Malena's Mexican Food

The food was terrible! I was so disappointed in everything we tried. Nothing looked like it was supposed to from the menu and the flavor was both bland and terrible. We will not be going back. Bathrooms have a lock on them and you have to get a nasty key from the front counter. Place was dirty with duct tape on the garbage cans and no paper towels in the bathroom. Gross place.

I had family in town and we were looking for a good authentic Mexican restaurant in Utah county. They’re very hard to come by! From the suggestion of one of our family members we tried Malena’s and fell in love! It’s our go to now whenever we go to Spanish Fork. We have eaten the ramen birria, huaraches, tacos, caldos and the desserts. All of them we have loved but the huaraches de birria… we give that a chef’s kiss! Just for parents/caregivers to be aware and as an added suggestion, there was no diaper changing area in the bathroom.

I really wanted to like this restaurant, I ordered a few items to go, when I got home to eat my dinner I was so disappointed and angry at the same time. Either the tortillas were rancid or the sauce on the chilaquiles was bad, it had a bad smell. I had a few bites before realizing that something was wrong with the food. I was sick for a couple of days. I won’t buy from this place again.

For this area of the county where, I have to agree, do we need another "Mexican" restaurant? Absolutely not. If this was another over sauced and cheesed to give the American version of Mexican food, I'd say stay away. However, step away from the normal expectations and go for something new if you want to taste what not only has the flavor of home made but the ingredients and textures bas well.I stepped out and tried the seafood soup, upon the recommendation of the young lady. I opted for the bread over tortillas. To say my mind was blown is an understatement. It was perfectly balanced with a nice seafood broth but not too salty. The fish and shellfish was fresh, including the calimari and legs of dungeon's crab. A nice surprise a a firm fillet of fish mixed in as wellThe dish took me back to the Pacific coast in Baja Mexico at Puerto Nuevo years ago. I felt like grandma made this from scratch as in years past. So try stepping away from what we know and open your mind to authentic in form and flavor, just not vy name.I gave 4 stars because it was my first time and the young lady should be more confident in your recommendation. It's good food ve proud not being "just another Mexican place."

Authentic Mexican finally! This place is so delicious. Chile rellenos are phenomenal!

Fun, light atmosphere, great staff, and excellent food! And the portions are huge for the money. Great value, great food.

Amazing place! I stopped in with my parents when they first opened. Amazing tacos. My dad and I had carne asada tacos and they were everything I was hoping for. Cooks in the back were nice and the young man that took our order was extremely kind and patient with us as we took our time trying to decide. Maybe it’s just me but I feel like their menu was a little confusing to understand but overall just top notch place!!

If you haven’t been here on Taco Tuesday you are MISSING out! Best tacos we’ve had in Spanish Fork. Very fresh salsa bar and amazing staff! Try the sweet pork and the grilled chicken with raspberry sauce! You won’t regret it!

This place has great food! I highly recommend it. We loved our meals we got here!

we ordered 3 birria ramen2 kidsmeal quesadillas and a tortadissapointedmy 2 kids didnt eat the kids meal they didnt like it - said it was grossall 3 ramen birrias lacked tasteadding the onion,cilantro& cabbage and hit sauce still left it very bland.the teen ate the torta but really he will eat anything.inside looks clean and nice but we didnt find it worth going again.

Muy buena comida y ambiente

Yummy food and amazing prices. Loved the chips and salsa, tacos, and the green enchilada sauce. We will for sure be back

The staff was courteous, portions were generous, and it was pretty clean. Unfortunately, I just didn’t like the chicken enchiladas very much. My son’s asada was better, but he agreed that the verde sauce wasn’t the best. The guacamole was good and my husband really enjoyed his birria tacos.

They got some pretty great stuff going on, especially their street tacos which I thoroughly enjoyed. Their salad tastes great, just like a cafe rio salad, but the only downside of that is cafe gives you more salad for the same price. I got a special once and it was pretty good but it was also a little bland on the rice. Pretty welcome addition to the Mexican scene in Spanish Fork!

They have tamales with spinach and cheese and no meat! Win for the vegetarians!!! (They also have with meat and sweet ones). My kids were happy with the churros and the flan. Excited to go back again!