There service was great, this was our first time coming to this place/location cause we moved here from out of state and we heard a lot about this place so we had to give a try and I'm happy we did. The guy there showed us everything they had and that whatever we ordered we couldn't go wrong, especially with the flour tacos. And even though we got our food to go the place still looked nice and quiet, I will be coming back here soon. read more

Tasty Tacos - The flour tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

It's all in the name. Tasty Tacos, reasonable prices quick order at the counter service. Always friendly. I got a cheese quesadilla too it was something like you would make at home but wouldn't be as good. The tacos are the star of the show! A must stop when I'm rolling through town around lunch. read more

It's a Des Moines classic, been around for fifty years.It was one of the first Mexican places in town. It's a family owned restaurant The menu certainly appeals to local Iowans The owner has six restaurants around the area so he definitely has the formula right. I think the family is originally from.Mexico but they didn't bring the spiciness with them. It's very much geared for a midwestern Classic clintel. This is review is for the mothership Is the original one on the south side. The parking is okay. Its not just about food which is ok it's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. The restaurant was clean and they also have a nice seating area.The service was fast and efficient. It seems to be very popular with locals in the area. It is Mexican restaurant that focuses on a classic Gringo clientele. This is not a contemporary restaurant. It's limited spiciness with fryed flour tortillas That remind me of crunchy navajo bread. I.had the beef which was like a loose meat taco.We're shredded in lettuce and cheese. I also had a chicken tacos.I tried one and it seriously was not my cup of tea although the serving was plentiful, I can't criticize it.But I felt that the food that I had was not very flavorful, but obviously there were a lot of people there that liked it.So it's probably as I said just not my cup of tea. As long as you have the right expectations, you won't be disappointed like I said parking was okay.Cleanliness was ok and staff were very prompt and helpful. read more

Always a great place to get fast tacos and and chips. Service was fast and the restaurant was clean. read more

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It's my favorite tasty taco location. I prefer Henry J's tacos but the tacos are good. I prefer the enchiladas read more

Tasty Tacos - The beef enchilada was delicious - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

As expected: fast and accurate. I had an original taco and the krispies, which are the cinnamon and sugar sprinkled tortilla chips. These are my favorite in the metro. I didn't really care for the cheese curds so next time I won't order them. Service was friendly and the restaurant was clean and inviting. I appreciate the staff helping corral the sauces and cleaning tables as able also. read more

Tasty Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

Best tacos in town! I got the beef original flour taco. I'm always eating here. It's the kind of taco you will crave. Such friendly staff. I love their hot sauce. read more

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I've been going to Tasty Tacos for years! I always get their original flour tacos. I highly recommend those with their house salsa. Definitely a staple restaurant in the Des Moines area. Local or not, you have to try this place! read more

I have loved Tasty Tacos for years...I live in Indianola, IA now so when we travel to Des Moines about once a month we have to stop at Tasty Tacos for tacos to take home for dinner. We sometimes have time to eat at the restaurant so we enjoy eating there as well...!! I originally started going to their first Tasty Tacos and really enjoyed them then and now I am hooked on their tacos...would be nice if they had one in Indianola but we still are able to get to Des Moines and get our tacos...!! read more

I'm not from Iowa and I learned that people grew up with Tasty Taco, so I've heard a lot of good reviews on it since I moved here. I saw pictures online and I didn't think it looked appealing at all but the reviews are good so I tried it. I'm never going back. It tastes exactly how it looks. Bland. Processed. Canned. Just very bad. I had the enchiladas and the most popular item, beef taco. I couldn't eat the taco, nasty. The enchiladas were fine and I finished them because I was hungry. To each their own but I was very disappointed, personally. Taco Bell is way better and that's saying something read more

Tasty Tacos is one of our favorite chain restaurants in Des Moines! They fry their flour tortillas for the shell. Their meat filling has a lovely sauce with beans in it. They keep it hot and fresh. I love their sides and hot sauce. Fabuloso! Not truly Mexican food, but it is a really fun taco. read more

Tasty Tacos - We ate the taco before pictures - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I like tasty tacos, but this one, in my opinion, is not as good as the one on West Des Moines. I grew up on the south side and I've seen this tasty tacos grow from the little shop it was into this newer building they have now. I've eaten here many many times. The last few times I've eaten here it just wasn't as fresh as it should be. The food was like warm and just not as good as usual. The interior was also just dirty. No clean tables and floors were muddy. I still love tatsty tacos and I will give this place another chance if I'm on the south, but if having the option I'd go to a different one first. read more

