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    Malo

    900 Mulberry St

    Des Moines, IA 50309


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    Featured Items

    • Vegan Burrito

      Crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried black beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema and guacamole on a flour tortilla or on bed of lettuce with Spanish rice and refried black beans
      $17.99
    • 3 Taco Mix & Match

      Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)
      $19.99
    • Large Chicken Enchilada

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99

    Lunch

    Include Silverware?

    Would you like us to include silverware?
    • Yes

    • No

    Lunch Appetizers

    • Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

      Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
      $3.50
    • Charred Jalapeno & Serrano

      Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar
      $3.50
    • Chipotle Crema

      Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice
      $3.50
    • House Salsa

      Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro
    • Julio's Hot Salsa

      Charred jalapeno and onion
      $3.50
    • Pico de Gallo

      Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro
      $3.50
    • Vegan Crema

      Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt
      $3.50
    • Small Queso Malo

      $4.00
    • Small Guacamole

      Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
      $4.00
    • Fried Brussels Sprouts

      Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
      $12.99
    • Large Guacamole

      Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
      $7.99
    • Large Queso Malo

      $7.99
    • Chorizo Queso

      Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
      $12.99
    • Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche

      Green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
      $8.49
    • Fried Shrimp Tacos

      Three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeno and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
      $15.99
    • Queso Fundido

      Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
      $12.99
    • Large Drunken Nachos

      Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
      $13.99
    • Large Seafood Nachos

      Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
      $19.99
    • Loaded Guacamole

      Bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
      $14.99
    • Lobster Corn Queso

      Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeno, lime, cilantro, green onion
      $18.99
    • Pork Belly Guacamole

      Pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
      $18.50
    • Pork Belly Pupusa

      Handmade corn masa, melted cheese, smoked pork belly; with romana salad, house salsa
      $15.99
    • The Trio

      Your choice of 3 salsa with tortilla chips
      $9.00
    • Seared Tuna

      Rare tuna, green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro, fiery adobo sauce
      $14.99
    • Beef Barbacoa Mini Quesadillas

      Three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib, cheese, dipping jus
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapenos and lime juice served with tortilla chips
      $13.99
    • Spicy Shrimp Guacamole

      Shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber, onion, cilantro
      $15.50
    • Small Fried Brussels Sprouts

      Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
      $9.49
    • Small Drunken Nachos

      Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
      $11.99
    • Small Tot'chos

      Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
      $11.99
    • Large Tot'chos

      Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
      $16.99
    • Small Seafood Nachos

      Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
      $13.99

    Lunch Entrees

    • Fajita

      Choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, carnitas, salmon, portoblello or filet mignon(+$7), with bell peppers, onions, garlic butter, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
      $20.99
    • Tamales de Carnitas

      Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $18.99
    • Burrito

      Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on a flour tortilla with Spanish rice and refried beans
      $16.99
    • Vegan Burrito

      Crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried black beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema and guacamole on a flour tortilla or on bed of lettuce with Spanish rice and refried black beans
      $17.99
    • #9

      One chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried black beans and Spanish rice
      $19.99
    • Small Cheese Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $14.99
    • Large Cheese Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $19.99
    • Small Chicken Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $20.99
    • Large Chicken Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Small Barbacoa Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $20.99
    • Large Barbacoa Enchiladas

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Chiles Rellenos

      Grilled poblano pepper stuffed with Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese, battered and griddled, dressed with red, green or white sauce; with romana salad, Spanish rice, flour tortillas and refried black beans
      $14.99
    • Quesadilla

      Cheese in a flour tortilla, with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
      $12.99
    • Fajita Flank

      $27.99
    • Chilaquiles

      $10.99

    Lunch Sandwiches

    • Malo Beyond Burger (Vegan)

      Beyond burger with caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
      $17.99
    • Burrito Bowl

      Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on bed of lettuce with Spanish rice and refried beans
      $16.99
    • Cheeseburger

      $15.99
    • Cuban

      Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
      $17.99
    • Hamburger

      $15.99
    • Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich

      Wood-fire grilled chicken breast, bacon, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and lime aioli on a brioche bun
      $15.99
    • Mahi Torta

      Blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
      $19.99
    • Malo Burger

      Wood-grilled 8 oz burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
      $15.99

    Lunch Sides

    • Side Asparagus

      $6.00
    • Black Bean Salsa

      Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro
      $4.00
    • Charred Iowa Corn

      elote-style; off the cob
      $4.00
    • Malo Fries

      fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli
      $5.00
    • Refried Black Beans

      Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
      $4.00
    • Mexican Rice

      Roasted chiles, charred tomato
      $4.00
    • Malo Tots

      $5.00
    • Mexican Fruit Cup

      $4.00

    Lunch Soup/Salad

    • Soup & Salad Combo

      Side salad(Malo, Gringa or Caesar) with cup of soup
      $13.75
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl

      With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
      $6.99
    • Posole Colorado Soup - Bowl

      Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
      $6.99
    • Soup of the Day - Bowl

      $6.99
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup

      With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
      $4.99
    • Posole Colorado Soup - Cup

      Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
      $4.99
    • Soup of the Day - Cup

      $4.99
    • Regular Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
      $8.49
    • Regular Gringa Salad

      Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
      $8.49
    • Regular Malo Salad

      Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
      $8.49
    • Blackened Salmon Salad

      7 oz blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
      $16.99
    • Cobb Salad

      Grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, feta, avocado, tomatoes, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
      $16.99
    • Large Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
      $13.99
    • Large Gringa Salad

      Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
      $13.99
    • Large Malo Salad

      Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
      $13.99
    • Taco Salad

      Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch
      $14.99
    • Steak Salad

      $17.99
    • Baby Caesar

      $4.99
    • Baby Gringa

      $4.99
    • Baby Malo

      $4.99

    Lunch Tacos

    • Mix & Match Two-Taco Lunch Combo

      Two tacos of your choice with side or baby Malo, Gringa or Caesar salad
      $13.99
    • Al Pastor Tacos

      Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple
      $14.99
    • Carne Asada Tacos

      Carne asada, cheese
      $17.99
    • Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos

      Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo
      $14.99
    • Beef Barbacoa Tacos

      Braised beef in Jorge's salsa
      $20.99
    • Pork Carnitas Tacos

      Roasted pork, cheese
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99
    • Chorizo Tacos

      house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
      $19.99
    • Codfish Frito Tacos

      fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw
      $16.99
    • Do Pescados Tacos

      Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo
      $18.99
    • Gringa Tacos

      Chicken breast, bacon, cheese
      $19.99
    • Mahi Mahi Tacos

      Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
      $17.99
    • Blackened Salmon Tacos

      Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.99
    • Carne Molida Tacos

      Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese
      $15.99
    • Pork Belly Tacos

      Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
      $19.99
    • Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

      Seasoned shrimp, cabbage
      $16.99
    • Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos

      Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli
      $21.99
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage
      $13.99
    • 3 Taco Mix & Match

      Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)
      $19.99
    • Vegan Chorizo Tacos

      house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
      $19.99
    • Sng Al Pastor

      $5.00
    • Sng Asada

      $5.99
    • Sng Avocado

      $5.00
    • Sng Gringa

      $6.99
    • Sng Molida

      $4.99
    • Sng Pork Belly

      $5.99
    • Sng Shrimp

      $5.00
    • Sng Tinga

      $4.99
    • Sng Tenderloin

      $7.99
    • Sng Carnitas

      $4.99
    • Sng Chorizo

      $5.99
    • Sng Cod Frito

      $5.99
    • Sng Dos Pescados

      $6.99
    • Sng Mahi Mahi

      $5.99
    • Sng Barbacoa

      $5.99

    Lunch Kid/Dessert

    • Cheesecake

      $7.99
    • Churros

      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $8.99
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $7.99
    • Kids Hamburger

      $6.99
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      $5.99
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $5.99
    • Kids Taco

      $6.99

    Dinner

    Include Silverware?

