Fiesta Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
The air at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant hums with the rhythmic mashing of made-to-order guacamole and the savory, spiced aroma of slow-simmered birria tucked into crisp, melted quesadillas. Vibrant plates like the Baja cod tacos and the locally-inspired Iowa harvest taco salad bring a sun-drenched energy to the table, offering a festive escape where bold coastal flavors meet the warm heart of the Midwest.
2025, Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 +15152230145 https://www.fiestaiowa.com/westdesmoines0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, soy-free
Diet fit at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Made to Order Guacamole - Large, Shrimp Tacos and Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Verde Margarita and Imported Beer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Made to Order Guacamole - Large, Chocolate Flan (Impossible Cake) and Oreo Cheesecake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spicy Verde Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 8 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Made to Order Guacamole - Large, Pozole Rojo and Chocolate Flan (Impossible Cake). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Paleo at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines has 1 paleo-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pozole Rojo | 99.7 g | 68.4 g |
| Cornfield Cobb | 63.3 g | 48.6 g |
| Campechano King Tacos | 82 g | 43.4 g |
| Fajita Taco Salad | 68 g | 38.4 g |
| Drenched Taquitos in Mole | 48.9 g | 35.8 g |
| Surf and Turf a la Diabla | 30.6 g | 35.1 g |
| Steak Tacos | 8 g | 34.8 g |
| Classic Taco Salad | 83.2 g | 29.8 g |
| Deluxe Nachos | 55.4 g | 24.7 g |
| Birria Ramen | 58.2 g | 12.1 g |
| Imported Beer | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Shrimp Tacos | 39.7 g | 6.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Birria Quesadilla - $12.95: Crispy golden flour tortilla, slow-braised birria beef, melted mozzarella cheese, served with birria consommé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Nachos - $12.95: Tortilla chips, refried beans, melted cheese, onions, jalapeños, chipotle crema, avocado sauce, choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Made to Order Guacamole - Small - $7.95: Avocados, cilantro, onion, citrus juice, sea salt, pepper, queso panela Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Made to Order Guacamole - Large - $10.95: Avocados, cilantro, onion, citrus juice, sea salt, pepper, queso panela Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Queso Dip - $5.25: Melted cheese dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Salads
- Iowa Harvest Taco Salad - $15.95: Romaine, seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, avocado, queso panela, cilantro-lime ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornfield Cobb - $15.95: Romaine, spring mix, grilled chicken, roasted corn, sliced egg, avocado, jalapeños, queso panela, chipotle lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Taco Salad - $14.25: Crispy flour tortilla shell, steak or chicken fajitas, romaine, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Taco Salad - $12.95: Crispy flour tortilla shell, ground beef or pulled chicken, cheese, romaine, sour cream, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Baja Cod Tacos with Street Corn Cup - $16.95: Beer-battered cod, corn tortillas, creamy slaw, baja sauce, mango, side of street corn with cotija cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechano King Tacos - $16.95: Grilled steak, spicy chorizo, corn tortillas, cilantro, onion, radish, served with charro beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Quesatacos - $16.95: Three cheese-stuffed tacos, beef short rib and chuck, consommé, cilantro, onion, lime Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $16.95: Three grilled shrimp tacos, sweet onions, red peppers, cilantro, queso panela, white rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $14.65: Three grilled steak tacos, cilantro, onion, radish, pinto beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Adel Pineapple Grilled Chicken - $16.45: Grilled chicken breast, grilled pineapple, sautéed onions, melted cheese, Mexican rice, salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drenched Taquitos in Mole - $14.95: Four crispy chicken taquitos, Oaxacan mole, lettuce, queso panela, sour cream, red onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf a la Diabla - $22.95: Spicy sautéed shrimp, grilled skirt steak, Mexican rice, refried beans, salad Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $19.95: 8 oz sirloin steak, Mexican rice, refried beans, pico, avocado sauce, jalapeños, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Birria Ramen - $19.95: Beef short rib and chuck, ramen noodles, boiled egg, cilantro, onion, lime, corn quesadillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $21.25: Octopus, scallops, shrimp, mussels, clams, potatoes, carrots, cajun broth Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole Rojo - $17.95: Hominy, pork backbones, red chile broth, traditional toppings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Flan (Impossible Cake) - $8.5: Chocolate cake and silky flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oreo Cheesecake - $8.95: Vanilla cheesecake, Oreo crumbles, chocolate cookie crust, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches Cake - $8.95: Sponge cake, three-milk blend, strawberry filling, whipped cream, shaved chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Pineapple Glow Margarita - $11.95: Tequila Blanco, lime juice, pineapple juice, agave, Tajín rim Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Spicy Verde Margarita - $11.95: Tequila Blanco, lime, agave, cucumber, jalapeño, chili-salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- House Margarita - $6.95: House tequila, triple sec, sour mix
- Imported Beer - $5.5: Choice of Modelo, Corona, XX, Pacifico, etc. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Domestic Beer - $4.5: Choice of Bud Light, Coors Light, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
- Is Fiesta Mexican Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Fiesta Mexican Restaurant has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seafood Soup.
- What can I eat at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Seafood Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Fiesta Mexican Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spicy Verde Margarita and Imported Beer.
- Is Fiesta Mexican Restaurant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Fiesta Mexican Restaurant?
- Pozole Rojo, at roughly 68.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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