appetizers / aperativos

Garlic Cheese Bread- Homemade and served with marinara sauce. 6.75

Chicken Wings- One pound of wings fried and tosses with our hot, bbq or plain sauce.
Served with celery and ranch dressing. 8.75
With blue cheese dressing 9.75

Chips & Queso Dip- Homemade chips with spicy cheese dip. 6.75
With Chorizo/Queso Dip 11.75

Chips & Salsa- Homemade chips and salsa. 2.75
With Pico de Gio 4.75

Calamari- Hand dipped and fried to perfection.
Served with spicy green sauce. 7.75
With marinara sauce 8.75

Homemade Onion Rings- Hand dipped onion rings fried to perfection.
With spicy green sauce 8.75
With marinara sauce 9.75

Bruschetta- Diced tomatoes, fresh basil, spices and balsamic vinegar topped with Parmesan cheese.
Small 8.75
Large 14.75

Taquito Platter -Six taquitos served with onion, cilantro, limes, radishes, green and red salsa. Your choice of Asada, Chorizo, Al Pastor, Chicken, Cabeza, Lengua, or Chicharron in green(hot) sauce. 12

Nachos Supreme -Homemade chips topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream, queso blanco.
With Chicken 8.75
With Asada (Steak) 10.75
With Shrimp 15.75

 

a la carte

side of rice 2.75

side of beans 2.75

avocado slices 2.75

side of guacamole 2.75

side of jalapeños 1.75

side of chips 2.75

side of salsa 1.75

side of queso blanco 2.75

side of sour cream 1.75

side salad 4

regular taco 2.75

regular tripa taco 3.75

super taco 3.75

super tripa taco 4.75

 

desserts

Tres Leches Cake with Seasonal Fruit 5.75

Flan with caramel (cajeta) sauce 5.75

Juana's Favorite- Three scoops of vanilla ice cream served with seasonal fruit, caramel (cajeta) sauce, toasted almonds and whipped cream. 8.75

Homemade Tiramisu 7.75

Ice cream with your choice of chocolate or caramel (cajeta) sauce.
one scoop 2.75
two scoops 4.75
three scoops 5.75

fajitas

Marinated (pork, chicken or shrimp) sautéed with green peppers, red onions and tomatoes served with rice beans and tortillas.
Your choice:
Al Pastor 14
Shrimp 15.75
Chicken 12
Asada 14
Two Meat Combo 19.95

enchiladas

Our sauce is traditional savory Chile.
Shrimp- Made with our green (spicy) sauce and served with basmati rice and black beans. 16.75

Traditional- Cheese and onion served with rice and beans. 10
With chicken 12.75
With steak 14.75

authentic mexican specialties

Taco Plate- Three traditional tacos filled with meat of your choice with onion, cilantro, served with rice and beans. Chicken 10
Shrimp 15.75
Steak 12.75
Al Pastor 12.75

Super Taco Plate-Three tacos with with meat of your choice, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese, onion and cilantro. Served with rice, beans and salsa on the side.
Chicken 12.75
Al Pastor 14.75
Fish 19.75
Steak 14.75
Shrimp 19.75

Carnitas- Pulled pork served with rice, beans, tortillas, a side of jalapeno peppers, radishes, onion and cilantro. 14.75

Pollo a la Parrilla-Char-Broiled chicken breast served with beans, rice and tortillas. 12.75

Burrito-Flour tortilla filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, beans, cheese, onions, cilantro, served with salsa and a side of rice. 10.75
Shrimp or Fish 15.75

Mulita (Our Quesadilla)-Choice of meat, beans, cheese, onion, cilantro served with salsa and a side of rice. 10.75
With shrimp or fish 15.75

Meat Choices: Asada(Steak), Al Pastor (Marinated Pork), Pollo (Chicken), Chorizo (Mexican Sausage), Lebuna, Cabeza, Chicharron en Salsa Verde

fideo/pasta

served with garlic bread

Fettuccine Alfredo- Homemade fettuccine noodles served with our signature house Alfredo sauce 12.75
With grilled chicken 14.75

Angel Hair- Angel hair pasta and the signature house sauce 12.75

Chicken Prosciutto/La Quercia- Grilled chicken breast with prosciutto crumbles served over penne pasta and our signature Alfredo sauce. 16.75

Chicken Parmesan- Served over penne pasta with signature house sauce. 14.75

A la Rustica- (spicy) sautéed shrimp, onion, red pepper flakes, jalapeno peppers, mushrooms, chorizo and our signature Alfredo sauce served over homemade angel hair pasta. 19.75

Four Cheese Ravioli- Homemade raviolis filled with asiago, ricotta, queso fresco, and mozzarella cheeses topped with our signature house sauce. 11.75

Chorizo Filled Ravioli- Homemade ravioli filled with homemade chorizo (Mexican sausage) and topped with our signature cilantro Alfredo sauce. 14.75

Chef's Special- A creation that is a surprise to not only you, but also the chef. 29.75

 

specialty pizzas

all pizzas available in original or thin crust
small feeds 1 person, medium feeds 2-3 people, large feeds 3-4 people and a family style feeds 4-5 people

El Chisme #1- Graziano's sausage, mushroom, green peppers and red onions.
Small 12.75
Medium 16.75
Large 20.25
Family Style 26.75

El Chisme #2- Cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, red onions, green peppers and chicken.
Small 12.75
Medium 18.75
Large 20.75
Family Style 28.75

Long Life- Graziano's Sausage, shrimp, cheese, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms and red onions.
Small 12.75
Medium 16.75
Large 20.75
Family Style 28.75

Shrimp- Cheese, shrimp and extra cheese topped with house spices.
Small 12.75
Medium 16.75
Large 20.75
Family Style 26.75

