
Mexican
Malo
900 Mulberry St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Pickup Only
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$17.993 Taco Mix & Match
Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)$19.99Large 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
Lunch Appetizers
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile$3.50Charred Jalapeno & Serrano
Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar$3.50Chipotle Crema
Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice$3.50
House Salsa
Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantroJulio's Hot Salsa
Charred jalapeno and onion$3.50Pico de Gallo
Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro$3.50Vegan Crema
Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt$3.50Small Queso Malo
$4.00Small Guacamole
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno$4.00Fried Brussels Sprouts
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli$12.99Large Guacamole
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno$7.99Large 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$15.50Small 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$20.99Tamales 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$16.99Vegan 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$19.99Small 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$19.99Small 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$25.99Small 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$25.99Chiles 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
$27.99Chilaquiles
$10.99
Lunch Sandwiches
Malo Beyond Burger (Vegan)
Beyond burger with caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun$17.99Burrito 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$16.99Cheeseburger
$15.99
Cuban
Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie$17.99Hamburger
$15.99Jalapeno 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$19.99Malo 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
$6.00Black Bean Salsa
Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro$4.00Charred Iowa Corn
elote-style; off the cob$4.00Malo Fries
fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli$5.00Refried Black Beans
Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion$4.00Mexican Rice
Roasted chiles, charred tomato$4.00Malo Tots
$5.00Mexican Fruit Cup
$4.00
Lunch Soup/Salad
Soup & Salad Combo
Side salad(Malo, Gringa or Caesar) with cup of soup$13.75Chicken 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$6.99Soup of the Day - Bowl
$6.99Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips$4.99Posole Colorado Soup - Cup
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro$4.99Soup of the Day - Cup
$4.99Regular Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips$8.49Regular Gringa Salad
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings$8.49Regular 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$16.99Large Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips$13.99Large Gringa Salad
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings$13.99Large 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$14.99Steak Salad
$17.99Baby Caesar
$4.99Baby Gringa
$4.99Baby 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$13.99Al Pastor Tacos
Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple$14.99Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada, cheese$17.99Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos
Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo$14.99Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Braised beef in Jorge's salsa$20.99Pork Carnitas Tacos
Roasted pork, cheese$14.99OUT OF STOCKChorizo Tacos
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage$19.99Codfish Frito Tacos
fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw$16.99Do Pescados Tacos
Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo$18.99Gringa Tacos
Chicken breast, bacon, cheese$19.99Mahi Mahi Tacos
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion$17.99Blackened Salmon Tacos
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion$16.99OUT OF STOCKCarne Molida Tacos
Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese$15.99Pork Belly Tacos
Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese$19.99Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Seasoned shrimp, cabbage$16.99Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos
Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli$21.99Chicken Tinga Tacos
Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage$13.993 Taco Mix & Match
Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)$19.99Vegan Chorizo Tacos
house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage$19.99Sng Al Pastor
$5.00Sng Asada
$5.99Sng Avocado
$5.00Sng Gringa
$6.99Sng Molida
$4.99Sng Pork Belly
$5.99Sng Shrimp
$5.00Sng Tinga
$4.99Sng Tenderloin
$7.99Sng Carnitas
$4.99Sng Chorizo
$5.99Sng Cod Frito
$5.99Sng Dos Pescados
$6.99Sng Mahi Mahi
$5.99Sng Barbacoa
$5.99
Dinner
Dinner Appetizers
Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
Fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile$3.50Charred Jalapeno & Serrano
Wood-fired green chiles, apple cider vinegar$3.50Chipotle Crema
Sour cream, chipotle pepper puree, lime juice$3.50Jorge Salsa
Pureed tomato, jalapeno and cilantro$3.50Julio's Hot Salsa
Charred jalapeno and onion$3.50Pico de Gallo
Diced tomato, jalapeno, onion and cilantro$3.50Vegan Crema
Veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt$3.50Fried Brussels Sprouts
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli$12.99Small Fried Brussels Sprouts
Queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli$8.49Large Guacamole
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno$7.99Small Guacamole
Fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeno$4.00Large Queso Malo
$7.99Small Queso Malo
$4.00Chorizo Queso
Queso Malo, pork chorizo, feta, pico de gallo$12.99Cucumber & Jicama Ceviche
Green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro$8.49Fried Shrimp Tacos
Three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeno and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema$15.99Queso Fundido
Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime$12.99Large Drunken Nachos
