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Address: 4570 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 630-0023
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Reviews
Eric Truitt
El Muchacho Alegre just opened. My visit was May 2nd 2022. This new Mexican restaurant is in the original Don Pablo’s building behind Barnes and Noble. It was nice to see this location open again.
The family friendly restaurant serves a large menu of classic Mexican food. The prices seemed reasonable for the area. Plenty of parking. The same shaded patio, perfect for after work margaritas in the summer. There is updated and more seating added from the previous establishment. I think they did well to change the décor just enough to make it feel less cabin/lodge and more southwest. I was surprised to see they kept all the TVs in place and showed some sports other than soccer. The tables were spaced well. It looked like they could handle some larger parties as well.
I sat at the bar, so not sure what the table service was like, but the bartender took my order for drinks quickly and served it quickly. They have a full bar with beers on tap. Chips were fresh and served with a bottle of salsa as soon as I sat down. Margarita’s come in many shapes and sizes. One of the stemmed glasses behind the bar looked like it could hold a gallon. I ordered the 16oz and it was as good as most.
Food came out minutes after I ordered. I hope they can keep that kind of service level going forward. I ordered the Texas Burrito. It was served with rice, beans and a bit of Pico. The white queso cheese dip served on top of the burritos was similar to other Mexican spots in the area. Next time I will get a side order of the queso for the chips. The rice and beans were nothing exciting, reminding me of the kind you can find at Chili’s. I could not tell if they were made from scratch. The burritos were cooked well with seasoned cubed steak. I get this dish often at other local Mexican spots and this was as good as any. Nice big portion. It seemed like that was true for other dishes that I saw come out of the kitchen. As I mentioned the menu is pretty big. It has seafood dishes, steak and chicken dishes, and all your Mexican favorites.
I did see a kids menu that did have chicken nuggets and corndogs for kiddos that do not appreciate Mexican food. I didn’t see a desert menu, but did see them create a plate with ice cream on it for someone. So maybe it is a work in progress.
All in all I was impressed with most everything at El Muchacho Alegre. They did really well for just opening. I will visit there again to try a few different dishes.
… moreThe family friendly restaurant serves a large menu of classic Mexican food. The prices seemed reasonable for the area. Plenty of parking. The same shaded patio, perfect for after work margaritas in the summer. There is updated and more seating added from the previous establishment. I think they did well to change the décor just enough to make it feel less cabin/lodge and more southwest. I was surprised to see they kept all the TVs in place and showed some sports other than soccer. The tables were spaced well. It looked like they could handle some larger parties as well.
I sat at the bar, so not sure what the table service was like, but the bartender took my order for drinks quickly and served it quickly. They have a full bar with beers on tap. Chips were fresh and served with a bottle of salsa as soon as I sat down. Margarita’s come in many shapes and sizes. One of the stemmed glasses behind the bar looked like it could hold a gallon. I ordered the 16oz and it was as good as most.
Food came out minutes after I ordered. I hope they can keep that kind of service level going forward. I ordered the Texas Burrito. It was served with rice, beans and a bit of Pico. The white queso cheese dip served on top of the burritos was similar to other Mexican spots in the area. Next time I will get a side order of the queso for the chips. The rice and beans were nothing exciting, reminding me of the kind you can find at Chili’s. I could not tell if they were made from scratch. The burritos were cooked well with seasoned cubed steak. I get this dish often at other local Mexican spots and this was as good as any. Nice big portion. It seemed like that was true for other dishes that I saw come out of the kitchen. As I mentioned the menu is pretty big. It has seafood dishes, steak and chicken dishes, and all your Mexican favorites.
I did see a kids menu that did have chicken nuggets and corndogs for kiddos that do not appreciate Mexican food. I didn’t see a desert menu, but did see them create a plate with ice cream on it for someone. So maybe it is a work in progress.
All in all I was impressed with most everything at El Muchacho Alegre. They did really well for just opening. I will visit there again to try a few different dishes.
Karen Schrader
This is absolutely the best Mexican restaurant in the Des Moines area. They have a huge menu, amazing drinks and the best service ever. You will not be disappointed!!! Please support this restaurant so it is successful and stays open!!
… moreAmy Smith
Love the remodel, restaurant is fresh and clean! Our service was great checking on us frequently, not too much. Highly recommend the chicken fajitas!
… moreChristopher Bahls
Outstanding food! Much more seafood selections then other local options.
… moreJan Ramasute
Just went 2 days ago, definitely recommend! It was a slow hour, so we didn’t have to wait long for the food. We ordered their octopus, fried tacos, and fried red snapper. Delicious! Some would argue about the price, but as far as quality, service, presentations, and freshness go I thought it was pretty fair.
… moreBethany Woodall
Loved the atmosphere and the food was so good! The Pollo Loco was delicious and highly recommended. The staff was working so hard to please the customers and making sure everyone was satisfied. Check them out asap and enjoy! A little more upscale than your typical average restaurant. So nice and had some live music.
… moreT
I have been here twice and had a great dinner and experience each time. I had the beef, chicken and cheese enchiladas. The red enchilada sauce which was excellent. The enchiladas were very good. Chips were fresh and salsa was excellent. Friendly staff. I travel through Clive often and will continue to visit this place. Prices are going up everywhere. Prices were fair priced
… moreRachel Bryant
We had friendly and quick service from a nice young man. Our chips were fresh and the salsa was tasty. I ordered mango shrimp ceviche, and it was tasty and perfectly spiced. The prices are higher than some, but not outrageous. They have lots of seafood options. The drink menu is fairly extensive with lots of margarita and michelada options.
… moreEmily R
We had a wonderful experience here. The veggies on my steak quesdilla were fresh and not soggy. My husband also enjoyed his chori pollo. Great margaritas as well. We had a very tentative server and were checked on several times, by I would guess the manager. The space is very large and decor is nice. We will be back!
… moreShane Becker
I paid 26 dollars for some shoe leather steak and dry chicken. The salsa was very salty and terrible taste. The had a mariachi playing super loud which is fine but also had their stereo system turned up loud so it sounded terrible and couldn’t hear yourself think. All in all I would stay away from this place, expensive and low quality food. The only positive is that the waitress was pleasant.
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