With plans to expand to a new space that will nearly triple the size of Des Moines favorite Tacos La Familia, owner Ricardo Arana can't help but think back to how the River Bend dining staple almost didn't make it past its grand opening in 2016. A missed city inspection forced Arana to temporarily close the restaurant's doors just a month after it started operating, Arana said. Without any revenue for three months, the family was thinking "we were going to have to close and not even get a chance," he told the Des Moines Register. If friends hadn't helped Arana cover expenses and complete the inspection process, Tacos La Familia "would not be here," he said. Nearly a decade later, the restaurant, whose colorful walls are lined with laudatory newspaper articles and awards, is ready to grow. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesFoodie #DesMoinesEats