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Is Flying Mango Still Open? Update (Des Moines, IA)

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As of September 2026, Flying Mango is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp listing updated July 2026 shows active reviews and photos at the matching address; the official site could not be reached to confirm independently.

  • Season / episode Season 22, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 4345 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Fish, Fries and Feet' episode (Food Network, aired 2015-01-16), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Flying Mango's Smoked Catfish Cake, served with cornbread and collard greens. Flying Mango is a barbecue and Southern-style restaurant in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, operating since 2003 according to TVFoodMaps' restaurant directory, which also notes an earlier appearance on Man v. Food. A Yelp business listing showed the page updated in July 2026, carrying 456 reviews and 250 photos for the restaurant at 4345 Hickman Road. The restaurant's own website returned an access-blocked error during the packet's site check, so flyingmango.com could not be used to confirm current hours; the Yelp listing was the source relied on to confirm the restaurant remains active.

In the 'Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf' episode (S33E13) of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which aired 2021-04-16, the show returned to Flying Mango in Des Moines, Iowa, for a segment on the restaurant's smoked barbecue for takeout. Flying Mango is a barbecue restaurant built around slow-smoked meats, including ribs, served alongside a full bar menu.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 22, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Fish, Fries and Feet
What was featured
Smoked Catfish Cake served with cornbread and collard greens
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Flying Mango
Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Sendin' the Surf & Turf
What was featured
Flying Mango's smoked barbecue ribs featured in a surf-and-turf takeout segment
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Flying Mango

Frequently asked questions

Is Flying Mango still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Flying Mango is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Flying Mango after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

In the 'Fish, Fries and Feet' episode (Food Network, aired 2015-01-16), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Flying Mango's Smoked Catfish Cake, served with cornbread and collard greens. As of September 2026, Flying Mango is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Flying Mango located?

4345 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Flying Mango?

Season 22, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 16, 2015. The episode is titled “Fish, Fries and Feet”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp business listing showed the page updated in July 2026, carrying 456 reviews and 250 photos for the restaurant at 4345 Hickman Road. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
4345 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
flyingmango.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/flying-mango-des-moines-3
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/flying-mango-des-moines
  • tvfoodmaps.com — https://www.tvfoodmaps.com/restaurant/IA/Des-Moines/Flying-Mango
  • foodiepie.com — https://www.foodiepie.com/list.php?e=Diners-Drive-Ins-and-Dives-Fish-Fries-and-Feet
  • foodnetwork.com — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives

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