Whether it’s National Taco Day (October 4, 2019), 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 Fall 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
Antojitos Mexicanos – 4100 SW 9th Street, Des Moines
El Barco – 8801 Hickman Road, Urbandale
El Fogon – 1250 8th Street, West Des Moines
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant – 5825 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
Fuzzy’s Tacos – multiple locations (Ankeny and Des Moines)
Hacienda Vieja Mexican Restaurant – 2182, 200 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes
Henry J’s Taco House – 2920 SW 9th Street, Des Moines
La Casa Mexican Restaurant – 508 N. Jefferson Way, Indianola
La Feria Mexican Restaurant – 4450 E University Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Malo – 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines
Mamma’s Tacos – 2811 SE 14th Street, Des Moines
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant – 550 36th Avenue SW, Altoona
Nacho Tequilas – 1945 NW 86th Street, Clive
Rusty Taco – 9500 University Avenue #2108, West Des Moines
Taco Mariana’s – 1305 University 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!
