PRIVATE DINING MENU Thank you for your interest in Malo for your special event - we look forward to working with you to make it a success. Our management will do anything we can to accommodate the needs of our guests. While the options detailed in this packet were designed based off popular menu items in our restaurant, our creative culinary team would be happy to work with you to accommodate special requests, including alternate menu items and diverse styles of cuisine. Please speak with our team for more information. If you have any questions during the planning process, please contact: nbopes@malodesmoines.com or (515) 244-5000. Thank you.
HORS D OEUVRES BY THE PLATTER SALADS Small serves ~9-12; large serves ~18-24. MALO Sm. $36 / Lg. $68 mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette ALAMO Sm. $36 / Lg. $68 romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Cotija cheese and buttermilk ranch CAESAR* Sm. $36 / Lg. $68 romaine, Cotija cheese, Caesar dressing and crispy tortillas + Add grilled chicken breast, flank steak or shrimp: Sm. +$30 / Lg. +$56 APPETIZERS Small trays serve ~9-12 people; large trays serve ~18-24 people. Looking for some different options? Just ask! CHIPS AND SALSA Sm. $13 / Lg. $24 tortilla chips and Jorge s salsa GUACAMOLe Sm. $20 / Lg. $32 avocado, onion, freshly squeezed lime juice and shredded cheddar cheese + bacon ($6 / $11) crab ($6 / $11) VEGGIE TRAY Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 fresh sliced vegetables with chipotle ranch FRUIT TRAY Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 fresh sliced fruit GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER Sm. $39 / Lg. $75 herb-marinated vegetables grilled, chilled and finished with sea salt and extra virgin olive oil CHEESE PLATTER Sm. $45 / Lg. $88 cheddar, pepper jack, queso fresco and Cotija cheeses MEAT + CHEESE PLATTER Sm. $52 / Lg. $101 assorted sliced meats and cheeses with sliced crostini Totchos Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 grande tots, queso, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños and chipotle crema + carne molida ($6 / $11) Fried Brussels Sprouts Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 queso fresco, pickled Anaheim chiles, pumpkin seeds and aioli 7 LAYER TEX MEX DIP Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 carne molida, guacamole, black olives, sour cream, red onion, tomato and shredded cheddar with tortilla chips QUESO FUNDIDO Sm. $23 / Lg. $43 corn, salsa blanca, black beans and Chihuahua cheese with tortilla chips + carne molida ($6 / $11) chorizo ($6 / $11) DRUNKEN NACHOS Sm. $23 / Lg. $43 Malo tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, guacamole and chipotle crema + carne molida ($6 / $11) chorizo ($6 / $11) grilled chicken ($6 / $11) barbacoa ($6 / $11) SEAFOOD NACHOS Sm. $33 / Lg. $62 shrimp, crab, lobster, salsa blanca, pico de gallo, guacamole, green onions, jack cheese and cilantro crema with tortilla chips Shrimp Cocktail Sm. $39 / Lg. $75 poached shrimp with tomato, lime and jalapeño cocktail sauce
HORS D OEUVRES BY THE DOZEN APPETIZERS Looking for some different options? Our creative culinary team would be happy to work with you to accommodate special requests including alternate menu items and diverse styles of cuisine. Meatballs Dozen $13 mini meatballs cooked in chipotle marinara sauce EMPANADAS Dozen $23 green beans, charred poblanos, queso and lime TAQUITOS Dozen $20 carne molida, grilled chicken breast or chorizo wrapped in tortillas and baked, with sour cream, salsa and cheese Shrimp Skewers Dozen $39 two grilled shrimp, bacon and jack cheese MINI CRAB CAKES Dozen $39 with chipotle crema and sweet corn salsa MALO PINWHEELS Dozen $26 chipotle hummus, corn and black bean salsa wrapped in flour tortillas CHICKEN SKEWERS Dozen $26 chicken breast marinated in chile and lime, skewered and grilled Fried CHICKEN Fingers Dozen $28 chicken breast marinated in buttermilk, breaded and fried GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLA Dozen $29 grilled chicken breast, caramelized onion and Chihuahua cheese in tortilla, with guacamole, corn salsa and cilantro crema SANDWICHES on 3.5 in South Union Bolillo Roll or small flour tortilla wrap. Jalapeño Chicken Dozen $36 sliced chicken breast, bacon, pickled jalapeno, red onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, pepperjack cheese and aioli Cuban Dozen $36 roasted pork loin, smoked ham, pickles, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, Swiss cheese and aioli Turkey + Bacon Dozen $36 thinly sliced turkey breast, bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, white cheddar and aioli Veggie Dozen $36 roasted red pepper, spinach, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce and chipotle hummus DESSERTS Small serves ~9-12 people; large serves ~18-24 people. Mini churros Platter Sm. $52 / Lg. $101 Spanish fried dough tossed with cinnamon sugar and Mexican chocolate dipping sauce Cheesecake bites Sm. $52 / Lg. $101 with dulce de leche
