Restaurant · Mexican · Tacos · Californian · Downtown Fairfield
Malibu
1177 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
The kitchen closes at 10pm on weeknights and 11pm at weekends, but the bar runs late.
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 10 PM |
Happy hour
Mon–Fri 3 PM – 6 PM · Sun 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Half-price drinks, plus small plates and appetizers. Not on holidays.
Brunch
Sat–Sun 11 AM – 3 PM
Huevos rancheros, shrimp chilaquiles, steak and eggs, breakfast tacos and hangover fried rice.
Lunch specials
Bowls and several plates are cheaper at lunch — the vegan bowl $16.99, against $19.99.
Menu
Chips & Guac
Made with organic hass avocados, served with house made corn tortilla chips.
- Classic17.99Serrano chilis, onion, cilantro, tomato
- Sweet Potato18.99Agave glazed sweet potatoes, goat cheese, pepitas, onions and cilantro
- Bacon & Corn18.99Smoked bacon, grilled corn, cotija cheese, onions, cilantro
Small Plates
Great to share, or order a few for a main course.
- Chicken & Rice Soup8.99Oven roasted chicken, potatoes, peppers, onions and brown rice
- Black Bean Tortilla Soup9.99Slow simmered black beans, veggies, bacon, avocado, sour cream and crispy tortilla chips
- Yucca Fries9.99Cali style spicy garlic seasoning, chilled green aji dipping sauce
- Sugar Snap Fries9.99Panko coated sugar snap peas, seaweed flakes, sweet chili aioli dipping sauce
- Spicy Cucumbers12.99Rice wine vinegar, sesame chili oil, red pepper flakes
- Grilled Corn12.99Off the cob, lime, mayo, cayenne, cotija
- Chicken Tinga Taquitos14.99Crispy hand rolled corn tortillas, pulled chicken tinga, pico de gallo, aji crema
- Cauliflower Pimientos14.99Oven braised cauliflower, chopped peppers, spicy cherry peppers, soy sauce and chili oil
- Shrimp Ceviche15.99Citrus marinated shrimp, diced tomato, onion, cilantro and avocado, with crispy tortilla chips
- Roast Pork Empanadas15.99Pork carnitas, potatoes, adobo, yellow corn pastry, chilled green aji dipping sauce
- Traditional Quesadilla15.99Baja cheese blend, pico de gallo, sour cream
- Crispy Calamari16.99Crispy panko, spicy cherry peppers, green aji dipping sauce
- Tuna Ceviche16.99Cajun dusted seared tuna, miso leche de tigre, sesame jalapeño mesclun, sweet potato sticks
- Chorizo Fried Rice16.99Spicy chorizo, peppers, onions, scallions, melted queso, fried chopped egg, soy sauce
- Nachos for the Table24.99Crispy corn chips, roast pork carnitas, spicy chorizo, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, melted queso, sour cream and guac
Salad & Rice Bowls
On organic California grown superfood greens or steamed brown rice. Half and half for 2.75 more. Priced lunch / dinner.
- Vegan16.99 / 19.99Roast corn, sugar snap peas, grilled portobello, Japanese curry lentils, guac, seaweed flakes, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Grilled Chicken17.99 / 19.99Plancha seared chicken, guac, roast corn, sugar snap peas, sweet potato, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Big Sur18.99 / 23.99Chipotle marinated shrimp, guac, cotija cheese, mango, roast corn, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Seared Salmon Teriyaki18.99 / 23.99Teriyaki marinated salmon, guac, lentils, sugar snap peas, chives, toasted sesame seeds, peppers, red onion, miso-lime vinaigrette
- Marinated Ahi Tuna19.99 / 24.99Ponzu marinated chopped tuna, guac, scallions, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, spicy cucumbers, blueberries, miso-lime vinaigrette
- Sliced Steak21.99 / 26.99Grilled sliced steak, chimichurri, guac, onions, spicy cherry peppers, sweet potato, miso-lime vinaigrette
Tacos
5.88 each, on organic corn tortillas. A bibb lettuce tortilla is 55 cents more.
- Buffalo Cauliflower5.88Spicy Venice Beach blend, blue cheese salsa, chives
- Nashville Hot Chicken5.88Corn salsa, creamy chipotle slaw, pickled spicy cherry peppers
- Glazed Pork Belly5.88Brown sugar glaze, red pickled onions
- Pork Carnitas5.88Marinated pulled pork, chopped onions, salsa verde
- El Gringo5.88Crispy corn tortilla, ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa rosa
- Baja Fish5.88Seasoned and seared mahi, chipotle mayo, red cabbage slaw
- Bulgogi Steak5.88Korean BBQ, avocado, cabbage, sriracha aioli
- Spicy Crumbled Chorizo5.88Pico de gallo, chimichurri
- Chipotle Chopped Shrimp5.88Chipotle marinated shrimp, avocado crema, corn salsa
- Ahi Tuna Ponzu5.88Guac, scallions, ponzu, sesame oil, ginger, sesame seeds
- Birria Taco Trio19.99Three crispy plancha seared tortillas stuffed with adobo marinated short rib and melted oaxaca cheese, with a fragrant three-chile and tomato dipping sauce
Platos Principales
Some are priced lunch / dinner.
