Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week, it’s a great day to sink your teeth into some tacos! With so many fantastic taco joints in Des Moines, though, it can be hard to choose where to go with your brood. So, here is a roundup of some new, authentic and fun taquerias to visit with kids. Let the fiesta in your mouth begin!
Looking for more ideas for dining out in the metro? See our Kids Eat Free List. And, be sure to check out our Spring Fun Guide for some fun things to do this season in Des Moines.
Here are some of our favorite family-friendly taco eateries in Des Moines:
Amigos Mexican Grill – 502 N Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny
El Barco – 8801 Hickman Road, Urbandale
El Fogon – 1250 8th Street, West Des Moines
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant – 5825 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Faustinos Taqueria – 4944 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines
Hacienda Vieja Mexican Restaurant – 2182, 200 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes
Henry J’s Taco House – 2920 SW 9th Street, Des Moines
Fiesta Jalapenos – 508 N. Jefferson Way, Indianola
La Feria Mexican Restaurant – 4450 E University Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant – 550 36th Avenue SW, Altoona
Paleteria La Michoacana – two locations on Grand Avenue and Douglas, Des Moines
Pico de Gallo – 6110 NW 86th Street, Johnston
Taco Mariana’s – 1305 University Avenue, Des Moines
Tacos & Tortas – 1184 SE University Avenue, Waukee
Tacos La Familia – 1610 6th Avenue, Des Moines
Tasty Tacos – multiple locations (Ankeny, Des Moines, Urbandale and West Des Moines)
Let’s taco bout it! We want to know what your family’s favorite taco spot in Des Moines is!