Tasty Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

We were in Des Moines for a soccer tournament and someone suggested going to Tasty Tacos. My husband had the flour tacos and I had an enchilada. The salsa is some of the best we've ever had, so we bought some to go. VERY good food! read more

Ordered a flour taco and a burrito from the Southside location 1-13-22 thru Door dash. The so called burrito was a joke..small sized with very little filling and basically tasteless..and I paid $3.25 for this pathetic thing! The flour taco was good but definitely not worth $3.50. Tasty Tacos used to be a good place with good food..not anymore. Taking my business elsewhere from now on read more

I have to say, NOTHING COMPARES TO TASTY TACOS!!! You dont even need to stray further than what originally comes in a plain taco: the combination of meat and beans is perfection. Top it off with their signature salsa...ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!!!! Hands down the best thing in Des Moines! (High Life's broasted chicken is 2nd best!) read more

Tasty Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I have to say I was very unimpressed. I was told by many people how good the chicken was so you can imagine my surprise when I bit into my taco to find processed chicken. The flour taco itself was fine and the lettuce and cheese seemed fresh but if I wanted processed chicken I could have just as easily gone and had a gordita at Taco Bell. Sorry Des Moines but this one was a disappointment. read more

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I have a huge concern over your Ankeny location. I was given the wrong order, called for a refund and was told if I wanted a refund or if I wanted to come pick up (drive 40 mins round trip) the correct order I needed to bring back the incorrect food so it can go to the right person. My kids had already thrown a fit about being starving and the food we received was gross and threw it in the trash. My concern is that this violates the Iowa health code and scares me to even order from your restaurant ever again. Additionally, it is well known that you go to the Ankeny location for the food and not for the friendly service. The "manager " was very rude and hung up on me. I'm sure you receive messages you ignore all the time, but as a business owner myself, I hope you can use this feedback and not ignore it. Thanks read more

Monday night I visited one of my all time favorite restaurants, Tasty Tacos on S.E.14th. Every time I return home from California I make it a point of stopping by this family owned and operated business and one of my childhood favorites. That said, I know the original owners would have been appalled and disappointed in what was being heard throughout the restaurant by its customers! Being a musician, I have respect for all genres of music, but not when it contains language that is both vulgar and inappropriate for a family eating establishment. I know the Mosqueda family very well, and this would not be the culture or environment that they would have ever allowed or approved of for their restaurants! As a former manager in a customer service industry, I would be taking a hard look at the talent on my team and addressing and taking the necessary steps to correct the issue promptly. read more

COVID-19 update. Open for business but with less staff. They may not answer the phone so be patient and appreciative. Business is preferring carry out only at this time. Business requests for everyone to maintain social distance when ordering. Please be patient they are doing the best they can. read more

I have family out here in Des Moines and every time I visit, I force them to take me on a tasty taco run. The flour tortilla is the main reason. A taco averages about 3.25-3.50 per taco which is kind of pricey for fast food in my opinion but it doesn't seem to stop me from buying them. I can get full off 1-2 tacos. My favorite is hands down the chicken flour taco. Each taco is packed. Comes with the meat, lettuce, and a ton of cheese. The steak was a little too dry for me but that might be because I like my beef red. The pork is great! You can add more into your tacos for a little extra like sour cream, tomatoes, etc. The hot sauce isn't that spicy but it's definitely worth trying. Also, if you do have an appetite get the nachos. Deep fried crunchy flour tortilla with cheese is amazing. Basically, if you're in Des Moines just give this place a try! read more

Tasty Tacos - Nachos and flour tacos - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I was in town for work and a buddy told me to get 2 original flour tacos and honestly, they're amazing tacos. Highly recommend this place, it's awesome. read more

I was never sure why there was so much hype over Tasty Tacos. I've eaten at many locations with average meals. Definitely prefer the larger restaurants more. Tasty Taco could be priced more reasonably but it's not. I never understand how the food is authentic when it isn't even cooked the way it should be, to be authentic. It isn't bad though. It just isn't good. It is average. It is nothing special. The cooks appear disheveled at times & I'm not sure I trust them being in charge of my meal. The counter staff are generally not interested in being friendly or social & look at you like you're bothering them. I am definitely ok with only eating here once a year. It's dirty inside, floors sticky, trash littered in the parking lot. And don't get me started on the restrooms. And, do they ever replace the salsa that is on the table that everyone & their dog touches? read more

