Gaia Masala and Burger Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Gaia Masala and Burger: a unique fusion restaurant in Colorado Springs that combines Mediterranean, Indian, and burger cuisines. Located at 12 S Tejon St, this ADA-compliant establishment offers delivery and takeout options. The menu features a diverse selection of beverages, side orders like pappad and naan varieties, and specialty dishes like the Chicken Tikka Masala calzone and lamb masala burger. Customers praise the friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and the creative menu offerings. The fusion of flavors in dishes like the masala burger and spicy chai showcase the culinary innovation of Gaia Masala and Burger. Overall, a dining experience at Gaia Masala and Burger promises a delightful blend of cultures and tastes, making it a must-visit spot for food enthusiasts in the area.
Beverages
Mango Lassi
Fountain Drink (32 oz)
32 ounces.
Pepsi (2 lts)
2 liter.
Coke (2 lts)
2 liter.
Sprite (2 lts)
2 liter.
Mountain Dew
Gatorade
Vitamin Water
Water Bottle
Spicy Chai
Beverages (Can) (12 oz)
Pure Leaf Tea Sweetened
Pure Leaf Tea Unsweetened
Rice
Pappad
Served with tamarind sauce.
Yogurt
Raita (8 oz)
Yogurt with cucumber, carrot, and spices.
Side Orders
Naan
Regular Naan
Garlic Naan
Honey Naan
Cheese Naan
Garlic Cheese Naan
Spicy Garlic Cheese Naan
Vegan Roti
Paratha
Vegan Paratha (Vegan)
Chicken Wings
Hummus
Served with either pita bread or naan.
Cheesy Masala Fries
Vegetable or Vegan Momo (10 pcs)
10 pieces. Small bite-sized savory snack, steamed or fried dumplings with mixed vegetables and spices fillings. Please note that the default preparation time is 15-20 minutes.
Chicken Wings (Boneless)
Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Curly Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Onion Rings
Philly Masala Cheese Fries
Chicken Masala Cheese Fries
Lamb Cheesy Masala Fries
Chicken Momo
10 pieces. Small bite-sized savory snack, steamed or fried dumplings with mixed vegetables and spices fillings. Please note that Momo's default preparation time is 15-20 minutes.
C.momo (Chili Momo) Vegetable (Comes Fried)
C.momo (Chili Momo) Vegan (Comes Fried)
C.momo (Chili Momo) Chicken (Comes Fried)
Accompaniments
Cheesesteaks
Tikka Masala Chicken Cheesesteak
Comes with red onion, cilantro, yogurt, and lettuce.
Philly Cheesesteak
Caramelized onion, sriracha sauce, mayo, and 2-slice provolone cheese.
Veggie Jackfruit Cheesesteak
Caramelized cheese, 2 slices of provolone cheese, mayo, grilled bell pepper, and grilled mushroom.
Veggie Jackfruit Tikka Masala Cheesesteak
Vegan Jackfruit Cheesesteak
Jumbo Tikka Masala Chicken Cheesesteak
Lettuce, mushroom, grilled bell peppers, caramelized onion, and extra provolone cheese.
Jumbo Philly Cheesesteak
Lettuce, mushroom, grilled bell peppers, caramelized onion, and extra provolone cheese.
Jumbo Cheesesteaks
Desserts
Gulab Jamun (3 pcs)
3 pieces. Juicy spongy balls made from milk cream in lightly scented syrup.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Baklava
Carrot Pudding
Grated carrot pudding.
Rice Pudding
Pudding made with rice and milk.
Vegetarian or Vegan Samosa
Delicately sauteed fried with mildly spiced potatoes and peas.
Falafel (3 pcs)
A mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into small patties or balls, served with tzatziki sauce.
Cheese Samosa
Delicately stuffed and fried with mozzarella cheese.
Vegetable or Vegan Soup (16 oz)
Seasonal vegetables cooked in coconut milk and spices.
Chicken Soup (16 oz)
Diced chicken cooked with special spices and herbs in coconut milk.
Dry Chili Paneer
Sauted homemade cheese in hot and spicy sauce and cooked with red dry chilies, bell pepper, onions, soy sauce, and freshly spiced to perfection.
Chicken Chili
Pan-fried chicken with onions, bell peppers, and hot chili sauce.
Baba Ganoush
Roasted eggplant with tahini a paste made from sesame seeds, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Served with pita bread or naan.
Dry Chili Tofu
Sauted tofu in hot and spicy sauce and cooked with red dry chilies, bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, and freshly spiced to perfection.
Vegan Dry Chili Tofu
Sauted tofu in hot and spicy sauce and cooked with red dry chilies, bell peppers, onions, soy sauce, and freshly spiced to perfection.
