Hurts me to write this, just because I would come here all the time as a kid. Something happend, new management or something, but the last few times I have been here it’s been unsatisfactory! The staff is rude, and can’t ever understand you. I order tacos and enchiladas and I return home to find the enchilada box open with the sauce everywhere, I decide to give them a chance and try them. Still unhappy, the sauce on the enchiladas is hotter then lava, never had it like this when I’ve been here. I had to go back and return the enchiladas for more tacos. If you come here make sure they understand what you want and try the food before you leave.
John L.
Classificação do local: 5 Seattle, WA
Best tacos anywhere! I’m originally from Southern California where Mexican food is a staple of your everyday diet and people know what good tacos & burritos are. But my hat’s off to Malena’s as they make the best chicken tacos I’ve ever had in my life! They prepare all the meats in house, and at the time you order, they lightly braise it on the griddle to perfection. Add fresh chopped tomatoes & crisp lettuce, and you’ve got yourself a simple, yet flavorful delight. Anytime I am in the area(and sometimes I’ll even drive 30 minutes out of my way) I make a stop at Malena’s for a couple of those delightful tacos… Yum!
Kim B.
Classificação do local: 5 Seattle, WA
Best Mexican Food in Queen Anne! Authentic and delicious. They also accept credit cards now which is a huge bonus. Seating is limited, I suggest calling in your order first.
Sean S.
Classificação do local: 4 Seattle, WA
They now take credit cards! Malena’s is a small, well-run taco shop. Is it real«authentic» Mexican? Not really. But the food is fresh and delicious and a superior offering to any fast food place. It is also inexpensive which is quickly becoming an oddity on Queen Anne. Free chips and salsa if you eat there but may have to squeeze in during meal times.
Chris S.
Classificação do local: 5 Seattle, WA
This place is awesome; haven’t had anything bad yet in about 20 visits. Their crisp tacos are the best in town… Carne is great, chicken is great, and love love their very generous taco salads. Also, very important — they USED to not accept credit cards but they do now! It’s really helped me catch up on much needed calories in the last few months.
Lauren J.
Classificação do local: 5 Seattle, WA
Hole-in-the-wall, actual Mexican food in Seattle! I found it, finally. Loved every bite of my shredded beef tacos, the rice and beans were amazing, fantastic salsa. I’m going back all the time.
Jamie N.
Classificação do local: 5 Honolulu, HI
Yum! Flavorful and the chips and salsa are a great plus! Friendly staff too — thank you!
Jer E.
Classificação do local: 2 Salt Lake City, UT
Tried a couple of times, food is good but portions are small and pricey. I can get the same grub from several different taco carts in Salt Lake, 2 tacos for a buck fifty. I guess I’m spoiled.
Cathy F.
Classificação do local: 5 Coppell, TX
Love the food here for take out! We are from Texas and know Mexican/Southwestern food. The tacos and burritos are just great, and our 12 year old likes the roll up tacos. Good value and friendly staff.
V S.
Classificação do local: 4 Brooklyn, NY
It was delicious, affordable and overall just a friendly pleasant place to eat a yummy taco!
Kathleen L.
Classificação do local: 5 Laramie, WY
Keep your eyes out, this is a hole in the wall restaurant and a delicious taco shop! Food is quick to come out and still tasty.
Allen H.
Classificação do local: 3 Seattle, WA
You get what you pay for. VERY affordable. That’s a bonus. And the welcoming, family-owned atmosphere is really enjoyable. Love that this place is in my neighborhood.
Lindsey F.
Classificação do local: 4 Seattle, WA
Absolutely authentic, delicious Mexican food. As a native southern Californian, this is the kind of taco place I never thought I’d find outside of so cal. The prices are a bit on the steep side, but considering its in the city ‚(where everything is spendy,) it doesn’t get much better. Seating is extremely limited. No alcohol served, but they do have Mexican Coke, so that practically makes up for no margaritas. Also, there is no kids menu shown, but if you ask for it and they will make you kids’ dishes at a discount. I recommend the #1 Carne Asada tacos. Crazy good.
Anne R.
Classificação do local: 5 Seattle, WA
Malena’s is the best place for Mexican food in Queen Anne. It’s a cute little shop located right in the neighborhood with a super nice staff and delicious food. Hands down the BEST guacamole I have EVER had in my life. I wish I could get the recipe. Everything is delicious but I highly recommend the carne asada burrito with guac or the abadabo burrito(pork) with guac.
Clint R.
Classificação do local: 3 Seattle, WA
The food and price are 5 stars. I love their fish tacos and their guacamole. The quality of service is consistently poor; easily 1 star service. Orders are regularly wrong and often results in overcharging. Ordering over the phone is noisy and frustrating. They stop taking orders 30 minutes before posted close time. This place is so close to being great. Improve service so I can 5-star.
Natasha B.
Classificação do local: 5 Vancouver, WA
Everything that I have eaten here as been sooooooo YUMMY!!! I recommend the taco salad — it is huge and incredibly filling, I couldn’t even finish it! The tacos are delicious as well! Their Carne Asada burrito — I was told was also delightful by my lunch date. They give you free chips and salsa. It’s a very small little restaurant, they do only take cash but it’s totally worth it. They have — I believe — two outdoor tables if you would like to enjoy your food and the sunshine! If you’re on a budget and want some delicious mexican food seriously try this place and avoid all these negative reviewers comments. Unless AC is that important to you.
Scott M.
Classificação do local: 1 Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Don’t be fooled by their posted business hours. This place stops taking orders 30 minutes prior to closing. Remember this is mañana service.
J K.
Classificação do local: 4 Seattle, WA
Quick, relaxed, seemingly-authentic Mexican food. Screw the chain joints — go here instead.
Luke P.
Classificação do local: 2 Seattle, WA
I love Mexican food, so I was excited to try this out. I wish I wasn’t ruined by el camion or tequila taqueria because I compared everything to that. It was really cold inside so I got my order to go even though I wanted to stay. The food was a little pricey for what you got, and the seasoning wasn’t the best. Can’t say I would go back when there are other great places a few minutes away.
Courtney D.
Classificação do local: 4 Sammamish, WA
What a great find! To start with only accept cash or check. We got the carne ascada, shrimp and fish tacos to try. The carne ascada was clearly the best. The fish was pretty good too and I would get again. The shrimp taco was just about 3 shrimp in an inch of fried batter which I didn’t like too much at all. The batter completely consumed the shrimp. I even had to break the shrimp out of that battered cocoon to get more of a taste than fried bread. They also give you chips and salsa while you are waiting. Overall it was a good taco place and you can get a full meal for about $ 8.