Tasty Tacos

Ankeny, United States

3.9

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20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 515-964-2400
Website:
www.tastytacos.com
Address:
2401 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA, 50021
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.9 miMercy North Park & Ride
2.3 miHawkeye Park & Ride
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Brunch
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Ankeny) 13:12 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday –

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20 reviews of Tasty Tacos

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Place rating: 1
Elkhart, IA
Been to tasty tacos a couple of times. For mexican food it’s ok. But I think it’s over priced for what you get.
Place rating: 5
Iowa City, IA
some will say it’s not authentic — well the people who own tasty tacos are authentic and the stuff is just plain good at a great price.
Place rating: 4
Des Moines, IA
The Ankeny Tasty Tacos is a welcome option amongst the landscape of the usual national fast foods stores.
The menu and service is consistently good with no bad selections to be found. Tacos (flour/​flat bread or hard corn) burritos, enchiladas, and other quickly prepared and easily enjoyed items await you. Whatever you order, be certain to use the taco sauce available at your table — added to taco or nacho cheese, it is a great accent to your meal.
This family-​owned, Des Moines area chain was launched in 1961 by founder Richard Mosqueda with the motto «Nada es impossible.» When you dine at Tasty Tacos, you don’t just get fresh food and local flavor, you also get a taste of American Dream.
Place rating: 5
Des Moines, IA
So happy for the Ankeny location! Im there at least once a week. It is really really awesome. Sometimes the hot sauce is a bit to hot but otherwise absolutely no complaints!
Place rating: 5
North Liberty, IA
Try to hit a Tasty Tacos whenever you’re around the Des Moines area and get the original flour tacos! They’re SOOOO good! And don’t forget the hot sauce! It’s tasty and has just the right amount of heat. I’ll be back! (Read like Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Place rating: 4
Ankeny, IA
Order in advance and pick it up to go. It is usually ready when you arrive. Try the flour taco and flour nachos. Sort of pricey when you look at the ingredients used but it is good and a nice treat on occasion. I have always wondered why they do not do drive thru. They do not need to because the line is out the door at lunchtime and supper time. It would be nice to not have to get out of your car and wait in line which is why I order in advance and pick it up to go. Their hot sauce is good and I always pick up a pint when I am there. They have queso which I have not tried yet. They are a locally owned business who started with little and now have an empire. We will continue to frequent these establishments and we recommend you do the same. Staff busy but friendly. They try to get you through the line as quickly as they possibly can.
Place rating: 4
Grays Harbor, WA
Came here with a friend. We had heard this was a great place and it was «local» (not a chain). The people that come here seem to like it.
I ordered a chicken enchilada. It consisted of chicken chunks (big chunks) wrapped in flour tortilla, and lots of melted cheese. Sour cream and guacamole were extra. The tables had hot sauce to use. The hot sauce was pretty spicy. Just a little dribble is all you need.
The food tasted «homey» like you are getting a dinner from Mom and Dad. But as another review said, lacked any type of seasoning.
No room to park an RV unless you can get your RV into the Menards (I think it was Menards, or some other big box store) parking lot behind this restaurant. But, as I have seen in Des Moines, getting INTO a parking lot is dicey with an RV because of the narrow driving lanes you have to manuver through to get INTO a parking lot.
Place rating: 2
Denver, CO
My family was traveling through the state and as taco aficionados we were compelled to stop because of all the great reviews. We were skeptical of excellent tacos in Iowa, and guess what? We were disappointed in the food.
The taco ingredients were fresh but lacked any hint of seasoning. A previous review referred to ‘subtle flavors’ which we took to mean the food was mild vs. spicy. However, this wasn’t mild, it was downright bland. My tastebuds appreciated the fresh lettuce and cheese, which should be a sign. The guacamole was previously described as fresh made, however I’ve tasted like the stuff bought frozen in the grocery store and defrosted. I’m pretty sure it’s the same thing — puréed avocado and a couple bits of pepper.
The two stars are a reflection of the freshness of the base ingredients, otherwise I may have given it a one.
Place rating: 5
Ankeny, IA
How can I put into words the phenomenon of Tasty Tacos? I’ll do my best but I’m afraid I won’t do them justice. Every location around the Des Moines metro, and there are many, are extremely consistent in the quality and taste of their food. I’m originally from Chicago but this is far and away the best taco I have ever had. One taste and you will be hooked. It’s my favorite cheat meal when I want to reward myself. I literally have to exercise restraint not to eat there every day. They make their own hot sauce, taco shells and guac.
