We tried the Torta Cuba with carne asada, and it was loaded with sausage, chorizo, egg, ham, and chipotle sauce. The flavor was solid, and I liked that they use the same carne asada from their taco booth--it's always tasty. I do wish the torta had more crunch and some fresh veggies like lettuce, onion, tomato, or avocado to balance things out. The taco stand is open Thursday-Sunday until 11 p.m., which is awesome for late-night eats! Service was great too--the cashier was super attentive, and we were in and out quickly. read more

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Overall solid breakfast. I had the Huevos Rancheros and it was pretty good. Homemade refried beans were a bit runny but tasty. The bad news is the beautifully cooked hash browns were so salty I could not eat them. Overall, a solid four stars. read more

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ALWAYS a great experience when dining at Malu's Kitchen! I finally took my hubby - he ordered huevos rancheros and I ordered chilaquiles. I'm not very adventurous with my food choices- once I find something I like I stick to it. Check out the pics! They take "to go" orders as well! read more

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It's a small shop, serving 3 meals. We stopped in for breakfast and people in here already in the early morning! I got the buddy chilaquiles, which was mild and great for breakfast and my partner got the torta cubano, their specialty, which was flavorful, massive and delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

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I got the lengua and carne asada hard/crispy tacos. The hard shell is good but too oily. Both the meats were delicious and well cooked. The place is small but cute and clean. They have fresh juice. There was a fruit stand outside selling fresh fruit. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Carne asada and lengua hard taco - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

First time there today. Food was sooooo good! People were lovely! Be back! :D The outdoor seating area is so cute. Dog friendly tho we didn't bring him today. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

Service was friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. The carne asada burrito had tender chunks of beef and the whole beans were very creamy. Also had the potato hard taco and the kid's burrito -- all good! read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Potato Hard Taco - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

I have to agree with Chris C. and Nancy M. that Malu's is definitely authentic, and I have to give credit to Malu's for not using a lot of grill oil. I ordered huevos rancheros, scrambled on the eggs and hashbrowns because I don't care for the bell peppers that come with the home fries. That's what I ordered. Instead, I was indeed served the home fries, and when I commented she told me how good the home fries were. No offer was made to change what was served. This just happened to me twice as well at La Rincocita, the old Taco Roco in Paso Robles. The cooks aren't reading the orders and the serving staff isn't checking the food before serving it. The food was ok. Honestly, not fantastic and definitely better than Touch of Paso (their grill oil makes me ill.) The home fries I was mistakenly served were so salty they were almost inedible (remember that I ordered hashbrowns!). Service was fast, the people are friendly, there won't be a puddle of grill oil left on the plate. I won't give you a 5 but you're better than a 3. read more

Food tastes like it was left out overnight. Like we got leftovers that got heated up from the night before. Stale chips. Spent 65 dollars on garbage. Save your money and go somewhere else. Literally anywhere else. read more

Malu's has a sweet, little hole-in-the-wall feel, but their dishes are BIG on taste. Milanesa fans, you've got to try hers - perfectly seasoned and, oh, so tender and flavorful. So tasty, in fact, I didn't snap a pic of it, opting instead to live in the moment. Ordering to-go is a good option - there are only two or three tables inside - but there's plenty of outdoor seating that, weather permitting, we hope to enjoy soon. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Chips crispy, salsa tasty, and plenty of cream for my coffee. - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

Ran in here for a quick bite. Extensive menu, fair prices. It's a small place but there is an outdoor patio. I had a shrimp taco and a Chile Verde taco, both of which were good. Chips and salsa don't come with the meal but the chips taste freshly fried. I recommend giving them a try! read more

This is a small quaint place with limited seating inside but there's more seating outside. Food is okay. Nothing really stood out. But not bad either. The service is good. And staff is always friendly. read more

We went to this restaurant a long time ago and decided to try it again. It is very rustic and there's five tables inside. Most of the tables are outside and if it was warmer, we would've sat out there. The service was good although do not know any names. The coffee was better than some places, but not great. I had machaca and I had not had it in a long time and it was very good. My husband had Carnitas. Both of these were with eggs, beans, hashbrowns, and tortillas. They gave us green chili salsa, and I guess I should've used more to make the meat a little bit more flavorful. I can understand that they don't want to put too many spices in because some people cannot take it. read more

