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For the Table
House Chips & Salsa V
Fresh fried tortilla chips and house salsa - free for dine in orders; $2.50 for carryout and delivery.
Avocado Tostada
avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco
Seafood Nachos
tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
Drunken Nachos
tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and chipotle crema
carne asada: 7
chorizo: 5
vegan chorizo: 6
grilled chicken breast: 5
Calamari
crispy calamari and fried jalapeño with chipotle crema
Queso Fundido
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
Fried Brussels Sprouts (g)
queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
Tot'chos
grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and chipotle crema
Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla (g)
three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib and melted cheese with dipping jus
Pork Belly Pupusa (g)
handmade corn masa with melted cheese and smoked pork belly, romana salad and house salsa
Fried Shrimp Tacos
three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeño and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
Seared Tuna*
rare tuna with green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro and fiery adobo sauce
Shrimp Ceviche (g)
poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapeños and lime juice served with tortilla chips
Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche (g) V
green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
Queso & Guacamole
Lobster Corn Queso
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeño, lime, cilantro, green onion
Chorizo Queso
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
Portobello Adobada
Queso Malo, queso fresco, wood-grilled portobello, green onion
Guacamole (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeño
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole
shrimp, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, cilantro
Loaded Guacamole
bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
Pork Belly Guacamole
pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
Queso Malo (g)
classic white queso with manchego cheese
Salsas
House Salsa (g) V
puréed tomato, jalapeño and cilantro
Julio's Hot Salsa (g) V
charred jalapeño and onion
Pico de Gallo (g) V
diced tomato, jalapeño, onion and cilantro
Wood-fired Tomato Chipotle (g) V
en adobo, cilantro and lime
Charred Jalapeño & Serrano (g) V
wood-fired green chiles and apple cider vinegar
Chipotle Crema (g)
sour cream, chipotle pepper purée, lime juice
Vegan Crema (g) V
almond milk, cashew, chipotle
Avocado Tomatillo (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
Salsa Trio
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The Trio
Your choice of three salsas with house tortilla chips
6.99+ Sub guacamole or queso (each): 1.50
Entrées
Roast Pork Carnitas
with New Mexico green chile sauce, pickled onion. refried beans and Spanish rice
Shrimp A La Crema
charred poblano pepper and onion, sour cream, avocado, queso fresco, refried beans and Spanish rice
Roasted Beef Barbacoa
slow roasted, shredded beef with avocado tomatillo salsa, bell peppers, onions, refried beans and Spanish rice
Fajita
choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, carnitas, salmon, portobello or filet mignon (+7), with bell pepper, onion, garlic butter, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
Salmon
grilled 8 oz. fresh salmon filet with
an orange chipotle glaze, asparagus, Spanish rice
Tamales De Carnitas (g)
Luisa’s spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
#9
one chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried beans and Spanish rice
#17
two carne asada tacos, two chicken enchiladas and tamale de carnitas, fresh lime and romana salad
Enchilada
house made tortillas, filled, rolled, and dressed with red, green or white sauce with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice; choice of cheese or chicken (chicken breast, Iowa sweet corn)
Vegan Burrito V
crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema (contains nuts) and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Burrito
crispy tots, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Grilled chicken : 6
Carne molida: 5
Carne asada, tenderloin or dos pescados: 7
Chicken Quesadilla
grilled chicken and cheese in a flour tortilla served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Wood Grilled Chicken
charred poblanos, avocado cream sauce, refried beans and Spanish rice
Salads & Soups
Add salmon* $8, tuna* $8, filet mignon* $8, shrimp $6, chicken breast $6, vegan chorizo $6, fried chicken tenders $5
Gringa Salad
romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
Caesar Salad
romaine, caesar dressing*, fried tortilla chips
Blackened Salmon Salad
6 oz. blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
Cobb Salad (g)
grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, feta, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
Taco Salad
mixed greens, carne molida, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle ranch