Place rating: 5
Ankeny, IA
Awesome. An Iowa staple. Flour steak tacos!!! Been going here since I was 8 years old… so yeah 25 years of experience at multiple locations. Always epic. Always perfect to order. Always worth it! Closed on Sunday cuz we all need a break
Place rating: 5
Lusk, WY
Well I really can not say that I believed all the hype my friends have for this place. After trying it today I think they were right on the mark. The Indian taco taco thing really works. I liked the subtle flavors in the meat and bread. A lot of people said they thought everything was bland, I think the fact that the ingredients were not overwhelming was what makes the food here so good. The enchiladas was a big hit for me the sauce on the tortilla and the mixture of beef and pinto beans. No grease how great is that. So if you do not enjoy the food here I am sorry. Simple is something’s the winner.
Place rating: 4
Ankeny, IA
The name says it all, «Tasty Tacos». And they are indeed tasty. The corn tortillas are good, but the puffy flour tortillas are awesome. These tacos remind me more of the «Indian» tacos rather than the tacos I grew up with on the San Diego border. The flour tortillas resemble fried bread. They are fresh and delicious, as is their chips and guacamole. The tables & chairs may not be the most comfortable & the décor may border on tacky, but the hot, fresh, and fast food makes it all worthwhile. The staff is friendly. There is plenty of parking. And the food is certainly tasty!
Place rating: 1
Ankeny, IA
ordered cheese enchilada and pork enchilada which were supposed to have cheese inside. NO CHEESE INSIDE. the taco sauce had no spice to it. the flour taco shells were cold. the meat had no flavor. won’t be back. Americans make better tacos. Indian fry bread is not what should be used for a tortilla!
Place rating: 4
Altoona, IA
The Original Flour tacos are all I get here. They are simply supurb. However, it seems they keep increasing the prices of them. It is becoming a tad expensive to eat here and I find I don’t as often. It is still fast food, and I think they may be forgetting this.
Place rating: 4
Ankeny, IA
Just as the name implies the tacos are very tasty, love the original flour taco (although it’s more like an Indian fry bread taco than a traditional boarder food taco which is what I expected). The tostadas are very good so are the chips and guacamole. Be prepared if you get the cinnamon fried tortilla to get extra napkins. The refried beans were a pleasant surprise, I love that they actual refried beans and not the stuff out of a can. The last thing I must mention you go there for the food not the décor.
Place rating: 5
Cedar Rapids, IA
Ordered 2 regular tacos. They were filled with an abundance of meat, lettuce and cheese. Kudos as this was not dripping with grease at all! The shell is fried but it makes it filling. Almost like a fry bread. Its really good. Got mine to go and its pretty messy (cheese all over) so be prepared. Again I was very happy nothing was soggy from grease. There was a line but it went quick. Too bad they dont have a drive through! I will stop again!
Place rating: 5
Ankeny, IA
I am confident in saying I have probably been to every Tasty Tacos restaurant in the Des Moines area. This location is no exception to the great local taco shop taste. The food here is better than any chain fast food taco place.
This location isn’t extremely busy, but it is far from being empty of customers. The staff usually keep to themselves so it is hard to say if they are friendly, but I have never had any issues with them.
If I ever want good Tacos I come here instead of a fast food taco place.
Place rating: 3
Phenix City, AL
This is a tough review because the tacos are good, but a few of us were disappointed by the sides. Next time, I would just stick with the tacos or try a burrito.
Place rating: 2
Ames, IA
I’ve decided after 6 months of living in Iowa, I need to start writing reviews for transplants like me. Tasty tacos is better than Taco Bell because I assume the food is food fresh. It’s edible but tasteless food. We tried the traditional, chicken, and bean tacos. The corn tacos are not traditional corn tortillas but fried hard shells. The beef did have some flavoring. I will be visiting another Tasty Taco while I live here. I have it two stars because the restaurant was clean and staff friendly enough.
Place rating: 4
Lenexa, KS
Being a former Des Moinite, Tasty Tacos is one of the culinary delights that I miss. Haven’t found any place that presents a taco quite like the Original version of the deep fried flour tortilla version.
Finding myself in Ankeny recently, I had some time to kill, and ducked in to relive and old favorite.
Alas, it did not disappoint. the thick flour torilla deep fried and stuffed with the taco fixings hit the spot. Even large eaters like me can usually be satisfied by the single helping. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so check of the photo, and try one for yourself… enough said.
I did find the Ankeny store to be a little lacking in the ambiance, that the capitol square location offers. This one is more of a sterile cookie cutter establishment, but if the food is good, just sit outside!