First time here and had a great experience. Just really good neighborhood Mexican place with all the favorites. My carne asada tacos were just what I was looking for. Chips and salsa were good. Service was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Habanero's - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Real authentic Mexican food with generous side and water. Would recommend burritos ponchos. Nice ambiance. Service was good , polite and efficient. read more

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We went on a Monday and they had 2.99 margaritas that were delicious. The food was so good would definitely go back again. We are from out of town so unfortunately we won't be able to go back. read more

My favorite restaurant! The staff is so friendly and always very helpful! The food is delicious and I come almost every week!

This place was on my list of places to try for a while. We had visited Denver a couple of weeks ago and had a great smothered burrito there. We were trying to find a place here that served something like that and this place was recommended to me. My husband got the burrito banderas which was topped with cheese dip and red and green sauces. I got the enchiladas verdes. Both dishes looked good and were presented well but the taste was pretty bland. The meat in both of our dishes didn't taste like it had much seasoning other than maybe salt and pepper. We were hoping for something that had more authentic flavor. The food did come out fast and was hot. I was hoping for red sauce on my enchiladas but didn't see that on the menu. The green sauce didn't have much flavor. It was also very tight in the smaller room we were in. They shoehorned four tables in there and the server kept bumping into my back every time she was serving someone at one of the two other tables near ours. I would say if you like real authentic Mexican flavors, skip this place. read more

Habanero's - burrito banderas - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Went tonight as a family - visiting from out of town and staying at a Vrbo nearby. Checked lots of websites and reviews and decided on Habanero's and it was absolutely the right call. Wonderful service and excellent food. Highly recommend!! read more

I'd really like to give this place 5 stars. The food was really good and the service wasn't bad; food service was very fast... almost too fast. I think if we'd been in a booth instead of a dining table in the center, my experience would have been 5 star. I had the fish tacos. They were good, but not exceptional, and didn't come out as hot (as in temperature) as I would have liked. The seasoning was only 3 to 4 star as well; nothing exceptional. There were 3 of us at a table for four, and I thought we barely had enough space. All in all, it was a good place. If I lived in Des Moines, I could see visiting frequently. As an out-of-towner here on business, it's not a "destination" place. read more

Have you visited Habaneros in the Drake Neighborhood? If your answer is no, please take a trip there! Especially on Friday's for their Margarita Pitcher deals! The chips were fresh and warm, the salsa had a perfect kick, and the entree options are extensive! They have lots of seating and a small outdoor patio! Indulge in some amazing Mexican food at Habaneros next week during the Drake Relays! The service was relatively slow when we visited, but it was a very busy Friday. Very friendly staff and food came out in a reasonable time, just long time to get checks! They also refilled our chips multiple times which was a bonus! I would go back to try the burritos or fajitas next time! read more

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Such great service and a very fun atmosphere! Had a amazing time, very memorable and at a fair price....did I mention the service was great. If you ever get a chance do stop in to grab a bite to eat. You will surely be satisfied! read more

Habanero's - Inside at a table - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Ordered takeout from here tonight and it was awesome - I ate way too much but I'm not even sorry! The chips, salsa, guacamole, taquitos, quesadillas, rice, and flan were all sooo good. The prices were in line with most Mexican restaurants, and the service was excellent. Here's a link to the menu: https://www.google.com/search?q=habaneros+des+moines&oq=habañeros+des&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i22i30i457j0i22i30l3.10733j0j9&client=ms-android-uscellular-us&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#lkt=LocalPoiMenu&trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:794452191957536760,rc_q:Habanero's,ru_q:Habanero's,trex_id:u read more

Wow! Our first trip to this place was great! Excellent and kind service. Amazing and delicious food!! Honestly couldn't complain about a thing. The whole experience was great and the prices are better! Support this local read more

Habanero's - Jumbo margarita - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I went there Saturday for my birthday dinner when all my gust got there we had ordered our food once my food and 2 of my other gust food came out we discovered our rice was hard we told our waiter our waiter ignored us when we got our rice it was okay once it was time to pay we let our waiter know their was 4 people that was going to be on the same bill they didn't listen when we explained it they got smart so we had to end up paying for a meal they was suppose to put on the same bill of one of my gust but they way me And my gust was talked to I would never go there and the next day after I looked at my card they charged it twice they was very rude I'll never recommend to eat that honestly they should be shut down read more

I had a solid 5 Star experience!!! Service lightning-fast ! Bottle of beer nice & COLD & served with a FROSTY glass!! I had a 2 steak taco dinner, served w/rice & beans. TASTY, Generous Portions and a overall 5 Star Quality Dinner!!! read more

First time here and it was great service & great food. So glad we ordered the side of fresh guacamole: delicious! We will be back again.