Posole Colorado Soup (g)
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
Chicken Tortilla Soup
with cheese and crispy fried tortilla strips
Malo Salad (g)
mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
Tacos
Three tacos per order on flour or corn tortillas or lettuce shells; with fresh lime, onion and cilantro and choice of salsa
Carne Molida
ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese
Beef Barbacoa (G)
braised beef in Jorge's salsa
Al Pastor (g)
chile-marinated pork shoulder and pineapple
Crispy Onion & Avocado V
fresh avocado and crispy onion
Portobello (G) V
chile-marinated portobello, queso fresco
Carne Asada (g)
carne asada, cheese
Pork Carnitas (G)
roasted pork, cheese
Chorizo
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
Chipotle Shrimp (g)
seasoned shrimp and cabbage
Mahi Mahi (g)
grilled mahi mahi, cabbage and pickled onion
Dos Pescados
grilled or fried beer-battered cod, lobster slaw and pico de gallo
Gringa (g)
chicken breast, bacon and cheese
Pork Belly (g)
smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
Codfish Frito
fried, beer-battered cod and chipotle slaw
Seared Beef Tenderloin
chipotle rubbed filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions and lime aioli
Chicken Tinga (g)
shredded chipotle chicken breast and cabbage
Mix & Match
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Your choice of any three tacos
16.99Include tenderloin: 1
Sandwiches
with choice of side
Cuban
pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
Mahi Torta
6 oz. blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
Malo Burger
wood-grilled 8 oz. burger* with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
Sides
Refried Black Beans (G) V
seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
Crispy Yuca
mojo de ajo
Mexican Market Fruit Cup (g) V
sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber
Grilled Portobellos (g)
queso fresco
Spanish Rice (G) V
roasted chilies, charred tomato
Wood-fired Asparagus (g) V
fresh garlic, salt, pepper
Malo Fries
crispy fries, roasted jalapeño aioli, onion and cilantro
Black Bean Salsa (g) V
Iowa sweet corn, charred jalapeño, fresh lime and cilantro
Charred Iowa Corn (g)
elote-style; off-the-cob
Kids
Served with beverage and choice of fries, rice or veggies.
Cheeseburger
Mac & Cheese
Taco
Pork, chicken or ground beef; with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese
Chicken Tenders
Cheesy Quesadilla
Desserts
Dessert Empanada
House-made empanada with cherries, butter, cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg
Churritos
fried and topped with cinnamon, sugar and dulce de leche
Tres Leches Cheesecake
topped with dulce de leche
Mexican Chocolate Cake
fourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and strawberry gastrique
Caramel Mango Sundae
vanilla gelato, dulce de leche, mango lime purée, candied cashews, house made mallow, bada bing cherries
Gelato
ask about our current selections
For the Table
House Chips & Salsa V
Fresh fried tortilla chips and house salsa - free for dine in orders; $2.50 for carryout and delivery.
Avocado Tostada
avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco
Seafood Nachos
tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
Drunken Nachos
tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and chipotle crema
carne asada: 7
chorizo: 5
vegan chorizo: 6
grilled chicken breast: 5
Calamari
crispy calamari and fried jalapeño with chipotle crema
Queso Fundido
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
Fried Brussels Sprouts (g)
queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
Tot'chos
grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and chipotle crema
Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla (g)
three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib and melted cheese with dipping jus
Pork Belly Pupusa (g)
handmade corn masa with melted cheese and smoked pork belly, romana salad and house salsa
Fried Shrimp Tacos
three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeño and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
Seared Tuna*
rare tuna with green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro and fiery adobo sauce
Shrimp Ceviche (g)
poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapeños and lime juice served with tortilla chips
Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche (g) V
green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
Queso & Guacamole
Lobster Corn Queso
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeño, lime, cilantro, green onion
Chorizo Queso
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
Portobello Adobada
Queso Malo, queso fresco, wood-grilled portobello, green onion
Guacamole (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeño
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole
shrimp, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, cilantro
Loaded Guacamole
bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
Pork Belly Guacamole
pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
Queso Malo (g)
classic white queso with manchego cheese
Salsas
