Though coveting thy neighbor's wife or underground sprinkler system is beyond the pale, longing for a mouthful of his cuisine is an understandable desire. Today's Groupon satisfies desires to eat from the table of our nation's neighbor: for $20, you get $40 worth of Mexican fare and drinks at Malo Restaurant, located in Silver Lake. This Groupon is valid for dine-in only. Malo’s innovative menu of upscale Mexican fare features delectable brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes prepared with fresh ingredients. Ignite a moonlit feast with the fried-to-order chips and salsa ($4), or upgrade to the salsa flight, starring standouts such as tomato and serrano chili, a creamy-yet-spicy burnt habanero and crème salsa, and classic pico de gallo and tomatillo ($12). Sip spoonfuls of the chicken pozole soup ($7), or opt for the grilled-chicken tostada salad, a mouthy medley of fried corn tortillas, avocado, and beans with cotija cheese and pico dressing ($10). Delectable a la carte dishes include classics such as chili relleno with jack cheese and ranchero sauce ($9).

For mouthbuds hungering for inventive twists and shouts, Malo’s hard-shell tacos feature combos such as the ground beef and pickle ($6 for two tacos) and potato and cheddar ($5.50 for two tacos). Other new-fangled dishes include the pork carnitas marinated with Coca-Cola and fresh orange juice ($12). All items can be sided with a variety of edible backup singers such as refried beans ($2.50), yucca fries with chipotle dip ($4), and Mexican corn on the cob ($3.50). The swanky eatery boasts a sleek, industrial-style interior with red velvet wallpaper and glossy black subway tiles along with an outdoor patio. The upscale, laid back décor makes Malo an ideal location for a romantic rendezvous with a significant other or for clandestine meetings of the Gary Shandling look-alike club.

This deal is not valid for Taco Monday, Margarita Tuesday, or happy-hour specials.

Reviews

More than 500 Yelpers give Malo Restaurant an average of 3.5 stars, more than 100 Citysearchers give it an average of four stars, and more than 100 OpenTable reviewers give it a 3.8-star average:

• The food is excellent and well-priced. Some would say that their portions (taco dishes) aren't very hearty but they do me well considering there's [sic] so many delicious appetizers. I really dig their salsa's, esp [sic] the creamy habanero. Taco's [sic] are delicious of course. – Drew M., Yelp
• The tequila selection at Malo is insane!!! I have been trying to go once a week to get a few different tastings under my belt. Every time I visit the bartenders are very helpful with new selections for me to experience. The tacos rule there too, they are dope!!!
  – RogerAustin, Citysearch