The ambience is charming and the service was excellent. But most importantly they have a vegan menu…read moreso that all diners can have choices. The vegan items I ordered were fantastic and I can't wait to go back.

Oh emmm geee. The newly added hoja santa short rib taco with the most amazing mole was enough to…read moremake me close my eyes, dance to no music, and hum to the heavens. Service is pretty much always good, and it's a beautiful restaurant. A plea to the owners: keep this dish on the menu, but also bring back the short rib entree. Short rib is their hidden gem. Just incredible.

The food was truly amazing and the staff wonderful, I have no idea why there was not a line out…read morethe door.

We visited La Malinche for tapas for birthday celebration before a play at the Silver Spring Black…read moreBox Theatre. We chose it because of its strong reviews and our desire to support a small business. The atmosphere was warm and casual, though a bit dated, and the service was excellent. Unfortunately, the food did not meet our expectations for such a highly rated restaurant. Despite the website's promise of "small bites, big flavor," the dishes were beautifully presented but lacked flavor. Perhaps we caught the restaurant on an off day. YUCA FRITA -- Okay BOQUERONES -- Good CAESAR SALAD -- Disappointing ALBONDIGAS A LA MALINCHE -- Decent ESPARRAGOS CON JAMON -- Okay CALAMARES AZTECAS -- Good MEJILLONES AL VAPOR -- Very good VEIRAS A LA PLANCHA -- Not good; we sent them back PINCHOS DE POLLO -- Good

Oh, I can't believe I didn't leave a review for the spot, even though I've been a few times though!…read moreIt's been a while, but man are they delicious. I would describe them as a combination of classic and elevated Latin food. The vibe of the restaurant is very casual, but the presentation of many of the dishes takes it to another level. They also have a wide selection of beer and wine. I have had tacos, octopus, breakfast tacos, and tamales. Everything was flavorful and quite tasty. I will admit service was a little slow the last time I went, but given the weather and the fact that we weren't in a rush it wasn't a big deal. If you haven't been yet, you should go. The colorful presentation reminds me of Palette 22, and rumor has it they are expanding to the Ethiopian restaurant that closed next door. I hope that's true!

Comfortable small restaurant. We told our waiter this was our 1st time here, so he offered…read moresuggestions. Funny thing is just about everything he suggested was something I was thinking of getting & debating, so that made it harder to decide. We had a nice table by the window & it was a moderately busy evening by the time we finished dinner so noise level had picked up. They have a couple tables outside too. Waiter was not as attentive as needed for refilling water, but he was only 1 there tending to indoor tables. I decided to order the Mole short rib. Presentation on ALL dishes served was beautiful. My short rib was very small piece of meat, but it was SO tasty & no fatty meat was served, which I was happy about. The rice served under was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed my selection. The 2nd recommended dish, my husband had which was the Lime & Cilantro chicken. Though it looked beautiful, the chicken itself was a "strange cut". He said it was sort of part of breast & maybe part of attached portion of thigh? He also was not happy that it had the joint & small bone (not expected) along with a fatty piece of skin attached. He said chicken did not have much flavor nor did the black beans, but he said the rice was delicious. He did finish the entire dinner but wasn't a WOW to make us go back from his perspective. And because menu is small choices, he didn't find anything else he would want to order. My friend ordered the other recommended dish, Tamales. She asked for an extra chicken Tamales, which the waiter explained it's 1 potato&corn and 1 chicken & reason there would be an up charge if she was adding 2nd chicken. you normally get a veggie Tamales & chicken Tamales. She was fine with that, but when the plate came out, only 2 not 3 as she & I expected, although my husband said, he understood that waiter was substituting the veggie for the chicken even though our friend wanted all 3 & said as much. I can't comment too much on her dish for flavor other than looking lovely, but not exactly what I envisioned. She did eat majority & took rest home. She said it was good. We ordered guacamole app which came with chips. I felt it was a bit small of a serving for both chips & guacamole. I didn't try it, but everyone said it was good. We passed on dessert, nothing super appealing, limited items. However, they should add plantains to the dessert selection as I was tempted to order, but no one else wanted any. Plantains were on the dinner sides menu and noticed them earlier. Would I go back? Maybe, but it would have to be if I was in the area, after 6p for the free parking in the lot across the street or on a weekend.

There were a lot of diners on that Sunday evening , and the restaurant was easilyto comfortably…read moreseat everyone. I can't say the same for parking, especially close to the restaurant proper, There was a nearby shopping center lot that was utilized for overflow, though unknown whether was allowed. The food was varied Latino with many choices; my dinner was exceptally good, and the wait staff were many and close by.

A good and affordable local restaurant. We enjoyed the fajitas and chips and salsa - service was…read morequick for us when we came but it was fairly empty. My one comment is that we also had the queso, which was unappetizing. I wish they would serve a white queso!

