La Pena in Des Moines, IA – Reviews, Hours, and Contact Details

Combo #4: (3 Tacos, Rice & Beans) plus I added a Gordita

(2) Quesabirria Tacos with Consommé and one Chorizo Taco

La Pena Mexican Restaurant ·$

4.5 29 reviews on

Phone: (515) 288-3226

Cross Streets: Between Hartford Ave and Fulton Dr

Open now

Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Mon 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2010 Indianola Ave Des Moines, IA 50315 ·791.78 mi

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Amenities

Family friendly

Reviews

4.5 29 reviews

5 star

21 4 star

3 3 star

4 2 star

0 1 star

Ben S. 08/28/26

Highly recommend very good food super friendly staff. Authentic Mexican food and a great environment

Maxinne Z. 10/10/26

We ordered the chilaquiles and menudo and it was delicious 10/10! It is a small establishment but worth the wait for authentic Mexican food.

Vivian T. 06/24/25

This place was quaint with about 6-7 tables. Menus and condiments on table. Chips and Salsa were brought out quick. Sodas, waters etc came in bottles. Food: Quesabirria Tacos with Consommé-...

Katy G. 02/11/26

Everything is excellent, the food and the attention.. nice , warm is perfect ambience

Emily B. 09/28/24

Absolutely love this hole in the wall. Very true authentic Mexican. Has about 6-7 tables in the whole restaurant. Open til 6 daily. It may be small inside but their flavors are mighty! You cannot...

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