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The Latin King, Des Moines, IA

The Latin King

4.6
4.6
232 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2522

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The Latin King restaurant was founded in 1947 by Rose and Jim Pigneri, who immigrated from Terravecchia, Italy to Des Moines. Rose and Jim wanted to bring authentic Italian fare to Des Moines and began this undertaking in earnest upon selling their home to finance the Latin King restaurant lease, which had previously operated as the Cinderella Sandwich Shop (circa 1930) and the Chanticleer Restaurant (circa 1937). Pigneri named the Latin King after New York City’s Latin Quarter and operated the Latin King for 35 years, notably taking only 10 days of vacation time during his tenure. Pigneri sold the Latin King to his third cousin Bob Tursi in 1983.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 232 people are saying

The Latin King reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Iowa

    Best Value

  • Iowa

    Kid-friendly

  • Iowa

    Neighborhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Best Value

  • Des Moines

    Good for groups

  • Des Moines

    Neighborhood gem

  • Des Moines

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Latin King delights with its "fantastic food" and "attentive service." Known for its "amazing Chicken Spiedini" and extensive Italian wine selection, this restaurant offers a warm atmosphere perfect for special occasions. While some menu items may be unavailable at times, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended.
232 Reviews
  1. JP VIP

    Des Moines16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire Staff is awesome. Friendly and professional. Alex our bartender was exceptional. And of course the food is delicious.
    The Latin KingResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with Alex and the team, we hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Chris VIP

    Des Moines37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to enjoy pasta at the King. Service spectacular, apps (rings & cheese sticks) highly recommended.
    The Latin KingResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the pasta and apps. Hope to see you again soon for another great meal!

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  3. dogbo

    Des Moines4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very pleased with everything regarding our meal. Latin King is becoming our families go-to restaurant.
    The Latin KingResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you for your support! We're honored to be your go-to restaurant and look forward to serving you and your family again soon!

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  4. Carol VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are always great. Lately they frequently are out of things. Last night it was French fries, last time it was fried chicken. Also it seems like you look online and there are no reservations available, but when you go in, it isn’t even busy.
    The Latin KingResponded on March 13, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoy our food and service, and we appreciate your patience with occasional shortages. We'll work on improving availability and the reservation system. Hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Gail

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was very disappointed. Salad and meal served at the same time.
    The Latin KingResponded on March 13, 2025
    We're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback and will work to improve our timing. We hope to have the chance to serve you again soon.

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  6. Shawn VIP

    Tampa17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been a Latin King customer when the Tursi family owned it, and the food/service has always been very consistent. The meal we just had was spot on and the service was perfect.
    The Latin KingResponded on March 13, 2025
    Thank you for your continued support! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and experienced the great service we strive for. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Daniel

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food! Try the house specialty, Chicken Spiedini. Amazing!!
    The Latin KingResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you loved the Chicken Spiedini—it's a favorite for a reason! Hope to see you again for another wonderful dining experience!

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  8. Chelsey

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. We had reservations and it was very quick.
    The Latin KingResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service, and that your experience was smooth and quick. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. Lauren

    Des Moines1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the food and overall atmosphere of the place. I felt like the service could have been a bit better and felt rushed out since it was Valentines day.
    The Latin KingResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We’re sorry if you felt rushed—we always want our guests to have a great experience. We appreciate your visit and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Barb

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We signed up online for a reservation but were able to arrive earlier and were able to get seats earlier. Very pleasant man at the register helped us. The waitresses were very helpful and fun. Food was delivered in a short time and was delicious. Waitress was attentive to our needs. Great experience!
    The Latin KingResponded on February 3, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had a wonderful experience, from the early seating to the delicious food and attentive service. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

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The Latin King is rated 4.6 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2522

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Des Moines
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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