Comments on: Malo - Bad Mexican, In a Good Way http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/ foodblogging los angeles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:27:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Jonah http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-134447 Jonah Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:24:36 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-134447 Yum, that ice cream sounds like it's worth the trip out from the Westside. Any other places that have it, other than Cobras&Matadors? Yum, that ice cream sounds like it’s worth the trip out from the Westside. Any other places that have it, other than Cobras&Matadors?

]]> By: mostly hungry http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-134440 mostly hungry Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:03:16 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-134440 though the tacos do not rival many of the $1 tacos in los angeles... i will go out of my way to go to malo for the "mexican" chocolate ice cream. i cannot describe how good it is. sublime. heaven. perfection. these words do not do it justice. the concoction would perhaps best be described as frozen mousse. the texture is unique, and it is not cold the way ice cream is. it is served in a fried & sugar dusted tortilla bowl that frankly, just gets in the way. there is a similar chocolate concotion at cobras & matadors. i would pay for the recipe. i highly reccomend. though the tacos do not rival many of the $1 tacos in los angeles… i will go out of my way to go to malo for the “mexican” chocolate ice cream. i cannot describe how good it is. sublime. heaven. perfection. these words do not do it justice. the concoction would perhaps best be described as frozen mousse. the texture is unique, and it is not cold the way ice cream is. it is served in a fried & sugar dusted tortilla bowl that frankly, just gets in the way. there is a similar chocolate concotion at cobras & matadors. i would pay for the recipe. i highly reccomend.

]]> By: Amelia http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-100053 Amelia Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:21:19 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-100053 I'm a native Angelino, just moved to NYC- There is NO good mexican cuisine here- just heartbreaking! I frequented Malo, up until I left this past August, and I agree that it is WAY overpriced. The chips and salsa are the best in town, all of their salsas are made there from scratch-each has a completely distinctive taste-worth trying them all (you have to pay for them, but it's worth it!) Malo is fast becoming Silverlake-eastside chic for all those little hipsters into the bar scene, but if you can ignore all of the bad hair and giant thrift store sunglasses, the ambiance it charming- day of the dead, goth chic? When they have red snapper, the fish tacos are KILLER, and the carnitas is the BEST IN TOWN, next to my mom's, that is....the frijoles are pretty good, the rice is nothing to write home about-the platanos are AMAZING and sprinkled with garlic...mmmm. And the manager Matt, is a doll, and knows everything a person can know about the plethora of tequillas they have on hand, so ask him to hook you up!Malo doesn't try to front as serving authentic mexican cuisine, so dont expect that...but the carnitas are WONDERFUL and muy autentico! I’m a native Angelino, just moved to NYC- There is NO good mexican cuisine here- just heartbreaking! I frequented Malo, up until I left this past August, and I agree that it is WAY overpriced. The chips and salsa are the best in town, all of their salsas are made there from scratch-each has a completely distinctive taste-worth trying them all (you have to pay for them, but it’s worth it!) Malo is fast becoming Silverlake-eastside chic for all those little hipsters into the bar scene, but if you can ignore all of the bad hair and giant thrift store sunglasses, the ambiance it charming- day of the dead, goth chic? When they have red snapper, the fish tacos are KILLER, and the carnitas is the BEST IN TOWN, next to my mom’s, that is….the frijoles are pretty good, the rice is nothing to write home about-the platanos are AMAZING and sprinkled with garlic…mmmm. And the manager Matt, is a doll, and knows everything a person can know about the plethora of tequillas they have on hand, so ask him to hook you up!Malo doesn’t try to front as serving authentic mexican cuisine, so dont expect that…but the carnitas are WONDERFUL and muy autentico!

]]> By: Casey http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-99380 Casey Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:26:01 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-99380 If you go to Malo you have to order the Carne Asada. I've had it several times so far and its always great. The rest of the food- well I'll agree with the rest of the reviews. If you go to Malo you have to order the Carne Asada. I’ve had it several times so far and its always great. The rest of the food- well I’ll agree with the rest of the reviews.

