso, salsa, and the Oreo churros and a drink. When I asked for the Oreo churro the guy who was ringing me up was like "NO!" I assumed sarcastically? So I laughed. We got our chips and salsa, but no queso. No problem. Whatever, wasn't charged for it so it wasn't a big deal. But when I received my tacos they sadly had beans on them. And I was never rung up for my churro. I guess he wasn't kidding when he said NO! Went back to the counter and he offered to pay for the churro which was nice. Overall, disappointing. I got hit on while eating alone, and I know that's probably not the establishments issue, but still made me feel weird while trying to eat. Only thing I really liked was the salsa I guess read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Beans :( - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Cheap delicious tacos with a fun inside vibe and outdoor patio. Can't complain about cheap beer and decently priced basic cocktails. Great for dinner or brunch. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Breakfast taco and beer - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

When I first walked in the person at the cash register was watching an Insane Clown Posse video on her phone. She sat it down and seemed a bit put off that someone had interrupted her. But she remained pleasant through our small interaction, just not upbeat, positive or engaging. The food was actually quite good. I was pleased with the cheese sauce, though I had doubts at first. The sauce wasn't too salty and was a good complement to the burrito. The burrito itself was well made and the meat was not overcooked or mushy. I was thrilled with their teas! They had great flavor and were a great beverage to accompany the meal! In spite of the indifferent service, I'd come back for the food to try new options. read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Smothered burrito and drink - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Who knew the best place in town to snag a giant cheap beer was Fuzzy's Tacos. When you can get an 18 ounce beer in a giant frosted Margarita glass for 1.89 you are in the money and in the beer! This is not some random deal either, its all day every day! Mind you, you get Busch Light, but heck it goes down easy and taste good and when it's this cold it would be the perfect combos with some tacos or a burrito! The staff here was super nice and they even had some milk for my little guy who can't quite do the 18 ounce beer for another 20 years.. Even on a Saturday after the farmers Market the staff kept the place clean and got folks food out fast! I dig this place and for a spot so close to down town and the ball park this is a great go to pre game for some cheap beers or post Farmers Market lunch spot! read more

We came here on a whim for Taco Tuesday and loved it! It's a fun atmosphere with the garage doors that open to the patio - perfect for summer nights. The tacos were so reasonable and delicious! Some of the tacos are only $1 on taco tuesdays (shredded chicken, beef and veggie). The mango swirl margarita was amazing thanks to David, who gave us excellent service and drinks! We will be back! read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Fuzzy's frozen swirl - mango flavor. The mix regular margarita with mango with sugar on the rim. It's so good! - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Stopped here numerous times now and they're generally pretty good all around. Ran into a time or two now that the service has been slow where there's no one at the register to take your order. The foods good for the price and it's got a good vibe to the place! read more

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I enjoy this place. It's kind of a guilty pleasure. The atmosphere is pseudo sports bar patio industrial. High tables and booths available. Service is mostly no frills, but a fun atmosphere. Parking lot allows for 2 hrs of parking free, just make sure to validate your ticket. Prices aren't too bad, drinks are good. I usually have chicken nachos or something similar and haven't been disappointed. Good for gatherings after work and lunches. Downtown near the baseball ballbark and Science Center. Check it out, I always enjoy it! read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Came to fuzzys and ordered margaritas and food. Wouldn't serve my 25 year old friend who had a present ID. The manager went around and talked about it the situation to various different tables. It made us and the people she was ranting to uncomfortable. Extremely unprofessional and seemed like she had no experience handling a situation like this. read more

I had ordered a margarita to go and noticed some customers disrupting and causing a scene in the restaurant. Loved that the staff remained calm and friendly. I heard some complaints about being asked for an ID but if your ordering something like a margarita of course your gonna be asked for an ID just like the rest of us. Very impressed by how this shop handled the situation! read more

Racially profiled me my sister and niece went here today worst experience of my life when I say I'll never return I mean that then they went to get 3 workers to see if my niece was drinking and she wasn't she was drinking pop they kept watching I said something they was rude aruged with us and some other customer was recording instead of them coming to ask us was my niece drinking they didn't they made us feel uncomfortable they didn't ask nobody else for ID'S nor was any one else racially profiled I recommend to never go there also when we was leaving there was a customer was saying Bye and being smart worst experience of my life read more

We stopped in on a Friday evening after spending some time at Mixology at the Science Center. I really like the building they are in, as it's fresh, modern, and very clean. We ordered a few different things to try and our food was ready relatively quickly. Chips & Queso - I appreciate it when places actually season their chips! Some places don't even put salt on them :( Fuzzy's has a nice seasoning salt on the chips, and the queso tastes really good. It's a little on the thin side for my liking, but it thickens up as it cools so it's all good! Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burrito - YUM. There was the perfect amount of bacon in this baby, and the eggs were like little yellow pillows of delight. I put a little of the queso from our chips on it, and it was heaven. Tacos - The brisket was really salty, so we will pass on that one next time. Their fish taco was okay, but wasn't anything special. We both really enjoyed the California Heat taco, though! The tempura shrimp was delicious and we would definitely recommend trying that one out! We would definitely come back if we are in the area and looking for some quick and yummy tacos and chips. read more

This is it! Simple and yummy. It's great for both families and adults only as they have some fun drinks to try. It seems to be a good option for a variety of people. TVs everywhere with a variety of sports showing too. Staff is friendly and helpful. Great patio area. Negatives: line to order. It takes FOREVER as they only have 1 person taking food orders on a busy Saturday lunch time (witnessed twice) and 1 bartender. They just seem short staffed as tables need cleaned off, basics like straws were out. Don't forget to validate your parking! read more

Fuzzy's Taco Shop - Huevos ranchers - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Enjoyed a quick bite after a visit to the Civic Center. Nice sized portions. Quick service. This would be a great place to have a beer and a taco before or after an Iowa Cubs game. read more