Malo

For the Table

• Avocado TostadaUSD 9.99

  avocado, crispy maseca tortilla, pumpkin seeds, pickled onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle crema and queso fresco

• Seafood NachosUSD 11.99

  tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, jack cheese and chipotle crema with Malo tortilla chips

• Drunken NachosUSD 8.99

  tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, queso, black beans, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and chipotle crema

• Sonora Mini DogsUSD 12.99

  three beef hot dogs, bacon, aioli, pico de gallo and guacamole on brioche bun

• CalamariUSD 11.99

  crispy calamari and fried jalapeño with roasted jalapeño aioli

• Queso FundidoUSD 9.99

  Oaxaca-style melted cheese, roasted poblano pepper and onion with fresh tortillas and lime

• Fried Brussels SproutsUSD 7.99

  queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli

• Tot'ChosUSD 9.99

  grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema

• Shortrib QuesadillaUSD 14.99

  three small corn quesadillas, beef shortrib and melted cheese with dipping jus

• PupusaUSD 12.99

  handmade corn masa with melted cheese, romana salad and house salsa

• Fried Shrimp TacosUSD 12.99

  three flash-fried, crispy corn tortillas stuffed with chopped shrimp, fresh jalapeño and cilantro, served with romana salad and chipotle crema

• EmpanadasUSD 13.99

  vegetarian chorizo and melted cheese with romana salad and avocado tomatillo salsa

• Fried OystersUSD 13.99

  chile pepper and cracker meal crusted oysters with roasted jalapeño aioli and pickled onion

• MusselsUSD 14.99

  fresh Atlantic mussels, fiery tomato broth, charred jalapeño, oregano and pico de gallo

Salsas

• House Salsa

  puréed tomato, jalapeño and cilantro

• Julio's Hot SalsaUSD 2.25

  charred jalapeño and onion

• Pico de GalloUSD 2.25

  diced tomato, jalapeño, onion and cilantro

• Wood-Fired Tomato ChipotleUSD 2.25

  en adobo, cilantro and lime

• Charred Jalapeño & SerranoUSD 2.25

  wood-fired green chiles and apple cider vinegar

• Chipotle CremaUSD 2.25

  sour cream, chipotle pepper purée, lime juice

• Vegan CremaUSD 2.25

  almond milk, cashew, chipotle

• Avocado TomatilloUSD 2.25

  fresh lime, cilantro and serrano chile

• QuesoUSD 3.00

  classic white queso with manchego cheese

• GuacamoleUSD 3.00

  fresh lime, cilantro, jalapeño

Salsa Trio

• The TrioUSD 5.99

  Your choice of three salsas with house tortilla chips

Chilled

• Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 3.00

  served with fresh lime and Malo mignonette. Inquire for current fresh offerings; choice of house east coast or west coast or select east coast

• Shrimp CocktailUSD 12.99

  poached shrimp, red chile cocktail sauce

• Malo PlateauUSD 22.99

  oysters on the half shell, poached shrimp cocktail, selection of ceviches and crudos, Malo mignonette, chile cocktail sauce

• Shrimp CampechanaUSD 14.99

  shrimp cocktail, fresh crab, red chile cocktail sauce, fresh avocado and cilantro

• Oyster CevicheUSD 12.99

  four shucked oysters dressed with fresh citrus, salsa, and aromatics: Aguachile Mignonette (fresh green chile, lime, cilantro, shallot) and Pastor (red chile spice, pineapple, cilantro, white onion)

• Seared TunaUSD 14.99

  rare tuna with green chile and lime marinated jicama and cucumber, cilantro and fiery adobo sauce

• Poached Shrimp AguachileUSD 9.99

  green chiles, lime, cilantro, shallot and black pepper with romana salad

• Cucumber & Jicama CevicheUSD 6.99

  green chile and lime marinated cucumber, fresh jicama and cilantro

Wood Fired Fajitas & Cazuelas

with House Tortillas, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Fresh Lime and Romana Salad

• Wood Grilled Lemon ChickenUSD 19.99

  Mexican oregano, charred lemon and mojo de ajo

• Roast Pork CarnitasUSD 21.99

  with New Mexico green chile sauce and pickled onion

• Shrimp a la CremaUSD 23.99

  charred poblano pepper and onion, sour cream, green onion and queso fresco

• Beef Shortrib BarbacoaUSD 22.99

  slow roasted shortrib with wood-fired tomato chipotle salsa

• FajitaUSD 17.99

  choice of grilled chicken breast, shrimp, charred filet mignon or portobello, with shishito peppers, charred knob onions and garlic butter

