Being from California have traveled all over the country. I have to say that some of the best Mexican food I've found was in Helena, Montana. Melaque is the place to go. The green sauce is out of this world. It should be bottled and sold. read more

Melaque Mexican Restaurant - Bean and cheese burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

The food was authentic, the ambiance is wonderful and the service was impeccable. What a pleasant little place to stop for lunch

Great find in Helena! Had to wait a bit for a seat because it's on the small side, but worth the wait. The food was really flavorful, salsa and chips were fresh. I don't think I've ever said "this Mexican rice is really good too" before! read more

Melaque Mexican Restaurant - The decor was cool carved and painted Mexican scenes. - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

This was my first time eating here, although my parents come often. We brought my grandparents who are visiting from out of state, and everyone really enjoyed it. The restaurant was very clean and had an authentic Mexican vibe, with light Spanish music playing in the background--not too loud, so it was easy to have a conversation without raising our voices. The food was delicious and came out hot, and the service was excellent--very attentive, with refills always taken care of. The flavors were outstanding, definitely some of the best Mexican food in Helena. My only suggestion would be to offer an alternative option for the beans, since they're made with pork lard and we don't eat pork. read more

While the service and ambiance were okay. The food was greatly disappointing. We ordered chicken tacos, but the meat was tough and grisly. Sadly the guacamole was bland, and the tortilla chips were slightly stale. read more

Very good food with generous portions. Priced good. Service was attentive and good. read more

This was a chance stop for us as we were hungry and used yelp to find a Mexican restaurant. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day. The waitress was great bringing us water and chips and salsa right away. She ended up bringing more salsa since it was great and we downed it right way. We shared a chicken quesadilla which was delicious! So thankful we shared it! It came with sour cream, quac, and pico. Had a house margarita with lunch. All was yummy and would definitely return. read more

Food was okay, sort of a typical American version of Mexican food. Service was slow because of the long line of folks wanting a table- which is a good thing! Our sever was very nice and the decor was fun. read more

This will be my 3rd review of this restaurant in 8 years. My last review wasn't very positive but when a business owner cares enough to correct a problem, I feel obligated to do the same. It's not very often that a restaurant can recover once service starts going down but Melaque's is the exception. My visit on the 18th was nothing but wonderful. The atmosphere is very nice, set up like a restaurant you would see in Mexico. The food was delicious, prompt and hot. The service was excellent and Maria, the owner is truly an amazing person. The only regret I have is that after 12/21/26, they are going to be closed for 2 weeks, so I will have to wait until they re-open to enjoy their wonderful restaurant again. Once again, they have reclaimed their #1 spot for Mexican food in Helena. read more

I love me some good Mexican, and I've been surprise in the past at what I found in different states. But I will say that by far this is some of the worst Mexican food that I have ever eaten. I try not to leave bad reviews as the staff is good, but the food like to taste. We were a party of three and when we arrived it was about a 30 minute wait. So we decided to go to the casino/bar that is connected onto the Mexican restaurant. They are separate entities so make sure you pay for your bar bill before you go into the restaurant. Once we were seated, we got a booth near the window with you were people sitting right outside and children looking in at us. We just came to take our order as we already gotten drinks from the bar. Because we were leaving out the next day I try not to order too much food, so I order off of the à la carte menu. When my food came, it was a avocado tostada with beans and rice on the side. I did not order any meat on here just beans, and there were so many you could not even see the tortilla shell or pick it up with fear of it breaking and being a hot mess. I asked her if this was the à la carte or the meal and she said it was the meal. Informed her that all I requested Was the à la carte. She was nice enough to fix it off of my bill so that it reflected properly. It was a good thing too because the rice was a little on the dry and crunchy side and the beans look like they came out of a can. I also ordered a crunchy chicken taco, but when it came out, it was on a flour tortilla that didn't even seem to be warm. Coworker got the bacon, wrapped shrimp, he said it was good, but he only ate the shrimp not the beans or rice. Other coworker I believe got an enchilada and he is from the southwest just like I am, and said it was not the best food that he has had. Don't get me wrong the wait staff was great, but the food was lacking some luster. read more