House Salsa (g) V
puréed tomato, jalapeño and cilantro
Julio's Hot Salsa (g) V
charred jalapeño and onion
Pico de Gallo (g) V
diced tomato, jalapeño, onion and cilantro
Wood-fired Tomato Chipotle (g) V
en adobo, cilantro and lime
Charred Jalapeño & Serrano (g) V
wood-fired green chiles and apple cider vinegar
Chipotle Crema (g)
sour cream, chipotle pepper purée, lime juice
Vegan Crema (g) V
almond milk, cashew, chipotle
Avocado Tomatillo (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
Salsa Trio
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The Trio
Your choice of three salsas with house tortilla chips
6.99+ Sub guacamole or queso (each): 1.50
Salads & Soups
Add salmon* $8, tuna* $8, filet mignon* $8, shrimp $6, chicken breast $6, vegan chorizo $6, fried chicken tenders $5
Gringa Salad
romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
Caesar Salad
romaine, caesar dressing*, fried tortilla chips
Cobb Salad (g)
grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, feta, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
Blackened Salmon Salad
6 oz. blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
Taco Salad
mixed greens, carne molida, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle ranch
Posole Colorado Soup (g)
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
Chicken Tortilla Soup
with cheese and crispy fried tortilla strips
Malo Salad (g)
mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
Soup & Salad Combo
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side salad (Malo or Gringa) with cup of soup
13.99
Tacos
Three tacos per order on flour or corn tortillas; with fresh lime, onion and cilantro and choice of salsa
Carne Molida
ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese
Beef Barbacoa (G)
braised beef in Jorge's salsa
Al Pastor (g)
chile-marinated pork shoulder and pineapple
Crispy Onion & Avocado V
fresh avocado and crispy onion
Portobello (G) V
chile-marinated portobello, queso fresco
Carne Asada (g)
carne asada, cheese
Gringa (g)
chicken breast, bacon and cheese
Pork Carnitas (G)
roasted pork, cheese
Chorizo
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
Chipotle Shrimp (g)
seasoned shrimp and cabbage
Mahi Mahi (g)
grilled mahi mahi, cabbage and pickled onion
Dos Pescados
grilled or fried beer-battered cod, lobster slaw and pico de gallo
Pork Belly (g)
smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
Codfish Frito
fried, beer-battered cod and chipotle slaw
Seared Beef Tenderloin
chipotle rubbed filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions and lime aioli
Chicken Tinga (g)
shredded chipotle chicken breast and cabbage
Mix & Match Lunch
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two tacos of your choice with side or baby salad (Malo, Gringa or Caesar)
13.99Include Mahi Mahi, Dos Pescados, Pork Belly and/or Tenderloin: 3
Sandwiches
with choice of side
Jalapeño Chicken
wood-fire grilled chicken breast, bacon, jalapeños, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and lime lime aioli on a brioche bun
Malo Burger
wood-grilled 8 oz. burger* with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
Cuban
pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
Mahi Torta
6 oz. blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
Entrées
Chiles Rellenos
grilled poblano pepper stuffed with Monterey Jack ands mozzarella cheeses, battered, griddled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with romana salad, Spanish rice, flour tortillas and refried beans
Fajita
choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, carnitas, salmon, portobello or filet mignon (+7), with bell pepper, onion, garlic butter, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
Tamales De Carnitas (g)
Luisa’s spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
#9
one chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried beans and Spanish rice
Burrito
crispy tots, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Grilled chicken : 6
Carne molida: 5
Carne asada, tenderloin or dos pescados: 7
Vegan Burrito V
crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema (contains nuts) and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Chicken Quesadilla
grilled chicken and cheese in a flour tortilla served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Enchilada
house made tortillas, filled, rolled, and dressed with red, green or white sauce with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice; choice of cheese or chicken (chicken breast, Iowa sweet corn)
Sides
Refried Black Beans (G) V
seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
Crispy Yuca
mojo de ajo
Mexican Market Fruit Cup (g) V
sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber
Grilled Portobellos (g)
queso fresco
Spanish Rice (G) V
roasted chilies, charred tomato
Wood-fired Asparagus (g) V
fresh garlic, salt, pepper
Malo Fries
crispy fries, roasted jalapeño aioli, onion and cilantro
Black Bean Salsa (g) V
Iowa sweet corn, charred jalapeño, fresh lime and cilantro
Charred Iowa Corn (g)
elote-style; off-the-cob
Kids
Served with beverage and choice of fries, rice or veggies.