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Awesome Mexican food. We loved AJ's and were sad to see it was no longer around, but when I read some of the reviews (and saw the pics of the food) of the new place, we just had to try it on our way back from Pismo Beach to the Bay Area. It was just as good, probably even better! I had a carnitas torta, which was delicious -- tender flavorful pork, creamy queso fresco, and an amazing bun. Daughter got a breakfast sandwich with bacon and hash browns, and wife got the chicken breakfast plate, both good. We got a big basket of complimentary tortilla chips with homemade salsa to start with. Lots of outdoor seating. Service is really friendly and cheerful. We'll definitely stop by the next time we road trip down south! read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Carnitas torta - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

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The food was flavorful and the service was warm and attentive. Definitely a new favorite spot -- can't wait to come back! Plus, they have Kids Eat Free Wednesday night read more

I was hesitant to visit after AJ's left, but I'm glad I did! We hit Malu's around 11, so just in between lunch and breakfast. We both opted for lunch and ordered off their specials as they are now featuring weekend bbq! My husband had their tri tip sando and I had their half chicken plate. The tri tip was tender, delicious and well portioned and the chicken was juicy and well seasoned! The patio has been cleaned up a little since AJ's and continues to be a great option for dining! A nice touch as well was house made salsas (rojo and verde) on the table; both very yummy, the red with more heat and the green with more acid. Highly recommend for a visit and I'll be back to try their breakfast options! read more

Malu’s Kitchen - BBQ chicken plate - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

This is a family-owned operation that provides a variety of options to quench your appetite. While there is alot to be desired for the interior of the business, the food more than makes up for it. I ordered the California burrito and can't say a bad thing about it. A great balance of steak, fries, guacamole, and other tasty morsels. We also ordered the quesadilla with chile verde. Oddly the quesadilla came with cheddar cheese, but a good amount of sour cream and guacamole. The menu offers both Mexican and American fare, and some dessert options. For the most part it is your standard Mexican restaurant, but they nail their dish's flavors. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - California burrito. Perfect balance of multiple flavors - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

Mucho Bueno Breakfast at Malu's!!! If your headed to the Central Coast or on your way back to the Central Valley you must stop by this hidden gem!!! I had the Huevos Rancheros served on corn tortillas with a tasty ranchero sauce with refried beans, golden crisp hash browns and tortillas on the side. My husband had the Asada Breakfast Burrito filled with beans, cheese, and hash browns he really enjoyed it with both salsas on the side. Our food was delicious, the service was friendly and the prices are reasonable we look forward to coming back!!! read more

Malu’s Kitchen - HUEVOS RANCHEROS - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

I saw someone cooking chicken on a barbecue in front of the place. Turned around and went back. Had the Pollo Asaada with rice and beans. It was really really good. The waitresses were very attentive. If you like good food and friendly service, this is a good place. read more

Had a great breakfast here. Torta was really delicious with 4 types of meat. Would go again read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

This place has a new menu and it's terrible. I don't know what happened, but the old breakfast burritos were so good. Me and my husband would go there only for Mexican food all the time. He went and picked up two breakfast burritos (no more asada) and we were SO disappointed! It was extremely small and cost 20$!!!! For ONE! It was garbage! I mean it tasted ok, but for 20$!? Nobody should charge that much for a burrito. My husband should have walked out but was embarrassed to cancel order. Never eating here again read more

You gotta try the wood-grilled chicken, it's juicy and has a Mexican flavor. The freshly made tortillas are the perfect side, and there's this orange sauce that I don't know what it's made of, but it goes great with the chicken! The owner, Mrs. Lupe Lopez, is super friendly and makes sure everything is perfect. It feels like you're in a small family restaurant in Mexico. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - Wood-Grilled Chicken Plate. - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

Stopped by Malu's recently and ordered a California burrito, while my sister ordered the Milanesa torta. Both were delicious especially with the red salsa gives it a little kick. The staff were friendly and quick service, overall good customer service. read more

Malu’s Kitchen - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Atascadero, California

We stopped here before heading to Big Sur and it was a good choice. We are stubborn Southern California kids who grew up on Mexican food so we are particular. Ordered the beans, cheese and rice burrito. Why? It's the way to know if a place is real. Yes they use lard and that is exactly what I want. The burrito was tasty and the ratio of rice to bean was great. The amount of cheese was very good as well. You want them all the mix perfectly and they did. We also ordered the beef hard shell taco, delicious and classic. May be a little more cheese on top. We also ordered the Al Pastor & Chicken soft taco. The chicken taco was good & the meat was tender. The Al Pastor was brilliant. Very tender and the flavors were lovely. When we visit Morro Bay again we will be coming here & you should too! read more

Went here after a nearby yoga class for breakfast burritos and this place is such a little hole in the wall gem! The indoor seating is quite small and only has a few tables, but they also have an outdoor patio section which is nice and offers great sun. We got our burritos to go and the service was quick and the food came out hot. Definitely a spot I will be visiting again, especially after yoga! read more

The best albondigas soup I have ever had. Very flavorful cooking - straight out of a family kitchen.