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DON'T COME HERE HUNGRY!! THE SERVICE IS HORRIBLE! I wish I could give a review on the food. However, I've been waiting for a single table for 40 minutes, was then sat and no server acknowledged me for 20 minutes, once sat. Once finally acknowledged, by said server, she assumed I wanted water only and I asked for a beer. Off she goes again, 15 minutes later she comes back with my beer and then finally takes my order after an hour and 15 min from walking in the front door. It's now been another 20 minutes since I placed my order and still no food. Fortunately I have half a basket of chips and salsa to hold me over. I will definitely not be back here again. read more

The food is consistently good - the produce is fresh and the presentation is excellent. The staff is upbeat and competent. Overall our experiences with Melaque have been great. read more

The dish we ordered was Just very average, nothing stands out. The mariachi music was irritating Service was good read more

Only Mexican food in town worth eating and only place that has chicken mole. Service is always good and timely service.

We flew into Helena, Montana to drive down and visit Yellowstone National Park. What an amazing trip we had! We got back to Helena to overnight and fly back home. Of course we were hungry, and not knowing the local restaurants, we always go to YELP. Yelp gave this restaurant a good review so off we went! We got to the restaurant, the staff was attentive, friendly, and helpful. We ordered a House Margarita to start and it was very good. I ordered their Carnitas Plate and a tamale a la carte. My wife ordered a combination: a street taco, a chicken enchilada, and a tamale. The food was awesome and the portions were huge. The atmosphere is casual and there's plenty of parking. We sat outside because it was a pleasant day. If you live Helena or just visiting, and you're hungry for some good Mexican food, this is the place. Buen Provecho! read more

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Decent Mexican restaurant. There aren't many highly rated restaurants in Helena, or at least not ones that are listed on Yelp. The nachos were good and the taco salad was mediocre. The staff was attentive and friendly. read more

Melaque Mexican Restaurant - the dining area - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

Excellent service of excellent food, as always! Of course, we had to wait, which is normal, but it wasn't long at all.

Great food and quick service. There is a long wait but it's worth it. I had the carnitas plate and was very happy with the flavor and temperature of the food read more

Service was slow and bender bright out one of our sodas. Tried to get a side order of mold sauce and was told I had to order the entire mole plate. The beans with extra cheese hardly had any cheese and the beans were dry. The rice was clumped together with zero flavor. The steak tacos near was super dry. The salsa was good. read more

OMG, my family will drive to Helena just to eat the best Mexican Food, at Melaque! Their food is so gooood! I usually get the Chili Relleno and Enchilada with rice and beans. Their salsa, guacamole, and chips are always so good. And, they serve Pepsi products, which is a bonus for me! The lovely owner and family know what they're doing-such warm people, too! We love them! read more

Based on ratings, sounded great. But .... The salsa was the best part and that was a little watery. The food is not authentic contrary to some previous reviews. The food lacked real flavor and, although edible, I don't think I'd come back. It was not bad, but not great and so a 3-rating is reasonable. read more

I wish the restaurant was a little bigger so the wait time for a table wasn't so long, but the food is great and the servers have been very friendly. read more

The service is fast and friendly, even when they have a wait. Their Carnitas and their salsa are some of the best things on the menu. I love their dessert as well, specifically the sopapilla. So good. The restaurant is a little bit small so not recommended for large groups unless you are willing to eat in the outside area. read more

Melaque Mexican Restaurant - Sopapilla - dessert. - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

Absolute banger of a Mexican Restaurant. Peak service and ambiance. The food is the substance of legendary dishes from the furthest reaches of this Globe. read more

Located right next to a casino and that's where the restrooms are also located. You are greeted with chips & salsa when you sit down. The chips and salsa actually taste like it's store bought. The salsa tastes like Tostitos for sure, but I wouldn't say for sure that's what it was. Either way, it was good. The steak fajitas that I ordered was pretty good. I did wish it was cooked medium, but that's just nit picking. Their food is served on a very large plate. They do give you a lot of food and you will most likely leave with leftovers. read more

