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Tasty Tacos

3.6 (118 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Adrienne N.

Ok, it's not gonna be your classic authentic taco that you'd get on a "coast" (I've had SoCal tacos), but honestly this taco was really tasty. Homemade Taco Bell is a good description and I actually stopped by Tasty Tacos bc there's no Taco Bell or Taco John's on Mills Civic. I got the original taco and without their hot sauce it's decent. It's like Taco Bell where you have to add their hot sauce to make it taste better. It's decently seasoned, but it could use more for my high standards. The fluffy taco shell is really good imo and honestly it didn't make me feel as bleh like I usually do after eating a lot of fast food. Each taco is a little under $4 but it's a really huge portion. Two tacos was super filling for me. I give it a 5/5 because as long as you go into it knowing it's fast-food style on the same level as Taco Bell, then it's a pretty solid taco. The service was pretty speedy too!

Amy J.

Got a fluffy fried tortillas for their floor tacos. Lacking sauce like a crema or pico to tie it all together. Rather dry due to this lack of sauce bc all they give you is a salsa that is too spicy for me. Cheap and can't complain otherwise. Decent breaded onion rings- not beer battered but the crumble type breading. Those needed a sauce badly.

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Steve P.

Love this place. Simply, quick, good value. The original is the way to go. Busy lunch spot. Friendly folks, plenty of parking. Will be back! Good rice too!

Tacos, enchiladas  , onion rings, taters, rice and beans, chili
Jil G.

Tasty taco is an absolute staple when you are in Des Moines. I always have to make a stop. Original flour tacos is where is at and always has been. I was actually really surprised how good the chili was. Their hot sauce is spicy yet chuggable. If you're in the area go. Your mouth and stomach will thank me later

"Steak" taco

Not an ounce of flavor in the meat, fatty, steak looks gray....personally not a fan of the shell which is likely what sets them apart but it's like puffed bread....would not return.

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Kamilia L.

I had the original Flour Taco and was underwhelmed. It wasn't the tacos that I remembered as a child. It was small and mediocre. The seasoning wasn't explosive either. I only got 1 taco as I usually go to the East side location #Eastside but this tasted like a Southside taco (inside joke). The location was clean though

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Olivia S.

The food is comparable to Taco Via in KC! I think it's great for what you pay! Don't expect anything fancy! The service is fast and efficient even at 12:30 PM on a Monday!

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Love this local group! Tacos are always amazing and the service is fast and pleasant!

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Favorite taco in Des Moines IA. I would highly recommend you give them a try. Make sure to use the hot sauce

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Food is a classic, service is quick! We stop here for quick tacos when in the area. Love the original flour tacos.

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I absolutely love Tasty Tacos! I visit family in Iowa and always make a point to stop in. Highly recommended!

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