Devour A Criminally Good Steak De Burgo At Tursi's Latin King In Iowa
By Kim Magaraci|Published March 01, 2020
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Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: kmagaraci@onlyinyourstate.com
When you think of Iowa’s signature dishes, canteen sandwiches and breaded pork tenderloins may come to mind first. Those who grew up in Des Moines might have a different thought, though, because steak de burgo is a capital region dish that many Hawkeyes are obsessed with. While so many restaurants make their own version of this meal, and the origin story is debated, it’s fun to track down the best steak de burgo around.
Carnivores in the Hawkeye State all agree - one of the best places to find steak de burgo is Tursi's Latin King, an Iowa landmark since 1947.
The dish that Tursi's is most known for, though, is their amazing and mouthwatering steak de burgo. Bobby Tursi set out to create the best steak de burgo in Iowa, and many will agree that he has succeeded.
The Tursi steak de burgo starts with a 9 oz charbroiled tenderloin sprinkled with Lawrey's Seasoned Salt. While many restaurants fry theirs in olive oil, the charbroil adds a certain amount of flavor that can't be beat.
There are tons of restaurants in the Des Moines area that make their own version of this classic meal, but one bite of Tursi's and you'll be telling everyone you've found the best steak de burgo in Iowa.
You can see what makes the steak at Tursi's Latin King such a standout in the video below from youtube user catchdesmoines. Warning: your mouth will be watering by the time it's through!
If you thought your night couldn't get any better, you clearly need to look at the dessert menu. Seasonal specialties like this strawberry shortcake are just the thing to wrap up an amazing evening.
