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    Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

    2331 University Ave

    Des Moines, IA 50311


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    LUNCH
    ALL DAY MENU
    DRINKS

    Featured Items

    • Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded and fried chicken breast dipped in honey sriracha sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
      $14.00
    • Bacon Cheddar Burger

      Topped with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the side.
      $13.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Boneless breaded wings tossed in one sauce of your choice. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese on the side.
      $12.00

    LUNCH

    LUNCH BURGERS

    1/4 lb single burger served on toasted brioche bun. Served with one side.
    • Lunch B.O.M.

      $10.00
    • Lunch Bacon Cheddar Burger

      Topped with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the side.
      $10.00
    • Lunch Baja Burger

      $10.00
    • Lunch BBQ Burger

      Topped with Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce.
      $10.00
    • Lunch Brunch Burger

      Topped with American cheese, Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, and a fried egg.
      $10.00
    • Lunch Cheeseburger

      Topped with American cheese and lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
      $9.00
    • Lunch Dogtown Burger

      Topped with hot pepper bacon jam and smoke Gouda cheese.
      $10.00
    • Lunch Fried Mushroom Swiss Burger

      Topped with fried mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
      $10.00
    • Lunch Green Chile Burger

      $10.00
    • Lunch Hamburger

      Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side.
      $9.00
    • Lunch Pickle Burger

      $10.00

    LUNCH SALADS

    Chopped romaine lettuce, two fried eggs, crunchy sriracha chickpea, marinated cucumber, carrot, and red pepper. Dine-In orders are tossed with champagne mustard vinaigrette dressing. Dressing served on the side for Carry-Out orders.
    • Lunch Burger Salad

      Choose any of our burgers to be served without the bun and on top of a salad instead. Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese and salad dressing of your choice. Add fries on top of your salad for +$2.
      $10.00

    ALL DAY MENU

    Appetizers

    • Appetizer Brussels Sprouts

      Roasted and topped with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and hoisin drizzle. **Contains peanuts***
      $10.00
    • Appetizer Onion Rings

      Served with chipotle ranch.
      $10.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Boneless breaded wings tossed in one sauce of your choice. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese on the side.
      $12.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      Breaded cauliflower, fried golden and tossed in honey buffalo sauce. Served with ranch.
      $10.00
    • Cheese Curds

      White cheddar cheese curds, fried golden. Served with marinara and ranch.
      $11.00
    • Chips and Guacamole

      $9.00
    • Chips and Queso

      $6.00
    • Chips and Salsa

      $6.00
    • Pickle Fries

      Served with ranch.
      $10.00
    • Pork Egg Roll

      Cabbage and shredded pork wonton, fried golden. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
      $11.00
    • Tortilla Chips

      $4.00

    Burgers

    Single 7oz burger patty served on a toasted brioche bun with a choice of one side.
    • BOM: Western Burger

      $15.00
    • Bacon Cheddar Burger

      Topped with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on the side.
      $13.00
    • Baja Burger

      Guacamole, pico de gallo, house-pickled jalapeño, mozzarella, and baja sauce.
      $14.00
    • BBQ Burger

      Topped with Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce.
      $13.00
    • Black Bean Burger

      House made vegetarian black bean patty topped with fresh sliced avocado and sriracha mayo.
      $12.00
    • Brunch Burger

      Topped with American cheese, Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, and an over easy egg.
      $14.00
    • Cheeseburger

      Topped with American cheese and lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
      $12.00
    • Curried Chickpea Burger

      House made vegetarian curried chickpea patty topped with fried slices of avocado and sriracha mayo.
      $12.00
    • Fried Mushroom & Swiss Burger

      Topped with fried mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
      $13.00
    • Dogtown Burger

      Topped with hot pepper bacon jam and smoke Gouda cheese.
      $13.00
    • Green Chile Burger

      Topped with diced green chiles, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and mayo on the side.
      $14.00
    • Hamburger

      Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side.
      $12.00
    • Pickle Burger

      Fried pickles, Gouda, and sriracha mayo.
      $13.00
    • Salmon Burger

      Coleslaw, pico de gallo, and a lemon basil aioli.
      $13.00

    Flatbread

    • BBQ Chicken Flatbread

      Shredded chicken, red onion, fresh cilantro, smoked gouda, and barbecue sauce.
      $13.00
    • Caprese Flatbread

      Mediterranean inspired with fresh basil, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Flatbread

      Smoked bacon, chicken, tomato, red onion, parsley, mozzarella, and ranch dressing.
      $13.00
    • Cheese Flatbread

      Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese!
      $8.00
    • Italian Sausage Flatbread

      Italian sausage, red peppers, sundried tomato pesto, and red onion.
      $13.00
    • Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread

      Cheese sauce, shaved prime rib, caramelized onion, roasted red pepper, and Anaheim peppers.
      $13.00
    • Truffle Pear Flatbread