I'm from Los Angeles and I did not think I would find authentic Mexican food this far north, let alone Montana. But, I was pleasantly surprised that we found this little gem in the snow. I ordered the Chili Verde Special and it was the best I've had in years. My wife got the chicken quesadilla and she loved it. A lot of thought and detail went into the festive decor and we both noticed how clean the restaurant was. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. The only thing this authentic Mexican restaurant is missing is a good Mexican soup like Albondigas (meatball soup). So, if you want a great meal, come here. You will not be disappointed. read more

Melaque Mexican Restaurant - Chili Verde - Mexican Near Me - Helena, Montana

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The weather was cold and it was nice to eat a warm dinner. The food was so good! And so plentiful. I had the chile relleno and my husband had the combo relleno and enchilada. I could not finish my dinner...the serving size was huge. Our server was pleasant and very attentive. The ambiance is average. All tables are booth...no parties larger than 5 can be seated together. read more

This place is a hit in Helena. My favorite meal is probably the fajitas, they do not disappoint. Super friendly staff

I love the takeout carne asada street tacos. I order them different than described on the menu. But the best street tacos I've found in Helena. And the ordering system even remembers what I had last time. Nice staff too. read more

Great food. If your in the mood for Mexican food this is the place. Service was friendly and attentive. And great ambiance, every booth is decorated differently and there is outside seating as well. read more

We had another delicious meal here! We each ordered a 3 item combo (love the chili rellenos!) and the waitress noticed that one enchilada had beef instead of chicken and told us the correct enchilada was being made even as she delivered the 3 items to the table (so we ended up with an additional enchilada!) Large portions with warm chips and tasty salsa. Just be prepared to patiently wait for a table cuz the waitresses are super busy doing it all while staying friendly (and attentive!) Colorful murals on the tables and booths make it a festive atmosphere. read more

Always fresh and so good! Attentive staff and quick seating are wonderful. Great tasting food and it's always hot.

The food is outstanding. The prices are more than reasonable. The owner and staff are wonderful people.

I have traveled various places around the world and have some great and also not so great meals. Being back home in Helena, I have to say that out of all the Mexican restaurants in the area, this is definitely the best one. It is a family owned place who bring their beautiful culture to the various flavors. The customer service is hospitable and always willing to help you decide on what will satisfy your palette. read more

Good food and service. Nice ambiance, very well decorated. Authentic good Mexican food!

26 minutes. The amount of time we sat with no water refills (empty glasses), no service, no silverware, no acknowledgment. Nothing. Just sat at our table hoping for one of the FOUR servers (or helpers) to do something. I also echo the other reviews that the margaritas, both frozen and on the rocks, were WAY too sweet. Like, I love candy, and neither of us finished our margaritas. I'm not trying to be harsh. This is not a case of "not enough help, be patient". This was a Sunday afternoon and there were empty tables. While our food was good and the waitress was sweet the service and attention were awful. read more

My family and I when craving Mexican food, we come here! Their tamales are amazing! The waitress and hostess were very friendly and attentive, the food was brought to us fairly quickly, considering how packed the place was. We we were sat at a table with beautiful hand painted backrests and table top with authentic Mexican artwork. My family and I enjoy the atmosphere that this restaurant and the staff have. Also, if you see a long line, don't leave ITS WORTH THE WAIT! read more

The place is always packed, but the staff turns tables quickly. Service is top notch, place is clean, food is always served hot, meals are plentiful and reasonable/affordable. Highly recommend the huckleberry margarita - frozen with a sugar rim. When we aren't dining in, we are calling to order for pick up. Everything is made to order and arrives on paper platters wrapped in tin foil. read more

Best Mexican food in Helena. Made to order food was hot, plenty of chips and salsa, price is great for good food

Horrible service and terrible restaurant. If you want to see racism, go there haha the workers are so openly rude and very very disrespectful. The food is good but everyone working is awful. Makes me realize I can't get good Mexican food anywhere here. This place ruins my day every time I go. I DO NOT recommend! read more