Hickman location Maria's Mexican the BEST! Friendly service - both drive thru or dining in. The…read morevariety of salsa is awesome. Extensive menu and fresh churros! The breakfast burritos are HUGE and available anytime (even super late in the evening) great price point.

Small shop on the edge of Clive/Urbandale. Fast food…read moreMexican and it was ok. Not bad but not my favorite. Visited after a friend spoke highly of it. Had the carna asada tacos with guacamole, and ordered some beef enchiladas with queso on top. Guacamole did not have any flavor. Carne asada didn't taste like carne asada I was used to. It tasted more of a roasted and chopped up birria meat flavor. Every taco shop is different and have their own flavor. This place is not my flavor. Queso on enchiladas was a little bland too. I did enjoy the guacamole salsa that is packable at their sauce counter. Total was $31.xx. Tap to pay was accepted. Quiet shop during the dinner rush. Lots of to-go orders coming into shop. Space heaters were lined up around booths. It was not cold in there not sure why there were space heaters around. Ambiance was very outdated. Booths and chairs were very worn.

Their food truck is hands down one of the best in Des Moines! Everything is fresh and flavorful…read moreand the portions are hefty! The picture of the Mexican corn cup on their menu is only half the size of what you will end up getting! You will get a full 16 ounces cup full! The street tacos and the nachos are highly recommended.

Food was affordable and good tasting. Like that there were options to build your own so it was…read morecustomized for our groups tastes. It was quick once we got up to the counter for getting the food. We took ours to go - which it was packaged well and easy to eat at or new location. Would return if back in the area

My last review was two years ago. The parking is good and accessible. Its a family owned place and…read morethe staff are friendly and always helpful. They still make their own salsas of differing heat and flavors. Its a all day taco spot .Their Birra is homemade and excellent as well as all their taco fillings being homemadeand fresh. Their chips are homemade and served warm. They make a wonderful homemade hibiscus tea. They also have Jarrittos pop. Its a cheerful place with wonderful murals.

What a hidden gem! Tucked away in a strip mall in a quiet Beaverdale neighborhood, it's easy to…read moreoverlook. I stopped for a quick lunch on a Tuesday. Taco Tuesday specials so I was able to get 2 fully loaded delicious tacos for $7. The meal included a few bites of potatoes and onions (just enough) and a small basket of chips. Great deal and good food. Only one note: they do not have any free items to drink. Bottled water is available for purchase.

You'll definitely get great portions for the prices here! My burrito was massive, the pickled…read moreveggies come in a little zip lock bag and the churros comes in pairs. Ordered food for delivery and food came nice and hot. Fajita burrito: again, is massive. Great portions. However, I did come across many pieces of fat that I could not chew. Could use more flavor as well so add plenty of hot sauce and guac. Pickled veggies: aren't really pickled but more boiled? The spicy peppers were good. Raspberry churros: lacked flavor, even though it's covered in sugar. Couldn't really taste the raspberry.

This restaurant is delicious. Fresh and tasty everything is amazing. I got the birria burrito with…read morefries. Lots of taste without breaking the bank. The cheesecake chimichangas was to die for as well as their churros! Try this place, you won't be disappointed.

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.

Greetings all who is reading my excerpt it is Thaddeus once again. I have come to give my honest…read morerating for this fine establishment. If you recall my first rating, you can recall I was not very happy with my time. With great joy and happiness I can say for sure, that this was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. This is due to the idea and the concept of shrimp in this establishment, me and my contemporary, Fredrick, had a great time consuming this fine food. The service was quick and good as always, the ambiance was just what I was looking for on this fine cool Monday afternoon. In conclusion this fine establishment has made up for its last transgression against me 10/10 would come again. Thaddeus

Chicken, Pork or Beef are great options for your Bowl that is loaded with rice with plenty of tasty…read moresides to select. As you enter you are greeted with HOLA! The wrap around windows in the seating area is spacious and comfortable with a quiet view of the scenic green space and traffic.

