El Patio Mexican Restaurant

04/05/2026

🐣🌮 Easter Plans… wrapped up by 5? We’ve got you. 🌮🐣

Good news — El Patio is OPEN Easter evening!

After the egg hunts are done…
After the big meal…
And after you’re officially done doing dishes…

🍹 Come relax with margaritas, great food, and good company.

⏰ Open 5PM – 9PM Easter Sunday
🌯 Your favorite flavors, just when you need them

Bring your friends, bring your family, or just bring yourself — we’ll take care of the rest. 😄

02/09/2026

❤️ Valentine's week at El Patio just got a lot sweeter!
Sip our star special: the Raspberry Chocolate Margarita 🍓🍫 – sweet, boozy, and basically dessert in a glass.
Pair it with delicious favorites
Get your table booked now !!
🍫Also get chocolate cake orders in early so it's ready for your Valentine's celebration.
Tag your date or your crew! 💘🌮🍹

Reserve: (515)274-2303

611 37th street

elpatio515.com

01/23/2026

Negative 20°? That's cute 🤣. We shovel snow in our shorts and drink margaritas at -40° for fun. Patio's open, bring it on! 🌯
Open Tuesday through Sunday

(515)274-2303

elpatio515.com

611 37th street
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01/09/2026

🌞 BREAKING NEWS: The sun is out and Iowa didn’t immediately change its mind!
It only rained for one day, but Iowa acted like it was a full monsoon — so now we celebrate like it’s July for a few glorious hours.
🍹 Come drink, eat, laugh, and pretend this weather will last forever.
Bring your friends. Bring your sunglasses. Bring a light jacket… just in case. 😂
Let’s party while Iowa allows it!

611 37th street
37th & Ingersoll
We’re open Tuesday–Sunday starting at 5 PM!
✨ Open till 9 PM most nights
✨ 10 PM on Fridays & Saturdays
(Closed Mondays)

(515)274-2303

12/02/2025

Brrr, Des Moines! 😂 We've got a foot of snow and temps in the teens - perfect patio weather, right? 🙄 Joking aside, we're keeping it cozy inside with the fireplace cracklin' and drink specials to warm your bones! 🍺❤️ And guess what? We're gearing up for a SPRING REVAMP! 🛠️ Stay tuned for updates, and come hibernate with us this winter. We'll keep the hot food and cold drinks flowin'!

10/02/2025

The sun is shining, and our patio is calling 📞🌞! Visit our new website to plan your perfect patio day! www.elpatio515.com "

09/05/2025

💥Shoutout to 🥳Happiness in the Kitchen with Holly for leaving an amazing review! 🙏 ❤️ Thanks for being an awesome customer and a great teacher to our favorite little helper😊

08/20/2025

🛎School bells will be ringing soon, but the good times don't have to stop! 🎉 Join us on the patio at El Patio and let's make the most of these final summer days. Beautiful forecast, delicious eats, and great vibes await! We'll keep the party going all week long, even after school starts. Come on in and let's get this fiesta started! 🌟

(515)274-2303

611-37th Street
37th &Ingersoll

07/31/2025

🌞 PERFECT WEEKEND ALERT! 💨🌞 After the heat wave and rain, the forecast is LOOKING AMAZING 🌤️ for the next few days! 🌟Our remodeled patio is ready to ROCK 🌟! Join us at El Patio, located in the heart of Ingersoll at 611 37th Street, and enjoy our delicious Mexican flavors, refreshing drinks, and the MOST BEAUTIFUL patio setting 🌺. Plus, the National Senior Games are happening in Des Moines right now, July 24 - August 4! Make the most of this beautiful weather with us Thursday through Sunday! 😊

06/11/2025

🔥Patio Party for Dad🥳Dad deserves a whole week of love, not just one day! 🎉 To those celebrating with their dads and those who hold them in their hearts, we're here for you. Come see what's brewing on our patio (literally and figuratively - our margaritas are on point)! 🌟 Our redesign is underway, and we'd love for you to experience it with us. We'll be open every night until people stop coming in... or until we run out of margaritas, whichever comes first 😂!


(515)274-2303

611 37th street
37th &Ingersoll

We are the oldest running Mexican restaurant in Des Moines, we offer outdoor patio seating, takeout, and always a good time

05/30/2025

Sun's out, vibes are high! 🌞 Our patio redesign is in progress, but it's already looking 🔥! We're excited to share it with you soon! 🤝 Join us starting this week: Tuesday to Thursday 5-9 PM, Friday & Saturday 5-10 PM, and Sunday 5-9 PM. Live music is coming VERY soon 🎶! Come enjoy the patio and soak up the summer vibes with us! 🌻

515-274-2303

611 37th street ....37th & Ingersoll

05/02/2025

🥳Cinco de Mayo just got a whole lot better! We're celebrating all weekend long on our revamped patio, and an extra day of fun – we're open on Monday! Plus, the forecast is looking beautiful! Gather your amigos and get ready for a fiesta you'll never forget!

(515)274-2303

5-10pm thru Monday

611 37th street

37th & Ingersoll

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We are the oldest running Mexican restaurant in Des Moines, we offer outdoor patio seating, takeout, and always a good time