The Latin King

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   Katie

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Latin King never fails to deliver on good food, great service and an overall nice dining experience. It’s a longtime favorite for those reasons. Plus, they have a nice selection of Italian wines including Montepulciano
   

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   Tim

   Des Moines

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were regulars until it was sold and then we have not been there since. The Latin King has not changed, the food is as good as ever. Molly the waitress was on point and friendly. We will absolutely go back. The salad could be a bit bigger.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Des Moines

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   New Year’s Eve dinner with my wife was excellent. The food did not disappoint, always good there. Recommend the mozzarella cheese sticks or onion rings as an appetizer-maybe both (be sure to order some extra zesty red sauce instead of ketchup for the rings)! Spaghetti with zesty red sauce was fantastic, the Chicken Spiedini Amogio was fantastic-if you go someone at the table has to order it. Service was not spot on but it was busy & we didn’t get one of our regular servers. Chalk it up to that-we will definitely go back. Great Italian Food!
   

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   William

   Des Moines

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Latin King never disappoints. Excellent service, food and atmosphere.
   

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   Kurtis

   St. Louis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another great experience and excellent food. The staff was very attentive. The large room is a little loud but not uncomfortable.
   

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   Rachel

   Indiana

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server really made my daughters surprise birthday dinner perfect! Everything was perfect! I recommend this tried and true gem to anyone for any occasion.
   

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   Callen

   Palm Springs

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food prepared perfectly. Professional servers. We were celebrating my son’s graduation from college and couldn’t have picked a better place. Highly recommend.
   

   The Latin KingResponded on 19 December 2024

   Thank you for the 5 stars! We are pleased to hear about your experience with us, and Molly will be delighted to hear your positive words. Hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Dave

   VIP

   Des Moines

   16 reviews

   2.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Where do I begin, on the positive side the service was excellent. We sat in the large dining room and it was absolutely freezing in there, not only me but my dining companions on a 20 degree evening. Two recent visits the food is not what it was with prior owner. Lettuce for salad was old and filet was overcooked and tough and tasted like fish (cooked next to fish?). Baked potato was so small, I did not even know they had potatoes that small and literally was barely even warm. Dining partners commented the same with their steak, potato and salad. Pasta dish other dining partner not strained properly and in plate of water. Sorry to experience this theme on recent visits, but new ownership brings unfortunately changes, not all of which are good.
   

   The Latin KingResponded on 19 December 2024

   Thank you for the feedback, we are thrilled you enjoyed excellent service. We will look into the issues you raised. Were you able to speak the management and get your meals replaced. The ownership has been the same, as it was for your recent visits.
   

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   Dave

   Des Moines

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great table service was provided by our waitress.
   

   The Latin KingResponded on 12 December 2024

   Thank you for the review! We are pleased to hear that the service you received was excellent, and we can't wait to see you again for another wonderful dining experience.
   

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    helen

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great holiday lunch. Service was very attentive but not overbearing. Chicken spedini was amazing.
    

    The Latin KingResponded on 12 December 2024

    Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed your holiday lunch and the chicken spiedini. It's great to hear the service hit the perfect balance. We look forward to welcoming you back!
    

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