El Barco Méxican Restaurant IA Menu
Welcome to El Barco Méxican Restaurant IA, a hidden gem nestled in Urbandale, where vibrant flavors take center stage! This charming eatery delights with a diverse menu that marries traditional Mexican cuisine with fresh seafood offerings. From the tantalizing Choripollo to the adventurous Seafood Bowl, each dish promises a culinary journey that excites the palate.
The cocktail bar complements the experience with refreshing beverages, including classic margaritas and bold drinks. Highlighted by its casual atmosphere and friendly service, El Barco is perfect for families and groups alike. Indulge in tantalizing burritos loaded with flavor, or savor the spicy A La Diabla shrimp sautéed in a fiery salsa.
- Location: 8801 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA
- Reservations and Takeout Available
- Many Vegetarian Options
Whether dining in or enjoying takeout, El Barco promises a delightful experience with every bite!
Starters
Deluxe Nachos
Fresh fried corn tortilla chips, loaded with re-fried beans, Mexican cheese blend, tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, and cheese.
Quesadillas
Mexican cheese blend. Served with sour cream and roasted salsa.
Cheese Dip
Add chorizo for an additional charge.
Fresh Guacamole
Made to order with creamy avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, onion and citrus juice. Topped with queso fresco.
Taco Fajita
Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of steak or chicken fajitas, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato.
Taco
Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with your choice of ground beef or pulled chicken, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and tomato.
Grilled Chicken
Romaine lettuce mix tossed with onions, tomato, cheese, and croutons. Topped with tender grilled chicken slices.
Shrimp Salad
Romaine lettuce mix tossed with onions, tomato, cheese, and croutons. Topped with grilled shrimp.
Salads
Kid's Meal
Quesadilla
Served with rice and beans.
Enchilada
Served with rice and beans.
Burrito
Served with rice and beans.
Cheeseburger
Served with French fries.
Grilled Cheese
Served with French fries.
Chicken Strips
Served with French fries.
Macaroni & Cheese
Served with French fries.
Coca Cola Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Cherry Coke, Pibb Xtra, Sprite, lemonade, Orange Fanta, Mello Yello.
Aguas Frescas
Horchata, Jamaica, tamarind.
Jarritos
Strawberry, pineapple, tamarind, grapefruit.
Beverages
Enchiladas
Seafood
Two flour tortillas stuffed with shrimp, crab, and pico de gallo. Topped with creamy spinach cheese sauce, sour cream, and avocado. Served with rice and beans.
Green
Kinda spicy. Two corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese. Topped with green chili sauce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Mexicanas
One beef, one chicken, one re-fried bean, and one cheese enchilada. Topped with red enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and tomato.
Jalisco
Two corn tortillas stuffed with chicken. Topped with red enchilada sauce and cheese. Served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, and tomato.
Classic
Two corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of beef, chicken, or cheese. Topped with red enchilada sauce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Mahi Mahi
(2) grilled mahi mahi, red cabbage, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese blend and ranch. Served with rice and beans.
Fish
(2) grilled tilapia, pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Fried Fish
(2) battered cod, red cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese and ranch. Served with rice and beans.
Shrimp
(3) grilled shrimp, sweet onions & red peppers, cilantro, and queso fresco. Served with rice and hot salsa.
Chicken
(3) grilled chicken, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and queso fresco. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
Steak
(3) grilled steak, fresh cilantro, and onion. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
Al Pastor
(2) grilled marinated pork, sweet onions, pineapple, fresh cilantro, and onion. Served with rice, beans and hot salsa.
Carnitas
(3) braised pork, pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, queso fresco. Served with pinto beans and hot salsa.
Quesa Birria Tacos
(3) crispy, cheesy, birria (beef stew) tacos served with consume (broth), cilantro, onion, lime and salsas.
Tacos
Burritos
Fajita
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken or steak fajitas. Served with rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Grande
Rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, and your choice of meat on a flour tortilla. Served with roasted salsa.
California
Flour tortilla with rice, pinto beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese, and choice of meat. Smothered with green chili sauce, red sauce and cheese sauce.
Texas
Two small burritos with your choice of meat. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Bowl
White rice, romaine lettuce mix, south western style corn mix, sour cream, queso fresco roasted salsa on the side, and your choice of meat.