Cheesy Quesadilla
Chicken Tenders
Mac & Cheese
Taco
Pork, chicken or ground beef; with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese
Cheeseburger
For the Table
House Chips & Salsa V
Fresh fried tortilla chips and house salsa - free for dine in orders; $2.50 for carryout and delivery.
Avocado Tostada
avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco
Seafood Nachos
tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema
Drunken Nachos
tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and chipotle crema
carne asada: 7
chorizo: 5
vegan chorizo: 6
grilled chicken breast: 5
Calamari
crispy calamari and fried jalapeño with chipotle crema
Queso Fundido
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime
Fried Brussels Sprouts (g)
queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli
Tot'chos
grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and chipotle crema
Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla (g)
three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib and melted cheese with dipping jus
Pork Belly Pupusa (g)
handmade corn masa with melted cheese and smoked pork belly, romana salad and house salsa
Fried Shrimp Tacos
three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeño and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema
Seared Tuna*
rare tuna with green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro and fiery adobo sauce
Shrimp Ceviche (g)
poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapeños and lime juice served with tortilla chips
Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche (g) V
green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro
Queso & Guacamole
Lobster Corn Queso
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeño, lime, cilantro, green onion
Chorizo Queso
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo
Portobello Adobada
Queso Malo, queso fresco, wood-grilled portobello, green onion
Guacamole (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeño
Spicy Shrimp Guacamole
shrimp, jalapeño, cucumber, onion, cilantro
Loaded Guacamole
bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn
Pork Belly Guacamole
pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion
Queso Malo (g)
classic white queso with manchego cheese
Salsas
House Salsa (g) V
puréed tomato, jalapeño and cilantro
Julio's Hot Salsa (g) V
charred jalapeño and onion
Pico de Gallo (g) V
diced tomato, jalapeño, onion and cilantro
Wood-fired Tomato Chipotle (g) V
en adobo, cilantro and lime
Charred Jalapeño & Serrano (g) V
wood-fired green chiles and apple cider vinegar
Chipotle Crema (g)
sour cream, chipotle pepper purée, lime juice
Vegan Crema (g) V
almond milk, cashew, chipotle
Avocado Tomatillo (g) V
fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile
--Salsa Trio
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The Trio
Your choice of three salsas with house tortilla chips
6.99+ Sub guacamole or queso (each): 1.50
Salads & Soups
Add salmon* $8, tuna* $8, filet mignon* $8, shrimp $6, chicken breast $6, vegan chorizo $6, fried chicken tenders $5
Gringa Salad
romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings
Caesar Salad
romaine, caesar dressing*, fried tortilla chips
Cobb Salad (g)
grilled or blackened chicken, bacon, mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, feta, corn salsa and chipotle ranch
Blackened Salmon Salad
6 oz. blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds
Taco Salad
mixed greens, carne molida, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle ranch
Posole Colorado Soup (g)
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro
Chicken Tortilla Soup
with cheese and crispy fried tortilla strips
Malo Salad (g)
mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette
Soup & Salad Combo
-
side salad (Malo or Gringa) with cup of soup
13.99
Breakfast
Big Brunch Burrito
scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, Malo tots, queso, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle crema on a flour tortilla; with choice of Malo tots or fruit
Eggs Benedicto
crispy pork belly, two fried eggs* and green chile hollandaise served open faced on South Union Bakery brioche with choice of mixed fruit or Malo tots
Breakfast Tot'chos
Malo tots, scrambled eggs, ground breakfast sausage, queso, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and chipotle crema
Tres Leches French Toast
extra crispy challah French toast topped with dulce de leche and whipped cream; with choice of mixed fruit or Malo tots
Chilaquiles
chilaquile casserole with chorizo, tortillas, onion, salsa verde; smothered in Malo queso topped with a fried egg*
Vegan Breakfast Enchilada V
chile-rubbed flour tortillas folded with avocado, vegan chorizo and green sauce, Spanish rice and refried black beans
Biscuits and Gravy
buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy and crispy jalapeño caps; with choice of mixed fruit or Malo tots
Carne Asada & Egg Biscuit
carne asada and scrambled egg on a buttermilk biscuit and topped with queso; with choice of mixed fruit or Malo tots
Spicy Chicken Biscuit
crispy chicken breast, pepperjack cheese and chipotle agave glaze on buttermilk biscuit; with choice of mixed fruit or Malo tots
