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Malo


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4 of 5 stars 59 ratings
59 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
10
4.0 of 5 stars
20
3.0 of 5 stars
20
2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#342 of 3,745 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: Latin, Mexican
  • Price range*: $21-$30
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4 of 5 stars
GLizz 34 contributions
Mar 12, 2009

very scenester so be prepared more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 21, 2008

Amey is the best server ever! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 5, 2008

Well it is called Malo...Host & service is bad. As for food Good tapas to share with a friend get the shrimp. Very affordable, Maragaritas & beef & pickle tacos at Happy Hour! more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 29, 2008

A place to get drunk if you don't mind paying $15 a drink. Greasy food is always tasty when your tipsy more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 20, 2008

I give this 5 stars pretty much for the margaritas alone...the best I've had. Not too sweet and nice and strong, just a personal preference. But also adore the homemade salsas and great crisp but chewy chips. The potato and cheese hard shell tacos and Mexican corn on the cob are delicious as well. The less than stellar service doesn't... more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 17, 2008

that's what you get for naming your restaurant "Bad". more

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4 of 5 stars
tweet1get1 264 contributions
Feb 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

LIke all the good places in LA, expect a wait... even after you get seated. But, if only once, make sure you try the beef and pickle tacos. I know, I know, just trust me. Chips are free, you buy the salsa. "Chewy" chips are the thing to try here. If you don't get the salsa sampler, get the habanero... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 29, 2008

Everything is ala carte, which makes the usual taco dining experience add up really quick. Full bar, good drinks. Not sure I'd go back unless I had friends on our side of town. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Overpriced, but the beef & pickle tacos are priceless. more

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3 of 5 stars
Life Aquatic 30 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Jan 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Malos was exactly what other reviews had stated, atmosphere, decor, and food. The place was fun and the margaritas were good, not amazing. Prices were fair but service wasn't to good. They need to hire a few more servers, but that detail did not ruin the experience. We tried two of the their signature salsas (habanero and tomatillo/avocado) and we... more

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Malo Address

4326 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: (323) 664-1011
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.