La Malinche

Name: La Malinche
Address: 8622 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD, United States, 20910
Telephone: (301) 562-8622
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

481 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Three brothers and a brother-in-law from El Salvador realized their long-held dream of opening a restaurant together in November of last year. Jaime Sorto, his brothers Hugo and Jose Bonilla, and his brother-in-law Jose Zelaya looked for a name that symbolizes their concept of two cultures coming together.
They chose La Malinche, the name given to a historical figure who has been at the center of controversy for centuries. The noble Mexican woman was enslaved and given to Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador. She became his interpreter and confidante. Their son was viewed as the first mestizo, a child of mixed blood.
Many Mexicans consider La Malinche or Doña Marina to have been a traitor, but today, she is also honored as the symbolic mother of the country’s mixed-race people.
At La Malinche, all of the starters, vegetables, meats and seafood are served as Spanish tapas, called botanas in Mexico.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Takeout

(301) 562-8622

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(301) 562-8622
Website
http://lamalinchetapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
yes, you can pick up from our menu or we can customize your menu please call us to get more information at 301 562 8622 or at 202 321 0260
Private party facilities
yes, up to 100 people in normal time

Location
8622 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910
Neighborhood
Silver Spring
Cross street
Georgia Ave
Parking details
Public Parking at Fenton St and Ellsworth Place
Public transit
Metro red line
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Brunch Combo for 1$35.00
Choose 3 tapas + 16oz. of Sangria or Mimosa. Combo for 1 (Food): Pancakes, French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, Datiles, Emp. Carne, Emp. Pollo, Torta Chorizo, Torta Vegetales, Tortilla Espanola, Benedictos, Churros. Combo for 1 (Drink): Sangria Tinta, Sangria Blanca, Mimosa
Brunch Combo for 2$65.00
Choose 6 tapas + 32oz. of Sangria or Mimosa. Combo for 2 (Food): Pancakes, French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, Datiles, Emp. Carne, Emp. Pollo, Torta Chorizo, Torta Vegetales, Tortilla Espanola, Benedictos, Churros. Combo for 2 (Drink): Sangria Tinta, Sangria Blanca, Mimosa

A Special Menu

Pollo Acapulco$15.00
Grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed zucchini, onions, and tomatoes. Served with white rice and black beans
Camarones El Cantinero$22.00
A generous portion of jumbo shrimp sauteed with onion, tomatoes, garlic, green pepper and glazed with tequila. Served with white rice, black beans, and cauliflower
Nacho Platter de Pollo$11.95
Crispy corn chips covered with black beans, melted cheese, jalapeño pepper, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo
Quesadilla de Camarones$14.00
Grilled shrimp served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Quesadilla de Carne$10.95
Ground beef served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Quesadilla de Pollo$12.00
Served with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Tacos de Pollo (Main Dish)$15.00
Grilled chicken breast with two corn tortillas served with pico de gallo, rice, and black beans
Tacos de Camaron (Main Dish)$16.95
Grilled jumbo shrimp with two corn tortilla served with pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, and black beans
Tacos de Carne (Main Dish)$15.00
Grilled outside skirt steak with two corn tortilla served with pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, and black beans
Fajita Mixta$25.00
Grilled steak, chicken, and sauteed jumbo shrimp whit sauteed onion, peppers, cilantro, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Fajita de Camarones$21.95
Sauteed jumbo shrimps with sauteed onion, peppers, cilantro, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Fajita de Pollo$17.95
Grilled chicken breast with sauteed onion, peppers, cilantro, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Fajita de Carne$18.95
Grilled outside skirt steak with sauteed onion, peppers, cilantro, rice, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream
Nacho Platter de Carne$12.95
Ground beef, crispy corn chips covered with black beans, melted cheese, jalapeño pepper, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo

Tacos

Tacos de Carne$13.50
Three corn tortilla grilled steak tacos with guacamole pico de gallo and aioli
Tacos de Pollo$11.00
Three corn tortilla tacos grilled chicken breast with guacamole pico de gallo and aioli
Tacos de Pescado$13.00
Three corn tortilla pan Seared Tilapia, Coleslaw, and Green Sauce
Tacos de Camarones$14.00
Three corn tortilla grilled shrimps with guacamole pico de gallo and aioli

