Sopes at La Rosa, made with pork, hidden in the Drake Neighborhood. Few students make it this far east of the campus, its a secret spot filled with spanish speakers and serving food with low prices.

La Rosa
2312 Forest Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-3160
(515) 255-9520



Loco Moco at Alohana in Clive tucked away in upscale strip mall. Carbo-loaded Hawaiian entrees with macaroni salad served in a place with the heat cranked up and Don Ho blasting from the stereo. Loco Moco is fried egg with hamburger and gravy over rice, real Polynesian treat.

Alohana Hawaiian Grill
12931 University Avenue
Clive, IA 50325-8282
(515) 225-2279