Ordered a variety of items including a chicken fajita burrito, tacos (asada, adobado, beef rolled), and a chicken tamale for a total of $41.
Overall, the food was just okay and the value seemed questionable.
The Chicken Fajita Burrito ($15) was the best item—fresh and large—though it was mostly fillers (rice, beans, onions), making the price seem steep. The asada and adobado tacos ($4 each) were decent but nothing special.
The low points were the others: The chicken tamale was dry and clearly microwaved. The worst item was the rolled tacos, which were deep-fried but served cold with salad and cheese on top. They should have been reheated or, ideally, fried to order.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tristan
Writing this review cuz I moved away and miss eating here every other day. Favorite place in Seattle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Thomas
The food is not cooked here, merely assembled from various Kirkland products. My warning lights should have been flashing bright when I saw them microwaving the orders ahead of us.
Wife and I each ordered a burritos and the total came out to over $40. My chicken burrito consisted of shredded chicken and canned peppers, nothing more. The best I can say is that it was a big burrito and provided two meals worth of food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ian Leaverton
Honestly, pretty underwhelming. Asada was under seasoned and overcooked. Tacos didn't come with any lime which is a must in my opinion.
I will say, the portions were solid and both the rice and guacamole were pretty good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joseph Quetant
Food was fire, shrimp tacos, beef tacos were excellent
Take out only
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Patterson
Amazing!! I had the rolled chicken tacos with guacamole, made it a meal with rice and beans. Everything is made fresh from scratch in house and you can taste it! Huge portions for reasonable prices, you can't go wrong!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca H
Just as good as the one that was in Ballard. No sit-down eating. Two 30-minute pick-up spots up front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Knapp
Good food I enjoyed the veggie tacos Great street food to get fast and on the go. There is not dine in but it does have tables and chairs outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cody Wilson
Fantastic rice and beans, killer salsa, and incredible fish tacos. They’ve got other great options like their burritos, quesadillas, and rolled tacos as well. Such a great spot!
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. The staff are great and the food is delicious. I recommend ordering ahead at lunch time. It gets BUSY. I miss the Ballard location! 😭
Matt Morio
Malena's is my favorite taco in Seattle. The burritos are HUGE and the tacos (hard shell) are delicious. Guacamole is legit and i could eat their salsas with everything. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Rolled tacos as good as Olvera street in LA. Burritos put chain stores to shame. Such good food and freshly prepared to order.
Justin Frits
Delicious! I wish it was spicier but it was delicious! Very well made and generous position sizing!
Chase Dittrich
Love this place. Great food. Fast, friendly service. The asada tacos always hit the spot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Soto Vazquez
Don’t go to this place / I had the worst experience ever - they aren’t clean - save your money…
Everything good they just need to give lime 🍋🟩😁
Ordered a variety of items including a chicken fajita burrito, tacos (asada, adobado, beef rolled), and a chicken tamale for a total of $41.
Overall, the food was just okay and the value seemed questionable.
The Chicken Fajita Burrito ($15) was the best item—fresh and large—though it was mostly fillers (rice, beans, onions), making the price seem steep. The asada and adobado tacos ($4 each) were decent but nothing special.
The low points were the others: The chicken tamale was dry and clearly microwaved. The worst item was the rolled tacos, which were deep-fried but served cold with salad and cheese on top. They should have been reheated or, ideally, fried to order.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Writing this review cuz I moved away and miss eating here every other day.
Favorite place in Seattle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is not cooked here, merely assembled from various Kirkland products. My warning lights should have been flashing bright when I saw them microwaving the orders ahead of us.
Wife and I each ordered a burritos and the total came out to over $40. My chicken burrito consisted of shredded chicken and canned peppers, nothing more. The best I can say is that it was a big burrito and provided two meals worth of food.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Honestly, pretty underwhelming. Asada was under seasoned and overcooked. Tacos didn't come with any lime which is a must in my opinion.
I will say, the portions were solid and both the rice and guacamole were pretty good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was fire, shrimp tacos, beef tacos were excellent
Take out only
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!! I had the rolled chicken tacos with guacamole, made it a meal with rice and beans. Everything is made fresh from scratch in house and you can taste it! Huge portions for reasonable prices, you can't go wrong!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just as good as the one that was in Ballard. No sit-down eating. Two 30-minute pick-up spots up front.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food I enjoyed the veggie tacos
Great street food to get fast and on the go. There is not dine in but it does have tables and chairs outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic rice and beans, killer salsa, and incredible fish tacos. They’ve got other great options like their burritos, quesadillas, and rolled tacos as well. Such a great spot!
Restaurantji Recommends
This is one of my favorite places to eat in Seattle. The staff are great and the food is delicious. I recommend ordering ahead at lunch time. It gets BUSY. I miss the Ballard location! 😭
Malena's is my favorite taco in Seattle. The burritos are HUGE and the tacos (hard shell) are delicious. Guacamole is legit and i could eat their salsas with everything. Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Rolled tacos as good as Olvera street in LA. Burritos put chain stores to shame. Such good food and freshly prepared to order.
Delicious! I wish it was spicier but it was delicious! Very well made and generous position sizing!
Love this place. Great food. Fast, friendly service. The asada tacos always hit the spot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don’t go to this place / I had the worst experience ever - they aren’t clean - save your money…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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