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900 Mulberry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Lunch
Lunch Appetizers
- Avocado Tomatillo Salsa$2.50
Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
- Charred Jalapeno & Serrano$2.50
Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar
- Chipotle Crema$2.50
Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice
- House Salsa
Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro
- Julio's Hot Salsa$2.50
Charred jalapeno and onion
- Pico de Gallo$2.50
Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro
- Vegan Crema$2.50
Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt
- Avocado Tostada$8.49
Avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco
- Small Queso Malo$4.00
- Small Guacamole$4.00
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
- Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.99
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
- Large Guacamole$7.99
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
- Large Queso Malo$7.99
- Calamari$13.99
Crispy calamari and fried jalapeno with roasted jalapeno aioli
- Chorizo Queso$12.99
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
- Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche$8.49
Green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
- Fried Shrimp Tacos$15.99
Three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeno and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
- Queso Fundido$12.99
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
- Large Drunken Nachos$13.99
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
- Large Seafood Nachos$19.99
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
- Loaded Guacamole$12.99
Bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
- Lobster Corn Queso$18.99
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeno, lime, cilantro, green onion
- Pork Belly Guacamole$12.99
Pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
- Portobello Adobada Queso$12.99
Queso Malo, queso fresco, wood-grilled portobell, green onion
- Pork Belly Pupusa$15.99
Handmade corn masa, melted cheese, smoked pork belly; with romana salad, house salsa
- The Trio$6.99
Your choice of 3 salsa with tortilla chips
- Seared Tuna$14.99
Rare tuna, green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro, fiery adobo sauce
- Beef Barbacoa Mini Quesadillas$17.99
Three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib, cheese, dipping jus
- Shrimp Ceviche$13.99
Poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapenos and lime juice served with tortilla chips
- Spicy Shrimp Guacamole$12.99
Shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber, onion, cilantro
- Small Fried Brussels Sprouts$9.49
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
- Small Drunken Nachos$11.99
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
- Small Tot'chos$11.99
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
- Large Tot'chos$16.99
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
- Small Seafood Nachos$13.99
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
Lunch Entrees
- Fajita$20.99
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
- Tamales de Carnitas$18.99
Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Burrito$16.99
Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on a flour tortilla with Spanish rice and refried beans
- Vegan Burrito$15.99
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
- #9$19.99
One chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried black beans and Spanish rice
- Small Cheese Enchiladas$14.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Large Cheese Enchiladas$19.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Small Chicken Enchiladas$14.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Large Chicken Enchiladas$19.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Small Seafood Enchiladas$20.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Large Seafood Enchiladas$25.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Chiles Rellenos$14.99
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
- Quesadilla$11.99
Cheese in a flour tortilla, with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
- Fajita Filet$27.99
Lunch Sandwiches
- Malo Beyond Burger (Vegan)$17.99
Beyond burger with caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
- Burrito Bowl$16.99
Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on bed of lettuce with Spanish rice and refried beans
- Cheeseburger$15.99
- Cuban$15.99
Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
- Hamburger$15.99
- Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich$15.99
Wood-fire grilled chicken breast, bacon, jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and lime aioli on a brioche bun
- Mahi Torta$15.99
Blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
- Malo Burger$15.99
Wood-grilled 8 oz burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
Lunch Sides
- Crispy Yuca$5.00
Mojo de ajo
- Side Asparagus$6.00
- Black Bean Salsa$4.00
Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro
- Charred Iowa Corn$4.00
elote-style; off the cob
- Malo Fries$5.00
fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli
- Mexican Market Fruit Cup$5.00
Sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber
- Grilled Portobellos$4.00
Queso fresco
- Refried Black Beans$4.00
Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
- Spanish Rice$4.00
Roasted chiles, charred tomato
- Malo Tots$5.00
Lunch Soup/Salad
- Soup & Salad Combo$13.75
Side salad(Malo, Gringa or Caesar) with cup of soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl$6.99
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
- Posole Colorado Soup - Bowl$6.99
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
