Iowa Latino Restaurant week back for a second year

DES MOINES, Iowa –The Iowa Latino Hospitality Council is bringing back the Iowa Latino Restaurant Week.

From September 5 through the 14, customers have the opportunity to try food from Mexico and Latin America. About 20 restaurants are participating this year. WHO 13’s Cinthia Naranjo sat down with local restaurant owner, Blanca Plasencia.

Lunches will be 2 for $25 and one dinner with a side or dessert for $25.

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Restaurants are participating in Latino Restaurant Week:

2. Ankeny: Blue Bean, Flame Cantina

4. Des Moines: La Cuscatleca, Margarita’s, Panka, Tullpa Restaurant, El Pollo Ranchero

9. West Des Moines: La Fiesta, El Fogon, Los Allegres

To learn more about the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council or Latino Restaurant Week, visit their website.

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