Los Laureles Mexican Restaurant 1518 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

"Great place and atmosphere. I've been twice and the food was great both times. Service was excellent by two different waitresses. Food also came out in a timely manner. Margaritas are also fantastic."

"The main food was decent, and the chips were stale and cold. First time our family never ate the chips at a restaurant. The food looked great, and actually, we got it very fast even if it was a little cold, but not too bad. A bit concerning for me, it makes me feel the food has been cooked for hours and is now being heated up and served. Service was okay. While we are handed our menus, we are asked what we want to drink, and my family asks for 2 cokes and a spite. I had no idea the coke products were glass bottles, hence no refills. The Pepsi products are fountain and refillable. The waitress did not say anything. The menu is as big as the cheesecake factory. OMG... Prices were all wrong as well. I ordered 2 dishes that she said was 12.99=25.98 (6 tacos) and 2 items that were 14.99 =29.98 + 5.99. =61.95 + 4 drinks ?14. Some how the bill came out to 88.40+tax=95.68. It should have been 75.95 + tax. That's a huge price difference on menu vs bill. Then she didn't give me a receipt and told me to just pay, ummmm...what. can I have my bill. Not sure if the prices are higher also due to paying with a card vs cash, but I wasn't informed of that either. That's a big up charge for paying with a debt card. Wish I could find my receipt to upload. I will upload it, if I find it. Never again for us."

"I really love the options here! The menu is pretty extensive if you don't know what you're looking for, but it's good to have choices. I got the Huevos Rancheros from the breakfast offerings. My boyfriend got some stuff from the à la carte menu. Everything was fantastic from service to food quality. We'll definitely be back!"

"The chips were good. The salsa was originally too bland. We asked if they had hotter salsa, and it was definitely hot - too hot! Great entrees! I had the chimichanga, and my husband had the California burrito. Guacamole could have been fresher, but everything else was great. I wasn't impressed with my margarita as it seemed too watered down and not strong enough on the tequila. Also, be prepared to tell the waitress your tip instead of writing it down, kind of an awkward exchange."

"My favorite Mexican restaurant of all time! I've been going here for so many years and I've never been disappointed. Great for a lunch with friends, dinner with your family or a great after the bar stop (as they're open until 3 am.) I honestly can't complain! The services is always good for us too. Love seeing the familiar faces."