77.6
TVFScore

Maid-Rite

null null, Des Moines, IA 50310

Summary

Maid-Rite in Des Moines, IA is a popular spot for delicious loose-meat sandwiches. It has become so famous that it has been featured on several tv shows, including Food Paradise.

Seen On

FOOD

Food Paradise

Drive Thru Paradise 12-26-2012

One of the first drive thru restaurants. Serve loose-meat sandwiches.

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  • Traditional American
  • Fast Food
  • Carry Out

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