Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant is a Des Moines, IA taco spot in the Highland Park area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 177 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Highland Park, Des Moines
- •Plenty of community reviews
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant serve?+
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant located?+
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant is at 1501 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA, in the Highland Park neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.
Is Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant good?+
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant has a 4.7★ average across 177 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.
How expensive is Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant?+
Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Des Moines taquería.
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