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Flying Mango


4.5 of 5 stars 17 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Barbecue, Latin
  • 4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • (515) 255-4111

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5 of 5 stars
omaha
20 Oct 2009

Was cruising through the area and asked some locals where to eat and they highly recommend this place. The BBQ was great from the first bite to the last. I went with the brisket, but looking forward to getting back and diving into a plate of spare ribs. I will be back soon. more

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5 of 5 stars
Des Moines, Iowa
12 Oct 2009

If you love smokey meat, barbecue, and a selection of pepper sauces with great sides then come here and enjoy. Brisket, chicken, and pork all were delish. Enjoyed the cornbread, red beans, and cowboy beans too. All items are pretty reasonably priced. This used to be Bistro 43 and the ambiance is very nice. Biggest shortfall is service, a little... more

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4 of 5 stars
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1 Jun 2009

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5 of 5 stars
Des Moines, Iowa
14 Mar 2009

Have never had a less-than-ideal experience at this great local spot. The 24-hour beef brisket is a favorite and by far the best in town. The Big Chop is exactly what it sounds like, and even the hungriest diner will have to take half of this incredibly tender/juicy masterpiece home. Opt for an earlier dinner or you may miss out... more

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5 of 5 stars
kansas city
16 Feb 2009

The the best BBQ brisket ever. The food, service and atmosphere were just great. If your in Des Moines this is the place to eat. more

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5 of 5 stars
Runnells
20 Apr 2008

I am not a big BBQ fan except when I go here. Their brisket is top notch, falls apart, no need for knives here. One of my favorite restaurants in town. I love to cook so when I go out I want it to be something I can't do. I can't do this, though I wish I could! more

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5 of 5 stars
Des Moines
17 Apr 2008

A sister in-law had told me about this place around 6 months prior and since I first visited I have been back many times with my boyfriend and friends of ours. Growing up in the Southwest, I have had my share of brisket, BBQ and Cajun. I've also enjoyed cuisine from at least half the countries in Western Europe, Mexico... more

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4 of 5 stars
Illinois
21 Mar 2008

I actually came across this place in an advertisement in one of those hotel city guide books. The restaurant seems to be in an older residential neighborhood. I arrived on a Tuesday soon after the restaurant opened for dinner. The menu seems to focus on meat dishes with a Cajun, Creole, or Carribean twist. I ordered the Pick 3 BBQ... more

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5 of 5 stars
Clive, Iowa
23 Mar 2007
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This is a great place with a unique menu. It's the perfect antidote to the chain restaurant scene. Prices are reasonable and the food is consistently good. It's a little bit off the beaten path - not near the interstates or restaurant clusters - but it's worth seeking out. This is the place that I take "food snob" friends who... more

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Flying Mango Address

4345 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Tel: (515) 255-4111 Fax: 515-277-1927
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.