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Panka Peruvian Restaurant
87/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Seafood
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Seafood
South American
Latin
Peruvian
Spanish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"10/10 absolutely delicious! Perfect spot for a romantic date. Beautiful design and comfortable seats. Great music and its not played too loud. The..."
Danielle Vota
"Stopped by Panka on a snowy night and was instantly welcomed and comforted by the cozy space they created! Was fortunate enough to experience their..."
Theresa Macdonald
"My husband and I had an excellent meal at Panka Peruvian Restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. The owner Mariela served us. She is so..."
Alicia D'Hont
"Loved it. You have to try the pisco cocktails. The menu is extensive, and they have quite a few vegan options available. Very tasty and creative..."
Emmanuel Mate-Kodjo
"Fantastic! Tried it on a whim and very impressed. The fried fish appetizer was great as was my wifeā€™s beef and pesto spaghetti and my jumbo fish..."
Nick Lawler
"The flavors of Peru have come to Central Iowa and deserve to find a place on the palates of foodies anywhere. Our sampler presented several unique..."
Brian Bopp
"Good food and great service. We got there early on our way to the symphony and enjoyed their happy hour appetizers plus a Camarones Tempura salad and..."
Donald Mason (Don)
El Salvador Del Mundo
81/100 (967 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Salvadoran
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Latin
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Date night outing, we wanted to try something new. The waitstaff was very helpful and friendly. Hablen espaƱol. Pupusas are really good, we tried..."
Jennie Erwin
"Amazing!!! I haven't had food this good and this authentic since I was abroad. And it was SO AFFORDABLE. If you are looking for dinner right now...."
AshleyMarie Dail
"Best Central American food I've had in Iowa so far!! Felt like I was back home in Guatemala, even though they serve Salvadoran food. Don't be..."
Daniela Artola
"Amazing food, friendly people, reasonably priced. Menus in Spanish and English, and the restaurant has so many cool decorations and flags from all..."
Grant Sincox
"Food is delicious and in large portions. It takes a bit to get it, so don't go too hungry. Is worth the wait..."
Libier Bermudez
"Food is good, staff is friendly. Had some pupusas and tamales de elotes I was satisfied and prices are not the cheapest but fair non the..."
alex zee
"Great food, small family owned. Fair priced, and fresh food. Try the revueltas papusas, corn tamale with crema, and platanoes. All can be had for..."
Adnan Smailbegovic
"Very good papusas. Friendly service. Comfortable place with lots of hand made goods from El..."
Bernie Crump
Malo
81/100 (2794 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Southwestern
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Latin
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Salad
Chicken And Waffles
Salmon
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Tapas
Paella
Fish Taco
Queso
Tacos
Burger
Burrito Bowl
Cod
Fish
Pork
Shrimp
Beef
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Lobster
Sit down
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Reservations
Buffet
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"I went to dinner with my brother on a Sunday evening. The patio was pretty busy. The service was great and the food was delicious!! I highly..."
Kelli Enos
"Excellent place for eating and get some drinks. I loved the music, the attention was spectacular. 100% recommended..."
Egleys Frank Dorante Gomez
"This was our second visitā€¦four of us. I had the chicken taco and the steak taco. Came with some of my favorite Malo Fries. Loved it. It was half..."
Todd Schmidt
"When visiting Des Moines, this by far was arguably the best restaurant we ate at! I would highly recommend! Service was good and the food was great!..."
Ryan Duckworth
"Absolutely love this eatery. The Dos Pescados was muy delicioso! I really want to give my experience 3 ā­ļø because the bar service was absolutely..."
Jamie C.
"Delicious seafood nachos! I ordered a small appetizer as an entree. Best I've ever had! šŸ˜‹ My husband got the #17. He said it was very good, but..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"We were able to sit outside and our server by Megan B. We were both super hungry and I was very indecisive!! We added on the queso and gauc to the..."
Tracey Rabjohns
"My first food stop in Iowa was to take a solo walk to get tacos at Malo. This one was a home run at my first at-bat as a Des Moines rookie. Wow. I..."
patbubo
"This was my 2nd time here! The food was great I always get carnitas they're so good! Meat was tender with lots of flavor! I got a strawberry..."
Shawna Lindell
Los Laureles
80/100 (1928 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"By far the best authentic Mexican food around! We drive an hour to eat here almost every weekend! Try the micheladas with modelo especial, the best..."
Janelle Montalvo
"Love it, love it, love it. My favorite is the beef soup, truly the best in town..."
Enrique PV
"Food was excellent, staff was friendly and attentive and the prices were on point! We will definitely be back..."
Aaron Empey
"Excellent service Everytime, fast, friendly, a chicken fajita quesadilla to die for! Thank you for all you..."
Kristina Solis
"Sooo good.... I had the Mola Cheese Enchilads and a tamale. Drank Micheladas. You can tell everything is made from scratch. Soooo darn good. We..."
Buddy Beagler
"I had a wonderful meal with a generous amount of food. I would eat here..."
Wynn Gochenour
"I've never been disappointed with a meal or the service here. I had the Sopes for lunch. They were..."
Lisa M. Hanrahan
"La comida esta deliciosa y el servicio esta..."
Mayra Mayorga Delgado
"Service was fast and friendly, waitresses are pleasant, warm, friendly and damn attractive too (not that it matters). Prices are great and the food..."
Adam Ricklefs
"Good food. Served at the right temperature and right spices. Service was fast and the staff were very plasant. Menu has great..."
Diana Carson
"The best authentic Mexican restaurant! Very friendly wait staff. Awesome..."
Todd Semple
"The chips were good. The salsa was originally too bland. We asked if they had hotter salsa, and it was definitely hot - too hot! Great entrees! I had..."
Adrianna Elzinga
"The chorizo queso is awesome! We had the Hawaiian fajitas, big chunks of fresh pineapple mixed in with traditional fajitas. It was all cooked to..."
Jay Winters
"Nice authentic food. We enjoyed the outside dining when the weather allowed! Good service,..."
Hilda Ostby
"Great experience with their great hot food on Valentines Day this year! My veggie burrito with roasted bell peppers turned out superb. All of the..."
Actis Energy
"Stopped by after midnight and received excellent service and fast food. Entrees like mushroom quesadillas are good reasons to..."
Bryan Welch