Tacos
Three tacos per order on flour or corn tortillas; with fresh lime, onion and cilantro and choice of salsa
Veggie Chorizo and Egg (g)
veggie chorizo and scrambled egg
Carne Asada and Egg (g)
carne asada, scrambled egg, cheese and pico de gallo
Chicken Tinga (g)
shredded chipotle chicken breast and cabbage
Carne Molida
ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese
Beef Barbacoa (G)
braised beef in Jorge's salsa
Al Pastor (g)
chile-marinated pork shoulder and pineapple
Crispy Onion & Avocado V
fresh avocado and crispy onion
Portobello (G) V
chile-marinated portobello, queso fresco
Carne Asada (g)
carne asada, cheese
Gringa (g)
chicken breast, bacon and cheese
Pork Carnitas (G)
roasted pork, cheese
Chorizo
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage
Chipotle Shrimp (g)
seasoned shrimp and cabbage
Mahi Mahi (g)
grilled mahi mahi, cabbage and pickled onion
Dos Pescados
grilled or fried beer-battered cod, lobster slaw and pico de gallo
Pork Belly (g)
smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese
Codfish Frito
fried, beer-battered cod and chipotle slaw
Seared Beef Tenderloin
chipotle rubbed filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions and lime aioli
Taco Features
-
Mix & Match
your choice of any three tacos
13.49Include Mahi Mahi, Tenderloin, Pork Belly, Dos Pescados and/or Vegan Chorizo: 2
Sandwiches
with choice of side
Jalapeño Chicken
wood-fire grilled chicken breast, bacon, jalapeños, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and lime lime aioli on a brioche bun
Malo Burger
wood-grilled 8 oz. burger* with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun
Cuban
pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie
Mahi Torta
6 oz. blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun
Entrées
Chiles Rellenos
grilled poblano pepper stuffed with Monterey Jack ands mozzarella cheeses, battered, griddled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with romana salad, Spanish rice, flour tortillas and refried beans
Fajita
choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, carnitas, salmon, portobello or filet mignon (+7), with bell pepper, onion, garlic butter, shredded lettuce, sour cream and pico de gallo
Tamales De Carnitas (g)
Luisa’s spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice
#9
one chile relleno, one chicken enchilada, one pork tamale, refried beans and Spanish rice
Burrito
crispy tots, refried beans, lettuce, cheese, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Grilled chicken : 6
Carne molida: 5
Carne asada, tenderloin or dos pescados: 7
Vegan Burrito V
crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, refried beans, shredded lettuce, vegan crema (contains nuts) and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce; with refried beans and Spanish rice
Chicken Quesadilla
grilled chicken and cheese in a flour tortilla served with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo
Enchilada
house made tortillas, filled, rolled, and dressed with red, green or white sauce with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice; choice of cheese or chicken (chicken breast, Iowa sweet corn)
Sides
Refried Black Beans (G) V
seasoned black beans, carrot, onion
Crispy Yuca
mojo de ajo
Mexican Market Fruit Cup (g) V
sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber
Grilled Portobellos (g)
queso fresco
Spanish Rice (G) V
roasted chilies, charred tomato
Wood-fired Asparagus (g) V
fresh garlic, salt, pepper
Malo Fries
crispy fries, roasted jalapeño aioli, onion and cilantro
Black Bean Salsa (g) V
Iowa sweet corn, charred jalapeño, fresh lime and cilantro
Charred Iowa Corn (g)
elote-style; off-the-cob
Cocktails
Petersburg Swizzle
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, simple syrup, lemon, mint, Angostura bitters
Mezcal Ginger Paloma
400 Conejo mezcal, lime juice, ginger syrup, grapefruit, Jarritos grapefruit soda
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
reposado tequila, mezcal, campari, demerara, Angostura and chocolate bitters
El Santo
Milagro silver tequila, St. Germain, jalapeño, lemon, white grape juice
Frisky Business
Courvoisier VS, pisco, Luxardo, St. Germain, pineapple, lemon, simple syrup
Piña Colada
Mount Gay Rum, pineapple juice, Coco Lopez cream of coconut, angostura bitters
Smoke and Mirrors
Revelton barrel-aged gin, Banhez Mezcal, Cocchi di Torino, Campari
Passionfruit Michelada
passionfruit, lime, hot sauce, serrano, maggi, Toppling Goliath "Psuedo Sue" IPA, Tajin rim
Spicy Pepino Mojito
Flor di Caña rum, Ancho Reyes Verde liqueur, cucumber, mint, simple syrup, lime, soda
Caipirinha
cachaça, sugar, lime
Skyline
Makers Mark Malo Private Select, Horizon Line cold brew, muddled orange, lemon, demerara
Margaritas
with choice of agua fresca: lime (standard), raspberry, mango, blueberry, strawberry, white peach, tamarind, passionfruit, hibiscus or jalapeño
El Padre
Exotico Blanco, Gran Gala, lime agua fresca
El Rey
Patron Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, lime agua fresca
El Jefe
Silver tequila, triple sec, lime agua fresca
Priced by the glass / pitcher (48oz).