]]> By: le lion http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-99111 le lion Mon, 04 Dec 2006 20:02:39 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-99111 ya know,i think Malo is famous for consistantly being so bueno/malo. i feel the same way...i love: - the habanero and creme salsa-- its <i>SO GOOD</i> - the garlic bananas with toasted almonds-- i always make my friends try it, even though it sounds like it would be weird. but believe me, they are so amazing, i often times go just for that. - the beef and pickle tacos-- in the land of El Tacos de Delish, these seem kindof like a tacky joke. its just ground beef, shredded cheddar, and some pickles popped in a corn tortilla and deep fried...but after a few beers (or margs), these little buddies are exactly what you've always wanted: a deep fried cheeseburger. and the few things i absolutely cannot stand: - the service-- the bartenders are usually nice and attentive to those perched at the bar, but the waitresses are hands down the worst ive experienced in LA. first off, forget putting yoru name down for a table, as the hostess doesnt stick to that list (i once waited and hour and 45 mins to get a table), the waitresses never come take your order and once they do, someone else brings it out! you'd better hope nothing is wrong because sending things back for a change is out of the question if you planning on eating that night. and like you mentioned, its impossible to pay the check. - the whole scenester quality is a bit grating, but whatever overall, if you know what youre in for and can find a table at the bar its not so bad. open a tab with the bartender and order everything through him. drink a lot while you wait for your food and enjoy the people watching! ya know,i think Malo is famous for consistantly being so bueno/malo. i feel the same way…i love:

- the habanero and creme salsa– its SO GOOD

- the garlic bananas with toasted almonds– i always make my friends try it, even though it sounds like it would be weird. but believe me, they are so amazing, i often times go just for that.

- the beef and pickle tacos– in the land of El Tacos de Delish, these seem kindof like a tacky joke. its just ground beef, shredded cheddar, and some pickles popped in a corn tortilla and deep fried…but after a few beers (or margs), these little buddies are exactly what you’ve always wanted: a deep fried cheeseburger.

and the few things i absolutely cannot stand:

- the service– the bartenders are usually nice and attentive to those perched at the bar, but the waitresses are hands down the worst ive experienced in LA. first off, forget putting yoru name down for a table, as the hostess doesnt stick to that list (i once waited and hour and 45 mins to get a table), the waitresses never come take your order and once they do, someone else brings it out! you’d better hope nothing is wrong because sending things back for a change is out of the question if you planning on eating that night. and like you mentioned, its impossible to pay the check.

- the whole scenester quality is a bit grating, but whatever

overall, if you know what youre in for and can find a table at the bar its not so bad. open a tab with the bartender and order everything through him. drink a lot while you wait for your food and enjoy the people watching!

]]> By: Heather http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97761 Heather Wed, 29 Nov 2006 03:09:55 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97761 I agree with just about everything you've mentioned. But you have to try the Carnitas -- yummy! Marinated in OJ and Coke. and I can't resist the Bananas in cream fresh with garlic chips. I agree with just about everything you’ve mentioned. But you have to try the Carnitas — yummy! Marinated in OJ and Coke. and I can’t resist the Bananas in cream fresh with garlic chips.

]]> By: KT http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97490 KT Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:10:53 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97490 Thanks for the review (and comments). I've been unsure about this place, and I think I won't go out of my way to try it. Maybe if I'm in the area, but I won't make a special trip. This consensus is kind of what I suspected. Thanks for the review (and comments). I’ve been unsure about this place, and I think I won’t go out of my way to try it. Maybe if I’m in the area, but I won’t make a special trip. This consensus is kind of what I suspected.

]]> By: H.C. http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97405 H.C. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:21:24 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97405 Malo's a good standby for after getting sloshed at Tiki-Ti a block away (which takes that blundering friend analogy you had to another level!) But somehow I still can't bring myself to really love the food there. Malo’s a good standby for after getting sloshed at Tiki-Ti a block away (which takes that blundering friend analogy you had to another level!) But somehow I still can’t bring myself to really love the food there.

]]> By: k. http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97258 k. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 06:23:23 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97258 This restaurant is way overpriced. I've only been once, and yeah, the salsa thing caught me by surprise. We ate a tiny amount of food and spent about $30 apiece on it. Never again! This restaurant is way overpriced. I’ve only been once, and yeah, the salsa thing caught me by surprise. We ate a tiny amount of food and spent about $30 apiece on it. Never again!

]]> By: meg http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97253 meg Mon, 27 Nov 2006 05:14:01 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2006/11/26/malo-bad-mexican-in-a-good-way/#comment-97253 Can I just say, you're the first person I've seen who has admitted that the sun does not shine out of Malo's ass? I get sooo tired of all those over-the-top encomia, so clearly undeserved. Cobras-and-Matadors ownership or not. Our only time there, my 'rita was way too sweet, and the food was, as you say, hit or miss (salsas and some tacos good; some tacos bleah). But the service was what sent us round the bend: we got a hefty dose of attitude every half-hour on the half-hour -- no more, no less. Can I just say, you’re the first person I’ve seen who has admitted that the sun does not shine out of Malo’s ass? I get sooo tired of all those over-the-top encomia, so clearly undeserved. Cobras-and-Matadors ownership or not.

Our only time there, my ‘rita was way too sweet, and the food was, as you say, hit or miss (salsas and some tacos good; some tacos bleah). But the service was what sent us round the bend: we got a hefty dose of attitude every half-hour on the half-hour — no more, no less.

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