Chef's Special

Pulpo$13.00
Grilled octopus mashed potatoes garlic parsly olive oil
Boquerones$7.00
White anchovies toasted bread garlic parsly olive oil
Pollo la Plancha$11.00
Pan seared chicken breast with mashed potato, coleslaw, and mushroom sauce
Chuleta de Cerdo$11.00
Grilled pork chop mashed potatoes sauteed spinach drizzled with a ginger sauce
Quinoa Cod$10.00
Cod fish filet quinoa salad with lemon butter sace
Esparragos con Jamon$9.00
Grilled asparagus wrapped with jamon serrano and drizzled with a balsamic glaze sauce
Cauliflower con Ajo$8.00
Sauteed cauliflower garlic butter sauce

Cured Meats & Cheeses

Jamon Iberico$14.00
100% Acorn-feed, Iberian black leg
Jamon Serrano$8.00
Famously nutty "Mountain Ham"
Cana de Lomo$8.00
Iberian pork loin
Manchego$8.00
Salty sheep's milk cheese
Mahon$8.00
Semi-soft cow's milk cheese
San Simon$8.00
Soft sheep's milk cheese
Cana de Cabra$8.00
Soft goat cheese
Tabla de Quesos$28.00
Assorted of all cheeses
Tabla de Carnes$30.00
Assorted of all meets

Meats

Chuletitas de Cordero$16.00
Grilled lamb chops, fingerling potatoes in demi glace de veau (veal stock reduction)
Buey al Jerez$15.00
Grilled NY strip steak mushrooms, fingerling potatoes in a demi glace sauce
Chorizos a la Parilla$8.00
Slightly spicy grilled spanish sausage
Albondigas a la Malinche$8.50
Ground beef meat balls, pepper and onion in a green tomatillo sauce
Croquetas de Pollo$7.00
Lightly buttered chicken croquettes, served with garlic aioli
Steak Fajitas Pequenas$13.00
Grilled outside skirt steak with sauteed onion, peppers and guacamole. Served with two corn tortillas
Chicken Fajitas Pequenas$12.00
Grilled chicken breast onion green peppers and guacamole served with two corn tortillas
Empanadas de Carne$9.00
Stuffed pastry shells, ground beef side of chipotle aioli
Empanadas de Pollo$8.00
Stuffed pastry shells, chicken breast with side of aioli
Empanadas Mixed$8.00
Stuffed pastry shells, ground beef a one chicken with chipotle aioli

Paella

Paella Martin Cortez$43.00
Traditional paella, cebolla rice, calamari, scallops, shrimp, and chicken
Arroz Caldoso de Verdura$39.00
Paella prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables

Pinchos

Pinchos de Pollo$10.00
Grilled chicken breast skewers drizzled with guajillo sauce
Pinchos de Camarones$11.00
Grilled bacon wrapped shrimp skewer stuffed with monterrey jack cheese

Salad

Spinach Salad$9.00
Baby spinach, quinoa, mixed nuts, dried cranberries with ginger dressing

Seafood

Gambas a la Cazuela$13.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp white wine and garlic and chili flake served with toasted bread
Calamares Aztecas$10.00
Golden fried calamari with spicy tomatillo sauce
Veiras a la Plancha$10.00
Pan-seared blackened scallops with yellow corn salsa and guajillo sauce
Salmon$10.00
Grilled blackened salmon on a bed of brussels sprouts potatoes and guajillo sauce

Sides

Beans$2.50
Tortillas$2.50
Pan con Ajo$2.50
Arroz$2.50

Starters

Pan a la Catalana$5.00
Slices of toasted bread, tomato spread, butter, olive oil, and minced garlic
Aceitunas a la Mancha$5.00
A mix of olives marinated in olive oil, herbs, and spices
Montaditos de Jamon y Queso$8.00
Toasted bread, tomato spread, sliced Manchego cheese and Jamón Serrano
La Malinche a la Vida$12.00
Fresh tilapia and shrimp ceviche, red onion, ginger, and Serrano pepper
Calavo y Limon$7.00
Garlic infused guacamole with Calavo avocados, olive oil, pico de gallo, and tortilla chips
Datiles$8.00
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with Monterrey jack cheese
Yuca Frita$6.00
Crispy cassava with jalapeño aioli
Platanos Fritos$6.00
Fried plantains with Mexican cream
Montodo de Salmon$7.00
smoked salmon, cream cheese, and red onion on toasted bread