Sangria
Sangria Roja
Red wine, raspberry, orange, lime, lemon, brandy, rum and triple sec
(Priced by the glass / pitcher)
Sangria Blanca
White wine, peach, apple, pear, brandy, rum and triple sec
(Priced by the glass / pitcher)
Sangria Rosé
rosé wine, strawberries, orange liqueur, tequila, rum, passionfruit
Refresco
non-alcoholic; available spiked
Cold Brew
Horizon Line coffee
Hibiscus Agua Fresca
orange, agave (vegan)
Untitled Art N/A Beer
Choice of West Coast IPA or Italian Pils
Draft Beer
Deschutes Brewing "Squeezy Rider" West Coast IPA
(7%) Bend, OR
Big Grove Brewing - Easy Eddy IPA
(6%) Solon, IA
Jefferson County Cider
(6.2%) Fairfield, IA (10 oz pour)
Kinship "Schwarzbier" Dark Lager
(4.7%) Waukee, IA
Humble Forager “Pin Seeker” Pilsner
(4.2%) Madison, WI
Revolution Brewing “Hazy Hero” Hazy IPA
(7.2%) Chicago, IL
No Coast "To Peach Their Own" Berliner-Style Weisse Ale
(4.5%) Oskaloosa, IA
Barntown Brewing “Neon” Hazy IPA
(6.5%) West Des Moines, IA (12 oz pour)
Busch Light Lager
(4.1%) St. Louis, MO
Confluence Brewing “Long Ride” Hazy Pale Ale
(5.7%) Des Moines, IA
Exile Brewing "Tico Time" Tropical Wheat Ale with Passionfruit and Guava
(4.9%) Des Moines, IA
Tripping Animals Brewing Co. "No Mames" Mexican American-style Lager
(6%) Miami, FL
Bearded Iris “Wavelength” Double IPA
(8.3%) Nashville, TN (12 oz. pour)
Surly Brewing “PoG Juice Supreme” Tart Ale
(4.5%) Minneapolis, MN
Pacifico Pilsner
(4.4%) Mazatlán, Mexico
Wine
Rosé
Raeburn / Russian River Valley, CA
Moscato
Castillo del Poggio, Italy
Sparkling
Domaine Ste. Michelle, Washington
Sauvignon Blanc
Dashwood, New Zealand
Chardonnay
4 Vines, California
Albariño
Raimat, Spain
Pinot Noir
The Seeker, France
Rioja
Honoro Vera, Rioja, Spain
Malbec
Nieto Senetiner, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon
Los Vascos, Chile
Mezcals
Mezcal is made from the piña of agave plants - regional differences in production and agave variety used offer a wide range of flavors and experiences.
400 Conejos Joven
Nose: campfire, ash, ripe fruits, herbs. Taste: soft; fresh wood, sweet cooked agave. Finish: pleasant, smoky.
Banhez Ensemble Joven
Taste: mild; floral, pineapple, banana.
Bozal Tobasiche
Nose: unconventionally sweet. Taste: traces of quince, anise and strong minerality. Finish: rich, herbaceous botanicals on the finish.
Bozal Cuishe
Nose: intense citrus and strong minerality. Taste: complex; rich tropical fruit, sweet potato, green vegetal notes. Finish: dry and smoky.