We went to tasty tacos in Ankeny yesterday! We ate at outside table. This table had never been cleaned.. had to go to my car and get sanitizer to clean table.. the crispy tacos where not great ! Little to no cheese ect...ect.. we where so disappointed. Because they never made an attempt to clan out side tables, we will not give this restaurant a second chance.. Also the door handles and door where not clean.. read more

I don't understand why everyone is in love with salty taco...sorry Tasty Taco. Sorry first timer here and this hype is a huge let down. The same is not pleasant even my 5 year old walked in and said the food smells bad. I got a steak taco that i wish i could forget, my daughter got salty french fries and chips and salsa. I won't ever be back....never read more

Worst tacos I've ever had. there were tons of flies and a general look of uncleanliness in the store. looked like a front for a drug operation. I ordered 2 tacos and they had grey slimy meat and disgusting greasy shells. there was no flavor and I was so afraid that I was eating a fly that I didn't even finish my meal. an abominations to the taco name. do not go here. read more

Been coming here since I was a teenager ager. On the 18th of May 22 we were at the e 29th store. It was not busy but I have never seen it take so long. When I got my cheese enchilada there was what looked like and had the consistency of a fingernail In it. This may be our last visit. read more

It has gotten pricier here but I never complain after eating here. I always get the regular taco (though I hear the chicken one is almost as good). If you're from out of town it's a must for at least one meal. I grew up here and in it's own way it is as good as the Mexican in CA though not the same. The fresh hot sauce is handed out with each order so you know it doesn't sit on the table for days on end. It's fried Mexican tacos in a flour shell. I usually get two though one will satisfy. Highly recommended. read more

I was first introduced to Tasty Tacos when I came to Des Moines a few years back and now am a regular customer. Their tacos taste different from anywhere else I've been in my life, they taste REAL. Their flour tacos and nachos are the staple items, must try! Their decor is order at the counter from an old school looking menu, which is interesting. The whole feel with the restaurant is like a family run place. They have expanded so much I think they are available to everyone in the area. One thing I learned is that their burritos are very small...order a lot if you plan to get full. Their sides are tasty as well. Staff is friendly, but you won't really interact with them. read more

Tasty Tacos is uniquely Tasty Tacos. They're a staple of "Mexican" food for central Iowa. While I have experienced authentic Mexican food in a number of places around the United States, I would consider Tasty Tacos comparable in quality and taste. Their namesake tacos are unmatched - full of meat and beans with a rich fried shell and light greens and cheese. I was introduced to Tasty Tacos as a child and I have passed this great family-friendly tradition on to my own children. We love it and think you will too! read more

Delicious high quality food. It amuses me when someone states Mexican food is, or is not "authentic". This food is authentic to the family tradition of the couple who started the restaurant in 1961 using his families recipes from Mexico. Like any countries food, cuisine varies widely by region and within families. The signature item, (the tacos) are not that complex: tasty seasoned meat blends, cheese, lettuce and tomato in a deep fried flour tortilla shell. Simple but delicious and a real iconic food experience near to the hearts of those who call Des Moines their home. My favorite item is the flour tostada because the refried beans are the best I have had anywhere. I love slathering on their made in-house taco sauce. The sauce is a little spicy. The fried sides (Cheese Curds, Poppers, tasty tators etc are not outstanding as these are frozen items, not made in house. They offer some good variety but it isn't what the place is valuable for. I do like the wings. read more

I love getting a bag of freshly made tacos, go home and just devour them. Tasty tacos are one of if not the greatest restaurant ever! Just name one place better than tasty tacos. Tasty tacos are my go-to spot to chow down on some delicious food. I absolutely love to have Mexican food, it is simply exquisite. read more

Tasty Tacos is my favorite only because of their original taco. Full of meat/bean mixture, shreds of lettuce and cheese wrapped up in a delicious fried flour shell that is crispy but chewy. Make sure to drench them in plenty of their house made salsa for the full effect. I have tried other menu items(chicken burrito, beef enchiladas, nachos) and they are ok, but literally nothing compares to the original taco! I don't dine in for the ambiance, the SE 14th location is pretty bare bones style wise, but the plentiful salsa in squeeze bottles makes it worthwhile. read more

Probably the best place to get tacos in the Des Moines area! Great place to go for a $5 lunch!! Cheap meal and quality food. If you are looking for authentic, look elsewhere. But I do believe they have made it on Food Network before(the chain, I don't think this location). read more

Tasty Tacos - 3 steak tacos, bean dip, rice, and their hot sauce! - Mexican Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

We stopped in here just before closing at 10 pm and they were not hesitant about serving us, and that's an anomaly in itself in des moines. I was trying to stay off eating meat that day so I had the bean burrito and bean taco. They were fine. I will say that the jalapeno poppers were excellent, crispy, good amount of cream cheese and hot. I might venture here again but not on a meatless day read more

Great flour tacos built this business. Be sure to try one if you are new to Des Moines. Fast service and clean. Fair prices.

