Mexican X Japanese listening bar with a unique aesthetic, quality sound, and magical vibe. Their pepita cocktail is the best cocktail I've had in a long time. I could drink it all night, but also wanted to try some other offerings. The maiz cocktail was mezcal forward and came with cute cacao bean on a wooden spoon. The food is spectacular too. Really loved the rabbit tamale with fig mole. Ever since trying amazing mole for the first time in Mexico, I've been chasing a similar experience in America and finally found it here. The chilmole & miso negro roasted octopus dish was tasty and creatively paired with mezcal seaweed and pickled radish. The tight knit space and dim lighting were reminiscent of the delightful cocktail bars of Mexico City, but with ample seating, a chiller vibe and cultural handcrafted decor. The texture of the walls even felt surprisingly soothing and grounded. A delight for all the senses. Really cool and visionary concept that elevates the...
Read moreVisited Malinche during their opening weekend and had such a good time, especially with a LP DJ spinning tunes! We got 4 drinks: Maiz, Tomatillo, Pepita, and Cacao - would definitely recommend the Cacao, it's like a Mezcal old-fashioned. We also got the tempura appetizer and the custard dessert to nibble on and both had such unique flavors. Try to grab a reservation as it's a pretty small...
Read moreSo happy to have this place In the neighborhood. Everything was great - drinks, music, and food. The rabbit tamale was a particularly memorable dish - the mole was spectacular and I loved the addition of the figs. The sound system is really great which makes perfect sense given that this is an "audio bar". I cannot...
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