Bozal Borrego
Nose: dry minerality, fruit, herbs, nuttiness. Taste: viscous; fruit, subtle sweetness, citrus, persimmons. Finish: smooth; smoked lamb.
BRUSCO MEZCAL JOVEN
Nose: minerals, subtle smoke. Taste:citrus, herbs, long silky finish.
Casamigos Mezcal
Nose: fragrant herbal and fruit with hints of smoke. Taste: notes of smoke and black pepper; long silky finish.
Del Maguey Vida
Nose: fruit aromatics, oney, vanilla and roast agave. Taste: ginger, cinnamon, burnt sandalwood, banana and tangerine. Finish: long and soft.
Del Maguey Chichicapa
Nose: medium. Taste: complex with lots of citrus. Finish: long and smooth; overtones of mint.
Del Maguey Arroqueño
Taste: luscious melon, baking chocolate, vegetal. Finish: savory; medium to long.
Derrumbes Michoacan
Nose: citrus and tropical fruits. Taste: fruity and savory; a bit sour. Finish: mellow pepper and smoke.
Dos Hombres Joven
Nose: apple, mango, toasted agave. Taste: wood, smoke, fruit.
El Jolgorio Cuixe
Taste: balanced, viscous; banana, papaya, apple. Finish: mellow spice.
Ilegal Joven
Nose: eucalyptus and minerals. Taste: green apple, fresh citrus and red chile. Finish: lingering, light smoke.
Ilegal Reposado
Nose: caramelized pear and bitter orange. Taste: clove, butterscotch and hints of vanilla. Finish: velvety.
Ilegal Añejo
Nose: maple, clove, and bitter orange. Taste: dark chocolate and sweet agave. Finish: rounded and full.
Machetazo Cupreata
Nose: subtle hints of smoke and citrus. Taste: silky; herb and sweet citrus. Finish: subtle; dark chocolate.
Monte Alban
supple, woody, mineral, pepper, smoke
MONTELOBOS MEZCAL ESPADIN JOVEN
Nose: damp earth, freshly cut grass, honey, citrus, asparagus, smoke. Taste: cooked green maguey, nuts, herbacity, smoke.
Nuestra Soledad Blue (San Baltazar Guel)
Nose: sweet, ripe tropical fruit, caramelized agave, wet stone. Taste: mineral-rich, round. Finish: exceptionally long and complex wood-smoke.
Nuestra Soledad Tan (San Luis del Rio)
Nose: sparkling grapefruit and citrus. Taste: rich and creamy, savory butterscotch and herbs. Finish: long and complex.
Nuestra Soledad Green (Ejutla)
Nose: bright and complex with white flowers, cilantro and mint. Taste: rich, savory and viscous; roasted chiles and minerality. Finish: long, delicate wood smoke.
Sombra Joven
Nose: spicy, citrus and smoke. Taste: rich smoke, sugar, orange peel and sea salt. Finish: light tropical fruit and mixed spice.
Tequilas
Tequila is a style of mezcal, sourced solely from the piña of blue agave and made primarily in Jalisco.
Avión Reserva 44
Nose: finely roasted agave with hints of warm vanilla and spices. Taste: complex infusion of ripe fruits and oak.
Casamigos Blanco
Nose: hints of citrus and sweet agave. Taste: fruit-forward with notes of vanilla and grapefruit.
Casamigos Reposado
Nose: caramel with hints of cocoa. Taste: notes of fried fruits and spicy oak with a touch of sweet agave.
Casamigos Añejo
Nose: caramel, vanilla. Palate: balance sweetness; spice, oak. Finish: oak, pepper.
Clase Azul Reposado
candied orange peel, oak, cinnamon, banana, hazelnuts, medium body
Corazon Reposado
Nose: oak, agave, vanilla Palate: spicy, pepper, nutty, caramel
Corralejo Reposado
sweet vanilla, honey, oak, peppercorn, lemon-lime, warm, medium bodied
Corralejo Añejo
cocoa, caramel, cardamom, peppercorn, luxurious and full
Corzo Silver
Nose: soft; herbal, grassy. Taste: neutral, mineral, agave. Finish: clean
Corzo Reposado
Nose: sweet, vanilla-custard. Taste: sweet and smoky; caramel, oak.