      Truffle oil, maple sausage, sliced pear, caramelized onion, Maytag blue cheese, and mozzarella.
      $13.00
    • Veggie Flatbread

      $12.00

    Salads

    • Burger Salad

      Chopped Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese topped with any one of our burgers with all the fixin's. No bun! Add fries on your salad for $2. (Pictured with Fried Mushroom and Swiss Burger)
      $14.00
    • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

      Romaine, grilled chicken, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Ranch Salad

      Romaine, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, banana peppers, mozzarella, croutons, and ranch dressing.
      $13.00
    • Over Easy Egg and Chickpea Salad

      Chopped romaine, crunchy chickpeas, marinated cucumber, carrots, and red pepper. Topped with three over easy eggs and champagne mustard vinaigrette.
      $13.00
    • Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

      $14.00
    • Southwest Salad

      Crispy Chile de árbol chicken on a bed of romaine, black beans, corn, diced tomato, red pepper, red onion, and mozzarella. Served with guacamole and chipotle ranch dressing.
      $14.00

    Sandwiches

    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, Maytag blue cheese crumbles, and pico de gallo. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle served on the side.
      $13.00
    • Carnitas Torta

      Shredded pork, guacamole, house-pickled jalapeño, and baja sauce. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, smoked Gouda, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Tender Basket

      $13.00
    • Crab Rangoon Chicken Sandwich

      $15.00
    • Four Cheese Grilled Cheese

      American, Cheddar, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses on Texas toast. Add caramelized onion or hot pepper bacon jam for $0.50 each.
      $11.00
    • Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded and fried chicken breast dipped in honey sriracha sauce. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
      $14.00
    • Italian Sausage Sandwich

      Graziano sausage, caramelized onions, fried mozzarella, and marinara sauce on grilled Texas toast.
      $14.00
    • Pork Tenderloin

      Hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, and mayo.
      $13.00
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      Shaved sirloin, caramelized onions, and smoked provolone on a Texas toast. Served with Au Jus.
      $15.00
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      Hand-breaded crispy chicken with Marina's spicy Chile de Arbol sauce. Topped with pickled red onions and pickles.
      $14.00

    Kids Menu

    Menu for kids 12 and under.
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Served with fries.
      $8.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Single cheeseburger and french fries. Lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle served upon request..
      $8.00
    • Kids Hamburger

      Single hamburger and french fries. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, or pickle upon request.
      $8.00

    Sides

    • Fries

      $3.00
    • Side Brussels Sprouts (contains peanut)

      Topped with peanuts, cilantro, hoisin.
      $5.00
    • Cole Slaw

      $3.00
    • Cottage Cheese

      $3.00
    • House Salad

      Chopped romaine, tomato, carrots, red onion, marinated cucumber, shredded mozzarella, and croutons. Choice of dressing served on the side.
      $5.00
    • Pasta Salad

      $3.00
    • Side Onion Rings

      Served with chipotle ranch.
      $5.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $4.00

    Extras

    • INCLUDE PLASTIC UTENSILS

    • NO UTENSILS OR NAPKINS

    • Ketchup

    • Mayo

    • Mustard

    • Ranch

      $0.50
    • Chipotle Ranch

      $0.50
    • Blue Cheese Dressing

      $0.50
    • 1000 Island

      $0.50
    • Baja Sauce

      $0.75
    • BBQ

      $0.50
    • Blueberry BBQ

      $0.75
    • Buffalo Sauce

      $0.75
    • Caesar

      $0.50
    • Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette

      $0.75
    • Chile de Arbol

      $0.75
    • French

      $0.50
    • Guacamole 3.25oz

      $3.00
    • Honey Mustard

      $0.50
    • Honey Sriracha

      $0.75
    • Hot Pepper Bacon Jam

      $1.00
    • Italian Dressing

      $0.50
    • Korean BBQ

      $0.75
    • Lemon Basil Aioli

      $0.75
    • Marinara

      $0.50
    • Queso 3.25oz

      $2.00
    • Salsa 3.25oz

      $2.00
    • Sour Cream

      $0.50
    • Sriracha Mayo

      $0.50
    • Sundried Tomato Pesto

      $1.00
    • Sweet Chili Sauce

      $0.50
    • Hoison Sauce

      $0.50

    DRINKS

    TO GO NA Beverages

    • Coke Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Fresca Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Lemonade Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Pibb Xtra Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Sprite Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Unsweetened Iced Tea Fountain To Go

      $3.00
    • Ginger Beer 12oz Can

      $4.00
    • Millstream Cream Soda Bottle

      $4.00
    • Millstream Rootbeer Bottle

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice 6oz

      $3.00
    • Red Bull 8oz Can

      $4.00
    • Red Bull Sugar Free 8oz Can

      $4.00
    If you use a credit card, Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers will charge an additional 2.12% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Thanks for ordering carry-out from Lucky Horse!

    Location

    2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    Directions


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