Bar Nico Menu

428 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Barria Fria | chilled Tapas

    • Nico's Chips & Salsa

      Guajillo chili red salsa | salsa verde | pico de gallo | eggplant-chili dip
      $9.00
    • Guacamole

      avocado | spicy pumpkin seed hummus | cucumber | fresh herbs
      $11.00
    • Little Gem Caesar

      pepita crunch | chicories | cotija cheese | pickled onion
      $10.00
    • Ceviche Sangria

      gulf shrimp | pacifico bass | bloody maria aguachile | pico de gallo\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $14.00
    • Scallop Tostada

      raw scallop | aji amarillo | avocado salsa |pineapple | herbs\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $14.00
  • Entradas | hot tapas

    • Mushroom Queso Fundido

      chevre | conserva | spinach | artichoke | salsa negra
      $14.00
    • Papas Bravas

      roasted in duck fat | salsa macha | pumpkin seed fuikake\n\n**These items contain nuts.
      $9.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wings

      serrano ranch | house pickles
      $10.00
    • Chiptle Albondigas

      lamb meatballs | creamy cashew sauce | sesame\n\n**These items contain nuts.
      $11.00
    • Maine Lobster Empanadas

      crispy masa shell | cream cheese | potato | guacachile salsa\n\n2 empanadas per order\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $15.00
  • Tacos de Maiz | 2 tacos per order

    • Campechano Tacos

      wagyu beef | chorizo | salsa guajillo | serrano crema
      $15.00
    • Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos

      curtido | salsa verde | pico de gallo
      $13.00
    • Gulf Shrimp Tacos

      florida pink shrimp | masa tempura | cabbage slaw | aoli\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $16.00
    • Sweet Potato Tacos

      queso fresco | salsa guajillo | escabeche
      $12.00
    • Chicken Tinga Tostadas

      grilled chicken thigh | fried tortillas | salsa criolla | caramelized onions
      $15.00
    • Al Pastor Tacos

      red chile pork | pineapple salsa | pickled onion
      $13.00
    • Grilled Fish Tacos

      pacifico bass | creamy slaw | fresno chilis | aji amarillo sauce\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $18.00
  • Platos Fuertes

    • Black Trumpet Quesadilla

      confit mushrooms | vegetarian birria | queso chihuahua | birria | aji verde
      $19.00
    • Roasted Chicken Enchilladas

      roasted poblanos | mole negro | homemade quesillo
      $18.00
    • Carne Asada Brava

      iowa angus flank steak | marinated peppers & onions | salsa huevona | habanero adobo | roasted fingerling potatoes\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $27.00
    • Pan-Seared Scallops*

      tomatillo-poblano broth | butternut squash | crisp apple salad | salsa macha\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.\n\n**These items contain nuts.
      $29.00
  • Botanas | for the side

    • Frijoles Negros

      creamy heirloom beans | queso fresco
      $7.00
    • Crispy Gulf-Style Rice

      arroz verde | pumpkin seed | pico de gallo
      $7.00
    • Grilled Elote

      charred corn | cotija cheese | tajin | crema
      $7.00
  • Dulces | for the sweet tooth

    • Brown Butter Churros

      dulce de leche salted caramel | apple butter
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

      lechera | hazelnut butterscotch | homemade whipped cream\n\n**These items contain nuts.
      $10.00
    • Nico's Churro Sundae

      mexican coffee ice cream | vanilla ice cream | mascarpone whip | caramel | maraschino cherry
      $10.00
  • Brunch Antojitos

    • Nico's Chips And Salsa

      Guajillo, salsa verde, pico de gallo, eggplant-chile dip
      $10.00
    • Guacamole

      Avocado, spicy pumpkin seed hummus, cucumber, fresh herbs
      $11.00
    • Mushroom Queso Fundido

      Chevre | conserva | spinach | artichoke | salsa negra
      $14.00
  • Brunch Tacos

    • Campechano Brunch Tacos

      Beef barbacoa | chorizo verde | salsa guajillo | serrano crema\n\n2 tacos per order
      $14.00
    • Pork Belly Carnitas Brunch Tacos

      Berkshire pork | pickled tomatillo | pico de gallo.\n\n2 tacos per order
      $13.00
    • Gulf Shrimp Brunch Tacos

      masa tempura | cabbage slaw | aioli \n\n2 tacos per order\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $15.00
    • Sweet Potato Brunch Tacos

      queso fresco | salsa guajillo | escabeche\n\n2 tacos per order
      $12.00
    • Chicken Tinga Brunch Tostadas

      smoked chicken thigh | salsa criolla | caramelized onions\n\n2 tostadas per order
      $13.00
    • Al Pastor Brunch Tacos

      red chile pork | pineapple salsa | pickled onion\n\n2 tacos per order
      $12.00
    • Fish Brunch Tacos

      pacifico bass | creamy slaw | fresno chilis | aji amarillo sauce\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.
      $18.00
  • Brunch Mains

    • Carne Asada Hash

      NY Strip | chihuahua fondue | seasonal vegetables | roasted potatoes\n\n*these items are served raw, undercooked and/or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked animal protein products may increase the risk of food-borne illness for some individuals.\n\n
      $17.00
    • Black Trumpet Brunch Quesadilla

      confit mushroom | birrria | queso chihuahua | aji verde
      $18.00
    • Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

      suiza-style | roasted poblano | salsa verde | crema | shaved onions
      $15.00
    • Huevos Rancheros

      Two eggs | refried beans | salsa ranchera | avocado | queso fresco
      $12.00
    • Chilaquiles

      two eggs | heirloom chips | mole rojo | quelites | queso fresco
      $12.00
  • Brunch Sides

    • Yogurt Con Fruta

      white chocolate granola | fresh fruits | mint
      $7.00
    • Frijoles Negros

      Creamy heirloom beans, pasilla crema, chihuahua cheese
      $7.00
    • Crispy Gulf-Style Rice

      Arroz verde, roasted garlic oil, hoja santa
      $7.00
    • Papas Bravas

      duck fat roasted potatoes | salsa macha | pumpkin seed furikake\n\n**these items contain nuts
      $8.00
    • Grilled Elote

      charred corn | cotija | tajin | crema
      $7.00
    • Avocado "Toast"Ada

      salsa macha | guacamole | queso fresco | napa cabbage\n\n**these items contain nuts
      $9.00
    • Little Gem Caesar Salad

      pepita crunch | chicories | cotija cheese | pickled onion
      $9.00
    • Roasteed Beet Salad

      smoked yogurt | avocado-lime dressing | fresh herb | citrus
      $9.00
    • Pozole Rojo Soup W/ Chicken

      rich green chile broth | hominy | fresh garnish
      $9.00
    • Pozole Rojo Soup W/ Pork

      rich green chile broth | hominy | fresh garnish
      $9.00
  • Dulces - for the sweet tooth

    • Brown Butter Churros

      dulce de leche | apple butter
      $11.00
    • Sweet Corn Pancakes **Only Available Before 3pm

      homemade apple butter | vanilla whip | fresh fruits
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

      lechera | hazelnut butterscotch | whipped cream\n\n**these items contain nuts
      $11.00

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