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Mexican restaurant · Des Moines IA

Pan-Latin flavors in a lively setting

Enjoy Mexican dishes, handmade tortillas, fresh salsas, cocktails, and patio seating in Des Moines, Iowa.

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★★★★☆ 4.3 from 1,787 Google reviews
Malo, Mexican restaurant in Des Moines IA
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Handmade Mexican staples

Fresh salsa, handmade tortillas, queso, guacamole, tacos, ceviche, fajitas, and burritos appear throughout guest reviews.

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A distinctive setting

Dine inside a renovated Art Deco firehouse or choose outdoor patio seating.

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Drinks to pair with dinner

The restaurant offers a varied drink menu with margaritas and cocktails.

About

A Des Moines restaurant with character

Malo serves Mexican and Pan-Latin dishes from a renovated Art Deco firehouse at 900 Mulberry St in Des Moines, Iowa. The menu includes street tacos, ceviche, chicken fajitas, burritos, queso, guacamole, and handmade tortillas.

Guests can choose from indoor seating or an outdoor patio, with a drink menu featuring margaritas and other cocktails. Reviews highlight the fresh salsa, flavorful tacos, friendly servers, and standout dishes such as seared beef tenderloin tacos and shrimp ceviche.

Signature dishes

What we offer

Mexican dishes

Enjoy tacos, burritos, chicken fajitas, ceviche, queso, guacamole, chips, and fresh salsa.

Pan-Latin specialties

Try dishes such as seared beef tenderloin tacos, carne asada tacos, mahi mahi tacos, and beef barbacoa.

Cocktails and patio dining

Choose from margaritas and other cocktails, with indoor seating and an outdoor patio available.

Vegetarian and vegan options

Guest reviews mention a vegan burrito and lettuce-leaf taco options.

Reviews

What people say

“Nice upscale place for Mexican food. We got queso and guacamole, both very good. I got the mix and match street tacos; mahi mahi, carne asada, and beef tenderloin, all were delicious. They have a nice drink menu as well.”
★★★★ · Google review
“A must try in Des Moines. Friendly staff, Shelby my waitress was a delight. I had shrimp ceviche and a trio taco plate. Great options. Seared beef tenderloin taco was incredible. dos pescados beyond expectation.”
★★★★★ · Google review
“This was a great impromptu stop for lunch. The chicken fajitas were amazing. The homemade salsa and guacamole were delicious as well. My only negative is the water doesn't come with ice and tasted like salt.”
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900 Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309, United States +1 (515) 244-XXXX

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