Tursi's Latin King is an italian restaurant in South Side, Des Moines.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Spaghetti with house red sauce, Chicken parmigiana
Address: 2200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Downtown Southern comfort with a broad menu spanning fried chicken, shrimp and grits, Southern fried catfish, jambalaya and an extensive whisky selection.
Signature: Buttermilk fried chicken, Chicken and waffles, Shrimp and grits, Jambalaya
An all-day diner with genuine character: eggs, burgers and daily specials at prices that undercut every nearby restaurant by a meaningful margin.
Signature: All-day breakfast, Homemade comfort food
More than 40 Iowa State BBQ championship titles and 200+ national awards behind the recipe; pulled pork and brisket remain the benchmarks here.
Signature: Beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, Burnt ends
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Signature: Wienerschnitzel, Currywurst, Pork shank
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Signature: Mac and Cheese burger, Dawn of the Dead burger, Spiked milkshakes
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Signature: Coal-fired pizza, Kill-Bill Pork Tenderloin, Handmade pasta
