Smitty's Tenderloin Shop ★ 4.5
The most famous tenderloin shop in Iowa. Since 1966, Smitty's has hand-breaded and flat-griddled Iowa pork tenderloins using a family recipe that has
Worth the queue: Hand-breaded pork tenderloin sandwich
CuisineAmerican deli
Price$
Neighborhoodsherman-hill
HoursMon-Fri 07:00-20:00; Sat 08:00-18:00; Sun 09:00-17:00
Phone+1 515 244 2325
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Location
Address: 2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
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