Visited this charming restaurant on my way back north to the Bay Area for breakfast. The staff couldn't have been friendlier and the chilaquiles were excellent. I'll make it a point to eat here next time I'm in the area. read more

Stopped for breakfast on our way back to Vegas. The breakfast sandwich is beyond. So yummy. Great guacamole and beans too‼ Definitely will be stopping by in the future read more

Went in for a breakfast burrito to go. It was phenomenal! Service was polite and helpful! A cute boutique kind of ambiance! Burrito was the best one I've had in awhile!! Thank you Malu's!!! read more

We had a Very tasty chile verde and chips, salsa a a side of guacamole. The service was friendly and fast that was served on a nice outdoor space. read more

Super small inside, maybe 3 tables? However decent patio outside that in nicer weather I'd love to relax at. I tried 3 tacos; shrimp, Al pastor & asada while my mom had a club sandwich with fries. I tried some of the fries and they had a nice seasoning to them and good crispness. All three of my tacos were delicious, but I think my favorite was the shrimp. It had a tangy sauce with a little bit of heat to it that was nicely complimented by the diced mango and cabbage the Al Pastore taco was nicely seasoned. Lunch for two is $25 which is very reasonable. Service was friendly and quick. As I said before it is small inside but everything was very clean and colorful. As far as the menu it's a mix of Mexican and American food, but based on the dishes seen as we walked past on our way in I would say that the Mexican food is the bigger hit here. Couple of dessert options available though we didn't try them. Breakfast menu looked good too. Definitely it would be real easy to drive past and not think much of it, but I was very happy with our experience and will come back to try more! read more

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Wow what a hidden gem ya'll... I know we have so many Mexican food restaurants but hello this one is worth supporting for sure! Please give them a try. I promise you'll come back again! The portions are huge, not over priced & taste amazing! They've got all the favorites & classics. After you taste the salsa & homemade chips you'll be okay with paying for it too! Our server was attentive too. It's a small place for dining in but they have a nice patio with outdoor seating & a cute little flower garden. read more

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Husband loves carne asada borrito! Real bbq'd asada! Big borrito! Friendly service! Will be back!

Actually thought this was a different restaurant. It recently has changed ownership and name and menu. It was good. Nice Friendly service.

Prices and food came out cold 2 small cheese burgers , one plate of chile rellenos , one French toast and 3 sodas = 81.00 plus tip 100.00 WTF read more

Had a late breakfast at Malu's today. Went in without any expectations. We were immediately seated. Husband ordered the breakfast plate and I ordered the 2 buddy Chilaquilles. Husbands eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly to order. The beans, potatoes and tortillas were all delicious. The Chilaquilles were absolutely fabulous. I had refried beans with it instead of the potatoes. (I can't eat potatoes as my body reacts poorly to them) the meal was extremely satisfying. We are delighted to have found this jewel of an eatery right on our normal route to Morro bay. I'm sure we will eat at Malu's on the way there and on the way home!!!! *disclaimer: this review was written by my sister, Phyllis, who doesn't have access to Yelp. She told me about her experience at Malu's and we decided a review was in order:) read more

She makes some killer carne asada! I got a California burrito and it was one of the best ones ive had in a long time! Everyone need to give this place a try. read more

My current favorite in Atascadero. Fresh, perfectly cooked food, a solid Mexican menu. Excellent chile rellenos (I love those). Fresh agua frescas. This is like eating at your mom's, if she was a great cook, and the staff is just as welcoming. It's not very big inside, but the outside is nicely shaded and the whole place is very pleasant. read more

I ate lunch outside here with my adult son this afternoon. We really enjoyed this first time visit. The service, food, and environment were all very good. It was fun seeing that they had water bags in key places that effectively keep flies away. The homemade chicken tamales I had were excellent. read more

Food good Service good Price o I recommend the huevos rancheros and chile relleno Pretty basic CalMex fast food read more