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La Malinche
La Malinche Mexican Restaurant is family owned and is the only authentic Mexican restaurant in the area. If you are looking for casual dinning and excellent food this is the place for you. Bring your family, bring your friends, we are here to serve you and only you. Everything we use in our authentic dishes is fresh and has the best quality. We cook everything from scratch, and to order. Please come an enjoy an excellent dining experience with us here at La Malinche. We offer lunch, dinner, and full bar. Once you have tried the authenticity you will never go back.
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27 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(14)
- great for outdoor dining(11)
- good for groups(10)
- fit for foodies(9)
- kid-friendly(7)
- great for lunch(6)
La Malinche Reviews List
Review 1 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Generally good Yucatan style
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Generally good Yucatan style Mex food. Service was slow due to being understaffed. Prices are reasonable considering the area. Go ahead and try them!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2010
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Review 2 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but pricey.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and drinks were good, but overpriced for what you get."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad experience all the way
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bad experience all the way around, poor service,cold food,over priced, Nothing came with the fahita ie,lettuce, rice, beans only sour cream and guacamole Blah. Waiter tried to sell us an appetizer before letting us know that chips and salsa came with the dinner."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
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Review 4 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
very expensive Mexican. really
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very expensive Mexican. really didnt like it. way overpriced for the quality"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 5 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have eaten at La Malinche
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten at La Malinche several times. The fajitas as the best in the area. We have never been disappointed. The food is so good it is difficult to save room for the flan but we always share some."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was very good. The
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was very good. The food was decent but none of our dishes quite hit the mark as superior.
The salsa was very thin and mild, although chips were good; just the right thickness to dip without being too thick.
Enchiladas were about what you'd expect anywhere. The dishes in general should be a little more complex (maybe some garlic/cilantro/lime?)
Portions were generous and I might give them another try."
The salsa was very thin and mild, although chips were good; just the right thickness to dip without being too thick.
Enchiladas were about what you'd expect anywhere. The dishes in general should be a little more complex (maybe some garlic/cilantro/lime?)
Portions were generous and I might give them another try."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Location was good, food was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Location was good, food was okay, service was great as was the waiters."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 8 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We'll be Back!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have not recieved such wonderful service in quite some time - the La Malinche staff is friendly, helpful and very professional. We saw nothing but smiles from everyone, even as the evening progressed and the restaurant filled. The guacamole was fresh and delicious, as were the Azteca Enchilladas (a house specialty). One member of our party is not a very adventurous eater, and he ordered the tilapia after being assured by our server that it was not spicy. He was very pleased with this dish, which was not spicy, but full of flavor. I am not usually a fan of flan, but a dining companion ordered it for dessert and - YUM! I could have eaten the whole portion and licked the plate! Full of custard flavor with a lovely velvety texture."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If you enjoy Mexican food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you enjoy Mexican food, you wont be disappointed...unless you are looking for some of the 'regular' fare you find in other Mexican restaurants. This is authentic Mexican food from various regions. Very delicious and we will definitely return."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hands down, the best mexican
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Hands down, the best mexican food I have tried so far! And we do love mexican food. Great presentation, complex, intricate flavors, high quality ingredients, very nice, unordinary combinations of these ingredients result in absolutely delicious taste of every menu item we have ordered so far. We have been there a few times already and they never disappointed. Very friendly, professional service. Hope they will do well as stay open for al long time!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best Mexican authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best Mexican authentic food in sarasota!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Top-notch Mexican food. Fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Top-notch Mexican food. Fresh ingredients, courteous service, great taste!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 13 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food! A must to visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food! A must to visit if you love Mexican food."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for La Malinche
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food, prices a little high for portion size."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for La Malinche
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate