Food was incredible. Service was amazing, and music was great. I will come back for sure!read more

it is mexican street food which is not sophisticated but worth the price. You can sit outside and…read moreeat though the view is not great as you are in a mall. Cilantro does not provide water so bring your own or you will pay for bottled water.

Food excellent! Had tamales and would highly recommend them; clearly made in-house!…read more Ambience: Could have been warmer and asked server for heat to be increased.

Updated review! There are few Mexican places that have warm…read morechips and salsa with quality food. Plus the friendly staff and laid back atmosphere make it perfect for any time you're in the mood. The art and decor is pretty amazing as well. The fajita is good for three corn tortillas, perfect single serving. They have a good number of gluten free options as well as specials. Worth coming!

Not only did the food portions match with the prices, but it was beyond FLAVORFUL ! I've always…read morebeen a chipotle person and after having what real food taste like here... bye bye chipotle. As it was my first time here, the owner personally came out and introduced everything that we coukd order and let me just say... the aromas are mouth watering to say the least. The vibe gives very much relaxing and full of color. I will certainly be back more frequently and thank you for giving me the best experience at a new place!

This is my go to Monday night meal!! $5 burrito or bowl on Mondays is incredible! Delicious food,…read morekind staff and I even get left overs! Santa Fe is always clean and it makes me feel great seeing how they take care of the business. The workers are kind and speedy, you are in and eating your food very fast! This is one of my partners favorite places in Melrose, he gets it all the time. We BOTH recommend adding the potatoes!

Modest Mexican restaurant on the corner of main st. I came with zero line in a Wednesday afternoon…read moreat 4:30. All reasonably priced options under $25. I went with the birria tacos and was not disappointed! 3 for $15 and came with a side of Mexican rice, some sliced radish and lime wedges. The beef stew to dip the tacos in was tasty and rich. Tacos came with shredded beef and perfectly melted cheese, slammed together with a crispy outer shell and softer inner taco. Yum!

Love this place! Good food at great prices!…read more Came here last week for dinner. It's kind of a hole in the wall, counter service place in Malden. They have a menu of various Mexican fare or you can build your own burrito. I got the tacos al pastor and the chicken fajita plate. Since it was a Tuesday, all tacos were 20% off (excluding birria) plus the giant plate of fajitas was only $20! The tacos packed some good flavor and the fajitas were solid. They came with 3 corn tortillas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and a little guac, sour cream, and lettuce. Overall, the food was more than decent: not standout but definitely really good. The only thing I didn't like was the salsa that came with the chips and burrito my friend ordered. It tasted like canned tomato soup. Service: 5/5 Ambience: 3/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 6/5

Off RT 1 drag . Plenty of parking. As we walked in , it was…read morea nice feel , almost felt we were in Mexico . Walls full of color and the friendly staff greets you !!! I got to say this place is full of color full of fast service and good food !!!! As we got seated the give you chips, salsa and refried beans. Got the white burrito and my wife got the white chimichanga, both excellent!!! The service was fast and the waitress was great ! Large portions , you won't be disappointed! Drinks are good here as well !! 5 starts cause they were fast, friendly and on point!!!

The portions are generous and hit the spot for comfort food. Some items we ordered were…read moresurprisingly pricey but would probably order differently next time. We were here on a Friday evening and they had a live DJ playing music and lifting up the energy of the place. Seems like a fun start of the night. For food, the nachos were my favorite but the drinks were not that great. We had fun chatting here with friends and the service was friendly so we didn't feel pressure to rush out.

Takeout is always delicious! Love the birria tacos. Pick up time is usually exactly when it says it…read morewill be ready, which is lovely. I recommend!

This place lives up to the hype - the corn tortillas are tasty and a bit fluffy, but structured…read moreenough to hold up to all the taco toppings and not fall apart. A lot of places double up on the tortillas for this reason, but no need here. We ordered the birria, carnitas, and cabeza tacos, chicken sopes, beans, rice, sweet plantains, sweet rice pudding and horchata. Standouts were the carnitas and cabeza for me - very delicious in their simplicity, the meat is seasoned and cooked to perfection. Birria was also very good but overhyped IMO (novelty factor). The chicken sopes were way bigger than expected, could easily be a meal on its own and the masa tart was pretty good. Our table liked the green sauce to add zip to the food. It was very sunny when we went, so it was blinding and hot to be sitting inside, hope they install a shade at some point. They seem to only serve in takeout containers, so eating at a table requires getting a bit creative for a "plate" etc. There's a small lot behind the building and street parking is pretty easy. I will definitely be returning to try the lengua and more things next time!

We have been loyal customers of Tenoch for years. We have always enjoyed their service and freshly…read moremade Mexican food. Tonight we ordered takeout and our meals were subpar. They changed their Mexican rice, which was amazing, to a plain, tasteless white rice. Very disappointed and will be looking for another Mexican restaurant.

ALWAYS omit guacamole despite clearly stated on order. One time is understandable- human error, but…read moreit's regular occurrence. Wouldn't mind so much except their prices have consistently increased over the last few years. I sent an email about the issue and surprise - no response. I don't think they care much about customer service. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants within a mile - planning on switching up.

DELICIOUS Central & South American food with breakfast items on the menu that are served all day!…read moreLove eggs n stuff? You're in luck! Nestled in a cute lil corner spot - La Qchara is perfect for a quick bite, coffee, or a full meal. Their YUCA FRIES??!???!!!?!??! Don't even get me started. Divine cuisine. Crunch, crunch, crunch - divine. On this visit, I scarfed down a Cuban Omelette & lemme say: compliments to the chef! It was loaded with shredded pork, chihuahua cheese & white onion. Eggs were perfection. Inhaled the yuca fries -- because...again, divine. Slurp, burp -- enjoy yourself a tasty treat at La Qchara, friends!

Counter serve restaurant with a variety of Latin American food. I thought my food was fine but…read morenothing special. The prices are on the higher side for what you get, and I feel like I would've had a better experience with some of their big plates instead of a rice bowl which is pretty simple and hard to mess up. The service here is quick and you get your food fast. There's parking that's pretty easy to find but I'm sure it's much busier on a summer afternoon than a Friday evening.