    Would you like us to include silverware?
    • Yes

    • No

    Dinner Appetizers

    • Avocado Tomatillo Salsa

      Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
      $3.50
    • Charred Jalapeno & Serrano

      Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar
      $3.50
    • Chipotle Crema

      Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice
      $3.50
    • Jorge Salsa

      Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro
      $3.50
    • Julio's Hot Salsa

      Charred jalapeno and onion
      $3.50
    • Pico de Gallo

      Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro
      $3.50
    • Vegan Crema

      Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt
      $3.50
    • Fried Brussels Sprouts

      Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
      $12.99
    • Small Fried Brussels Sprouts

      Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
      $8.49
    • Large Guacamole

      Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
      $7.99
    • Small Guacamole

      Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
      $4.00
    • Large Queso Malo

      $7.99
    • Small Queso Malo

      $4.00
    • Chorizo Queso

      Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
      $12.99
    • Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche

      Green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
      $8.49
    • Fried Shrimp Tacos

      Three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeno and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
      $15.99
    • Queso Fundido

      Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
      $12.99
    • Large Drunken Nachos

      Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
      $13.99
    • Small Drunken Nachos

      Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
      $11.99
    • Large Seafood Nachos

      Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
      $19.99
    • Small Seafood Nachos

      Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
      $13.99
    • Loaded Guacamole

      Bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
      $14.99
    • Lobster Corn Queso

      Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeno, lime, cilantro, green onion
      $18.99
    • Pork Belly Guacamole

      Pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
      $18.50
    • Pork Belly Pupusa

      Handmade corn masa, melted cheese, smoked pork belly; with romana salad, house salsa
      $15.99
    • The Trio

      Your choice of 3 salsa with tortilla chips
      $9.00
    • Seared Tuna

      Rare tuna, green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro, fiery adobo sauce
      $14.99
    • Beef Barbacoa Mini Quesadillas

      Three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib, cheese, dipping jus
      $17.99
    • Shrimp Ceviche

      Poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapenos and lime juice served with tortilla chips
      $13.99
    • Large Tot'chos

      Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
      $16.99
    • Small Tot'chos

      Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
      $11.99
    • Spicy Shrimp Guacamole

      Shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber, onion, cilantro
      $15.50

    Dinner Soup/Salad

    • Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl

      With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
      $6.99
    • Posole Colorado Soup - Bowl

      Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
      $6.99
    • Soup of the Day - Bowl

      $6.99
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup

      With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
      $4.99
    • Posole Colorado Soup - Cup

      Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
      $4.99
    • Soup of the Day - Cup

      $4.99
    • Regular Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
      $8.49
    • Regular Gringa Salad

      Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
      $8.49
    • Regular Malo Salad

      Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
      $8.49
    • Blackened Salmon Salad

      7 oz blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
      $16.99
    • Cobb Salad

      Grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, feta, avocado, tomatoes, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
      $16.99
    • Large Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
      $13.99
    • Large Gringa Salad

      Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
      $13.99
    • Large Malo Salad

      Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
      $13.99
    • Steak Salad

      $17.99
    • Taco Salad

      Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch
      $14.99
    • Baby Caesar

      $4.99
    • Baby Gringa

      $4.99
    • Baby Malo

      $4.99

    Dinner Sandwiches

    • Cheeseburger

      $15.99
    • Cuban

      Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
      $17.99
    • Hamburger

      $15.99
    • Mahi Torta

      Blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
      $19.99
    • Malo Burger

      Wood-grilled 8 oz burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
      $15.99
    • Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich

      $15.99

    Dinner Entrees

    • #17

      Two carne asada tacos, two chicken enchiladas and tamale de carnitas. fresh lime and romana salad
      $25.99
    • Roasted Beef Barbacoa

      Slow roasted, shredded beef with avocado tomatillo salsa, bell peppers, onions, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Roast Pork Carnitas

      With New Mexico green chile sauce and pickled onion, refried beans and Spanish rice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $23.99
    • Fajita

      Choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, carnitas, salmon, portoblello or filet mignon(+$7), with bell peppers, onions, garlic butter, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
      $20.99
    • Fajita Flank Steak

      $27.99
    • Salmon

      Grilled fresh salmon filet with an orange chipotle glaze, asparagus and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Shrimp a la Crema

