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Flautas - La Malinche, Silver Spring, MD

La Malinche

4.9
4.9
562 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking at Fenton St and Ellsworth Place
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Sorto

What 562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Malinche in Silver Spring is a delightful hidden gem with "excellent food and service." It offers a diverse menu of Spanish and Mexican cuisine, including tapas and bottomless brunch, all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "authentic" flavors.

562 Reviews
  1. Gloria VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. 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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  2. Matt

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! Loverly date night spot. We will be back.

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  3. Dan

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and authentic! Will be back! Highly recommend!

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  4. Patti

    Washington DC41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently a favorite. Best deal in town for brunch. They use fresh, high quality ingredients so a dish as simple as avocado toast shines. Highly recommended.

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  5. Calli VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and the service was great! Can't believe I haven't been here before. I'll definitely be back.

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  6. Kameron

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious! A total hidden gem that we will be returning to in the future

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  7. David

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La Malinche is great for anyone wanting to experience great tapas. The quality and variety of choices is terrific!!!

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  8. Evelyn

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing. Exceeded our expectations. Mr. Zelaya was very attentive. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Ciro

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Service was great. My friends and I enjoyed it very much and look forward to come back

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  10. Adrienne VIP

    Washington DC133 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, our server was excellent. Will return!

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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 4.9 stars by 562 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for La Malinche

8622 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Tex-Mex, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking at Fenton St and Ellsworth Place
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jaime Sorto
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