Corzo Añejo
Nose: vanilla custard, baked pear, honey. Taste: mellow; honey, agave, Sauternes. Finish: light smoke.
Don Julio Blanco
Nose: agave, lemon, lime, grapefruit. Taste: light, sweet, agave. Finish: light and sweet.
Don Julio Añejo
Nose: lime, grapefruit, mandarin citrus, caramel. Palate: cooked agave, wild honey, oak, butterscotch.
Don Julio 1942
Nose: rich caramel and chocolate. Taste: warm oak, vanilla and roasted agave. Finish: lingering oak and rich vanilla.
Don Julio Double Cask Lagavulin Aged
Nose: smoky agave, wood fire. Palate: sherry, toasted oak, orange rind, smoky peat
Don Julio Casa Primavera
Nose: honeyed agave, spice, orange Palate: citrus, black pepper, orange rind, smooth
El Jimador Reposado
Nose: vanilla, toasted wood, fruit, spice Palate: vanilla, hazelnut, wood, spiced fruit
El Tosoro Blanco
Nose: fresh; agave, honey, green olive. Taste: sweet; white pepper, green. Finish: sweet; white pepper.
El Tesoro Reposado
smoky oak, vanilla, agave, pepper, fruit
El Tosoro Añejo
Nose: floral jasmine, oak, agave. Taste: sweet agave, pepper, oak, floral. Finish: light green, vanilla.
Fortaleza
citrus, butter, basil, olive, earthy, long finish
GHOST BLANCO
Nose: citrus, earth, agave. Taste: spicy, mineral, clean
Hornitos Black Barrel
Nose: vanilla, pepper, smoky oak. Taste: agave, wood, vanilla, citrus. Finish: clean, smooth; caramel, wood, sugar, oak.
Hussong Silver
Nose: lemon, lime, spearmint, white pepper, earth. Palate: clean; butterscotch, Meyer lemon, coffee, tobacco
Hussong Reposado
Nose: caramel, butterscotch, cream, oak, citrus Palate: vanilla, grass, anise, cinnamon, cedar, toasted bread
Hussong’s Añejo
Nose: Caramel, chocolate-mocha, vanilla, honey, candied apple, spice and oak. Taste: Caramel, chocolate, vanilla, honey, dried fruit, orange peel, floral, herbs, baking spices. Finish: Silky, smooth and elegant; chocolate, baked apple pie, orange blossom honey and spice.
Jose Cuervo Familia Añejo
Nose: oak, almond, apple, olive, cinnamon. Taste: oak, toasted almond, vanilla, cinnamon. Finish: long, silky.
Milagro Silver
Nose: lemongrass, citrus, black pepper. Palate: agave, pear, citrus
PADRE AZUL SILVER
Nose: fresh agave, sweet, delicate. Taste: smooth, agave, neutral
PADRE AZUL REPOSADO
Nose: caramel, vanilla, cooked agave, fruit. Taste: butterscotch, wood, toasted bread, sweet
PADRE AZUL AÑEJO
Nose: caramel, butterscotch, oak. Taste: cream soda, chocolate, toasted wood
Patrón Silver
Nose: fruits and citrus. Palate: smooth and sweet. Finish: light pepper.
Patrón Reposado
Nose: oak, fresh agave. Palate: agave, oak, fruit, citrus, honey. Finish: light floral, vanilla.
Patrón Añejo
Nose: oak, vanilla and raisins. Palate: oak, notes of vanilla, raisins and honey. Finish: caramel, smoky notes.
PRÓSPERO BLANCO
Nose: citrus, sweet agave, herbal. Taste: soft, mint, mineral
Roca Patrón Silver
Nose: fresh citrus. Palate: earthy and sweet with notes of black pepper, cooked agave and citrus. Finish: complex.
Tres Generaciones Reposado Sauza
Nose: pepper, spice, herbs, light oak. Taste: spice, toasted oak, herbs, fresh agave, Finish: warm, dry; white pepper.
Tres Generaciones Añejo Sauza
Nose: Strong; toasted oak, cooked agave, caramel-vanilla. Taste: Full, balanced; brown sugar, oak, agave. Finish: Warm oak.