Rita's Cantina

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401 SE 5th St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Rita's Cantina, located in Des Moines, IA, offers a vibrant dining experience for locals and visitors alike. This lively establishment serves up delicious food and drinks, welcoming guests daily as they enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

As the 2025 season unfolds, Rita's Cantina invites patrons to savor its menu while taking in the inviting surroundings. Whether for a casual meal or a gathering with friends, the cantina is a central hub for community dining and enjoyment.

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3.077 reviews
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Dallas B.
6/20/2025

I'm from Texas and their queso is excellente . I got that and a Classic Smashburger. Delicious! Had some queso left that went great with their tots.

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Kelsey S.
5/6/2025

TLDR: slow service, cold food, incorrect orders, long wait times. No complementary chips & salsa. Limited menu. Buckle up. We were excited for Rita's to reopen for the season & came in for a...

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Mary P.
5/24/2025

What a change in menu! A different company now owns it and have downsized so much that it's lost a lot of uniqueness. They don't have a lot of Mexican such as hardshell tacos that you can order....

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Daniel A.
5/6/2025

First off, new owners what are you doing? Dropped the whole menu for some lackluster options... 3 enchiladas with nothing else for $15? One street taco for $7? Wild. Drinks are $15 a piece and are...

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Jaci S.
8/4/2023

The food here is so incredibly yum - the interior/exterior concept is absolutely gorgeous & super fun to do little photo ops with. Service has always been amazing every time & everyone is super...

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