Malena's Taco Shop excels at fish tacos, but not much else - Review - Seattle - The Infatuation

"Malena's has one thing going for it, and that's a damn good battered fish taco. Fried until crisp and dressed simply with a combination of crema-drizzled cabbage and pico de gallo, we could tear into multiples for lunch and be very pleased. (Whoever said that money can't buy happiness is a liar.) And while this takeout-only counter in Queen Anne serves a huge lineup of other taco fillings, they mainly range from forgettable to just plain bad—stick to the seafood to avoid regrets. Food Rundown Fish Taco Do it and don't look back. Pork Tamal We don't take issue with the fact that we witnessed the microwaving of this tamal. We take issue with it tasting stale and dry. Roll Taco With Beef We love a taquito as much as the next person, but the bland shredded beef inside doesn't quite make this a repeat order. Next. Chicken Taco Served Taco Bell-style with some lettuce and shredded cheese, it's a decent route to take. Pour some salsa on top to amp up the poultry, and you've got lunch." - Aimee Rizzo