Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are G. Mig's 5th Street Pub, Mi Casa Cake Shop and Prime and Providence, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Des Moines. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Des Moines's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Des Moines without breaking the bank through this curated selection of affordable eateries. While authentic Mexican street tacos and hearty burritos take center stage at local favorites like Malo and Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant, you will also find plenty of variety to satisfy every craving. From the casual pub atmosphere of G. Mig's 5th Street Pub to the classic slices at Godfather's Pizza, this collection offers a diverse range of American and Italian comfort foods alongside zesty Latin dishes. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at Mi Casa Cake Shop or a lively evening at Tito's Lounge, these budget-friendly spots ensure a delicious meal for any occasion.
18 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Des Moines | Cheap Mexican Food
- G. Mig's 5th Street Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Mi Casa Cake Shop · rated 3/5: Mexican.
- Prime and Providence: Steakhouse.
- Old West: American.
- Either/Or: American.
- Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe: American.
- Malo: Mexican.
- El Bait Shop: Mexican.
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop: Mexican.
- Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
- Godfather's Pizza: Italian (Pizza is the core.
- Monterrey Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
- Godfather's Pizza: Italian.
- Tito's Lounge: Mexican.
- El Salvadoreño: Mexican.
- Tasty Tacos: Mexican.
- Fiesta Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
- Abelardo's Mexican Restaurant: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