Vegetales

Patatas Bravas$7.00
Crispy cube potatoes with spicy chipotle and aioli sauce
Tortilla Espanola$7.00
Tradicional potato and onion omelet topped of a guajillo and aioli
Esparragos$7.00
Grilled asparagus spears, parsly garlic olive oil
Champinones con Ajo$7.00
Sauteed mushrooms garlic olive oil
Bruselas$7.00
Steamed brussels sprouts, garlic butter sauce
Espinacas Salteadas$8.00

Postres / Desserts

Churros$6.00
Sopapillas$6.00
Flan$6.00
Tres Leches$7.00
Sorbet$6.00
Combinacion de Postres$20.00

Online Cocktails

Sangria Tinta
Red Wine, Brandy, Triple Sec, Apples, and Oranges
- Glass (16 Oz.)$14.00
Sangria Blanca
White Wine, Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cinnamon Sticks, ans Peaches
- Glass (16 Oz.)$14.00
Sangria Cava
Sparkling Wine, White Grape Juice, Brandy, Triple Sec, and Blueberries
- Glass (16 Oz.)$14.00
Sangria Rosada
Blush Wine, Cranberry Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec, and Strawberries
- Glass (16 Oz.)$14.00
Malinche Margarita
- Glass (16 Oz.)$16.00
Jalapeno Margarita
Jalapeño Infused Reposado Tequila, Triple Sec, and House Sour Mix
- Glass (16 Oz.)$16.00
Marques de Caceres Rioja
- Bottle$25.00
Las Perdices Cabernet Sauvignon
- Bottle$25.00
Las Perdices Malbec
- Bottle$25.00
Thomas Henry Pinot Noir
- Bottle$25.00
Abadal Cabernet Franc
- Bottle$27.00
Cuvee des Agnes
- Bottle$25.00
La Mothe du Barry (Bordeaux Superieur)
- Bottle$25.00
Thomas Henry Zinfandel
- Bottle$20.00

What 481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
3.9Ambience
4.2Value