Santa Fe
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat, beans, and Mexican cheese blend then fried to a golden brown. Topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole.
Chimichangas
Seafood
A La Diabla
Extra good. Sautéed shrimp with mushrooms, simmered in a fiery red hot salsa. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
Al Mojo De Ajo Shrimp
Sautéed shrimp with mushrooms, onion, garlic, and herbs. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
Chipotle Shrimp
Kinda spicy. Sautéed shrimp with zucchini, mushrooms, and chipotle cream sauce. Served with white rice and beans.
Momia Shrimp
Six jumbo shrimp stuffed with cheese & wrapped with bacon. Served with rice, fresh salad, and mayo-chipotle dipping sauce.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Steamed shrimp served in a cool and sweet tomato sauce with pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with saltine crackers.
À La Campechana Cocktail
Steamed shrimp & octopus, served in a cool and sweet tomato sauce, with pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with 4 oysters on the half shell. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Fiesta Tilapia
Grilled tilapia fillet served over sautéed vegetables. Served with rice and beans.
Fried Mojarra
Whole fried tilapia. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
À La Cucaracha Shrimp
Spicy. Whole shrimp, sautéed with fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce. Served with cucumber slices.
Langostinos
Spicy. Whole prawns sautéed with garlic, fresh lime juice, and chipotle sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
Mango Habanero Aguachiles
Butterflied shrimp marinated in citrus juice with thin sliced habanero pepper, red onion and cucumber and your choice of green, red or black sauce. Garnished with avocado & mango slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat.
Aguachiles
Extra good. Butterflied shrimp marinated in citrus juice and your choice of green or red pepper sauce. Served cool with cucumber and avocado slices. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Shrimp & Mussels
New Zealand green shell mussels & whole shrimp sautéed in butter and a delicious Cajun style medium sauce.
Mariscada #1
1 lb of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with a whole tilapia, com on the cob, and steamed potatoes.
Mariscada #2
2 lbs of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with corn on the cob and steamed potatoes.
Mariscada Grande
2 lbs of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, clams, and cray fish) sautéed in butter and a delicious cajun style medium sauce. Served with a whole tilapia, com on the cob, steamed potatoes, white rice, and fried potato wedges.
Shrimp Ceviche
Citrus marinated shrimp mixed with diced tomato, cucumber, onion, and cilantro. Topped with avocado slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Fish Ceviche
Citrus marinated basa fillet mixed with diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and shredded carrot. Topped with avocado slices. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. The citrus marinade adds flavor and causes the proteins in the fish to cook without heat. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Choripollo
Marinated grilled chicken strips cooked with chorizo and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
Pollo Loco
Marinated chicken strips grilled with onions and topped with cheese sauce. Served with rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and tortillas.
Spinach Chicken
Tender grilled chicken breast smothered in our creamy cheese & spinach sauce. Served with pico de gallo, rice and beans.
Chipotle Chicken
Kinda spicy. Tender grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed shrimp & creamy chipotle sauce. Served with white rice and fresh salad.
Carne Asada
8 Oz thin sirloin steak marinated & grilled. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeños and tortillas.
Chile Colorado
Kinda spicy. Grilled chunks of sirloin steak simmered in a red chili sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Steak Mexicano
Spicy. 12 oz t-bone steak grilled to your liking. Topped with grilled shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and serrano peppers. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Steak Ranchero
12 Oz t-bone steak grilled to your liking. Served with seasoned fried potatoes and garlic butter shrimp. Cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
El Trio
Grilled chicken breast, steak & shrimp. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and tortillas.
Chile Verde
Kinda spicy. Braised pork simmered in a green chili sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Parrillada
Grilled chicken breast, steak, chorizo, cheese slices, cactus, cambray onions, sweet banana peppers, sautéed shrimp with onions, garlic, and cajun-style mild sauce. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Shredded chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, rice, chicken broth, and tortillas.
Specialties
Soups
Caldo De Mariscos
1 Lb of seafood (octopus, scallops, whole shrimp, mussels, and clams). Potatoes, and carrots cooked in a light Cajun style broth.
Caldo De Camarón
Shrimp cooked in a light broth with potatoes and carrots. Served with bread.