This is a terrific option if you are looking for a no-frills, quality food, family-owned…read moreexperience. I was impressed with the menu, loaded with great options that made it difficult to decide because they were so appealing. Order at the counter when you initially arrive, and they'll serve you before the cash register because this family has it down to a science. Coca-Cola products. Loved my Carne Asada tacos, tasty, great salsa (especially the hot variety), and yummy chips. They have a new happy customer.

This place has become a favorite go to. The folks serving us there are always friendly, fast and…read morenice. The place is always clean and well organized. They are efficient and the food and selection is always as fresh as possible. Prices are slowly rising but still very competitive and way better than the other build a burrito type shops! If have not tried it you are missing out !

I was so excited to come back here because this was one of my favorite childhood restaurants. I…read morehadn't been in years and decided to order my usual, even buying two because I remembered how much I loved them. Unfortunately, I had no idea the ownership and ingredients had changed. The food tasted nothing like it used to and was honestly disappointing. I ended up throwing one away and giving the other to someone else because I couldn't eat it. What made the experience even worse was that after I explained the issue, no one offered to remake my order, provide a refund, or offer any kind of solution. I understand recipes and ownership can change over time, but customer service shouldn't. Sadly, this visit didn't live up to the memories I had, and I don't see myself coming back.

About a year(ish) ago Taco Casa changed ownership and went through a remodel…read more If you're not familiar with Taco Casa... It's been around for about a hundred years. It's located in the triangle at MLK and Douglas. And it's easily one of the most divisive restaurants in the metro. People either LOVE Taco Casa or they HATE it. Lol They gave me a reminder of how much I miss this place. In the past this used to be regular stop for me. I've eaten hundreds if not a thousand chicken soft tacos with onion... But I've neglected it since the ownership change. Any military veteran will probably tell you... "NEVER wash my coffee cup!" When you knock off the primer (the stain) it ruins the taste the coffee. I'd heard about the staffing changes and the remodel and couldn't help but think... How can you do all that and not compromise some of the flavor? I don't do change well. There are certain expectations. It's like Waffle House. If I walk into a Waffle House and don't get "Hey Honey!" or "What can I get you Sweetheart?" by a server that's missing a few teeth and who can fit into something smaller than a size 18... I'm out. Well... Everything I'd heard was true. The place looked great! The rotunda has been remodeled. No more raggedy booths it's all low and high top tables now. I bet it doesn't even leak any more... They have a brand new point of sale system and a fountain soda machine just to the Left of the front counter. The menu board is electronic...not plastic with modular letters and numbers. Even though the hot sauces taste the same it's no longer serve yourself from the squeeze bottles in the ice bucket. They give the red and green to you in individual cups. No more chili dogs and they've added fajitas and a couple other items to the menu. I ordered two chicken soft tacos with onion and a large Coke. $17 and change before tip. They offer a 15% discount for military and veterans now... I didn't notice this signage until after our transaction had been completed. No biggie. I'll remember it next time. That's a great thing for the owners to offer especially being just downhill from the VA Hospital! The wait seemed much shorter than many of my previous trips. They called my name and I went up and took my tray and headed to a table. The moment of truth... Did taking the primer off ruin the taste? Other than getting sour cream that I didn't ask for... They were delicious! And I don't mind sour cream so that's all good. The chicken still has that shredded texture I love. The cheese melts in your mouth and accentuates the taste. Add the green! And they were wet! Some people probably don't like how much they drip, but it's part of the Taco Casa experience! With the chicken you have to do the lean like eating a proper Italian Beef that's been dipped. You eat completely over the tray so you don't open your shirt up as collateral damage... But they were OH SO good! Same great taste. The only thing I regret is that it's been a year+ since my last visit to Taco Casa. Now I'll level with you on something. The ONLY thing I normally eat here is the chicken items. Under the old ownership there was something about the ground beef grind/texture that I didn't care for. BUT other people really like some of those ground beef items. I didn't try a beef item today. That may have changed under the new ownership. But you're on your own. I will say you can't go wrong with the chicken soft tacos...! Oh and I forgot to mention... If $17 seems expensive for two soft tacos and a large Coke. Those tacos are about the size of a swaddled newborn baby. One would be more than enough for most people. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551371055892 https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/taco-casa-des-moines