Sweet D'licias

Sweet D'licias offers a taste of Mexico in the heart of downtown Des Moines, combining an eatery selling fresh desserts and snacks with a small Mexican grocery. Try a frozen dessert or salty, spicy snack, then explore the aisles to sample imported chips in extra spicy flavors and candy you can’t find at typical stores. Whether you already love Mexican street food or you're an adventurous foodie who wants to venture off the beaten path, you will leave this place happy.

Highlights:

Frozen Desserts: Cool off with a cone of homemade nieves de garrafa, a frozen dessert very similar to ice cream that’s blended with fruit flavors like mango, guava, and mamay (a pumpkin-like fruit with mildly sweet flavor). Punch up the flavor with a drizzle of chamoy, a popular condiment that’s ​​sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at once. Or, try a raspado (Mexican shaved ice). Either way, you can’t go wrong.

Fresh Fruit: Try healthy treats like flower-shaped fresh mango on a stick, whole tropical fruits like nance, a bite-sized tropical fruit common in Latin America, or fresh strawberries in coconut cream.

Savory Snacks: The esquites (Mexican street corn) is creamy, salty, and super satisfying. You can even get it sprinkled with a dusting off Hot Cheetos for extra kick!

The Vibe:
Sweet D’licias offers an authentic slice of Mexican street food in a festive, colorful atmosphere.