El Amigo Tacos — tacos in Des Moines, IA

El Amigo Tacos

4.8· 69 Google reviews·$·Greater South Side

El Amigo Tacos is a Des Moines, IA taco spot in the Greater South Side area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 69 Google reviews.

Rating
4.8
Loved by locals
Reviews
69
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Greater South Side, Des Moines

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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Greater South Side, Des Moines
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Amigo Tacos serve?+

El Amigo Tacos is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Amigo Tacos located?+

El Amigo Tacos is at 4506 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA, in the Greater South Side neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.

Is El Amigo Tacos good?+

El Amigo Tacos has a 4.8★ average across 69 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.

How expensive is El Amigo Tacos?+

El Amigo Tacos sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Des Moines taquería.

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