When Grandma Mosqueda generously passed on her recipe for flour tacos to her enterprising grandchildren more than 50 years ago, she had no idea that her tacos would become legendary. Starting with next to nothing, the Mosquedas now have five restaurants, and people come from everywhere to get a taste of the deep fried flour tacos filled with juicy meat, lettuce, and plenty of cheese.

They maintain a policy of “fast serve not fast food” and make their tacos, burritos, enchiladas and other typical Mexican street food every day from scratch, so everything is fresh and delicious. Tasty Tacos is a renowned Des Moines institution, and their tacos have been voted best in town for years.

1418 E. Grand, Des Moines, Iowa, Phone: 515-266-4242

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