Here’s a quick hit list of margs around Des Moines curated by DSM & Dish’s Audra Ketelsen for Cinco De Mayo or any sunny, margarita-needing occasion! Organized by neighborhood. Let us know what your favorites are!🍹


Downtown / East Village


Bar Nico

  • 428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • The “IT” Factor: Everything. Just show up and enjoy. Bar Nico’s kitchen is gluten free!

Coa Cantina

  • 425 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • The “IT” Factor: A party and margaritas! A margarita party.

Rita’s Cantina 

  • 425 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • The “IT” Factor: “Tequila Time” IYKYK. Flights. Flights. Flights.


Drake


Habanero’s 

  • 3200 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
  • The “IT” Factor – The large pitcher on Friday night! Best $17.99 you can spend.


West Des Moines


El Fogon

  • 1250 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 
  • 5465 Mills Civic Pkwy suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • The “IT” Factor – You see the pitcher? Need I say more?


Urbandale


El Barco

  • 8801 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • The “IT” Factor – The Watermelon Margarita, wow!


East Side / River Bend


Tacos La Familia

  • 1610 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • The “IT” Factor – Unique drinks and the Birria Pizzadilla. Shooketh.


South Side/Pioneer Park


Senor Tequila Mexican Cuisine

  • 3411 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
  • The “IT” Factor – Live music on a stage… Yeah!


Ankeny


Fiesta Jalapeno

  • 1975 N Ankeny Blvd Suite 113, Ankeny, IA 50023
  • The “IT” Factor – The flights. Stop. The flights.


dsmg monthly meet ups

In need of a bumble BFF date? Or just want a reason to gather your friends together? The latest schedule of DSMG monthly meet ups are now posted on our website! Come solo, come with friends, these will be fun nights to connect with other people in the #DesMoines community in a fun environment, that also supports small businesses. Win, win, win! Check out the upcoming schedule at the link below.

upcoming meet ups