Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

2331 University Ave, Des Moines
(515) 381-9088

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Extra Side Chipotle Ranch
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Ranch Salad
Prime Rib Sandwich
Side Onion Rings

Menu

Appetizers
Pork Egg Rolls
Cabbage and shredded pork wonton, fried golden. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Cheese Curds
Vegetarian. White Cheddar cheese curds, fried golden. Served with marinara and ranch.
Appetizer Onion Rings
Vegetarian. Served with chipotle ranch.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Vegetarian. Breaded cauliflower, fried golden and tossed in buffalo sauce. Served with ranch.
Appetizer Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian. Roasted and topped with hoisin drizzle, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.
Boneless Wings
With a choice of one sauce classic buffalo, honey sriracha, Korean bbq, blueberry bbq, bbq, Chile de Arbol (spicy), or sweet dry rub. Choice of ranch or blue cheese.
Pickle Fries
Fried pickle fries served with side of ranch dressing.

Salads
Chicken Ranch Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, bacon, tomatoes, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, croutons, and ranch dressing.
Fried Egg and Chickpea Salad
Vegetarian. Chopped romaine lettuce, crunchy chickpeas, marinated cucumber, carrots, and red peppers. Topped with three fried eggs and Champagne mustard vinaigrette. Consumer advisory thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduce the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, croutons, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing.
Burger Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and the dressing of your choice. Then pick any of our burgers with all the fixin's to go on top.
Southwest Salad
Chopped romaine, crispy Chile de Arbol chicken, corn, black beans, red onions, red peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and guacamole. Served with a side of chipotle ranch dressing.

Burgers
Cheeseburger
American cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Smoked bacon and cheddar cheese with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
BBQ Burger
Canadian bacon, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, and BBQ.
Fried Mushroom Swiss Burger
Topped with fried mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
Dogtown Burger
Hot pepper bacon jam and smoked Gouda cheese. Lettuce, tomato, onion, or pickle upon request.
Brunch Burger
American cheese, Canadian bacon, fried egg, and smoked bacon. Consumer advisory thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. Consult your physician or public health official for further information.
Black Bean Burger
House made vegetarian black bean patty topped with sliced avocado and Sriracha mayo.
Curried Chickpea Burger
House made vegetarian curried chickpea patty topped with slices of fried avocado and Sriracha mayo.
Baja Burger
Double patty, mozzarella, guacamole, pico de gallo, baja sauce, and house pickled jalapeños.
Green Chile Burger
Double patty, bacon, gouda, cheddar, green chiles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle with a side of mayo.
Pickle Burger
Double patty, gouda, fried pickles fries, and sriracha mayo.

Sandwiches
Prime Rib
Shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, and smoked provolone on Texas toast. Served with au jus.
Honey Sriracha Chicken
Hand-breaded and fried chicken in honey sriracha. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, Maytag blue cheese crumbles, fresh Pico de Gallo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with smoked Gouda, bacon, and ranch. Lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle on the side.
Pork Tenderloin
Hand-breaded and fried golden. Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickle.
Italian Sausage Sandwich
Graziano's Italian sausage patty, caramelized onion, fried mozzarella cheese, and marinara on Texas toast.
Carnitas Torta
Shredded pork, guacamole, Baja sauce, and house-pickled jalapeño. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side.
Spicy Chicken
Hand breaded crispy chicken drizzled with Marinas chili de arbol sauce. Served with pickled red onions and pickles
Four Cheese Grilled Cheese
American, Cheddar, Swiss, and Mozzarella cheese on Texas toast.

Kids Menu
Kid's Grilled Cheese
Served with fries.
Kid's Cheeseburger
Burger with American Cheese. Served with fries.
Kid's Hamburger
Served with fries.

Side Order
Side Brussel Sprouts **contains peanuts**
A smaller portion of the appetizer. Hoisin drizzle, chopped cilantro, and peanuts.
Side Coleslaw
Side Cottage Cheese
Side Fries
Side House Salad
Chopped romaine, tomato, red onion, carrot, marinated cucumber, mozzarella, and croutons. Choice of dressing served on side.
Side Onion Rings
Thick cut and served with chipotle ranch.
Side Sweet Potato Fries

Drinks
Bottle Coke 20 oz
Bottle Diet Coke 20 oz
Bottle Sprite 20 oz
Bottle Minute Maid Lemonade 20 oz
Millstream Cream Soda
Millstream Root Beer
12oz bottle.
Red Bull
Sugar-Free Red Bull

Extras
Extra Side Ranch
Homemade Ranch
Extra Side Chipotle Ranch
Homemade Chipotle Ranch
Extra Side Blue Cheese dressing
Extra Side Honey Mustard
Extra Side Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette
Homemade Champagne Mustard Vinaigrette
Extra Side Caesar dressing
Extra Side BBQ
Extra Side French dressing
Extra Side Sriracha Mayo
Homemade Sriracha Mayo
Extra Side Baja Sauce
Homemade Baja Sauce
Extra Side Lemon Basil Aioli
Homemade Lemon Basil Aiolo
Extra Side Honey Sriracha Sauce
Homemade Honey Sriracha Sauce
Extra Side Chili De Arbol
Homemade Chili De Arbol *SPICY*
Extra Side Thousand Island dressing
Extra Side Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce
Extra Side Korean BBQ Sauce
Homemade Korean BBQ Sauce
Extra Side Hoisin Sauce
Extra Side Marinara Sauce
Homemade Marinara Sauce

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Recent Reviews

Stopped in for a quick date night, street parking from what I could tell. Seat yourself and plenty of space for large groups too. Immediately our waiter greeted us and took us through the menu. He really knew every item well and was able to tell us his recommendations. The food came out in under 10 minutes. My wife had the fried pickle burger and I had the prime rib sandwich. The fries and ranch here are excellent. The burger and sandwich were both awesome. The prime rib was very...
January 2025
A bit on the slow side in terms of service, but the quality of the food and the vibe of the place far make up for it. I especially love the chicken bacon ranch sandwich and the BBQ bacon burger.
January 2025
Food was good and service was good, the bill was confusing. I was charged an extra dollar on my drink. I ordered a vodka, water, with a splash of cranberry. I was charged an extra dollar for less product which totally confuses me. We won't be back!!!
December 2024

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Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers

2331 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 381-9088