The original taco is wonderful. If you are in the Des Moines area they are a must try.

I had to experience Tasty Tacos for myself at a co-worker's suggestion, and was not disappointed in the least. Arguably, the best tacos I have ever had! I just wish I was closer to Des Moines for more frequent trips!!!

I came to Des Moines from the southwest, and this is the one DM Mexican restaurant that consistently gets it right.

We travel to Des Moines occasionally, and my family always wants to go to Tasty Tacos when we are there. Its a local, well established chain that always seems busy. Although the food is good, I do not share everyone else's passion that it's the best. The only unique item on the menu would be the tacos which are in... More

Tasty Tacos is definitely a "thing" in Des Moines. Not high brow eating here, but delicious and cheap tacos.

Tasty Tacos USED to be my favorite place to get tacos in Des Moines until I got the worst food poisoning of my life. It was even worse food poisoning than when I got it in Cancun, Mexico. It was so bad that I can't bring myself to ever go back. I got it from the East 14th location. I... More

Many, many, many Iowans LOVE this place, if that isn't already clear from the reviews. A local franchise with several locations around town, the 2 times I've visited I've had friendly, fast service in a no frills atmosphere-but obviously the atmosphere is not why people are lining up outside the doors on their lunch breaks. However...and I realize this is... More

They are absolutely the BEST tacos in town. The shells are deep fried and the meat/bean combination has a great flavor!

If you want the "best" Mexican food, including tacos, there is no place better in the Des Moines area or actually anywhere, than Tasty Tacos. I have been eating there for years and have never had a bad meal. If you haven't tried there tacos yet, please try, you will not go anyplace else after!!!!