
Malo - Des Moines
Nuevo Latino
Stylish restaurant & bar in a ...
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Stylish restaurant & bar in a renovated Art Deco firehouse with Pan-Latin dishes & cocktails.
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SUN | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
MON | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
TUE | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
WED | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
THU | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
FRI | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SAT | 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
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Menu
This menu was last updated on
6/24/18.
Although we have many accurate menus, they change often
and it should be assumed this menu is not 100% accurate.
If you want to be sure the dishes are still offered or confirm the prices are
correct, please call the restaurant by tapping the call button above.
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Appetizers
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SEAFOOD NACHOS
tortilla chips, shrimp, crab, queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, jack cheese and chipotle crema with Malo tortilla chips. $10.99 / $15.99
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$10.99
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TOT'CHOS
grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, carne molida, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos and chipotle crema. $8.99 / $13.49
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$8.99
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MALO QUESADILLA V
cheese blend, corn salsa, guacamole, bell pepper, caramelized onion and sour cream. + chicken breast: $4.00 + skirt steak: $5.00
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$10.99
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GUACAMOLE V
avocado, freshly squeezed lime juice and seasoning. + cheese: $1.00 + crispy pork belly: $4.00 + sliced cucumber: $2.00
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$6.99
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SALSA TRIO - YOUR CHOICE OF THREE
-pico de gallo / -Julio's hot / -tomatillo / -Malo queso / -guacamole
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$5.99
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JORGE'S QUESO V
classic queso dip with cheese blend and Manchego. + chorizo: $3.00
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$5.99
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FAJITAS - Lunch
SERVED WITH THREE FLOUR TORTILLAS, ROASTED BELL PEPPER AND ONION, RED RICE, BLACK BEANS, LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM. ONE PROTEIN CHOICE $13.99/ TWO PROTEIN CHOICES $16.99
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FLANK STEAK
6 oz. flank steak with chimichurri
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$13.99
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PORTOBELLO V
two chipotle rubbed portobello caps
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$13.99
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MAHI MAHI
6 oz. mahi mahi filet with pineapple salsa
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$13.99
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SHRIMP
7 chipotle-rubbed gulf shrimp with lime aioli
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$13.99
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CHICKEN BREAST
6 oz. chicken breast with agave chipotle glaze
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$13.99
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Soups
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SOUP OF THE DAY
ask about our daily featured soup. $4.99 / $6.99
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$4.99
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CHICKEN TORTILLA
with cheese blend and crispy fried tortilla strips. $4.99 / $6.99
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$4.99
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Salads
add chicken breast $4, skirt steak $5, shrimp $6, fried chicken tenders $4 or salmon $6
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BLACKENED SALMON SALAD
6 oz. blackened salmon, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, mixed greens, feta cheese and pumpkin seeds.
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$15.99
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ALAMO V
romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Cotija cheese and buttermilk ranch. $6.75 / $10.99
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$6.75
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CAJUN GRILLED MAHI MAHI CAESAR
6 oz. Mahi mahi, romaine, corn salsa, charred poblanos, Cotija cheese, creamy Caesar dressing and crispy tortillas.
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$15.99
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TACO
mixed greens, beef barbacoa, shredded cheddar cheese, corn salsa, tomato, guacamole and chipotle ranch.
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$13.99
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MACHO STEAK SALAD
8 oz. chile rubbed flank steak crusted with Cotija cheese, buttermilk dressing, romaine, bacon, avocado, tomato, corn salsa and onion strings.
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$16.99
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MALO V
mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette. $6.75 / $11.99
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$6.75
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CAESAR SALAD
romaine, Cotija cheese, fried tortilla strips and Caesar dressing. $6.75 / $10.99
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$6.75
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CHILE DUSTED SEARED TUNA
6 oz. seared tuna, mixed greens, pico de gallo, charred poblanos, pickled onions, crispy jalapeno caps, lime vinaigrette and avocado aioli.
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$15.99
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Tortas
served with soup, fries or salad (Malo, Alamo or Caesar Cardini)
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BLACKENED MAHI MAHI TORTA
6 oz. blackened mahi mahi, greens, grilled pineapple vinaigrette, pickled onion slaw and guacamole.
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$11.99
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JALAPENO CHICKEN
grilled chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, bacon, pickled jalapeno, lime aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun.
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$11.99
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MEDIANOCHE
shaved turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, onion pickle and mustard on a griddled brioche bun.
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$11.99
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BEEF TONGUE TORTA
6 oz. sliced beef tongue, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, aioli and tomatillo salsa.
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$11.99
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MALO BURGER
wood-grilled 8 oz. burger with bacon, caramelized onion, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and pepper jack cheese on a brioche bun.
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$11.99
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MACHETE PUERCA TORTA
Niman Ranch fried pork tenderloin, ham, crispy pork belly, drunk beans, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onion and lime aioli on a brioche bun.
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$14.99
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BLACK BEAN BURGER V
guacamole, corn salsa, pepper jack cheese and chipotle crema on a brioche bun (contains nuts)
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$10.99
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CUBAN
pork loin, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and lime aioli on bolillo bread.
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$11.99
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CHEESEBURGER
wood-grilled 8 oz. burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and white cheddar cheese on a brioche bun.
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$10.99
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Burritos
Served with choice of side, cup of soup or salad (Malo, Alamo or Caesar)
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BEEF SHORT RIB
seared beef short rib, Malo tots, queso, roasted peppers and onions, shredded cheese blend, avocado aioli, pickled Anaheim chiles and pico de gallo, on a flour tortilla.
