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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.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
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
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
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$17.50
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$15.00
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$15.00
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
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 568 people are saying
La Malinche reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.7Value
Noise • Moderate
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Maryland - DC Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Review summary
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La Malinche offers a "top notch" dining experience with "amazing" tapas and drinks. Guests rave about the "impeccable" service and cozy ambiance. Highlights include "amazing" bacon-wrapped dates, a delightful bottomless brunch, and "terrific" Spanish and Latin American dishes. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for brunch and date nights.
568 Reviews
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Tony VIP
Washington, D.C. Area24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 3
This is our favorite restaurant , simply because the lamb chops are always incredibly delicious. A simple, well prepared meal. What's nice about it is it has never varied; over the last 5 or so years the marinated lamb chops have always been incredibly tasty. We go to a lot of restaurants in the DMV and with a few exceptions we've had good to superb, and few horrendous experiences. The most amazing so far has been Minibar; the horrendous I will not mention...! I rank Malinche high not because it is a Michelin star place but rather it has NEVER failed us. A Simple neighborhood restaurant with really good, and always good, food, and with great service. A couple of times we have called ahead to have the lamb chops ready, and everything is set up for us on our arrival.
The food is called "Mexican" on some sites but it is really focused on Mexican/Spanish tapas. Truthfully there are a few other restaurants that are like this - and fancier and with more choices, but we always come back, in between going to some of the gems in the DMV. Because, unlike some of those "gems" which can disappoint, this place so far never has.
La Malinche is an interesting, somewhat controversial name. Comes from the name of Cortes' translator, a remarkable woman who accomplished a lot. in very very tough circumstances.
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David
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
This is my 4th time going to La Malinche, top notch food, drinks and service. Their bacon wrapped dates are amazing!
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Kwame
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing experience very personal staff Jessica was her server 10 out of 10
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Nancy
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Cozy ambiance with a great variety of delicious tapas and drinks! Definitely recommend.
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Maria
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Thank you for a great experience.
The food was delicious and the service great!
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Stephanie
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We did bottomless brunch and it was amazing. Each plate was so delicious - the sweet potato pancakes were some of the best I’ve ever had. French toast, chorizo omelet, avocado toast, and homefries were all to die for. And the selection of sangria was so tasty and fun! Great place to converse with friends and the staff is top-notch. Service was impeccable. Sunday brunch here is not to be missed!
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Barbara
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Every dish we ordered was terrific. Will definitely return. Highly recommend!
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Gloria
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Nice place to eat after a show at AFI theater across the street. Nice blend of Spanish and Latin American tapas. Would eat there again.
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Matt
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent as always! Loverly date night spot. We will be back.
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Dan
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Delicious and authentic! Will be back! Highly recommend!
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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 4.6 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.