Malo – Mexican
Malo pulses with a vibrant energy, inviting guests to gather over communal plates of bubbling queso fundido and towering, inventive nachos that redefine modern comfort food. The kitchen masterfully balances salty indulgence with coastal freshness, pairing crispy pork belly pupusas and golden fried shrimp tacos with the bright, citrus-forward zing of chilled shrimp ceviche and perfectly seared tuna. It is a spirited destination where bold textures and playful Latin-inspired flavors create a dining experience that feels like a continuous celebration.
900, Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 +151524450000Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Seafood Nachos - 13.99
- Drunken Nachos - 11.99
- Queso Fundido - 12.99
- Fried Brussels Sprouts - 8.49
- Tot’chos - 11.99
- Pork Belly Pupusa - 15.99
- Fried Shrimp Tacos - 15.99
- Seared Tuna - 14.99
- Shrimp Ceviche - 13.99
- Malo Salad - 8.49
- Gringa Salad - 8.49
- COBB Salad - 16.99
- Steak Salad - 17.99
- Blackened Salmon Salad - 16.99
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - 4.99
- Colorado Posole - 4.99
- Taco Platter Mix & Match - 18.99
- Chicken Tinga Tacos - 11.99
- Beef Barbacoa Tacos - 17.99
- Seared Beef Tenderloin Tacos - 19.99
- Wood Grilled Chicken - 22.99
- Roast Pork Carnitas - 23.99
- Shrimp a la Crema - 26.99
- Birria Tacos - 25.99
- Malo Burger - 15.99
- Charred Iowa Corn - 4
- Refried Black Beans - 4
- Mexican Rice - 4
- El Jefe Margarita - 9
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned - 12
- Hibiscus Agua Fresca - 7
- Modelo Especial Draft - 7