ENTRÉES / PLATES YOUR EVENT - YOUR MENU Want to order off menu? Just ask! Our experienced team will work to acommodate any special items or preparations you desire. MALO BANQUET Create your Malo Banquet Menu by selecting one salad, one dessert, and up to three entrées from which your guests may choose. Entrées include white cheddar mash and roasted vegetables unless otherwise noted. Malo will print and provide a menu for each guest at the event. GLAZED BEEF SHORT RIB $38 / person Tender beef short rib with demi glace Beef FILET* $43 / person 8 oz. oregano-rubbed beef filet with demi glace PORK CHOP* $39 / person two bone-in Niman Ranch pork chops glazed with agave chipotle sauce PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED CHICKEN* $33 / person two chicken breasts breaded in pumpkin seeds and Cotija cheese and pan-seared; with tomatillo salsa and salsa roja All steaks cooked medium rare to medium temperature. ENTRÉES SEARED SCALLOPs $40 / person poblano peppers with a bacon, garlic and corn cream sauce GRILLED SALMON* $36 / person 8 oz. salmon filet, chile rubbed and grilled; with Cotija butter MAHI MAHI $36 / person 8 oz. Mahi mahi filet with demi glace Veggie pasta $28 / person sautéed squash, carrots, onion, bell pepper and tomato in a tomato cream sauce; served over spaghetti SALADS Please select one MALO mixed greens, queso fresco, toasted almonds, orange and agave-white balsamic vinaigrette ALAMO romaine, tomato, cucumber, red onion, Cotija cheese and buttermilk ranch CAESAR romaine, Cotija cheese, Caesar dressing and crispy tortillas DESSERTS Please select one CHEESECAKE with dulce de leche CHOCOLATE Torte flourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and strawberry gastrique
ENTRÉES / BUFFETS This uniquely-structured event is our homage to the Brazilian-style steakhouse. Each Churrascaria event includes a wide variety of meats and sides, served tableside throughout your three-hour, family-style dinner. Try the full menu, or keep ordering your favorites - the choice is yours! Each event also includes unlimited beer, wine and sangria (selected prior to the event with our event team). $65 / person CHURRASCARIA MALO The MEats Crispy-skinned Chicken with citrus jus Agave and Chipotle Glazed Pork Loin Filet Mignon with chipotle demi Braised Beef Short Rib with hot sauce and aioli The Sides Crispy Yucca with fiery aioli Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with queso fresco Marinated Grilled Vegetables Grilled Bread Uno TACO BUFFET Endless tacos. Includes chips, salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cabbage, cheese, crema, jalapeños, flour tortillas $11 / person choose one Standard taco. Tres $17.50 / person choose three Standard tacos; with rice and beans Standards Chorizo / spicy ground pork Carne Molida / ground beef Cod / grilled or beer battered Specialties Beef Barbacoa / braised beef Al Pastor / chile-marinated pork shoulder with pineapple Grilled Skirt Steak / wood-grilled skirt steak Dos $15 / person choose one Specialty taco list. Cuatro $21.50 / person choose three from either list; with rice and beans Chicken Tinga / shredded chipotle chicken breast Portobello / chile-marinated portobello mushroom Carnitas / fried pork shoulder Chipotle Shrimp / seasoned grilled shrimp Crispy Onion and Avocado / avocado with crispy onion strings A LA CARTE BUFFET Pulled BBQ Pork $14 / person with South Union Bakery buns and coleslaw Mac & Cheese $14 / person with South Union Bakery garlic focaccia + Smoked Bacon: +$1 / per person Cheese Enchiladas $16 / person cheese, enchilada sauce and flour tortillas; with rice and black beans. Chicken Enchiladas $16 / person chicken, cheese, Iowa sweet corn and flour tortillas; with rice and black beans. Seafood Enchiladas $19 / person gulf shrimp, crab, lobster, cheese, salsa blanca and flour tortillas; with rice and black beans. Choosing a buffet? Add appetizers, salads and desserts from the hors d oeuvres menu and give your guests the full Malo experience!
BAR SERVICE You may HOST the bar (you pay for all drinks) or have a CASH bar (everyone pays for their own drinks individually). Please select a bar set-up option. OPTION 1 WINE + BEER Bar is stocked with your choice of wines and beers from Malo s menu. OPTION 2 FULL BAR Bar is stocked with wines, beers, and liquor selections from any tier listed below. (Includes all appropriate mixers and sodas.) WINES Our entire wine list is available for your selection. We ask that wine selections be made at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability and delivery. A $15 corkage fee will apply to wines brought in by private parties. White Chardonnay $8 Pinot Grigio $8 Red Malbec $8 Cabernet Sauvignon $8 BEERS The below list is the base selection we offer for beers. Feel free to add or substitute any selections and note these changes on the Planning Sheet. domestics Coors Light $5 Crispin Cider $7 Sam Adams $7 Sierra Nevada Pale Ale $7 Imports Negra Modelo $7 Corona $7 Domestic Keg Options and pricing available upon request. LIQUOR Please select one of the following tiers Tier 1 $7 Absolut Vodka Tanqueray Gin Dewars Scotch Jack Daniels Whiskey Bacardi Silver Rum Captain Morgan Rum Jose Cuervo Tequila Tier 2 $9 Ketel One Vodka Bombay Sapphire Gin Johnny Walker Black Scotch Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey Captain Morgan Private Stock Rum Patron Silver Tequila We are happy to accommodate special requests for wine, liquor and beer; please allow two weeks notice for us to find vendors and product availability. There is an up-charge for liquors requested on the rocks or neat.