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Des Moines, Iowa
East Village tequila bar with 125+ agave spirits in an 1880s brick building.
Located in the historic East Village, Coa Cantina is a premier tequila bar stocking over 125 varieties of the spirit. Named after the traditional tool used for harvesting agave, the bar has earned multiple awards for its margarita program. The venue is housed in an 1880s brick building and features a heated ground-floor patio that overlooks the Grand Avenue corridor. While focusing on its cocktail and Mexican-inspired food menu, Coa Cantina is an active participant in Capital City Pride's 'Out & About' network and serves as a central gathering point during the city's June Pride festivities.
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