- Soup of the Day - Bowl$6.99
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup$4.99
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
- Posole Colorado Soup - Cup$4.99
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
- Soup of the Day - Cup$4.99
- Regular Caesar Salad$8.49
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
- Regular Gringa Salad$8.49
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
- Regular Malo Salad$8.49
Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
- Blackened Salmon Salad$16.99
7 oz blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
- Cobb Salad$16.99
Grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, feta, avocado, tomatoes, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
- Large Caesar Salad$13.99
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
- Large Gringa Salad$13.99
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
- Large Malo Salad$13.99
Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
- Taco Salad$14.99
Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch
- Baby Caesar$4.99
- Baby Gringa$4.99
- Baby Malo$4.99
Lunch Tacos
- Mix & Match Two-Taco Lunch Combo$13.99
Two tacos of your choice with side or baby Malo, Gringa or Caesar salad
- Al Pastor Tacos$13.99
Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple
- Carne Asada Tacos$17.99
Carne asada, cheese
- Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos$13.99
Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo
- Beef Barbacoa Tacos$17.99
Braised beef in Jorge's salsa
- Pork Carnitas Tacos$13.99
Roasted pork, cheese
- Chorizo Tacos$17.99
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
- Codfish Frito Tacos$13.99
fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw
- Do Pescados Tacos$18.99
Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo
- Gringa Tacos$16.99
Chicken breast, bacon, cheese
- Mahi Mahi Tacos$16.99
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
- Carne Molida Tacos$11.99
Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese
- Pork Belly Tacos$16.99
Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
- Portobello Tacos$13.99
Chile-marinated portobello, queso fresco
- Chipotle Shrimp Tacos$16.99
Seasoned shrimp, cabbage
- Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos$19.99
Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli
- Chicken Tinga Tacos$11.99
Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage
- 3 Taco Mix & Match$18.99
Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)
- Vegan Chorizo Tacos$17.99
house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
- Sng Al Pastor$4.99
- Sng Asada$5.99
- Sng Avocado$4.99
- Sng Gringa$5.99
- Sng Molida$3.99
- Sng Pork Belly$5.99
- Sng Portobello$4.99
- Sng Shrimp$5.99
- Sng Tinga$3.99
- 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
Dinner
Dinner Appetizers
- Avocado Tomatillo Salsa$2.50
Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
- Charred Jalapeno & Serrano$2.50
Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar
- Chipotle Crema$2.50
Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice
- Jorge Salsa$2.50
Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro
- Julio's Hot Salsa$2.50
Charred jalapeno and onion
- Pico de Gallo$2.50
Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro
- Vegan Crema$2.50
Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt
- Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.99
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
- Small Fried Brussels Sprouts$8.49
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
- Avocado Tostada$8.49
Avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco
- Large Guacamole$7.99
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
- Small Guacamole$4.00
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno
- Large Queso Malo$7.99
- Small Queso Malo$4.00
- Calamari$13.99
Crispy calamari and fried jalapeno with roasted jalapeno aioli
- Chorizo Queso$12.99
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
- Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche$8.49
Green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
- Fried Shrimp Tacos$15.99
Three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeno and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
- Queso Fundido$12.99
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
- Large Drunken Nachos$13.99
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
- Small Drunken Nachos$11.99
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema
- Large Seafood Nachos$19.99
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
- Small Seafood Nachos$13.99
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
- Loaded Guacamole$12.99
Bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
- Lobster Corn Queso$18.99
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeno, lime, cilantro, green onion
- Pork Belly Guacamole$12.99
Pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
- Portobello Adobada Queso$12.99
Queso Malo, queso fresco, wood-grilled portobell, green onion
- Pork Belly Pupusa$15.99
Handmade corn masa, melted cheese, smoked pork belly; with romana salad, house salsa
- The Trio$6.99
Your choice of 3 salsa with tortilla chips
- Seared Tuna$14.99
Rare tuna, green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro, fiery adobo sauce
- Beef Barbacoa Mini Quesadillas$17.99
Three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib, cheese, dipping jus
- Shrimp Ceviche$13.99
Poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapenos and lime juice served with tortilla chips
- Large Tot'chos$16.99
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
- Small Tot'chos$11.99
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema
- Spicy Shrimp Guacamole$12.99
Shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber, onion, cilantro
