Tasty Tacos — tacos in Des Moines, IA

Tasty Tacos

4.6· 1,970 Google reviews·$·Capitol East

Tasty Tacos is a Des Moines, IA taco spot in the Capitol East area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 1,970 Google reviews.

Rating
4.6
Loved by locals
Reviews
1,970
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 Capitol East, 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
Capitol East, Des Moines
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Tasty Tacos serve?+

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

Where is Tasty Tacos located?+

Tasty Tacos is at 1400 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA, in the Capitol East neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.

Is Tasty Tacos good?+

Tasty Tacos has a 4.6★ average across 1,970 Google reviews — loved by locals by Des Moines taco standards.

How expensive is Tasty Tacos?+

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

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