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    Julie W.

    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!

    Carne asada and lengua hard taco
    Anmol R.

    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.

    Asada plate
    Kindra M.

    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.

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    Nina C.

    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!

    Chips crispy, salsa tasty, and plenty of cream for my coffee.
    Lynnette M.

    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.

    Menu outside need to try the taquitos next
    Nancy T.

    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.

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    William C.

    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!

    BBQ chicken plate
    Sarah B.

    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!

    California burrito. Perfect balance of multiple flavors
    Garrett R.

    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.

    HUEVOS RANCHEROS
    Louise S.

    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!!!

    Torta
    Chen Z.

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

    Wood-Grilled Chicken Plate.

    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.

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    3 years ago

    Always great food here and super nice people too ! Best chilaquilles I've had since I lived New Mexico !

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    This place is legit. Authentic flavors. Good service. Beautiful location. Gonna be a regular destination for us...,

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    3 years ago

    1000% recommend, the BEST! So far I've tried chorizo burrito and asada fries and I can't stop craving the salsa. Phenomenal!

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    2 years ago

    Great food here, the service is awsome. Thank you Lupita for being so nice and having delicious food

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    Food is really good here, I had the Breakfast, and my son had a California Burrito, both excellent, definitely 5-Star!

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    4 years ago

    Food is absolutely amazing along with great service. Definitely will make out here again when we travel this way.

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    3 years ago

    I bought a breakfast burrito from this restaurant. It was very good and it a good size burrito.

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    3 years ago

    Awesome food!!! The owners know what they're doing: great food, great service, good prices! Hidden gem worth going to! My new favorite!

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    3 years ago

    Cute little Mexican joint. We only had breakfast items but they were absolutely delicious, and prices affordable!

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    The staff was really friendly and the breakfast burrito was amazing. We will definitely be back.

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    4 years ago

    My family and I went to Malu's for dinner a couple of times and it was delicious. We will be back for more great Mexican food.

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