      Charred poblano pepper and onion, sour cream, avocado and queso fresco, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $26.99
    • Tamales de Carnitas

      Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $18.99
    • Wood Grilled Chicken

      Charred poblanos, avocado cream sauce, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $22.99
    • Burrito

      Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on a flour tortilla with Spanish rice and refried beans
      $16.99
    • Vegan Burrito

      Crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried black beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema and guacamole on a flour tortilla or on bed of lettuce with Spanish rice and refried black beans
      $17.99
    • #9

      One chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried black beans and Spanish rice
      $19.99
    • Large Cheese Enchilada

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $19.99
    • Large Chicken Enchilada

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Large Barbacoa Enchilada

      House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
      $25.99
    • Quesadilla

      Cheese in a flour tortilla, with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
      $12.99
    • Pork Chop

      $24.99
    • Birria Tacos

      $25.99

    Dinner Tacos

    • 3 Taco Mix & Match

      Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)
      $19.99
    • Al Pastor Tacos

      Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple
      $14.99
    • Carne Asada Tacos

      Carne asada, cheese
      $17.99
    • Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos

      Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo
      $14.99
    • Beef Barbacoa Tacos

      Braised beef in Jorge's salsa
      $20.99
    • Pork Carnitas Tacos

      Roasted pork, cheese
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.99
    • Chorizo Tacos

      house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
      $19.99
    • Codfish Frito Tacos

      fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw
      $16.99
    • Dos Pescados Tacos

      Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo
      $18.99
    • Gringa Tacos

      Chicken breast, bacon, cheese
      $19.99
    • Mahi Mahi Tacos

      Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
      $17.99
    • Blackened Salmon Tacos

      Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.99
    • Carne Molida Tacos

      Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese
      $15.99
    • Pork Belly Tacos

      Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
      $19.99
    • Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

      Seasoned shrimp, cabbage
      $16.99
    • Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos

      Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli
      $21.99
    • Chicken Tinga Tacos

      Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage
      $13.99
    • Vegan Chorizo Tacos

      house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
      $19.99
    • Sng Molida

      $4.99
    • Sng Tinga

      $4.99
    • Sng Al Pastor

      $5.00
    • Sng Asada

      $5.99
    • Sng Avocado

      $5.00
    • Sng Gringa

      $6.99
    • Sng Pork Belly

      $5.99
    • Sng Shrimp

      $5.00
    • Sng Tenderloin

      $7.99
    • Sng Carnitas

      $4.99
    • Sng Chorizo

      $5.99
    • Sng Cod Frito

      $5.99
    • Sng Dos Pescados

      $6.99
    • Sng Mahi Mahi

      $5.99
    • Sng Barbacoa

      $5.99

    Dinner Kid/Dessert

    • Cheesecake

      $7.99
    • Choc Cake

      $7.99
    • Churros

      $7.99
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      $8.99
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $7.99
    • Kids Hamburger

      $6.99
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      $5.99
    • Kids Quesadilla

      $5.99
    • Kids Taco

      $6.99

    Dinner Sides

    • Side Asparagus

      $6.00
    • Black Bean Salsa

      Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro
      $4.00
    • Charred Iowa Corn

      elote-style; off the cob
      $4.00
    • Malo Fries

      fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli
      $5.00
    • Refried Black Beans

      Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
      $4.00
    • Mexican Rice

      Roasted chiles, charred tomato
      $4.00
    • Malo Tots

      $5.00
    • $ Grilled Chicken Breast

      $6.00
    • Mexican Fruit Cup

      $4.00
    If you use a credit card, Malo will charge an additional 2.75% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what Malo pays in fees.

    All hours
    SundayClosed
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    MALO is Des Moines’ destination for Latin cuisine. From classic Havana cocktails to inventive Mexican dishes, MALO celebrates all the flavors of Latin America. Soy MALO, soy todo el país. Metered street parking (free on weekends and after 6pm) is available directly in front of Malo as well as on adjacent streets. Free parking is also available in the Wells Fargo garage at the southeast corner of 9th and Mulberry after 5pm and on weekends

    Location

    900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

    Directions


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