Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill — tacos in Des Moines, IA

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill

4.9· 1,109 Google reviews·$$·Highland Park

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill 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 4.9★ rating across 1,109 Google reviews.

Rating
4.9
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,109
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Highland Park, Des Moines
  • •Strong Google review volume

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.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Highland Park, Des Moines
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill serve?+

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill located?+

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill is at 1234 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA, in the Highland Park neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.

Is Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill good?+

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill has a 4.9★ average across 1,109 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.

How expensive is Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill?+

Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Des Moines taquería.

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