Malinche is a hidden gem in West St. Louis County!…read more Stepping through the door, you'd think you've transported to a trendy city with bustling nightlife. The low lighting, neon signs, and colorful interior design create a vibrant and upscale dining environment. Their drinks are all served in fun glassware and mixed with intention. Choose from an array of classics like Margarita, Mojito, and Paloma; or try one of their original crafted cocktails. The service is always friendly and professional. Their servers are prepared to answer any questions you have. I've never had food like I've enjoyed at Malinche! Every menu item has so much traditional flavor with a modern spin. Not only is the food delicious but it is plated with culinary vision like art on a plate. Menu items are designed to be shared which we love we can try multiple things. Monday and Tuesday are the only days of the week they serve tacos but you will not be disappointed by their other menu items! The name choice Malinche pays homage to a historically significant and often misunderstood female figure in Mexican history who after being sold in slavery to the Spaniards acted as a key translator and advisor during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. By naming the restaurant Malinche, it is the family's ode to their mother and head chef Doña María Gutiérrez Molina. Once your dining experience is over and you step back outside, you'll have forgotten you were eating in Ellisville and not Mexico City!

AMAZING!!!! The service and the food, drinks the vibe! Worth every penny!…read more It's so authentic and my husband is from the mother land and he felt like he was in his grandma kitchen eating. I really enjoyed it and the hospitality was so in line with the culture, welcoming and warm! 10/10 recommend!!!

Best spot I've been to in a while. Go hear for any food from steak dinners to carnitas tacos. The…read moreribeye steak is the best! Talked to the owner and everyone has been an absolute gem. Sat outside on the porch, ate my food, and enjoyed the quality prices. Thank you for doing it all right!

The service and the food are always outstanding! Some of my favorites spicy Vera Cruz shrimp. Trio…read morechicken enchiladas. Fajitas del Pacifico. Seafood nachos. Street tacos amazing.!

This upscale Mexican restaurant gives an old Spain decor. It is beautifully decorated. The place is…read morehuge. You might not know it's a restaurant. But once you step inside and get blown away. Our server was top notch. She kept our table taken care of like it was the only table. Our drinks stayed full. She made we had everything we wanted. The food was excellent. Chips and Salsa are good. I got the carne aside Quesadilla. It was delicious. My coworkers enjoyed their food..

We just tried Rosalita's Cantina last night. The 3.1 star rating on Yelp seems quite accurate…read morecompared to our experience. Everything was okay, but we weren't shell-shocked. The place was SLAMMED. That being said, it's a huge place, and we got a booth really quickly. The atmosphere is loud but appears clean and spacious. Service was fine but unremarkable. Waitress Paige T. was very friendly but sparsely checked on us. Once again, she was busy, so I'll cut her some slack. The food was decently good! The chips & salsa were lackluster (stale, bland chips but salsa was good). Our entrees came out within 5 minutes of ordering, which made us worry they were microwaved. Regardless, they were ok (I got a Chile Relleno which was good, and my Mom enjoyed the Diablo Steak but noted that it was spicier than expected). So - our experience last night was similar to many other dining experiences we've had in this area. Overpriced, a tad snobbish, and unremarkable but decent food. We will probably come back in a year to give it another shot, but we are in no rush.

I was in town with friends and this restaurant did not disappoint. The food was so amazing I had…read morethe quesadillas. The chicken flavor was delicious, the chips were good and fresh when they came out, the salsa was good a little spicy but as we know salsa at any restaurant is hit or miss on spice but my other friends thought it wasn't. The drinks did not disappoint had a watermelon mixed w/pineapple margarita. Perry, was very nice and attentive to our table and his other tables while I observed. This is a small restaurant but they check all the marks we were greeted when we arrived at the door with smiles and kindness which is always a great start so I didn't expect anything less. Five stars lol no, 10 is appropriate EAT HERE DO NOT PASS THEM BY! *Perry was an awesome waitress* Thank you for taking care of us!!

Very good visit that was highlighted by our server, Maricela. She was so friendly and knowledgeable…read moreof the menu. My vegetarian wife had the Bean Tostada and I had the Chicken Fajitas. My wife loved her tostada and my fajitas were good...not great. The chicken seemed to not have a lot of flavor. The Margarita's on the ricks were good...again, not great. What is odd it that I was charged for Vegetarian Fajitas as well. I did not look at my receipt until I was 2,000 miles away. The Manager of Chavas credited my Visa was he informed of the issue. Again, Maricela was key in rectifying the issue. Chavas was very good and we would return if in the area.

I like this place a lot! I hope it finds success here. We were sat very quickly, they have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. The staff was very kind and attentive. The menu was vast and they had a large drink menu and full bar. We got a margarita pitcher, peach flavored, which was very good. We got tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and fajitas. All were excellent, we will definitely be coming back!

Came here with a big group of friends and was sat right away. Had great salsa and chips. I ordered…read morea veggie dish and my vegan friend got something yummy too. Waitress was super nice and the frozen strawberry margarita pitcher was delicious.

Food was delicious! My husband and I both loved it. Will definitely be back to try more!read more

Great authentic Mexican food!!! We went on Cinco de Mayo and it was of course packed, but we were…read moreable to get in and the food was fabulous! Highly recommended! And the margaritas are STRONG....

My husband and I use to love this place but on June 19th on my birthday I wanted a few friends and…read morefamily to join us for dinner a party of 15. When we arrived, the restaurant was not full they had maybe 4 to 5 tables. They sat us in the back room. We all ordered drinks that took 25 min to get. The kids ordered sprite and they brought them tea. My husband started the timer on his phone. It took a hour and a half get our food My sister in-law did not get hers at all. I was very disappointed and will need to find a new mexicn place in the Bonne Terre area.

My all time favorite Mexican place to eat. Absolutely phenomenal service and excellent food. I…read morehave NEVER received something that has been less than perfect. The food is great but don't get me started on this watermelon margaritas. You can also enjoy these inside or outside, as there is an option. The inside feel is comfortable, and also include an upstairs or downstairs option. The bar is upstairs with a couple tables and the downstairs area is your more traditional dining area. If you haven't been, don't hesitate. It's amazing!

I have been there three or four times. The food and service have been great. Had chilquilles,…read morechile verde, chili Rellanos. This is the only place that my wife will drink margaritas.​

First time coming here. Large portions. Gustavo was our server. So kind, polite and helpful. Our…read moretable stayed clean. Drinks full. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Place was very clean. Lots of room. TVs to watch also!