Appetizers
Curry Entrees
Chicken Curry
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Cooked in authentic Indian sauces with onions, garlic, garlic, and herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegan Curry
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Cooked in authentic Indian sauces with onions, garlic, garlic, and herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Curry
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Cooked in authentic Indian sauces with onions, garlic, garlic, and herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Lamb Curry
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Cooked in authentic Indian sauces with onions, garlic, garlic, and herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Paneer Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Gluten-free.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Vegan Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegan Tofu Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Lamb Tikka Masala
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Simmered in a homemade tomato-based sauce with cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Tikka Masala Entrees
Saag Entrees
Vegan Saag
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Paneer Saag
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Gluten-free.
Chicken Saag
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegan Tofu Saag
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Shrimp Saag
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Lamb Saag
Served with a side of rice. Chopped spinach cooked with homemade cheese, and cream and seasoned with aromatic herbs. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Chicken Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Vegan Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Vegan Tofu Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free. Gluten-free.
Paneer Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Gluten-free.
Vegetarian Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Shrimp Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free (optional). Gluten-free.
Lamb Korma
Served with a side of rice with spice options. Delicious creamy curry made with ground cashew nuts, spices, and cream. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free.
Korma Entrees
Biryani Entrees
Chicken Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned and accompanied with raita. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Vegan Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned spices. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Vegan Tofu Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned spices. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Vegetarian Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned and accompanied with raita. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free. Come with nuts. In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Paneer Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned and accompanied with raita. Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Shrimp Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned and accompanied with raita. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Lamb Biryani
Served with spice options. Aromatic rice cooked with seasoned and accompanied with raita. Dairy-free(optional). Gluten-free. Come with nuts(optional). In particular, they have cashews and raisins.
Dal Tadka
Lentils, cumin seeds, garlic, chili, curry leaves, hot oil, or ghee. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Served with a side of rice with spice options.
Butter Masala Chicken
Simmered in homemade onion and tomato-based sauce with cream and more butter. Comes with a side of rice.
Butter Masala Lamb
Simmered in homemade onion and tomato-based sauce with cream and more butter. Comes with a side of rice.
Individual Masala
Burgers
Gaia Vegan Burger
Beyond meat vegan patty with lettuce, tomato, and onion with vegan mayo on a vegan bun. Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack and vegan cheese.
Beef Tikka Masala Burger
Shredded lettuce, mint, diced red onion, diced cucumber, and tikka masala sauce. Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Gaia Tikka Masala Veggie Burger
Veggie patty, shredded lettuce, mint, diced red onion, diced cucumber, and tikka masala sauce.Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Fire Tikka Masala Burger-Chicken (Super-Hot)
Comes with brioche-bun, double patty, super-hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeo, double cheese slices, lettuce, fried onions, and vegan cheese. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Fire Tikka Masala Burger-Beef (Super-Hot)
Comes with brioche-bun, double patty, super-hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeo, double cheese slices, lettuce, fried onions, and vegan cheese. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Cheeseburger
Simple cheeseburger with a beef patty and 2-slices of cheese of your choice. Does not include fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
All-American Burger
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, and mayo. Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Ralphie Burger
Blue cheese crumbles, turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and creamy buffalo sauce. Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Gaia Veggie Burger
Lettuce, tomato slice, and onion slices, choice of cheese and avocado spread. Served with regular fries. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese pepper jack or vegan cheese.
Buff Vegan Burger
Served with a vegan patty and vegan bun with vegan mayo. Comes with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, grilled mushroom, bell peppers, fried onion, and avocado. Served with regular fries and vegan cheese.
Gaia Tikka Masala Vegan Burger
Vegan patty, shredded lettuce, mint, diced red onion, diced cucumber, tikka masala sauce, and vegan bun. Served with regular fries and vegan cheese.
Fire Tikka Masala Burger-Veggie (Super-Hot)
Comes with brioche-bun, double patty, super-hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeo, double cheese slices, lettuce, and fried onions. Choice of cheese.-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Fire Tikka Masala Burger-Vegan(Super-Hot)
Comes with brioche-bun, double patty, super-hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeo, double cheese slices, lettuce, fried onions, and vegan cheese. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Chicken Tikka Masala Burger
Chicken paddy cooked with Tikka Masala Sauce with lettuce, cheese, mint, chopped onion and sliced cucumber.
Lamb Tikka Masala Burger
Lamb paddy cooked with Tikka Masala Sauce with lettuce, cheese, mint, chopped onion and sliced cucumber.
Fire Tikka Masala Burger-Lamb (Super-Hot)
Comes with brioche-bun, double patty, super-hot tikka masala sauce, jalapeo, green chili, double cheese slices, lettuce, fried onions, and vegan cheese. Choice of cheese-cheddar cheese or pepper jack.
Beef Lamb Gyro
Grilled and spiced lamb and beef on pita bread, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cilantro, and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Shawarma
Thinly sliced seasoned meat on pita bread, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cilantro, and tzatziki sauce.
Falafel Sandwich
A mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into small patties or balls, pickles, and lettuce wrapped with pita bread.
Lamb Shawarma
Thinly sliced seasoned meat on pita bread, along with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cilantro, and tzatziki sauce.
Moh Sandwich
Lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeo, and cheese wrapped with french bread.