La Pena
- Neighborhood: Des Moines Metro
- 2010 Indianola Ave.
- Des Moines, IA 50315
- 515-288-3226
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The goat tacos with a side of hot sauce at La Pena.
(Credit: Eric Rowley/Metromix)
La Pena Restaurant offers home-style Mexican food featuring fresh tortillas, flattened with a hand-operated press. They have fast, friendly service and food at a great price.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Indianola Avenue and Hartford Drive
- Parking:
- Available
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Tuesday
- Cuisine:
- American Tex Mex, Tacos/Burritos, and Mexican
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- No reservations required
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Not Permitted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Kids Menu and Takeout/Carryout
- Worth Noting:
- Food specialties: Mexican food
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 25
