El Taco Guapo
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.
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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.
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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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