• Snapper YucatanUSD 24.99

  achiote and orange marinated snapper, mojo de ajo and grilled orange

• HalibutUSD 27.99

  grilled 6 oz. fresh halibut filet and avocado tomatillo salsa

Classics

Served with Choice of Side

• BurritoUSD 13.99

  crispy tots, black bean salsa, shredded lettuce, chipotle crema, pico de gallo and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce

• Mahi TortaUSD 12.99

  6 oz. blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole on a brioche bun

• Malo BurgerUSD 12.99

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

• #17USD 22.49

  Two grilled skirt steak tacos, two chicken enchiladas and tamale de carnitas served with blistered shishito peppers, fresh lime and romana salad

• Tamales de CarnitasUSD 17.49

  Luisa's spicy pork tamales with tomatillo salsa and queso fresco with blistered shishito peppers, fresh lime and romana salad

• CubanUSD 12.99

  pork carnitas, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on South Union Bakery hoagie

• Vegan BurritoUSD 13.99

  crispy tots, roasted poblano pepper and onion, black bean salsa, shredded lettuce, vegan crema and guacamole on choice of flour tortilla or bed of lettuce

• EnchiladaUSD 17.99

  house made tortillas, filled, rolled, and dressed with red, green or white sauce with blistered shishito peppers, fresh lime and romana salad; choice of cheese or chicken (chicken breast, Iowa sweet corn)

Salads & Soups

Add Salmon $6, Flank Steak $6, Shrimp $6, Chicken Breast $5, Vegan Chorizo $6

• Malo SaladUSD 6.75

  mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette

• Gringa SaladUSD 6.75

  romaine, ranchera dressing, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crispy onion strings

• Taco SaladUSD 14.99

  mixed greens, carne molida, shredded cheddar cheese, corn salsa, tomato, guacamole and chipotle ranch

• Blackened Salmon SaladUSD 16.99

  6 oz. blackened salmon, mixed greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds

• Chicken Tortilla SoupUSD 4.99

  with cheese blend and crispy fried tortilla strips

• Corn & Queso Fresco SoupUSD 4.99

  Iowa sweet corn, jalapeño and lime

• Posole Colorado SoupUSD 4.99

  Iowa pork carnitas, hominy, rich and spicy red chile broth, fresh onion and cilantro

Tacos

Three Tacos per Order on Flour or Corn Tortillas; with Fresh Lime, Shishito Peppers, Radish, Onion and Cilantro and Choice of Salsa

• Chicken TingaUSD 9.99

  shredded chipotle chicken breast and cabbage

• Carne MolidaUSD 9.99

  ground beef and shredded cheddar cheese

• Crispy Onion & AvocadoUSD 11.99

  fresh avocado and crispy onion strings

• Mahi MahiUSD 15.99

  grilled mahi mahi, cabbage and pickled onion

• Al PastorUSD 11.99

  chile-marinated pork shoulder and pineapple

• Wood-Grilled Skirt SteakUSD 11.99

  wood-grilled skirt steak, cheese

• Chipotle ShrimpUSD 13.99

  seasoned shrimp and cabbage

• Seared Beef TenderloinUSD 16.99

  chipotle rubbed filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions and lime aioli

• GringaUSD 13.99

  chicken breast, bacon and cheese

• Codfish FritoUSD 13.99

  fried, beer-battered cod and chipotle slaw

Mix & Match

• Mix & MatchUSD 16.99

  Your choice of any three tacos

Sides

• Charred Iowa CornUSD 4.00

  elotestyle; off-the-cob

• Black Bean SalsaUSD 4.00

  Iowa sweet corn, charred jalapeño, fresh lime and cilantro

• Mexican Market Fruit CupUSD 5.00

  sweet chile-dusted fresh fruit, jicama and cucumber

• Crispy YucaUSD 5.00

  mojo de ajo

• Charred Knob OnionsUSD 5.00

  chipotle agave glaze

• Grilled PortobellosUSD 5.00

  queso fresco

• Rice VeracruzUSD 3.00

  green olive, capers, charred tomato

• Wood-Fired AsparagusUSD 5.00

  chile spice and lemon zest

• Malo FriesUSD 5.00

  crispy fries, roasted jalapeño aioli, onion and cilantro

Kids

Served with Beverage and Choice of Fries, Rice or Veggies

• CheeseburgerUSD 5.99

• Mac & CheeseUSD 5.99

• TacoUSD 5.99

  Pork, chicken or ground beef; with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese

• Chicken TendersUSD 5.99

• Cheesy QuesadillaUSD 5.99