Malinalco Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Malinalco

September 23, 2017 Russell Mellin

Malinalco (Spanish:   (help·info)) is the municipality inside of Ixtapan Region, is a town and municipality located 65 kilometers south of the city of Toluca in the south of the western portion of the State of Mexico. Malinalco is 115 km (71 mi) southwest of Mexico City.
Things to do in Malinalco

1. Las Palomas Restaurante-Bar

Guerrero No. 14 | Barrio de Santa Monica, Malinalco, Mexico Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Mexican, Spanish Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner +52 714 147 0122
Excellent
50%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 88 reviews

Las Palomas Restaurante-Bar

Located in the quaint town of Malinalco, site of an Aztec pyramid. I would rate this restaurant as a 5 star for its food, service and atmosphere. The open kitchen concept and relaxed atmosphere add to the culinary experience!

Reviewed By MTorre - Mexico City, Mexico

If you want to try good food with great service don't miss this place. Start with an order of "gorditas" or "sopes", then try any of the "chiles" one of them is a combination of the traditional recipe plus a touch of new, like the filling with pears.

2. Los Placeres

Zocalo | Main plaza, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Mexican, Latin, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$110 - HK$275 +52 714 147 0855
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 286 reviews

Los Placeres

Situated in the main plaza with a magnificent view of the archeological site this is a relaxed easy going (dogs welcomed, kids menu) restaurant. The menu celebrates Mexican flavors with international flair e.g Nopales (edible cacti) with hibiscus fand zuccini flower. Don't miss the seasonal "chiles en nogada". Decor persues to preserve it's old house setting creatively. Great music, attentive service. Los Placeres also has a gallery with art Exhibitions.Opened from thursday to sunday. We offer catering service for weddings and special events.

Reviewed By OlafdG - Mexico City, Mexico

We were visiting Malinalco for the day, and after the stroll up the hill to the pyramid, we were ready for some lunch. Not having looked at the options beforehand, we made a quick choice and went to Los Placeres. The atmosphere is very nice,...MoreThank you for your review!!! hope to see you back soon!

3. El Puente de Ma-Li

Hidalgo 22 | Malinalco Centro, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Wheelchair Accessible, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi Mexican, International Dinner, Lunch +52 714 147 0129
Excellent
56%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 63 reviews

El Puente de Ma-Li

International Menu, Full Bar, Large Selection Of Wines. Garden, Terrace, Childrens Area, Mini Golf. Outdoor/indoor Seating.

Reviewed By James R - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The restaurant was absolutely lovely. It's owned by an American woman, and her Mexican-American son, and they've done a fantastic job of decorating, hiring a great chef, and hiring greater waiters. They accommodated children very nicely. Excellent.

4. Maruka

Emilio Carranza 106 | Santa Mónica, Malinalco, Malinalco 53440, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Brew Pub, Cafe, Healthy Dinner, Drinks HK$24 - HK$63 +52 714 147 0023
Excellent
75%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Maruka

Reviewed By EydneW

This restaurant isn't far from the archaeological zone, so it's nice for a break after you descend from the ruins. Service is good and the bathroom is pretty clean. Food is tasty with good portions for sharing, and the wifi is reliable. Sit on the...MoreThanks for your coments, we hope to visit us soon!

5. LA CASA DE VALENTINA

Malinalco Estado de Mexico, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Brew Pub, Cafe, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Drinks, Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast HK$16 - HK$31 +52 55 4075 5459
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

LA CASA DE VALENTINA

Reviewed By OlafdG - Mexico City, Mexico

A little place that is great for getting your coffee fix, basically! The service was very friendly, and the coffee was pretty good. The restaurant also looked lovely, and while we thought about going back in for lunch, we ended up somewhere else. Would definitely recommend it though!

6. Carajillo Malinalco

Galeana 9 Barrio de Santa Maria, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Italian +(52)1471920
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Carajillo Malinalco

Reviewed By Jack F - Santa Clara, California

This is a small and nice coffee shop. The decoration of the place is amazing. They have several extraction methods, like chemex, french press, drip, expresso, etc. The quality of the coffee is amazing, and you need to order a carajillo (cocktail with coffee.)
It's attended by the owner, who is super friendly!

7. Hotel - Restaurante Casa Limon

Calle Rio Lerma 103, Malinalco 52440, Mexico +52 714 147 0256
Excellent
34%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Hotel - Restaurante Casa Limon

Reviewed By Madi_D9 - Vermont

I'm not sure why the restaurant at Casa Limon has not received more attention. The food here is quite good and it has a pleasant atmosphere. There is no written menu, but the waiter very patiently recited the options several times. He was also quite knowledgeable on how each dish was prepared. We have been in Malinalco for several months and we've become quite dismayed with the rampant use of Knorr Suiza and Jugo Maggi (aka MSG) in every restaurant in town. Thus, we were quite pleased that the waiter was able to recommend several appetizers and main dishes that were MSG-free. We had the goat cheese salad, seabass and duck confit. All were very good. The dessert souffle was a little underdone. Overall the prices are a bit high (appetizer, entrée, and dessert for two was $70) but it is definitely worth a visit. It is a bit outside the center of town so you might want to take a taxi.

8. Nipaqui de Mali

Plaza Principal No. 106, Malinalco, Mexico Mexican +52 714 147 0625
Excellent
42%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
25%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 12 reviews

Nipaqui de Mali

Reviewed By egosumsylvia - Mexicali, Mexico

Nos habían recomendado la trucha, pero se les había terminado, por lo que nos quedamos con las ganas de probarlo. El servicio es bueno, el sazón también. el lugar muy agradable, y con una excelente ubicación.

9. Belgo

Hidalgo 101 | Junto Al Banco Santander, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Lunch, Dinner +52 714 147 0157
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Belgo

Reviewed By carlos j

la verdad muy recomendable el lugar, instalaciones muy sencillas, pero el chef es muy bueno, no deben perderse la pasta a la bolognesa, y mucho menos los mejillones al vino blanco, son deliciosos.
Tienen cervezas belgas para complementar una excelente comida

10. MariMali Restaurant

Malinalco, Mexico Calle Juarez 3 | A unos 30 mts del lado sur del Convento Agustino, Divino Salvador, Malinalco 52440, Mexico Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Mexican Breakfast, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks, Lunch, Dinner HK$785 - HK$1,962 +52 714 147 1486
Excellent
51%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 12 reviews

MariMali Restaurant

Es un restaurante de comida mexicana 100% malinalquense, elaborada artesasalmente cuidando de mantener los sabores tradicionales de provincia, con un espacio agradable, tranquilo y relajante.

Reviewed By GaetanV_12 - Sherbrooke, Canada

The service was perfect and the food was very tasty.the place is so well maintain.
The employees are really dedicate to the customers.
We took the Daily menu With Soup, Rice, Fajitas. Good flavour.
The cooks in the Kitchen are very present for you .
MariMali Muchas Gracias fpor ese comida divina!!!!!!

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