Mi Patria Ecuadorian
South American Restaurant and Latin American Restaurant$$$$
West Des Moines
"The fried plantains were good that came with my dish."(4 Tips)
"hominy corn."(2 Tips)
"My girls ordered beef and cheese empanadas"(4 Tips)
"... was awesome, and the ceviche was delicious as well. The homemade hot..."(4 Tips)
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Adam BuckNovember 3, 2014The Arroz con Pollo was a winner! We also had Carne Asada, llamingachos and empanadas. Everything was great!
Vanessa Marcano-KellyDecember 20, 2014Fresh ceviche, delicious appetizers like patacones and plátanos, and the parrilla platter with chicken, beef and rice, plantains and hominy corn. Authentic and flavorful- Vanessa Marcano-KellyOctober 10, 2014Don't miss out on the ceviche or the parrilladas. Generous portions, authentic flavors and friendly staff. I also love the fried green plantains.
Amanda CoryMay 7, 2013Surprisingly good!!!! We were worried when we didn't really know what much of the menus was but were very helpful also with my gluten free needs. Will stop by again.
Be careful with the empanadas. The contents are hot, and a break on the underside can leak hot liquid on you. That said, they're excellent, like everything I've had here.
Ismail MAugust 21, 2014Overall good food - absolutely avoid the seafood rice or anything with unique seafood... like squid etc. Overcooked, strong fishy smell and like rubber. Definitely try other dishes.- Mike AugsburgerAugust 3, 2014Some of the best food in the city of Des Moines! Fresh, unique, well-seasoned. You're in for a real treat.
Gana RandhiAugust 8, 2013Yummy!! Even vegetarian dishes are good! A gem of its kind. Don't judge by its looks.
The renovation looks great! You have to try the picadillo de hornado appatizer....amazing!
All the food is well prepared, authentic, interesting, & tasty! Try a little of everything.- The buffet is no more, but do not let that stop you from enjoying the excellent food and friendly service here.
- Mayra de MunozMay 31, 2014My girls ordered beef and cheese empanadas, it was as Mia said it was yummy in my tummy!! Also a must
- Mayra de MunozMay 31, 2014I ordered steak sandwich with fried plantains instead of fries, it was good and tender a must!
- Jessie MyersNovember 30, 2011No veggie options so went with the tilapia, which was awesome, and the ceviche was delicious as well. The homemade hot sauce made the dish for sure!
Matt HowellJanuary 14, 2014Incredible food. Great service. Had a group of 40 there and they treated us well!- This is Iowa, so try the pork dishes. The pulled pork and the pork chop are delicious.
- Melissa RMarch 28, 2011Excellent food! The fried plantains were good that came with my dish. Flavorful Latin food - NOT Mexican food - totally different!
- If they have the eggs and melloco, try it. It's even better than the eggs and hominy.
If you like a little kick, ask for the aji (ah-hee) sauce. It's a secret family recipe you'll love.
The flan is delicious! I like the raisins w/ the dish. Yum!!- The seafood is excellent, and you should try the llapingachos.
Why are you not here? Right now? Enjoying the Mi Patria for Two? Outstanding.
- Llapingachos. You want them, even if you don't know it.
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In March 2011 “Mi Patria” opened becoming the first and only Ecuadorian restaurant in Des Moines. Owner Cesar Miranda (Ecuadorian) with more than fifteen years of experience in the restaurant business, accomplished his dream by bringing the aromas and flavors of his country to Des Moines...
Open until 9:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(515) 222-2755
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