Worse Mexican ever and bad service would not feed this to my dogs. Use to be good. Don't know what…read morehappened

Quality and service have gone down hill. It use to be a great place. It's not as clean which is…read moreconcerning.

The food and service was really good. Must try! Was just visiting the area but will be going back…read moreat my next visit.

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!

Casa Romero was poppin! Wait wasn't too long even though the place was packed. The food was…read moredelicious. We got the enchiladas suizas, asada tacos, asada plate, burrito plate and a chicken plate. The only one we were a bit surprised with was the burrito plate. The burrito was a bit on the smaller side. (We are from California and are used to bigger ones). The size of the burrito was like a kids size for Californians. But it was good! The margaritas were good but couldn't really taste the tequila much. Their tequila selection could use a little more variety. Also- there were no agua frescas! for the heat and humidity that day, an agua fresca would have been perfect! I think it has great potential in being a truly authentic Mexican restaurant with a few added elements like the aguas and maybe a good spicy guajillo sauce for those who want some heat with the enchiladas. We will go back for sure on our next visit! Staff was also super nice and accommodating. :)

The food here was fantastic! They offer more than just the standard Mexican fare. Our server was…read morequick and efficient and the place was HOPPIN'! It was a loud, but friendly space. Glad we chose this place.

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..

This place is hot garbage! I will never eat here again. The only good thing about the experience…read morewas the service. 1. The silverware was not clean. 2. The drinks were awful. 3. The food was absolutely disgusting. I honestly don't understand how this restaurant stays in business. Save your money and eat somewhere else--you'll be glad you did!

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!

I have been here twice but this is about my most recent visit (08/2026). I am not the margarita…read moreimbibing guy I used to be, so I'm not the best authority on that part. My friend and I stopped here for a last minute drinks and dinner. We each had the house special, I think it was called the Cadillac margarita with salted rim, iced not frozen, and we got the jumbo. OMG I couldn't even finish the jumbo. It was very strong and big, had to take it home to try and finish it. A wait staff dropped off chips and salsa and the chips were just not that good. I asked my friend what she thought and she said the same thing I did. The salsa did help but if I opened my own Mexican place I would serve the best chips I could find. I know they're free but many places offer some kind of free snack (Helen's has popcorn, some places still offer salted peanuts...) and I think it should make one think the chips are good the food will be better. As I was drinking I wanted some food and we got two chicken burritos, they were large and very good!! They were 2 for $14 if that gives an idea on cost. While I live just a few minutes from here, I haven't seen enough in 2 visits to say I'll keep coming here for Mexican, there are many other places in South St Louis to try. Oh and I swear the bar "stools" are big enough for two people. I probably look comical on one as my friend and I may have been able to fit into one stool.

Was brought here by a friend and let me tell ya, I love this place. The staff were fantastic, and…read morethe vibe is very fun. Most importantly though was the food, they have authentic Mexican food that really brought me back to my time spent there, as well as a menu for those a bit less traveled. Couldnt reccomend it enough.​

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

Salsa taste like tomato sauce not any flavor to it. drinks were overly sweet. Everything else was…read moredecent though

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.

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!

Had a large party of 8 on a Monday evening Went in & were seated right away. It was very busy…read more Ordered margaritas along with some queso for the chips & salsa they bring to the table. A lot of the menu is standard Mexican restaurant fare. However there were a few different items. Decor is also standard Mexican restaurant.

Service: 10! Our server was great. Helped us suggested options and dealt with our specific requests…read morewith humor. Food: 4.0 this was good standard Mexican food. The chips and salsa were very good. Ambiance: 4.0 standard Mexican restaurant decor. However the doors on the bathrooms are beautiful.