American Food in Beaverdale, Des Moines

Explore American food at Flying Mango in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, and choose convenient pickup for your next meal today.

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Southern Food

Root Beer & Molasses-Braised Pork

$26.00

Smoked pork braised in root beer and molasses over goat cheese grits.

Red Beans Power Bowl

$13.00

Red beans and rice with sautéed vegetables; smoked sausage is optional.

Cajun Food

Louisiana Platter

$22.00

Red beans and rice, chicken Creole, and andouille with cornbread.

Cajun Chicken Rice Bowl

$14.00

Blackened chicken with red beans, rice, peppers, onions, and remoulade.

BBQ

Beef Brisket & Loin-Back Rib Plate

$33.00

One brisket slice and loin-back rib portion with your choice of two sides.

“The brisket and ribs are the best in the DSM area. Excellent sides, especially the grits. Fun atmosphere!”

Memphis-Style Rib Dinner

$35.00

Smoked ribs served with your choice of two sides.

“Flying Mango is a regular stop for our crew when in town for work. Hadn't beem there in a couple of years and enjoyed a great meal with our team of 11. It was as awesome as ever! Ribs were delicious. If you are in Des Moines I would definitely recommend making a visit.”

Chicken Dinner

$18.00

Half a smoked chicken served with your choice of two sides.

24-Hour Beef Brisket

$38.00

Twenty-four-hour beef brisket with two selected sides and table sauce.

“Had the brisket I ordered online for pickup. The food was super tender. Had great mash potatoes. Would eat here again it was amazing.”

Seafood

Muscle Beach Mussels

$18.00

This seafood starter includes mussels with two slices of garlic bread.

Shrimp & Grits

$25.00

Shrimp and grits served with a garnish of garlic bread.

Seared Yellowfin Tuna

$24.00

Seared yellowfin tuna with mango salsa, vegetables, and rice.

Catfish Cake

$8.00

Catfish cake served on greens with the restaurant’s house remoulade.

“This is one of I was best kept secrets when I pulled up. I’m thinking oh my God this place is a hole in the wall. It’s my birthday. I made a reservation. Something told me to stay. Oh, and I’m so glad I did. This place did not disappoint. The food was amazing. I had the ribs with the Brisket and I had the catfish cake for an appetizer. All were amazing and the price was not bad the service was excellent.”

Salads

Smoked Beef Brisket Salad

$26.00

A salad topped with smoked beef brisket.

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad

$19.00

A salad topped with grilled chicken breast.

Southern Side Dishes

Cornbread with Cinnamon Honey Butter

$4.00

Cornbread served with cinnamon honey butter; contains dairy and gluten.

“My Cajun Shrimp and Dirty rice was wonderful and spicy! I loved the cornbread. Also had an Oreo Cheesecake and that was delectable.”

Braised Collard Greens

$5.00

Braised Collard Greens are served as a gluten-free, dairy-free side.

At the Heart of Flying Mango

At Flying Mango, you can explore American food through smoked dinners, lunch bowls, salads, starters, entrees, and side dishes, giving you plenty of choices for lunch or dinner during your visit.

Consider the 24-Hour Beef Brisket with your pick of two side dishes, Cajun Chicken Rice Bowl with red beans and rice, or Shrimp & Grits with a garnish of garlic bread; each offers a distinct choice.

Visit Flying Mango in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, for dine-in, or enjoy American food wherever it suits you by choosing pickup or delivery for a meal featuring the dishes that catch your eye today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular American food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Louisiana Platter — This Louisiana platter brings together red beans and rice, chicken Creole, and andouille sausage with cornbread.
Beef Brisket & Loin-Back Rib Plate — This plate pairs smoked beef brisket and loin-back ribs with two sides you select from available options.
Memphis-Style Rib Dinner — This barbecue dinner provides smoked ribs alongside two sides selected from the available side-dish choices.
24-Hour Beef Brisket — This brisket plate features a 24-hour preparation, two selected sides, and homemade sauce served at the table.
Cornbread with Cinnamon Honey Butter — This side combines cornbread with cinnamon honey butter and contains both dairy and gluten, as listed.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for american food throughout the Beaverdale, Des Moines area. Order your american food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Flying Mango offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Rib Plate and Kids Cheese Quesadilla.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.