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TaraJ
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good, but the price of the bottomless brunch has gone up. It's still a pretty good deal but was a better deal at the previous price point. Good spot to bring out of towners and Silver Spring guests.
SR
ScottR
Orlando
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place in downtown Silver Spring for tasty tapas and drinks. Service was excellent and all the food came out hot and quick. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like Spanish food!
MK
McKinleyP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience1
La Malinche advertises itself as a Tapas Restaurant but don't go their looking for Tapas are you will be sorely disappointed. The Chorizo tasted and felt like potted Vienna sausages, it was potted meat inside a sausage casing. The shrimp were wrapped in bacon and still tasteless. This place was like no other Tapas place I have been to do. Find somewhere else if your looking for a Tapas experience because this place does not have a clue about how to do Tapas.
RK
RustyK
Savannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great variety of food. Portions were generous, for tapas style dishes. The bacon wrapped shrimp were our favorite, but we enjoyed everything we tried.
SP
SueP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, excellent service, great sangria & pineapple martinis. 10/10 would recommend for dinner before or after a show at the Fillmore or AFI Silver
D
Diana
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were greeted by a very cheerful and masked staff member and guided to a table. As one of our group had frequented La Malinche, we received some great recommendations. The food and service was excellent and definitely we will go back!
D
Devel11
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Attentive service, wide variety of food choices, quiet and relaxing. Fascinating chandeliers. Although our first visit, we will be happy to return.
F
Foodie19
Washington DC
109 reviews
vip
4.0
109 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
This was our second time visiting for brunch. Overall, we had a good experience. Food was mostly good. Loved the mussels, platanos, and huevos rancheros. The Tortilla chorizo was my least favorite. The eggs were overcooked, and it was overly salty. Couldn't finish them. Dishes came out very quickly, however our completed dishes sat for long periods of time before getting picked up. Also, our server was friendly, but we often had to get her attention to give us refills or to take orders. It's not the prettiest of restaurants. Could use some sprucing up, and it was very dim, even in the daytime, but it's worth checking out for the bottomless brunch.
TM
TanyaM
Baltimore
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food3service4ambience2
Food average, smell of marijuana coming from the kitchen, servers attentive and friendly but coming by the table too frequently
DN
DonnaN
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
We reserved an outdoor table but none were available when we arrived on time. Sat indoors in an airless corner. Service was slower than usual. The scallops order usually has 4 scallops but there only 2. We will give it another chance, but it has now one strike against it. 🙁
AG
AnneGleaves
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A neighborhood gem, excellent food courteous service, and pleasant ambience. Perfect if you are taking in a movie at the AFI or enjoying the vibrant downtown Silver Spring scene.
DP
DaleP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Terrible service, the waiters are rude and the manager has no control over his establishment. For brunch there should be a cut off at 2PM. There isn’t enough time for someone who has made reservations to eat after 2 pm when brunch is over 3pm.
FK
FionaK
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
Had to leave because my friends did not want bottomless.
BS
BarbaraS
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Have never had anything here we didn't like. Sangria, appetizers, seafood, vegetables, poultry, deserts!
CF
CaraF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! The staff was great too! The food was great and value very good.
JE
JEllis
Chicago
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Restaurant was very dark. Server was pushing the $35 brunch when we really wanted something lite. After a bit of questioning, she finally brought us the regular menu. We enjoyed each tapas. The restaurant is no frills, but the food is good.
CM
CrystalM
Madrid
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service, space, and food!
S
Seating
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
Food was good, but brunch time on Sunday was very crowded so hard to get the attention of over-worked wait staff.
J
Joeg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drink. Went for brunch and did takeout once
S
wendyS
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great all around spot.
JM
JustinM
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Really very good variety of dishes all expertly prepared.
HF
HaroldF
Pittsburgh
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice place!! Great food and service
MB
MattB
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gem of Silver Spring in every way.
DD
DianaD
Baltimore
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a wonderful visit here. My daughter and I love tapas and they had a great variety. Plenty of food and good quality. The service was good too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Disappointed in the FishTacos which used to be superb. Overall food was good.
JN
JasmineN
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The owner, Lucas, is very personable, he even took a picture with us and gave us his business card to make us feel right at home. The food was amazing! This is probably my 6th time here and I’m always pleased with the experience. I bring every one I can to this place just for the quality of the experience and everyone I’ve brought loves La Malinche just as much. HIGHLY recommend. I had the plantains, then the grilled pork chop (the scallops are also really good), and then Tres Leches for dessert.
RE
RebeccaE
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and service was outstanding. Moderate crowd for a Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. Sangria, bacon wrapped dates and empanadas were top-notch.
C
Catbird
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every tapa was yummy and the staff were prompt and cordial. We'll be back.
A
Ashley
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have not been to La Malinche for brunch since before the pandemic so it was a pleasure to finally make it back with some friends. The food continues to be excellent and I feel like you could never go wrong with any of the sangria offerings. Add in the attentive staff and La Malinche continues to be one of my favorite offerings in downtown Silver Spring.
M
Mark
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent food with very friendly service. Will visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food an excellent service. We will go back again and again.
PR
PaigeR
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food and service! Meals were prepared quickly and exceeded expectations.
JR
JacquelineR
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! What an amazing menu! Everything that came out of that kitchen was perfection ❤️ Service was awesome too. We will definitely put this on a regular rotation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food3service4ambience4
Great place to have some tapas and drinks before a show at Fillmore down the street. Service is great. Patatas Bravas are excellent as were the boquerones. Paella is ok but great value. It’s not the best tapas place in DC area but good.
AA
AmyA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
A sweet spot right in the middle of things on Colesville Road. Went early before a theatre evening at the Black Box across the street. Got very busy as we finished to get to the show. Tasty tapas and friendly energy.
MB
MattB
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal out in Silver Spring in a very long time. Will go back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We stumbled upon this gem when looking for a place to eat in Silver Spring. The food was excellent, particularly the garlicky mushrooms, the chorizo, the garlic shrimp, and the tacos. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great service
PT
PearlineT
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
Not very many food options for bottomless brunch and sangria tasted watered down. Servers were nice.
BT
BarbaraT
Baltimore
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, beautiful decor, a huge variety that's sure to please every palate.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Malinche does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. La Malinche also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 562-8622.

La Malinche is rated 4.3 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.