In Des Moines, they're lucky to have a vibrant and diverse food scene. One of the brightest gems in that scene is undoubtedly Mi Patria, serving up authentic and delicious Ecuadorian cuisine that has been a local favorite for years.

Of course, many of us remember the moment Mi Patria got a well-deserved national spotlight. If you're a fan of the Food Network, you know what we're talking about: when Guy Fieri rolled into town in his red Camaro for the hit show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!

For the true food TV aficionados, the episode aired on December 4, 2014. It was Season 21, Episode 12, and Mi Patria was featured in great company alongside Fisherman's Market from Eugene, Oregon. In an incredible showing for our city, another Des Moines legend, Smokey D's BBQ, was also featured in that very same episode! It was a huge moment for the Des Moines food scene, and Mi Patria shined.

Because we love to keep our readers up-to-date with the best information, we've just done a little housekeeping on our end. We're excited to announce that we have updated Mi Patria's details on our site!

Now, it's easier than ever to connect with them, check out their menu, and see what amazing dishes they're cooking up.

Here are the updated links:

Whether you're a longtime regular or you've been meaning to stop in ever since you saw them on TV, now is the perfect time to plan your visit. Give their new website a look, follow them on social media for some mouth-watering photos, and most importantly, go support this fantastic local business.

Go grab a taste of Ecuador right here in Des Moines! You won't regret it.