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Flying Mango Barbecue Restaurant ·$$

Since its inception, Flying Mango has been one of the neighborhood's most popular barbecue places. The rustic decor of this award-winning restaurant includes dark-wood tones and wood-paneled floors that make it well-suited for a casual meal with friends and family. Best known for their succulent, old-fashioned grilled and barbecued meats, this is every meat-lovers dream come true. With a scintillating variety of sumptuous charred and smoked meats, there's plenty to tease your taste buds at this restaurant. Not-to-be missed are their famed full slab backs, while the tenderloin, ribs and rump steak also make great options.

Website: flyingmango.com

Phone: (515) 255-4111

Cross Streets: Between Holland Dr and 44th St

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  • Fri 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

4345 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA 50310 ·795.78 mi

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Amenities

  • Family friendly

Reviews

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4.5 459 reviews
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296 4 star
87 3 star
38 2 star
25 1 star
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Steven E. 10/24/26

Food is always amazing. The staff is top notch! Their smoked meat is the best in Des Moines.

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Todd B. 10/24/26

4.2* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 4* (Probably) Total check/person: $61 10/23/2026 My brother-in-law was staying with us, is...

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Christina W. 06/28/25

Great food and drinks...came here for the brisket! We've visited before and received great food and service. Got the brisket AND the Memphis style ribs. Great flavor. Memphis flavor is medium...

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Armando S. 08/31/26

Food was amazing. Not a fan of cheese dip but they had one with brisket in it WOW it was great

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Jason M. 02/08/25

I can't believe we've missed out on this place for 22 years. 22 years today actually. It's their anniversary. We are huge DDD fans and had to try this place out. Thankfully, it did not...

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