Chico Malo Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Chico Malo, a trendy Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, offering a variety of options for all kinds of preferences. From award-winning guacamole to flavorful shrimp ceviche, the appetizers are a treat for the taste buds. The main courses include traditional dishes like pozole and innovative salads like the Chico Chopped Salad. The drinks menu is extensive, with unique cocktails like the Mojavito and bottomless mimosas. Customers have praised the vibrant atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious food options at Chico Malo. With options for vegan, vegetarian, and meat lovers alike, this restaurant caters to a diverse audience. Make sure to try their signature dishes and enjoy the lively vibe of Chico Malo.
Chips
Guacamole Tradicional
1st Place at the AZ Taco Festival 2018! Avocado, Lime, Onion, Cilantro and Jalapeno. Do you have an allergy? We can make it fresh!
Salsa Roja (That means red)
Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Garlic, Guajillo and Chipotle
Salsa Verde (This salsa is green)
Tomatillo, Onion, Poblano, Jalapeno, Cilantro and Garlic
Trio (A Dip Threeway)
Guacamole, Salsa Roja and Verde.
Shrimp Ceviche
Wild Caught Mexican Shrimp, avocado, lime, "michelada, cucumber, onion and jicama
Quesadilla
Monterey jack on a flour tortilla. Comes with crema, guacamole and salsa roja.
Dorados De Papa
Fried Potato Taco, Asadero and Oaxaca Cheese, Salsa Verde and Roja, Queso Fondue, Escabeche, Chorizo Jam and Crema
Elote
Poached Corn, Tajin Butter, Aji Mayo, Cotija, Corn Nuts, Chili Oil and Lime. On OR Off the cob. Just let us know.
Para La Mesa
Entradas
Pozole
Top 10 Pozoles in Phoenix - New Times! Traditional pork and hominy stew with guajillo, pasilla, arbol, chipotle, cumin, garlic, oregano and housemade tortillas.
Chico Chopped Salad
Baby kale, quinoa, smoked marcona almonds, roasted corn, hibiscus watermelon, queso fresco, wonderland tomato, jicama, black barley and guanabana vinaigrette.
Tijuana Caesar
Romaine, Heirlom Cherry Tomato, Cotija Chimi, Red Onion, Bonito Aji Panca Caesar
Verde Salad
Spinach, Kale, Daikon Sprouts, Fennel, Pear, Cucumber, Charred Broccolini, Taijin Glazed Pistachios and Pepitas, Sesame Sticks and Roasted Poblano Buttermilk
Chili Colorado
Shredded Beef, Guajillo, Garlic, Oregano, Creme, Queso Fresco and Local Flour Tortilla
Green Chile Chicken
Award winning! Braised chicken in anaheim and poblano peppers and omission gluten free lage. Topped with fresno chiles, monterey jack and crema. Served with a stack of housemade tortillas.
Duck Confit Tamale
Duck Fat Masa, Cherry Pecan Mole, Aji Amarillo, Roasted Corn, Queso Fresco, Fresno and Banana Leaf
Relleno
Poblano, Zucchini, Squash, Onion, Oaxaca, Crema, Tinga, Red Onion, Queso Fresco and Rice
Pork Verde
Niman Ranch Pork Shank, Tomatillo, Blistered Chile and Blue Corn Tortilla
Chimichanga
Chicken, Tinga, Asadero, Monterey Jack, Chorizo, Roja and Verde Salsa, Criolla, Aji Amarillo and Cotija
Achiote Brick Chicken
Red Bird Farms Boneless Chicken Breast, Achiote, Guajillo, Farro and Roasted Corn
Enchiladas Rojas
Queso menomita, nopales, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco rolled into blue corn masa tortillas
Entrees
Asadero
Charred Cauliflower
A vegan specialty! Cauliflower "steak" with chimichurri, black bean puree, burnt lime, jicama cabbage slaw and naranja agria. Served with housemade tortillas.
Shrimp Diablo
Seared wild caught mexican white shrimp marinated in our diablo sauce. With a heirloom potato and cucumber salad, charred lime and aguachile. A side of housemade tortillas.
Grass Fed Carne Asada
Free raised grass fed sirloin. Served with a side of guacamole, salsa quemada, cipollini onion, charred tomato and roasted anaheim peppers. Housemade tortillas.
16oz Bone In Ribeye
Mushroom, Chimichurri, Roasted Corn, Smashed Fingerling Potato
Frijoles Negro
Black beans, garlic, coriander and pimento
Puerco Beans
Pinto beans, bacon, pork belly and poblano
Coconut Verde Rice
Rice, coconut, salsa verde, pepitas, cotija and lime onion
Sides
Beverages
Mexican Coca Cola
1 Liter. In a glass bottle.
Sprite
In a can
Diet Coke
12oz can