La Malinche - Silver Spring

We tried their Bottomless Brunch for Mother's Day and it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic, with generous portions for the tapas, and the service was very attentive. We will definitely be returning!

I visited the restaurant for brunch on a Saturday without a reservation. The place was nearly empty, so I was quickly seated. The service was very friendly and efficient. However, the atmosphere leaves something to be desired, and unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. My biggest complaint was that the empanadas had a distinct taste of old frying oil. Additionally, I was frustrated to see an alcohol charge and tax added to my bottomless meal, despite not ordering a drink. I understand that the restaurant might be facing financial challenges. Overall, I can't recommend this place, and I probably won't return.

**The Good:** The food was enjoyable overall. The scallops were good, and the corn salsa was outstanding. We also tried the Tita and Blanca sangrias, both of which were tasty, particularly the Blanca. A special seafood soup we ordered was flavorful, and the seafood in it was nice. On the whole, the flavors throughout the meal were commendable. Plus, the service was extremely friendly and delightful. **The Meh:** The soup didn't quite hit the mark for us, but that’s just a matter of personal preference since we lean toward heartier seafood soups. The empanadas were average; my partner had an inexplicable aversion to them. Additionally, the chips served with the guacamole felt like they were store-bought and lacked freshness. Overall, while the flavors were good, the food was just okay. **The Funny:** We were accidentally served an order of bacon-wrapped dates that was clearly meant for another table. Unfortunately, we realized too late and couldn’t find a server to let them know. It seems they may have misheard our order. We didn’t check to see if we were charged for the dates. In summary, this was probably the most underwhelming dinner we've had since moving to Silver Spring. It could be a matter of what we ordered, but it’s hard to say for sure.

I went here with a Meetup group and found the food just Ok. I ordered a couple of small plates, and while the portions were decent, the food was not particularly exceptional.

A lovely restaurant, clean and well maintained. The music was at an appropriate volume for dining and talking. All the staff were welcoming and helpful. The food was wonderful. I recommend the lamb chops and the garlic shrimp. My only ding would be the 'pan a la catalana ', which was a little soggy, but very flavorful.