I only like certain mexican food.... but honey whenever I can get a 1.99 Margarita and a chimichanga meal for 8.00 and it's delicious you have my buisness and they are super nice!! The lady was too close(coronavirus) but hopefully I won't get sick from her but everything else was on point!!! Steak tacos are just really good and clean establishment!!! Overall yummy! read more

Habanero's - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Me and my husband went here for lunch. Here had nachos, and I had fajitas. We poured 11/2 cups of water off our plates. WATER!!! WHEN I ADDRESS OUR WAITRESS SHE SHRUGGED. We got up aft that point, never having eating our food. Offer no compensation. We paid by CC/ and didn't not leave a tip. We got our notice from CC, and the waitress gave herself a tip. SHE STOLE MONEY FROM US... If you go there your experience will be CRAP. And dont pay by credit they are thieves. Dawn Thomas read more

Food is incredible. One of the best Mexican restaurants that I've dined in years. Great Job team.

Good food, but really bad they don't offer an online menu to order from.; they have no website. Try and order when you have nothing to look at, sucks. You have to try opening a lot of different ratings websites and hopefully someone took photos of the pages of the menu while they were there so you can see what they offer and the prices. Unacceptable in these times. Too bad since the food is so good. read more

Easy online ordering for takeout. Food is always good! If you have not tried the LaPaz Enchiladas, you are missing out! Salsa fresh, chips, delicious - good price point and food is still hot when we get home. Well done Habanero's. Keep it up! Thank you for coming to the Drake neighborhood, I appreciate it! read more

I love this place but the last few times we've ordered to go our order is messed up both times a lady answered and she was to busy tryin to out talk me that she has messed up our order so sad to say I'll never go back EVER AGAIN read more

Great atmosphere.... Clean and welcoming. The staff was right there with warm chips and cold salsa! We ordered a margarita with Patron and a Michelada. For food we got the Fajitas Del Mar and Nachos Fajita Mix both were huge and amazing. We will definitely be back!! read more

Too legit to quit. Good food, staff is cool, beware the margarita flight - bigger than you think.

Wonderful! Blazing fast service. Delicious food. Delightful presentation. Loved every minute of the experience.

This is my go to Mexican restaurant. Best nachos in town if you ask me. Everyone I have taken her has enjoyed what they order. The only down fall is the building is smaller. Very reasonably priced in my opinion. read more

Currently at 45 min wait for take out. 3rd, and last time we have been here. Service is poor, often rude. English hardly spoken by staff. Order messed up last time, charged to fix it. An hour for take out is ridiculous. We won't be back. We tried to give ethem a chance, but they can't do the job. read more

The food- phenomenal. The vibes- immaculate. But when you leave you smell realllll bad. they need to crack a window or something. You smell for DAYS. read more

We really like the food and until tonight the service has been outstanding. Tonight however was bad.....we sat on the patio and waited 15 minutes before anyone took our order. The appetizer came with dinner and then we waited 30 minutes for the bill. It was clear watching others on the patio that everyone on the patio was being neglected. If you are going to have the patio as an option you better figure out how to staff it. read more

Ate on the patio a month ago. Food and service were outstanding. One of the best Mexican places in DSM. Excellent prices.

Love the people at Habanero's! The service is always wonderful and the food is great! It's a small warm festive Mexican restaurant that's worth a visit! read more

okayy where do I began. First off let me start off by saying this place is trash. If I could rate -100 I would. soooo I ordered a steak burrito thinking it comes with the usual (steak, rice, beans, pico, and sour cream) INISDE the burrito right.... NO! NEGATIVE! All of the "sides" literally came as a side like I had to make the burrito myself. Then I asked yaaa knowwww what is this and they stated this how they make they're burritos... Then I was asked if they would like they can remake it I said no I wanted to give it try. You know try something new. worse mistake ever So I pull off and park somewhere else juiced to finally have a burrito. Then here comes disappointment AGAIN! The food was fu*king BLAN!!!!! THEIR WASN'T A PINCH OF SEASON ON THE FOOD!!!! NOT EVEN A HINT OF SALT OF THE SH*T! Now Im hot! I just spent $20 on food that 1 didn't even come how it was suppose to and 2 had no seasoning and 3 VERY over priced! This place is disgrace to Mexican restaurants across American. Im telling y'all pls don't spend your money here unless you want plane and as* food. I WILL NEVER AGAIN IN LIFE spend my money here! EVER! I wish I could took better picture but this is all I got y'all. Being a girl from cali and tasting some bomb ass mexican food this right here. This sh*t right here bruh! This right here AINT IT!!!! read more

Habanero's - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Great service. The food is good, the chips are really good and the restaurant is very clean. Nice addition to the neighborhood!