- Arroz con Pollo16.99 / 22.99Braised crispy chicken thighs, brown rice, citrus marinated vegetables, green aji sauce
- Steak Burrito16.99 / 22.99Plancha grilled steak, roasted poblano and bell peppers, guac, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and crema blanco
- Hermosa Salmon18.99 / 26.99Chili lime blackened salmon a la plancha, Mexican street corn off the cob, sliced avocado
- Shrimp Enchiladas18.99 / 26.99Adobo marinated shrimp, sautéed corn and onions, melted cheddar and salsa verde
- Shrimp al Mojo19.99 / 28.99Wild caught gulf shrimp, garlic, white wine, butter and chipotle chili, with grilled vegetable and yucca brown rice
- Baja Bar Burger19.99Fried egg, crispy onions, guac, bacon bits, toasted brioche, sweet potato fries
- Grilled Skirt Steak33.99Adobo marinated prime skirt steak, mango pico de gallo, yucca fries
- Valencian Paella36.99Braised saffron rice, chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, vegetables
Dessert
- Tres Leches11.99Light and fluffy sponge cake, three sweet milks, sweet cream, raspberry glaze
- Chocoflan11.99Classic flan with a layer of chocolate cake
- Chocolate Churros11.99Crispy chocolate filled pastry coated with cinnamon and brown sugar
- Unicorn Cheesecake13.99Rich cotton candy swirl, honey graham crust, caramel glaze, golden powdered sprinkles
Brunch
Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm.
- B.E.C.14.99Toasted brioche bun, guac, two fried eggs, applewood smoked bacon, melted cheddar, sweet potato fries
- Breakfast Tacos15.99Two — bacon, egg and cheese, corn tortillas, salsa verde, tater tots
- Malibu Beach Pancakes16.45Seasonal berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, butter
- Farmer's Market Veggie Omelette16.45Three farm fresh eggs, sugar snap peas, peppers, onions, baby kale, roasted corn, goat cheese, tater tots
- Avocado Toast16.99Seeded sourdough toast, smashed avocado, sunny-side-up egg, crumbled goat cheese, pepitas, red chili oil, pepper flakes
- Full Cali Breakfast16.99Two fried farm fresh eggs, crumbled chorizo, applewood smoked bacon, seeded sourdough toast, tater tots
- Hangover Fried Rice16.99Brown rice, glazed pork belly bits, melted cheddar, chopped baby kale, scallions, onions, soy sauce, over easy eggs
- El Breakfast Burrito17.45Fried eggs, bacon, melted cheddar, black beans, arugula, salsa in a flour tortilla, breakfast tots
- Huevos Rancheros18.99Crispy corn tortilla, two eggs, crumbled chorizo, pico de gallo, black beans, salsa rosa, salsa verde
- Shrimp Chilaquiles19.99One fried egg, shrimp, avocado, corn tortillas simmered in a creamy tomato and chipotle shrimp broth
- Grilled Sirloin Steak & Eggs22.9910 oz prime marinated sirloin, chimichurri, two fried eggs, brown rice
- Toast3.99Seeded sourdough
- Two Eggs5.99Any style
- Bacon5.99Applewood smoked
- Tater Tots6.99
Happy Hour
Monday to Friday 3pm to 6pm, and Sunday 6:30pm to close. Not on holidays.
- All drinksHalf price
- Small plates and appetizersA separate happy hour list, which they do not publish online
Cocktails
- Malibu Marg10.99Tequila blanco, fresh lime, agave nectar, Combier orange liqueur
- Patio Lemonade12.99Vodka, fresh pressed lemonade, peach purée, sparkling mineral water
- Paloma13.99Tequila blanco, ruby red grapefruit, sparkling mineral water, lime, grapefruit liqueur, salt
- Malibu Passion Spritz13.99Aperol, passion fruit, prosecco, sparkling mineral water
- The Pink Flamingo13.99Gin, Martini Rossi Fiero, fresh pressed lemon and pineapple juice, orange flower water and almond orgeat
- La Pinta13.99Tequila blanco, pomegranate infused liqueur, lemon, Fiorente elderflower, orange bitters
- Red Sangria14.99House made
- Espresso Martini14.99Lavazza espresso, vanilla vodka, Kahlúa, Frangelico
Wines
Priced glass / bottle.
- Arca Nova9.99 / 38.99Vinho verde
- Old Vine Ranch11.99 / 46.99Sauvignon blanc
- Clay Shannon54.99Chardonnay. Their site prints the glass price as 13.959, which must be a slip
- Willamette Vineyards13.99 / 54.99White pinot noir
- Pure Joy13.99 / 50.99Rosé
- Villa Jolanda13.99 / 54.99Prosecco
- Arienzo9.99 / 38.99Tempranillo
- Dark Harvest10.99 / 42.99Cabernet
- Tenorio11.99 / 46.99Malbec
- Old Soul12.99 / 50.99Pinot noir
- Petite Petit12.99 / 50.99Red blend
Beer
- Cerveza Pacifico Clara6.99Mexican pilsner
- Modelo Especial6.99Mexican pilsner
- Dos Equis Ambar6.99Mexican lager
- El Presidente6.99Dominican pilsner
- Athletic Upside Dawn7.45Non-alcoholic
- Whalers Rise7.99American pale ale
- Lagunitas7.99IPA
Mocktails & Soft Drinks
- Adios Padre6.99Fresh strawberries, lemon and organic Mexican agave aqua vitae
- Gracias Madre6.99Blueberry, rosemary, lemon juice, agave, sparkling Topo Chico mineral water
- Malibu Passion7.99Passion fruit, pineapple, lemon, orgeat, coconut
- House Lemonade3.99
- House Iced Tea3.99
- Mexican Coke4.55
- Mexican Sprite4.55
- Mexican Orange Fanta4.55
- Foxon Park Ginger Ale4.55
- Foxon Park Diet Kola4.55
- Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water7.99Large
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