I am so sorry to write this about a business i have visited many times and the one time I get horrible service, (by the manager). I called in a fairly large order, paused between orders, waiting for a indication to keep going which never happened. So I gave the orders one by one. I was told 15 minutes, which i was delayed a bit by my business. I went in to a busy lunch time rush, as normal there, the side taking orders was out the door (29th and Euclid location). I walked in and phone order side had one person there so I waited for that to be completed, and stepped forward as the cashier called for the next person out of the order line to come over. I have been there before and the phone order side is usually does pickup orders first. I said i had a order to pick up and gave him the name. I saw the sign on the cash register that they were out of poppers and Quacamole. I asked the guy checking me out if I got either of those items since they were both on my order and He stated, um no, we are out. I stated the guy on the phone said nothing, he said "well he is new its his second day" then he proceeded to tell me that they did not do Chicken Quesadillas, so he did a Chicken burrito instead. I told him the person on the phone did not tell me that either but I want the Cheese quesadilla. He then said we will wait for that, and went on to the next person. then he looked at me and said "well" I said are you ready for me and he never looked me in the eye, just "yep". I did not know this at the time but he was the manager. When I called to tell them they left out a couple things we ordered, he said just a minute, got my phone order, and said what are you looking for . I said a Chicken taco, and onion rings. he said onion rings you were not charged for. and the chicken taco you got. I said two or three more times that I did not receive a chicken taco. we had burritos, enchaladas, but no taco. he kept telling me I know you got a taco. I said the whole order is sitting on my desk and there is no TACO. then he said "you can come back and we will get them for you" . Now this was a person who identified himself as the MANAGER , I basically told him that I was not coming back and that this was the worst treatment I have ever had in all the times I have been coming to this location. And yes I did get charged for the Chicken taco. read more

Flour tacos are the best kept secret in town. Anyone from out of town that is looking for a great taco I send to Tasty Tacos. Great hot sauce. If you order a good size order togo call ahead and they will have them packed and ready to go with their delicious hot sauce. Not open Sunday. read more

Upon moving to Des Moines I did a lot of research as to what restaurants I should try. Tasty Tacos always got good a good mention. The reason why this review gets 3 stars, instead of 4 or 5 is because at this location the service wasn't very good, the wait was long, and the food was cold by time we got it. Don't order the enchiladas, they're not saucy. They seem to be the same as the burrito, I actually couldn't tell the two apart. Your best bet is to get the regular flour taco. The shell is like one of those "Indian" tacos that you get at the state fair. They taste great, and are loaded with cheese. Maybe a little too much cheese. By all means, go to Tasty Tacos! It's great fast food. read more

It might be because I haven't had TT in awhile, but these were absolutely mind blowingly delicious. My hubs and I shared flour nachos with cheese (always an excellent choice!!) and we each got an original taco. Service was super fast and the place was clean. This is a way better and even probably a little healthier place to eat besides McD's and BK and I'm sure it's cheaper too!!! read more

My husband and I visited Tasty Tacos yesterday, as I hadn't been in probly 15+ years, and it's a place everyone rants and raves about, saying how amazing they are. I couldn't disagree more!! Upon walking in, the place was large and white on the inside. Lots of uncomfortable, hard, plastic booths for dine-in customers. It felt very cold and unwelcoming. My husband ordered a regular taco and I ordered a chicken burrito. The server was also cold and unwelcoming, no smiles or thanks. While getting drinks we noticed the children's booster seats sitting nearby, absolutely black with sticky filth. Once we got our food and sat down, the smell of the CANNED chicken wafting from my burrito was nauseating. Not only did it have a tuna-esque smell, but I could also smell the metallic can from which the chicken came. The taco was fine, no complaints from my husband. But considering how awful the burrito was, it has turned us both off from ever going back again. I'm extremely disappointed in everyone's local favorite. read more