Dinner Soup/Salad
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl$6.99
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
- Posole Colorado Soup - Bowl$6.99
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
- Soup of the Day - Bowl$6.99
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup$4.99
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips
- Posole Colorado Soup - Cup$4.99
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
- Soup of the Day - Cup$4.99
- Regular Caesar Salad$8.49
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
- Regular Gringa Salad$8.49
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
- Regular Malo Salad$8.49
Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
- Blackened Salmon Salad$16.99
7 oz blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
- Cobb Salad$16.99
Grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, feta, avocado, tomatoes, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
- Large Caesar Salad$13.99
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips
- Large Gringa Salad$13.99
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
- Large Malo Salad$13.99
Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
- Taco Salad$14.99
Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch
- Baby Caesar$4.99
- Baby Gringa$4.99
- Baby Malo$4.99
Dinner Sandwiches
- Cheeseburger$15.99
- Cuban$15.99
Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
- Hamburger$15.99
- Mahi Torta$15.99
Blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
- Malo Burger$15.99
Wood-grilled 8 oz burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
Dinner Entrees
- #17$25.99
Two carne asada tacos, two chicken enchiladas and tamale de carnitas. fresh lime and romana salad
- Roasted Beef Barbacoa$25.99
Slow roasted, shredded beef with avocado tomatillo salsa, bell peppers, onions, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Roast Pork Carnitas$23.99
With New Mexico green chile sauce and pickled onion, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Fajita$20.99
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
- Fajita Filet$27.99
- Salmon$25.99
Grilled fresh salmon filet with an orange chipotle glaze, asparagus and Spanish rice
- Shrimp a la Crema$26.99
Charred poblano pepper and onion, sour cream, avocado and queso fresco, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Tamales de Carnitas$18.99
Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Wood Grilled Chicken$22.99
Charred poblanos, avocado cream sauce, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Burrito$16.99
Crispy tots, refried black beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on a flour tortilla with Spanish rice and refried beans
- Vegan Burrito$15.99
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
- #9$19.99
One chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried black beans and Spanish rice
- Large Cheese Enchilada$19.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Large Chicken Enchilada$19.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Large Seafood Enchilada$25.99
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
- Quesadilla$11.99
Cheese in a flour tortilla, with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo
Dinner Tacos
- 3 Taco Mix & Match$18.99
Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)
- Al Pastor Tacos$13.99
Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple
- Carne Asada Tacos$17.99
Carne asada, cheese
- Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos$13.99
Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo
- Beef Barbacoa Tacos$17.99
Braised beef in Jorge's salsa
- Pork Carnitas Tacos$13.99
Roasted pork, cheese
- Chorizo Tacos$17.99
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
- Codfish Frito Tacos$13.99
fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw
- Dos Pescados Tacos$18.99
Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo
- Gringa Tacos$16.99
Chicken breast, bacon, cheese
- Mahi Mahi Tacos$16.99
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion
- Carne Molida Tacos$11.99
Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese
- Pork Belly Tacos$16.99
Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
- Portobello Tacos$13.99
Chile-marinated portobello, queso fresco
- Chipotle Shrimp Tacos$16.99
Seasoned shrimp, cabbage
- Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos$19.99
Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli
- Chicken Tinga Tacos$11.99
Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage
- Vegan Chorizo Tacos$17.99
house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
- Sng Molida$3.99
- Sng Tinga$3.99
- Sng Al Pastor$4.99
- Sng Asada$5.99
- Sng Avocado$4.99
- Sng Gringa$5.99
- Sng Pork Belly$5.99
- Sng Portobello$4.99
- Sng Shrimp$5.99
- 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
- Sng Molida$3.99
- Sng Tinga$3.99
Dinner Kid/Dessert
Dinner Sides
- Crispy Yuca$5.00
Mojo de ajo
- Side Asparagus$6.00
- Black Bean Salsa$4.00
Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro
- Charred Iowa Corn$4.00
elote-style; off the cob
- Malo Fries$5.00
fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli
- Mexican Market Fruit Cup$5.00
Sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber
- Grilled Portobellos$4.00
Queso fresco
- Refried Black Beans$4.00
Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
- Spanish Rice$4.00
Roasted chiles, charred tomato
- Malo Tots$5.00
- $ Grilled Chicken Breast$6.00
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 4:00 am - 3:59 am |
Wednesday | 4:00 am - 3:59 am |
Thursday | 4:00 am - 3:59 am |
Friday | 4:00 am - 3:59 am |
Saturday | 4:00 am - 3:59 am |
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
900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309