Carlos O'Kellys is Closing!

[TRZA]

Does anyone know the name of this taco truck on SE 14th St in Des Moines? Its on a dirt parking lot across the street from a run down convenience store that sells awful fried chicken. I searched through the inspectors website but couldn't find anything, and the convenience store isn't showing up on google maps or street view:

Unnamed Taco on SE 14th St Des Moines, Iowa by Tyrgyzistan, on Flickr


Menu at Unnamed Taco on SE 14th St Des Moines, Iowa by Tyrgyzistan, on Flickr

 

[NickTheGreat]

Get your tetanus shot, get near a toilet, try the taco's and report back to us! :realmad:

 

[Bobber]

Looks like we're going out for dinner tonight...

P.M. me and let me know what you think. Try any of the shrimp ones(however I have yet to have a bad anything there). Margarita's are a bit pricey, but they mix them stout.

 

[00clone]

Get your hepatitis shot, get near a toilet, try the taco's and report back to us! :realmad:

FIFY

 

[Clonefan94]

Does anyone know the name of this taco truck on SE 14th St in Des Moines? Its on a dirt parking lot across the street from a run down convenience store that sells awful fried chicken. I searched through the inspectors website but couldn't find anything, and the convenience store isn't showing up on google maps or street view:

Unnamed Taco on SE 14th St Des Moines, Iowa by Tyrgyzistan, on Flickr


Menu at Unnamed Taco on SE 14th St Des Moines, Iowa by Tyrgyzistan, on Flickr

Holy ****, is that the going price for a Burrito in Iowa? That's about $2 more than I've seen anywhere around me. And we are talking the football sized burrito places. Half size burritos are usually about $3.50.

 

[Al_4_State]

I think we're just finding better local options than chains like Carlos O Kelly's. Just take a look at the BBQ places in Des Moines. Places like Jethros and Smokey D's are always packed regardless of location.

That's part of what I'm saying.

The Food Network and food shows from other channels probably play a big role in chain struggles,since they stress local business/small shops so abundantly.
When people see food on TV, the chain places aren't what they're seeing, and people are seeing some pretty amazing food choices out there.

I don't think there's any disputing this. The idea of seeking out unique, local options is being broadcast pretty prevalently, and people are generally deciding that these places offer a superior experience.

 

[TRZA]

Okay, I was reading the google maps wrong, its Taco Alicia's and its at 1413 E. Maury. Maybe they should get a sign with their name and phone number or something.

 

[JSmoove]

Didn't realize Pita Pit closed until I walked all the way up to the door and yanked on it to find out it was locked. This was last week.

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Pita Pit apart of the building that is slated for demo due to the Kingland expansion?

 

[bluestarcyclone]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Pita Pit apart of the building that is slated for demo due to the Kingland expansion?

Correct, along with cocost.

 

[SenorCy]

Last time I checked, all food that is ordered in a Mexican restaurant is ordered by the spanish name.

Last time I checked, queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.

 

[3TrueFans]

Last time I checked, queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.

Luckily enough the cheese dip is made of cheese, so we're good.

 

[00clone]

Last time I checked, queso just means cheese, not a specific fake Mexican dipping sauce.

Well if we're going to get all nitpicky, your login name is missing the squiggly little line over the n...so that'll drop you down a few pegs there, mr. smartypants.

 

[CyCloned]

I think the reason that big chains are starting to fail is because the small places have gotten a lot better and cleaner.

It is what I call the "McDonald's syndrome". When people go out to eat they want to know what they are getting into. Yes, McDs and Subway are not great food, but they are clean, controlled, and consistent. In other words, you will not get a great meal, but you will most likely not get the runs either. The internet has changed the way people search for a restaurant. There are ratings, facebook posts from friends, twitter, etc. People will find the good and bad about a local place without the risk of having to actually eating there.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

went one time and that was because I had a gift card. Not impressed at all.

 

[rhino3382]

I went to Cazador for lunch a month back.... Disgusting crap they serve there. I ordered a beef burrito with rice and beans. The burrito had a tomato type sauce on it very similar to spaghetti o sauce. Rice was extremely soggy and tasted like HyVee brand, and the beans weren't really heated up.

Yup that's great stuff there. The two others I had there for lunch thought the same thing.

Thats an amazing palate to be able to distinguish between hyvee generic and name brand rice

 

[SenorCy]

Luckily enough the cheese dip is made of cheese, so we're good.

Bean dip is made from beans, but nobody calls it frijoles.

 

[3TrueFans]

Bean dip is made from beans, but nobody calls it frijoles.

Is bean dip a real thing?

 

[SenorCy]

Well if we're going to get all nitpicky, your login name is missing the squiggly little line over the n...so that'll drop you down a few pegs there, mr. smartypants.

Touché

 

[rhino3382]

Is bean dip a real thing?

its basically heated up refried beans

 

[SenorCy]

Is bean dip a real thing?

bean dip isn't a real thing?