Thanks to Yelp, I found a local gem. The Mexican restaurant offered truly delicious food, warm…read moreservice, at a reasonable price! It was quiet when we got there, but soon were packed with customers. Nevertheless we got efficient service, and friendly vibes! We loved Al Pastor marinated pork taco, Suadero braised beef taco, and especially Lengua cow tongue taco! Tasajo platter is a nice combo. We are definitely going to come back to try more dishes.

summary: a smallish taqueria located on the corner of Montgomery County, it thoroughly impressed…read morewith not just the food, but the "little things" along the way. Dining with kids can be challenging, so it's always nice when restaurants and staff are accommodating. The staff at Sabor Mixteca went above and beyond that. They were super fast with their service, but also showed warmth and kindness the entire time that made the meal delightful. The decor in the restaurant is vibrant and fun. They also had a clean, well-kept bathroom. The food was great. Everything came out in a timely manner and was excellently flavored and balanced. You could tell that this wasn't just like your run-of-the-mill taco joint. The flavors had a depth (especially the guisado) that brought things up a notch. But, like I was saying - although the food was great and memorable, I was really appreciative of how awesome the staff was and would love visiting again if we're in the area. Would definitely recommend.

Asada y cabeza torta was amazing! Quick delivery. Would be even better at their beautiful…read morerestaurant but make sure to get a to go bag!

Delicious birria pizza. My coworkers and I have ordered this a few times and have never been…read moredisappointed. Tender beef, good flavor, and we love the broth/sauce they serve with it. EASY website ordering. COMPETITIVE pricing. FAST delivery. TWO THUMBS UP across the board. FYI: Their strawberry lemonade is also worth the purchase! Looking forward to hearing YOUR opinion about the birria pizza or anything else you try. When you go, tell them you saw it on Yelp.

We got take out last night - ceviche and mixed fajitas (for 2, but it could definitely feed 3!)…read more Everything was packaged well and the food was delicious!

Came in for dinner today after a long day walking the national mall and Smithsonian museums. We had…read moredeveloped quite the appetite and the huge portions we had heard about at Samantha's were calling to us. The staff were friendly and quickly seated our party of five in one of the corners where we could easily talk. The complimentary chips and salsa were a welcome starter and then we ordered tamales, a children's chicken tender meal, chicken enchiladas and beef chile rellenos. All the food came out at the same time and it was reasonably quick too. The portions were generous and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the beef in the chile rellenos and the mild spice throughout. The enchiladas were well cooked and the chicken was tender and moist. While not the cheapest food around, it was certainly filling and a good value. I would definitely come back here.

As someone from California, I don't say this lightly: this spot has real Cali burritos and is the…read morebest in the DMV. It gets busy, so order ahead, but it's worth the wait either way. The Barbacoa Burrito (Super) literally took me back home. Service is on point and easy. The space is bright and full of character, with papel picado, a loteria-tiled counter, and Mission District photos that feel like a little piece of Cali. There's outdoor seating too. Do yourself a favor and come here!

Even though the restaurant was packed that day, we managed to sit and place an order. The servers…read morewere attentive and the restaurant was clean. The decor is cute and the space is small inside, but there is plenty of outdoor seating. The burrito was delicious.The rice and beans were pretty good and the steak was tender. The meat and/or rice and beans could be seasoned a little more. The salsa wasn't spicy at all which was a bit disappointing. The horchata latte was delicious! My friend chugged it (that's how good it was lol). The agua de jamaica was very refreshing. It wasn't too sweet, just perfect!

I had the Fajita with steak, shrimp and chicken and it was delicious to say the least and was the…read morebest I have ever had. The steak and chicken was so tender you could cut it with a fork. The wait staff and manager were AWESOME!!!!!!! I can't wait to bring the wife on my next business trip.

The venue is very spacious and the staff are friendly. We had the crab and shrimp enchiladas, beef…read morechimichanga and a pineapple mojito. The mojito was tasty and not too sweet. The beef was pretty good, moist and a good portion. The seafood was good bit had a bit of a strong fish flavor that mad me wonder about the quality of the crab meat. The beans are regular, no extra flavor like salt, garlic etc. The fried Yucca was dry, hard with no flavor.

Let's call this an off day for Chidos in Silver Spring. We had two drinks, a strawberry margarita…read moreand a mojito, both lacking liquor and mostly sugar. We ordered the seafood enchiladas and the fish tacos. The shrimp and scallops were probably defrosted unfortunately when cooked tasted like potatoes. The salmon tacos ok, though was hoping it was tilapia instead. Service always great even though they push hard to buy another drink more than once. Ambiance at this restaurant spot on for a Mexican restaurant and one of the cleanest and beautifully decorated restrooms. Will I come back probably but I won't order the seafood enchiladas and I'll stay away from the frozen drinks.

We stopped in and decided to go with the sampler platter, and it did not disappoint. Everything was…read morefresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. The wings in particular stood out -- great flavor, cooked perfectly, and not overly sauced. Service was friendly and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time, even with the crowd. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual, and exactly what you want when you're craving comfort-style Mexican food with a twist. We're already planning to come back and try more of the menu next time.