El Taco Guapo — tacos in Des Moines, IA

El Taco Guapo

4.9· 166 Google reviews·$·Lower Beaver

El Taco Guapo is a Des Moines, IA taco spot in the Lower Beaver area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.9★ rating across 166 Google reviews.

Rating
4.9
Loved by locals
Reviews
166
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 Lower Beaver, 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.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Lower Beaver, Des Moines
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Taco Guapo serve?+

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

Where is El Taco Guapo located?+

El Taco Guapo is at 3005 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA, in the Lower Beaver neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.

Is El Taco Guapo good?+

El Taco Guapo has a 4.9★ average across 166 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.

How expensive is El Taco Guapo?+

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

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