Birria & Tacos
Slow-braised birria and crispy quesabirria tacos with rich consommé for dipping — our house specialty.
House specialty
🌮 Des Moines, Iowa · Est. local favorite
Authentic Mexican Food & Fresh Bakery in Des Moines
Slow-cooked birria, street-style tacos, and pan dulce baked fresh every morning — real flavors, made by familia, served warm.
- Birriaslow-cooked daily
- Tacosauthentic street-style
- Panaderíafresh-baked pan dulce
El Paisano Mexican Food and Bakery is a family-owned authentic Mexican restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, serving tacos, birria, homestyle Mexican plates, and a full Mexican bakery (panadería) with pan dulce baked fresh daily. Located at 901 E Euclid Ave, we offer dine-in and online ordering for pickup.
Made fresh, served with corazón
From sizzling tacos to sweet pan dulce, every dish carries the authentic flavors of Mexico — here in Des Moines.
Mariscos
Fresh seafood done right — grilled mojarra, shrimp molcajetes, and zesty cócteles.
Fresh seafood
Fresh Bakery
Conchas, pan dulce, and traditional pastries baked in-house every morning by our panaderos.
Baked daily
Homestyle Plates
Enchiladas, tamales, rice and beans — hearty, authentic dishes made fresh all day.
All day
Breakfast
Now serving breakfast — chilaquiles, huevos, and hearty morning plates from 8 AM daily.
From 8 AM
Drinks & Aguas
Refreshing aguas frescas, horchata, micheladas, and margaritas to round out your meal.
Refreshing
901 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA
Our Story
A taste of Mexico, made by familia
At El Paisano, every recipe comes from home. We slow-cook our birria, press our tortillas, and bake our pan dulce fresh each day — because authentic Mexican food deserves to be made the real way, with patience and pride.
We're more than a restaurant and bakery — we're a gathering place. Whether you're grabbing tacos on your lunch break, picking up a tres leches for a celebration, or bringing the whole family for dinner, you'll always feel at home here on the east side of Des Moines.
- 🌶️ Authentic flavors & traditional recipes
- 🥖 Fresh bakery baked in-house daily
- 👨👩👧👦 Warm, family-friendly atmosphere
- 📍 A local Des Moines favorite
Find us in Des Moines
Easy to find on E Euclid Ave — dine in or order ahead for pickup.
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901 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA
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Hours
- Sunday – Thursday8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday – Saturday8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Paisano Mexican restaurant located in Des Moines?
El Paisano Mexican Food and Bakery is located at 901 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 — a local favorite for authentic Mexican food and fresh bakery on the east side of Des Moines.
Does El Paisano serve birria and tacos?
Yes! We're known for our slow-cooked birria and authentic street-style tacos, along with a full menu of traditional Mexican dishes made fresh daily.
Does El Paisano have a Mexican bakery?
Absolutely. Our in-house panadería bakes fresh conchas, pan dulce, tres leches, and traditional Mexican pastries every day.
Can I order online for pickup?
Yes — you can order online anytime through our online ordering page for quick pickup.
What are your hours?
We're open Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.