Tortilleria Luna

Tortilleria Luna: Des Moines' Authentic Mexican Tortilleria and Home-Style Kitchen

Tucked away on Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines, Tortilleria Luna brings the authentic flavors of Jerez, Zacatecas straight to Iowa's capital city. This family-owned gem is much more than your typical Des Moines Mexican restaurant—it's a working tortilleria where fresh, preservative-free tortillas are made daily using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Owner Liliana Oviedo's inspiring journey from learning the tortilla-making trade at age 20 in Mexico to opening her own Des Moines establishment in 2018 shines through in every handmade product. What sets Tortilleria Luna apart from other Mexican restaurants in Des Moines is their commitment to 100% natural ingredients with zero preservatives or additives. You can actually watch tortillas being crafted using the same authentic techniques used in Mexican homes for centuries.

The menu at this Hubbell Avenue location features genuine home-style Mexican cuisine that's hard to find elsewhere in central Iowa. Diners rave about their weekend menudo, handmade tamales, hearty burritos, and traditional Mexican stews that taste like abuela's cooking. The fresh ceviche and house-made salsas showcase the same dedication to quality that goes into their tortilla production. Everything is prepared fresh daily at their storefront, where locals can purchase both ready-to-eat meals and take-home tortilla products.

Beyond serving the public, Tortilleria Luna supplies their exceptional corn and flour tortillas to restaurants, food trucks, and markets throughout Iowa, making them a cornerstone of Des Moines' authentic Mexican food scene. Located conveniently on Hubbell Avenue with accessible parking, this local treasure offers