Tacos Degollado — tacos in Des Moines, IA

Tacos Degollado

4.6· 701 Google reviews·$·Evelyn Davis Park

Tacos Degollado is a Des Moines, IA taco spot in the Evelyn Davis Park area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 701 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
701
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 Evelyn Davis 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.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Neighborhood
Evelyn Davis Park, Des Moines
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Tacos Degollado serve?+

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

Where is Tacos Degollado located?+

Tacos Degollado is at 1717-1815 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA, in the Evelyn Davis Park neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.

Is Tacos Degollado good?+

Tacos Degollado has a 4.6★ average across 701 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.

How expensive is Tacos Degollado?+

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

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