The Vegetarian- Cheese, mushroom, red onions, black olives, green peppers, and extra cheese.
Small 12.75
Medium 16.75
Large 19.75
Family Style 26.75

Hawaiian- Cheese, ham, pineapple and extra cheese.
Small 12.75
Medium 16.75
Large 20.75
Family Style 28.75

Al Pastor- Marinated pork, cheese and green sauce topped with cilantro and onions.
Small 14.75
Medium 18.75
Large 24.75
Family Style 28.75

Steak (Asada)- Steak, cheese and green sauce topped with cilantro and onions.
Small 14.75
Medium 18.75
Large 24.75
Family Style 28.75

Mexicana- Whole beans, cheese, jalapeños and white onion.
Small 12
Medium 16.75
Large 20.75
Family Style 26.75

Mexicana Supreme- Whole beans, cheese, jalapeños, white onion, banana peppers, bacon and chorizo.
Small 13.75
Medium 16.75
Large 22.75
Family Style 28.75

One Topping- Your choice of a topping and cheese.
Small 8.75
Medium 10.75
Large 14.75
Family Style 19.75

 

calzones

El Chisme- Graziano's sausage, cheese, red onion, green peppers, banana peppers, and cilantro.
Medium 14.75
Large 19.75

Meat Lover's- Chorizo, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, bacon and cheese.
Medium 14.75
Large 19.75

Create Your Own- Cheese and your choice of three additional toppings.
Medium 14.75
Large 18.75

Additional Pizza Calzone Toppings- Garziano's sausage, ham, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, jalapeños, pineapple, extra cheese.
Small 2.75
Medium 3.75
Large 4.75
Family Style 5.75
Extra Steak, Shrimp, Bacon or Anchovies
Small 3.75
Medium 4.75
Large 5.75
Family Style 6.75

 

tortas - our famous sandwiches

served on our homemade telera(hoagie bun) accompanied by rice.

Alambre (Barbwire)- Filled with diced steak, sautéed onion, bacon, jalapeno peppers, cheese, sour cream and avocado wedges. 12.75

Campechana - Filled with steak and chorizo with beans, onion, cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and sliced avocado. 14.75

Shrimp or Fish-Filled with sautéed shrimp or grilled fish, whole beans, tomatoes, onion and cilantro topped with chipotle aioli sauce. 14.75

Alan's Favorite (Guinea Grinder)-Gazianos's sausage sautéed with red onions and mushrooms topped with marinara sauce and mild giardiniera peppers. Served with homemade onion rings. 14.75

Create your own-Filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, beans, onion, cilantro and sliced avocado wedges served with salsa on the side. 10.75

 

carnes/steaks

steak el chisme(the gossiper)-12oz Ribeye cooked to temperature, served with a side salad, rice and beans. 22.75

valley junction-12oz New York strip cooked to temperature, served with homemade onion rings, and a sautéed vegetable medley. 21

carne a la parrilla- 6oz filet mignon (mom's favorite) cooked to temperature, served with sautéed vegetable medley, and homemade angel hair pasta with our signature Alfredo sauce. 16.75

carne asada- char-broiled ribeye steak (Angus certified) sautéed onion, avocado wedges, rice and beans. 18.75

 

mariscos/seafood

salmon- Grilled salmon served with our signature brue blanc sauce, busmati rice, grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. 16.75

coctel de camarones- one pound of large shrimp marinated in out house cocktail sauce served with diced avocado, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. 14.75

camarones a la diablo- Extra large shrimp sautéed in our house chipotle sauce served with basmati rice. (Extra Spicy) 15.75

 

what is chisme?

A story worth telling to all your friends; Gossip or rumours.

special events

No event is too big or too small for Chisme. We are here to cater to your needs! Whether is is a business luncheon for six or a wedding of six hundred, Chisme is the right choice for your event. Chisme's chef and staff will provide food and service unparalleled by any other catering company in the Des Moines area. We work hard to make your event wonderful and memorable. All of our food is made from scratch and flavorful and will be prepared fresh for your event. Gice Chisme a call for pricing, menu options and any other information you might need.

schedule a catering

If you are ready to schedule a catering or need more information, contact us today!

225 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265-4719
(515) 255-5756

Hours:
Sun 10:30am–4pm
Mon Closed
Tue-Sat 11am–3pm, 5–10pm

hours

Sun 10:30am–4pm
Mon Closed
Tue-Sat 11am–3pm, 5–10pm

contact

255 Fifth Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 255-5756

directions

unique & fresh flavor

Enjoy Mexican and Italian cuisine as you never have before. New flavors that are the product of years of perfection and refinement.

 

 

 

Chisme proudly uses
USDA Certified Angus Beef.

chef jesus ojeda

I was living the dream; I was a United States Marine. While overseas on deployment I was injured. After two years of battling my injuries I lost my military career when I was honourably discharged. I found myself in a situation where I was lost and had no clue what I was going to do. Then one night I met the most amazing woman, Juana. I have her to thank for everything. She pulled me out of a fog and helped me see the light. With her guidance and support I realized my passion for cooking. I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School and started on my new journey. After working in several restaurants we moved to Iowa. Being frustrated by the restaurant industry I decided I was going to push my passion to the wayside. I started driving a school bus, yet I felt a void and incompleteness in my life. With driving home one night I saw a pizza place and decided to stop in and order. When I walked in I found the establishment was closed and the owner was there waiting for the perspective buyers to arrive. Halfway back to my car, I had a strong feeling to go back inside. I gave the owner my phone number and asked if he could call me in case the deal fell through. Much to my sup rise, he called and here we are today. We offer traditional Mexican with a fusion of Italian and are committed to serving one the freshest of foods. My wife and I would like to thank you for visiting and I hope that you enjoy your meal.