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$18.99
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POLLO AHOGADO
diced crispy chicken thighs, jalapenos, shredded cheese blend, lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, drunk beans and chiptole crema, on a flour tortilla smothered in ranchero sauce.
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$17.49
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Enchiladas
served on flour tortillas with rice and beans
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CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADA
diced chicken breast, cheese blend, Iowa sweet corn covered in Luisa's Mole and a fried egg. $13.49 / $18.49
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$13.49
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STACKED ENCHILADA V
cheese blend, corn tortillas, enchilada sauce, onion and sour cream. $12.49 / $17.49 + fried egg: $1.00
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$12.49
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CHICKEN ENCHILADA
chicken, cheese blend, Iowa sweet corn and salsa blanca. $12.49 / $17.49
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$12.49
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SHRIMP ENCHILADA
lobster, crab, gulf shrimp, cheese blend, and salsa blanca. $17.49 / $23.49
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$17.49
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CHEESE ENCHILADA V
cheese blend and enchilada sauce. $12.49 / $17.49
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$12.49
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Malo Classics
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#17
a grilled skirt steak taco, chicken enchilada and tamale rojo de barbacoa served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, rice and beans.
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$16.49
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TAMALE ROJO DE BARBACOA
Luisa's spicy beef tamale with charred pepper and onion, chile de arbol and queso fresco with rice and beans. $10.49 / $17.49
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$10.49
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Tacos
SERVED WITH WHITE ONION AND CILANTRO AND YOUR CHOICE OF HOUSE FLOUR TORTILLAS, HOUSE CORN TORTILLAS, OR A LETTUCE SHELL
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GENERAL MALO'S CARNITAS
crispy pork carnitas, chipotle and agave glaze, pickled onions and jalapenos, lime aioli and cabbage
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$7.99
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CHICKEN TINGA
shredded chipotle chicken breast, cabbage and chipotle crema
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$4.49
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CARNE MOLIDA
ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese and Jorge's salsa
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$4.49
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CRISPY ONION & AVOCADO V
fresh avocado, crispy onion strings, vegan chipotle crema (contains nuts) and pico de gallo
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$5.99
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MAHI MAHI
grilled mahi mahi, cabbage, pickled onion, lime aioli and guacamole.
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$7.99
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BEEF BARBACOA
braised beef and Jorge’s salsa.
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$5.99
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AL PASTOR
chile-marinated pork shoulder, pineapple and tomatillo salsa.
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$5.99
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PORTOBELLO V
chile-marinated portobello mushroom, cheese blend, guacamole and Jorge's salsa; can be vegan upon request.
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$5.99
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CHILE RELLENO V
poblano pepper stuffed with Malo cheese blend, battered and fried; with cabbage, pico de gallo and Jorge's salsa
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$5.99
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FRIED DOS PESCADOS
beer battered cod, lobster slaw, chipotle crema and pico de gallo
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$6.99
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CHORIZO
spicy ground pork and tomatillo salsa
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$4.49
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SMOKED PORK BELLY
crispy smoked pork belly, Iowa corn salsa, cheese blend and lime aioli
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$7.99
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LENGUA
thinly sliced beef tongue, cheese blend, pickled jalapeno, guacamole and tomatillo salsa
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$7.99
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SEARED BEEF TENDERLOIN
chipotle rubbed filet mignon, Iowa corn salsa, crispy onions and lime aioli
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$8.99
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SPICY LOBSTER ROLL
fried lobster and jalapeno caps, pico de gallo, lobster slaw and chipotle crema
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$8.99
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SEARED SHORT RIB
crispy short rib, pickled onion, Iowa corn salsa, cheese blend and lime aioli
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$7.99
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TWO TACO LUNCH
any two tacos with your choice of cup of soup, side or salad (Malo, Alamo, Caesar Cardini) $13.49 / $15.49
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$13.49
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CHIPOTLE SHRIMP
seasoned shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle crema
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$6.99
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GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
wood-grilled skirt steak, cheese blend and Jorge's salsa
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$6.99
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CARNITAS
crispy fried pork shoulder and tomatillo salsa
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$5.99
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Kids
Served with beverage and choice of fries, rice or veggies.
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CHEESY QUESADILLA V
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$5.99
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CHICKEN TENDERS
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$5.99
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MAC & CHEESE V
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$5.99
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TACO
Pork, chicken or ground beef; with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese
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$5.99
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CHEESEBURGER
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$5.99
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Sides
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MIXED VEGETABLES V
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$5.00
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DRUNKEN BEANS
pinto, with pork
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$5.00
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BLACK BEANS V
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$5.00
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JALAPEÑO CREAMED CORN
with bacon
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$5.00
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RED RICE
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$5.00
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FRENCH FRIES V
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$5.00
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FIRE-GRILLED ASPARAGUS V
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$5.00
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HOMINY V
garlic, butter and spinach
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$5.00
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Dessert
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CHURRITOS
Spanish fried dough tossed with cinnamon sugar, with Mexican chocolate dipping sauce and dulce de leche
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$8.00
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GELATO
ask about our current selection
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$5.00
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CARAMEL MANGO SUNDAE
vanilla gelato, dulce de leche, mango lime puree, candied cashews, house made mallow, bada bing cherries
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$8.00
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MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
flour-less chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and strawberry gastrique
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$8.00
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TRES LECHES CHEESECAKE
With whipped cream
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$8.00
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