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema$13.99Small Drunken Nachos
Tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar, lettuce and chipotle crema$11.99Large Seafood Nachos
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema$19.99Small Seafood Nachos
Tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, Iowa corn salsa, jack cheese, shredded lettuce and chipotle crema$13.99Loaded Guacamole
Bacon, green onion, cilantro, cheddar, pico de gallo, sweet corn$14.99Lobster Corn Queso
Queso Malo, lobster, sweet corn, charred jalapeno, lime, cilantro, green onion$18.99Pork Belly Guacamole
Pork belly, pineapple, feta, cilantro, onion$18.50Pork Belly Pupusa
Handmade corn masa, melted cheese, smoked pork belly; with romana salad, house salsa$15.99The Trio
Your choice of 3 salsa with tortilla chips$9.00Seared Tuna
Rare tuna, green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro, fiery adobo sauce$14.99Beef Barbacoa Mini Quesadillas
Three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib, cheese, dipping jus$17.99Shrimp Ceviche
Poached shrimp, pico de gallo, jalapenos and lime juice served with tortilla chips$13.99Large Tot'chos
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema$16.99Small Tot'chos
Grande tots, queso, cheddar, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema$11.99Spicy 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$6.99Soup of the Day - Bowl
$6.99Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup
With cheese blend and fried tortilla strips$4.99Posole Colorado Soup - Cup
Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro$4.99Soup of the Day - Cup
$4.99Regular Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips$8.49Regular Gringa Salad
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings$8.49Regular 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$16.99Large Caesar Salad
Romaine, Caesar dressing, fried tortilla strips$13.99Large Gringa Salad
Romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings$13.99Large Malo Salad
Mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette$13.99Steak Salad
$17.99
Taco Salad
Carne molida, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, chipotle ranch$14.99Baby Caesar
$4.99Baby Gringa
$4.99Baby Malo
$4.99
Dinner Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
$15.99
Cuban
Pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and jalapeno aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie$17.99Hamburger
$15.99
Mahi Torta
Blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun$19.99Malo Burger
Wood-grilled 8 oz burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun$15.99Jalapeno Chicken Sandwich
$15.99
Dinner Entrees
#17
Two carne asada tacos, two chicken enchiladas and tamale de carnitas. fresh lime and romana salad$25.99Roasted Beef Barbacoa
Slow roasted, shredded beef with avocado tomatillo salsa, bell peppers, onions, refried beans and Spanish rice$25.99Roast Pork Carnitas
With New Mexico green chile sauce and pickled onion, refried beans and Spanish rice$23.99OUT OF STOCK
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$20.99Fajita Flank Steak
$27.99Salmon
Grilled fresh salmon filet with an orange chipotle glaze, asparagus and Spanish rice$25.99Shrimp a la Crema
Charred poblano pepper and onion, sour cream, avocado and queso fresco, refried beans and Spanish rice$26.99Tamales de Carnitas
Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco, fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice$18.99Wood 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$16.99Vegan 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$19.99Large Cheese Enchilada
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice$19.99Large Chicken Enchilada
House made tortillas, filled, rolled and dressed with red, green or white sauce; with fresh lime, refried beans and Spanish rice$25.99Large 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$12.99Pork Chop
$24.99Birria Tacos
$25.99
Dinner Tacos
3 Taco Mix & Match
Choose any three tacos; (include Seared Beef Tenderloin + $1)$19.99Al Pastor Tacos
Chile-marinated pork shoulder; pineapple$14.99Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada, cheese$17.99Crispy Onion & Avocado Tacos
Fresh avocado, crispy onion and pico de gallo$14.99Beef Barbacoa Tacos
Braised beef in Jorge's salsa$20.99Pork Carnitas Tacos
Roasted pork, cheese$14.99OUT OF STOCKChorizo Tacos
house-made pork chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage$19.99Codfish Frito Tacos
fried, beer-battered cod, chipotle slaw$16.99Dos Pescados Tacos
Grilled or beer-battered, lobster slaw, pico de gallo$18.99Gringa Tacos
Chicken breast, bacon, cheese$19.99Mahi Mahi Tacos
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion$17.99Blackened Salmon Tacos
Grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion$16.99OUT OF STOCKCarne Molida Tacos
Ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese$15.99Pork Belly Tacos
Smoked pork belly, corn salsa and cheese$19.99Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
Seasoned shrimp, cabbage$16.99Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos
Chipotle rubbed-filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions, jalapeno aioli$21.99Chicken Tinga Tacos
Shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage$13.99Vegan Chorizo Tacos
house-made vegan chorizo, feta cheese, cabbage$19.99Sng Molida
$4.99Sng Tinga
$4.99Sng Al Pastor
$5.00Sng Asada
$5.99Sng Avocado
$5.00Sng Gringa
$6.99Sng Pork Belly
$5.99Sng Shrimp
$5.00Sng Tenderloin
$7.99Sng Carnitas
$4.99Sng Chorizo
$5.99Sng Cod Frito
$5.99Sng Dos Pescados
$6.99Sng Mahi Mahi
$5.99Sng Barbacoa
$5.99
Dinner Kid/Dessert
Dinner Sides
Side Asparagus
$6.00Black Bean Salsa
Sweet corn, charred jalapeno, fresh lime and cilantro$4.00Charred Iowa Corn
elote-style; off the cob$4.00Malo Fries
fries, onion, cilantro, roasted jalapeno aioli$5.00Refried Black Beans
Seasoned black beans, carrot, onion$4.00Mexican Rice
Roasted chiles, charred tomato$4.00Malo Tots
$5.00$ Grilled Chicken Breast
$6.00Mexican Fruit Cup
$4.00
If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 2.75% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 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
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