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Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday 5pm - 10pm Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 5pm - 10pm Saturday 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 10pm

El Patio Mexican Restaurant

Name: El Patio Mexican Restaurant
Address: 611 37th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50312, US
Telephone: +15152742303
Price range: $$

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El Patio Mexican Restaurant

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

07/14/2026

🌮☀️ The forecast is looking AMAZING all week, and there's no better place to enjoy it than El Patio! 🍹🌵

37th &Ingersoll
611 37th

(515)274-2303

We're proud to be the oldest Mexican restaurant in Des Moines, serving up your favorite Mexican dishes and refreshing margaritas for generations.

🌞 We open at 5:00 PM so grab your family, your friends, or your favorite patio partner and come soak up the beautiful weather with us!

Great food. Cold drinks. Good vibes. See you tonight at El Patio! ❤️

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'!

Address

611 37th Street
Des Moines, IA
50312

Opening Hours

Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm
Sunday	5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+15152742303

Website

http://www.elpatio515.com/

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